| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Henrik Zetterberg  ActiveHenrik Zetterberg notched a goal and an assist in his 1,000th career game. Zetterberg and the Red Wings closed out their time at Joe Louis Arena in style with a 4-1 win over New Jersey. The veteran pivot led the team in scoring with 68 points in 82 contests. Apr 10 |
| 2 | Dylan Larkin ActiveJeff Blashill praised Dylan Larkin's game at center during the final month of the regular season and during the World Hockey Championship. "Dylan played very well at center with the Wings the last month of the season, so it made sense for him to continue playing that position at the World Championship. He did excellent." said Blashill. "He was very good in the defensive zone, played against the other team’s best payers and won the matchups. It was an excellent tournament for him, I think it will be a real positive leading into next year." Larkin rebounded from a rough sophomore NHL season with 10 points in eight games at the Worlds. He'll likely slot in as a top-six center for the Red Wings next season. May 27 |
| 3 | Frans Nielsen ActiveFrans Nielsen registered 41 points in 79 games during his first season with Detroit. Nielsen signed a six-year contract worth $31.5 million with Detroit last summer. He finished fourth on the team in scoring after recording a pair of assists in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey. Apr 10 |
| 4 | Riley Sheahan ActiveRiley Sheahan could be the player that Detroit loses in the expansion draft to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Red Wings may also expose Luke Glendening and Darren Helm. Neither of them would likely be targeted and Sheahan did attract some interest at the trade deadline despite his offensive struggles in 2016-17. Detroit still hopes to bring in some defensemen this off-season, so perhaps a trade could shake up who gets protected. Jun 7 |
| 5 | Luke Glendening ActiveLuke Glendening underwent successful surgery Monday on his left ankle. The procedure was required to repair tendon damage. Glendening missed the last seven games of the regular season after he suffered a fractured ankle and partially torn tendons. His recovery is expected to take three-to-four months, so he should be ready for the 2017-18 season. Jun 6 |
| LW | 1 | Tomas Tatar ActiveTomas Tatar is thrilled to have signed a four-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. "I can’t be more happy," Tatar said. "I’ve been on my phone talking to (friends) in the Detroit area and it’s just been real nice. I have a very special relationship with the Red Wings. I was a huge fan and it’s a really big relief for me to stay and continue my NHL career in Detroit." At times it looked like there wouldn't be such a favorable ending. At one point he suggested that if he had to go through an arbitration hearing then the 2017-18 campaign would likely be his last with the Red Wings. Detroit and Tatar weren't able to reach a compromise before that hearing, but they managed to agree to this new contract before the arbitrator ruled. Had the arbitrator ruled before the two sides were able to agree to terms on their own, then they wouldn't have been able to re-sign until January. That all said, Tatar noted that the arbitration wasn't "close to as bad as people were picturing" and noted that the Red Wings were great throughout the process. Jul 22 |
| 2 | Anthony Mantha ActiveAnthony Mantha feels he learned a great deal from his first full NHL season. He wants to develop better habits and be more consistent after he registered 17 goals and 36 points in 60 games. "I know the way I play. I know my best games what they are. I know my bad games what they are," said Mantha. "So for me, it's just something I need to focus on and always have good or great games." He intends to continue to learn next season. Apr 18 |
| 3 | Darren Helm ActiveDarren Helm (lower body) will suit up in Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Helm has missed each of the last four games because of a knee injury. He's skating on Detroit's fourth line with Luke Glendening and Drew Miller. Helm has eight goals and five assists in 42 games. He isn't worth owning in standard fantasy leagues. Mar 27 |
| 4 | Tyler Bertuzzi ActiveAHL playoff MVP Tyler Bertuzzi appears to be ready to make the jump to the NHL next season. Bertuzzi played with speed and skill in the postseason to help Grand Rapids capture the Calder Cup on Tuesday night. "We call him playoff Bert," goaltender Jared Coreau said. "I don't know if it's just his style of play or his will to win, or his eagerness to win, but he just performs. He performs when it counts. He could have five points throughout the year but then have the playoffs he did. I'd keep him around forever." Bertuzzi generated 19 points in 19 games after he had 37 points in 48 contests during the regular season. He will get a long look at training camp. Jun 14 |
