Overview
- The Red Wings formally filed a 23-man opening roster at the NHL deadline on Monday, Sept. 28, listing 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies.
- To reach the limit Detroit assigned goaltender Carter Gylander to AHL Grand Rapids, placed Jacob Bernard-Docker on injured reserve retroactive to Sept. 24, designated Andreas Englund as an immigration non-roster player, and listed Carter Bear and Chase Stillman as injured non-roster.
- Top prospect Simon Edvinsson remains an unsigned restricted free agent and was not practicing, with interim GM Shawn Horcoff saying the club will continue talks to get him signed.
- Captain-turned-trade-request Dylan Larkin is on the roster but is managing an upper-body issue and had a doctor’s appointment as coaches awaited medical clearance for his opener availability.
- The roster features a clear youth push with several prospects making the list and front-office uncertainty under interim management means additions or roster moves are likely before the Oct. 2 game, especially if Edvinsson signs or Englund receives immigration clearance.