Ranking all the Detroit Red Wings forwards ahead of next season
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The Detroit Red Wings have one of the more promising rosters in the NHL for 2024-25, and making the playoffs is a prerequisite for a successful campaign.
Ranking their forwards should give us a good idea of what roles they should play this season. Here are the rankings:
12 - Joe Snively
Joe Snively should serve as organizational depth if a top prospect earns a lineup spot. He's played 27 games in three seasons, all with the Washington Capitals, and showed potential with 7 points in 12 games in 2021-22.
Joe Snively should serve as organizational depth if a top prospect earns a lineup spot. He's played 27 games in three seasons, all with the Washington Capitals, and showed potential with 7 points in 12 games in 2021-22.
11 - Tyler Motte
A career journeyman, Tyler Motte will likely log fourth-line minutes for his seventh NHL team. He brings a hard-hitting presence to the lineup.
A career journeyman, Tyler Motte will likely log fourth-line minutes for his seventh NHL team. He brings a hard-hitting presence to the lineup.
10 - Christian Fischer
Christian Fischer will likely play fourth-line minutes, focusing on defense. His impressive on-ice save percentage of 92.4% at even strength last season highlights his defensive value.
Christian Fischer will likely play fourth-line minutes, focusing on defense. His impressive on-ice save percentage of 92.4% at even strength last season highlights his defensive value.
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9 - Joe Veleno
Joe Veleno provides quality minutes with a physical, reliable game. He can double-digit goals and win faceoffs, making him valuable on the lower lines.
Joe Veleno provides quality minutes with a physical, reliable game. He can double-digit goals and win faceoffs, making him valuable on the lower lines.
8 - Michael Rasmussen
Similar to Veleno, Michael Rasmussen is a reliable depth forward known for his physical play and faceoff skills.
Similar to Veleno, Michael Rasmussen is a reliable depth forward known for his physical play and faceoff skills.
7 - Andrew Copp
Andrew Copp's productivity dipped last season, but he remains reliable in the faceoff circle and defensively.
Andrew Copp's productivity dipped last season, but he remains reliable in the faceoff circle and defensively.
6 - Vladimir Tarasenko
Vladimir Tarasenko, a recent Stanley Cup winner, was a necessary late addition in free agency. He should be a reliable points producer.
Vladimir Tarasenko, a recent Stanley Cup winner, was a necessary late addition in free agency. He should be a reliable points producer.
5 - J.T. Compher
J.T. Compher, another recent Stanley Cup winner, brings a solid defensive game and enough offensive production to earn a top-five spot.
J.T. Compher, another recent Stanley Cup winner, brings a solid defensive game and enough offensive production to earn a top-five spot.
4 - Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane had a resurgence with 47 points in 50 games last season. While not the player he once was, Kane remains one of the NHL's best wingers.
Patrick Kane had a resurgence with 47 points in 50 games last season. While not the player he once was, Kane remains one of the NHL's best wingers.
3 - Alex DeBrincat
Alex DeBrincat had a solid season with 67 points and 27 goals. A 70-point season is expected as he looks to improve further.
Alex DeBrincat had a solid season with 67 points and 27 goals. A 70-point season is expected as he looks to improve further.
2 - Lucas Raymond
Lucas Raymond had a breakout season with 31 goals and 72 points. Fans will look for him to increase that output as he enters his prime.
Lucas Raymond had a breakout season with 31 goals and 72 points. Fans will look for him to increase that output as he enters his prime.
1 - Dylan Larkin
Dylan Larkin, despite injuries, finished with over a point per game. He is the team's best forward and most reliable goal-scorer. Staying healthy is crucial for the Red Wings to break through the playoff barrier this season.
Dylan Larkin, despite injuries, finished with over a point per game. He is the team's best forward and most reliable goal-scorer. Staying healthy is crucial for the Red Wings to break through the playoff barrier this season.
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Ranking the Red Wings forwards for the 2024-25 season from worst to first
Ranking the Red Wings forwards for the 2024-25 season from worst to first
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