Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing the Opening Night Roster

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 04: Moritz Seider #53 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his second period goal with Filip Zadina #11 while playing the Chicago Blackhawks during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on October 04, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 04: Moritz Seider #53 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates his second period goal with Filip Zadina #11 while playing the Chicago Blackhawks during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on October 04, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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The opening night rosters for all 32 NHL teams were sent into the NHL offices Monday at 5:00 PM ET. Much speculation has been made about the Detroit Red Wings roster because the team had one veteran on a PTO, two players are coming back from major injuries, and several players have been nursing minor injuries.

Here is a look at the opening night roster for the Red Wings.