| 5 | Matt Lorito ActiveMatt Lorito has been assigned to the minors. He will finish the season with Grand Rapids, where he has 54 points in 59 contests this season. Lorito earned one assist in two appearances with the Red Wings. Apr 11 |
| RW | 1 | Gustav Nyquist ActiveGustav Nyquist has a no-trade clause that kicks in July 1. He will probably be protected by Detroit at the expansion draft, but that doesn't mean that he won't be involved in trade talks. Detroit would like to make upgrades on the back end and Nyquist could be used as bait. He had trouble producing for most of the year before he heated up offensively down the stretch. Jun 7 |
| 2 | Andreas Athanasiou ActiveContract talks between Detroit and RFA Andreas Athanasiou are ongoing. "I made a number of offers; we continue to talk," GM Ken Holland said. "We've had a number of conversations." Holland declined to go into details, but there's speculation that Athanasiou may get a two-year bridge deal to prove himself. Aug 8 |
| 3 | Justin Abdelkader ActiveJustin Abdelkader doesn't need surgery on his knee right now, but it's unclear if that will change. Detroit GM Ken Holland said an ultrasound revealed "there is something" in the back of Abdelkader's knee, but he just resting for now. He still hopes to play in the 2017 IIHF World Championships even though he has been experiencing some discomfort. Apr 25 |
| 4 | Evgeny Svechnikov ActiveEvgeny Svechnikov is eager to start training camp for a chance to crack Detroit's roster. "I've been working real hard and I'm going to show them everything I have," Svechnikov said. "It's going to be exciting. Everybody has a chance (to make the roster). Every single guy in camp has a chance." This will be his third NHL training camp, but his odds have improved greatly to earn a spot on the big club. Svechnikov appeared in two games with the Red Wings last season and had a great year in the AHL with Grand Rapids. Aug 4 |
| 5 | Martin Frk ActiveMartin Frk's recently signed one-year contract is a two-way agreement. Frk can earn $650,000 at the NHL level or $300,000 in the minors. He had 23 goals and 50 points in 65 AHL games last season. He'll be someone to watch during training camp, though he'll have a tough time making the team's opening game roster. Jul 19 |
| 6 | Johan Franzen  I.L.Johan Franzen is still dealing with concussion symptoms every couple days. Franzen last played on October 10th. Unfortunately it's not clear if the 36-year-old will ever play again. We wish him the best in his recovery. Apr 21 |
| D | 1 | Mike Green ActiveMike Green can become an unrestricted free agent after the 2017-18 season. Green was by far Detroit's top offensive blueliner last year. He averaged 0.50 points per game, which was nearly double that of Nick Jensen, who finished second among Red Wings defensemen with 0.27 points per contest. Detroit's other rearguards combined for 17 goals, while Green finished with 14 of his own. It will be interesting to see if he's willing to take less money to stay with Detroit or if he will be used as a trade chip at the deadline. Still, the Wings will be hard-pressed to get offense from the back end if Green is gone. Aug 9 |
| 2 | Danny DeKeyser ActiveDanny DeKeyser doesn't agree with the NHL's decision to sit out the 2018 Winter Olympics. "I don't think that's a very good decision," DeKeyser said. "I don't know who that benefits. It hurts everybody involved – both parties (players and NHL owners) – so it doesn't really make sense." Most players want to participate in the event, but the league and the owners decided to skip it. DeKeyser has represented the U.S. at two World Championships, including the 2017 tournament. Aug 5 |
| 3 | Trevor Daley ActiveLook for Trevor Daley to pair with Danny DeKeyser when the Red Wings break camp in October. Daley will also get a look at the point on the second power-play unit and we think it is reasonable he could top the 19 points he registered in 56 games with the Penguins last season. Draft him as a 25-30 point rearguard and you likely won't be disappointed. Jul 2 |
| 4 | Xavier Ouellet ActiveXavier Ouellet agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. Ouellet was a restricted free agent after completing a one-year, $715,000 contract. Ouellet had three goals and 12 points in 66 games last season. Jul 3 |
