Top 15 Ranked Red Wings Prospects at the Christmas Break

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 07: Jonatan Berggren #52 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on October 07, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 07: Jonatan Berggren #52 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena on October 07, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Honorable Mention

Chase Pearson-C/LW Grand Rapids (AHL), signed through 2021/2022

Age: 24

GP: 21

G: 3

A: 7

PTS: 10

+/-: -8

Wyatt Newpower-RD Grand Rapids (AHL), signed through 2022/2023

Age: 24

GP: 22

G: 2

A: 2

PTS: 4

+/-: -1

Eemil Viro-LD TPS (Liiga), signed through 2023/2024

Age: 19

GP: 26

G: 1

A: 2

PTS: 3

+/-: 0

Joren van Pottelberghe-G EHC Biel-Bienne (NL), unsigned

Age: 24

GP: 30

Record: 18-10-1

GAA: 2.21

SV%: .922

Final Thoughts

At some point, each of these players could become members of the Detroit Red Wings.  The organization now has a deep prospect pool and the rebuild is in its final stages.  General Manager Steve Yzerman has done a wonderful job stockpiling prospects in the hope than some turn into serviceable if not excellent players at the NHL level.  Only time will tell how important each of these prospects will become in helping get Detroit back in the running for the Stanley Cup.