Michigan Wolverines alumni may dominate Red Wings center positions this season
The Detroit Red Wings are set to showcase a unique lineup this season with the possibility of all four center positions being filled by former Michigan Wolverines players.
Captain Dylan Larkin will anchor the first line, with J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp, and newcomer Tyler Motte likely occupying the other center slots. Remarkably, all four were teammates during the 2014-15 season at Michigan, making this a rare and interesting occurrence.
Despite this shared history, Red Wings management, led by Steve Yzerman, made it clear that sentimental reasons did not drive these acquisitions. Steve Yzerman emphasized that they are focused on building a competitive team, regardless of players' backgrounds.
Coach Derek Lalonde echoed these sentiments, noting his long-standing interest in Tyler Motte as a valuable addition. While the shared Michigan connection makes for a fun story, the real narrative will be whether this group can help lead Detroit back to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Source: Detroithockeynow
Red Wings Could Be Maize And Blue Down The Middle
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How do you feel about the Michigan connection in Detroit's center lineup? | ||
| It's exciting! | 17 | 35.4 % |
| It doesn't matter as long as they perform. | 26 | 54.2 % |
| I'm unsure about this strategy. | 4 | 8.3 % |
| I don't like it. | 1 | 2.1 % |
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