| 5 | Jonathan Ericsson ActiveJonathan Ericsson has been lost the Red Wings for the rest of the season has he prepares to undergo wrist surgery next week. He'll need 12 weeks to recover, putting his return well into the playoffs. With Detroit unlikely to be playing in May, his season is over. Ericsson had nine points, 36 blocks, 63 PIMs and 86 hits in 51 games this season, while averaging 19:13 of ice time per game. Feb 10 |
| 6 | Niklas Kronwall ActiveNiklas Kronwall is excited for the move to Little Caesars Arena in 2017-18. The Red Wings bid farewell to Joe Louis Arena last season with a 17-17-7 home record, which they will attempt to improve in their new arena. "With the new building, it's going to be awesome," said Kronwall. "I think with a new building, it'll be tough to bring in all the banners and expect the same feeling in the rink right away. I think there's a chance to create new memories, win new championships, get that same special feeling. But we'll try to keep it alive, obviously, around the room. We'll try to do our best to keep the same culture going, and everything comes down to hard work." Kronwall will be back for his 14th campaign, but a bothersome knee issue has severely hurt his fantasy value. He skated in 57 games last year, while posting 13 points, 77 hits, 81 blocks and 67 shots. Aug 7 |
| 7 | Ryan Sproul  SidelinedDetroit GM Ken Holland isn't sure if Ryan Sproul (knee) will be ready for the start of the season. Holland expects Jonathan Ericsson (wrist), Tomas Tatar (shoulder) and Luke Glendening (ankle) to be available for the season opener on Oct. 5, but he wasn't certain about Sproul's status. He missed the last 19 games of the 2016-17 campaign due to an ACL injury. Detroit will need a replacement for the seventh defense spot if Sproul isn't ready to play. Aug 7 |
| 8 | Nick Jensen ActiveNick Jensen contributed two assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Ottawa on Monday night. He has produced multi-point efforts in each of his last two contests. Jensen has four goals and 13 points in 46 matches this season. Apr 4 |
| 9 | Luke Witkowski ActiveNewly-signed Luke Witkowski has a legitimate chance to break camp with the Red Wings in September. The Detroit coaching staff seems intrigued with Witkowski's character, toughness and ability to play the wing as well as defence. If Witkowski does crack the Red Wing lineup, he could be a nice source for PIMs while qualifying in a number of positions. Jul 2 |
| G | 1 | Jimmy Howard ActiveThe Detroit Red Wings want Jimmy Howard to suit up in 50-55 games next season. That obviously means they consider him to be their starting goalie going into 2017-18. Petr Mrazek, who opened last year as the starter, will likely serve as the backup, while Jared Coreau will probably be the third stringer. "We’re very comfortable with Jared as a third," goaltending coach Jeff Salajko said. "I have no problem with him being the backup goalie, either. If we can keep Jimmy Howard healthy to play 50-55 games, I was comfortable with Jared in a role like that. But we obviously have Petr back - Vegas didn’t have interest in him, so I’m hoping he comes in with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove." Jul 23 |
| 2 | Petr Mrazek ActiveDetroit goalie coach Jeff Salajko hopes that Petr Mrazek will show up for training camp "with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove." Mrazek was exposed in the expansion draft, but Vegas didn't select him and he is still a member of the Red Wings. The 25-year-old netminder struggled last season, while losing the number one job to Jimmy Howard and even surrendering some starts to Jared Coreau. Mrazek didn't perform very well at the 2017 World Hockey Championship for the Czech Republic either. He has one more year left on his contract and he is expected to compete with Howard for starts in 2017-18. Jul 24 |
| 3 | Jared Coreau ActiveJared Coreau will have to clear waivers to be sent down to the minors next season. Coreau may be assigned to Grand Rapids because Detroit already has Jimmy Howard and Petr Mrazek on the roster. The Red Wings could also carry three goalies at the start of the season. "We're very comfortable with Jared as a third," goaltending coach Jeff Salajko said in early July. "I have no problem with him being the backup goalie, either. If we can keep Jimmy Howard healthy to play 50-55 games, I was comfortable with Jared in a role like that. But we obviously have Petr back - Vegas didn't have interest in him, so I'm hoping he comes in with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove." If Howard has injury issues or Mrazek struggles then Coreau could be an NHL option, but for now he is just a depth netminder. Jul 24 |