Red Wings 2021 Final Opening Night Roster Prediction

By Chris Giles | Oct 10, 2021

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 11: Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings looks to get a shot off in front of Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Little Caesars Arena on March 11, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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Left Wingers

Tyler Bertuzzi is ready for opening night and appears ready to make an impact on the top line with Larkin.

Robby Fabbri has terrific chemistry with Suter and will open on his left side.

Vladislav Namestnikov will play left wing with Joe Veleno. This provides the 3rd line with two very dependable players who can take faceoffs and are interchangeable between center and left wing.

Adam Erne provides depth scoring and tenacity on left wing on the 4th line. He tied for the team lead in goals last year and can move up and play anywhere in the bottom six wingers.

Like Rasmussen, Givani Smith has been nursing a minor injury and will most likely start the season on the IR.

Open Night Left Wingers: Tyler Bertuzzi, Robby Fabbri, Vladislav Namestnikov, Adam Erne

IR: Givani Smith

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