Red Wings Final Roster: Who Makes It?

[@camero2596]

It’s funny how a lot of people called Danielson a bit of a stretch at 9th overall and once again Yzerman is looking good.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

You really never know with the draft, it's why I usually stay out of the mock drafts and predictions

[@Tafit01]

Fr danielson did extreamly good in pre season

[@dportibilly]

Appreciate the shoutout, great video Buschy! Agreed that Berg has been... underwhelming so far.

[@dominator9059]

Would definitely watch some short game recap vids during the season, maybe once or twice a week if the game is particularly noteworthy would be fun. The DportiBilly guys are good, hope you both rack up some subs during the season.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@dportibilly]

Appreciate it!

[@dt2phillips]

Can’t wait! #LGRW

[@yzerab19]

Need danielson on the team

[@jennifermorris9985]

Im going with Cat-Larkin-Ray Ras-Compher-Perron Fabbri-Copp-Kostin Sprong-Veleno-Berggy Fischer Walman-Seider Ghost-Holl Chiarot-Petry Maatta I think Danielson is the only wild card for forwards to make it and the D is a little difficult (except Wal/Seids) because Chiarot was out so we havent seen who they might pair with him.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

I like the roster. Do you think they keep three goalies or do they waive Lyon?

[@jennifermorris9985]

@@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport I think they will keep 3 goalies as long as possible, but they will have to eventually waive one, probably Lyon

[@jimjohnson9808]

Kasper, right now hasn't shown me much so far in pre season. I would like to see him make the club.

[@therantwithgrant4271]

I think Danielson has looked more efficient than Kasper. Not that Kasper has played bad, he just needs more reps in on North American ice.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

@@therantwithgrant4271 exactly!

[@chasehan4501]

Kasper is pure dominance on defense but offensively needs more time in GR.

[@IceNinja2007]

I would love to see Danielson make the roster, but only if they move Copp to the wing, and make him the 3rd line center. At the end of the day, Grand Rapids is going to be *Stacked* this year.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

They will have a lot of young guys for sure!

[@cameronfranke8566]

I think I would put veleno on waivers along with chiarot cause I’d rather have maatta in on defense than chiarot,and veleno hasn’t improved much in my opinion so I think Danielsson or soderblom should get a chance to make the roster

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

Totally fair assessment. I'm not a Chiarot fan so I wouldn't be heartbroken. And I agree with the clock running out on Veleno. It's now a question of can he be an effective fourth liner at this point

[@scottritcey5166]

Still missing that difference maker that comes from a top 3 pick which they cant get. Imagine if Fantilli was in the lineup.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

The what ifs are a dangerous game my friend! But yea that would be awesome.

[@chumpmtb2554]

I think Soderblom starts in the AHL this year and works his way up. He looks a little slower, awkward, and isn't carrying the puck with the confidence he did last camp. Sprong and Danielson have been stand-outs for sure. 1 guy you didn't mention, that I think has impressed since the prospect tourney, is Cross Hanas. He might be one of those "out of nowhere" guys to keep an eye on

[@chumpmtb2554]

I should add that Soderblom HAS looked better each game though. Maybe just a bit of a slow start, or feeling the nerves of needing to impress.

[@Mike-ix5sv]

As good as danielson has been, i would be shocked if he's on the opening night roster. Its just a numbers thing, too much depth. And really, there's no point in rushing him. Its about gaining experience right now. Go back to junior for one more year and dominate, kick the door in next year. Not sure why people think veleno might be the odd man out. I see him as a lock for 4c and question who else would take the role. For all the depth, its not at center. Copp and compher interchangeable at 2c and 3c and Veleno at 4c. Berggren is who im concerned about making the team. Without major injury, he isnt in the top 9. Yzerman brought fischer and kostin in for a reason, to be harder to play against. So ive got both on the 4th line with veleno. Its exciting to have these problems, too many quality players is a good thing. Though curious, i dont particularly care who the opening night lineup is. Injuries will happen, prospects will earn a call up etc. Im confident some of the young guys will get solid nhl time this season. How this all plays out interests me far more than the opening night roster. Does kasper get 9 games at the end of the year? Or does he thrive in GR and demand an nhl spot. Same could be said for edvinsson and soderblom. Also, the context in which it happens. Does a run of injuries force it?? Are we sellers at the deadline opening up roster spots at the end of the year?? Or is this a good competitive team all year that got a boost from a young guy making an impact, not treading water when given an opportunity. Should be a fun and exciting season. I am hopeful yzerman has to make very difficult roster decisions all season long. I hope the team forces yzerman to not sell at the deadline, and hopeful a young guy or 2 force a trade to make room.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

These are all the questions that we don't know the answer yet! Which makes it exciting. I don't want them to 'rush' any of their young guys, but if they're ready and they earn the spot you have to let them run with it

[@achillesninja]

Soderblom maybe, Simon hasn't looked to impressive. I like danelsion alot but don't see yzerman bringing him up unless theres injurys. Speaking of fabbri is hurt again. He never can catch a break

[@rbarnes9938]

Edvinsson needs to show he can shoot the puck and skate. At his height too he needs to bulk up and be a real physical presence.

[@MarkMeridiusDecimus]

Might need more time like Ras had@@rbarnes9938

[@dukeford8893]

Yzerman can't just "bring Danielson up". He's not eligible for the AHL this year, so it's either the Red Wings or juniors. And he can't be brought up from the juniors.

[@achillesninja]

@@dukeford8893 ok.. You still understand what I'm saying don't you? I don't need a lesson in the logistics.

[@johngwozdz8456]

@@achillesninja Ex------cuse----- me! You sound like a know-it-all all.

[@jimjohnson9808]

Joe Veleno will have difficulty making the line up. He will likely sit, be sent down or traded. I wouldn't be surprised if Lyon will get more starts than Reimer.. I agree on Nate, very impressed with what he has done so far.

[@therantwithgrant4271]

Veleno has no right being on this team and should never had been resigned.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

Veleno will likely be fourth line/extra forward to start. Really thought he would show some development over the last few years but it hasn't happened the way I thought it would

[@davidkruse4030]

Wrong. Velano looks good.

[@sallyz98]

I wonder if his class act on niederreiter has any bearing on Yzerman giving him a 1-year contract. I mean, he has done more than Zadina, and zadina got a better contract.

[@dennismartin3312]

Veleno has looked great.

[@chasehan4501]

Even if Danielson, Kasper, Bergeron, or Solderblom makes the team, they will play 4th line minutes, is it really worth it? The only one I see possibly making the team is Edvinsson with Holl and Petry rotating as his linemate and Chiarot being traded as a condition; basically, not likely to happen either....

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

I see what you're saying , but if they earn a spot and can work their way up, I say let them have a go at it! But being waiver exempt makes the moves so much easier. I think we will see all four of those guys on the team at one point this year

[@Hanner7171]

Raymond Larkin Cat Fabbri Compher Perron Berggren Danielson Copp Sprong Veleno Kostin Fischer Ras

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

Ras won't be on the odd man out. I like your lines but I would switch Ras with Veleno

[@shawnfoote708]

I like your hat

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

Tigers night from a game last year!

[@shawnfoote708]

Cool, do you know where I can get one. I live in Toronto

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

@@shawnfoote708 it was a free giveaway when I went to the game, but I would think you could find one online (maybe Lids?)

[@shawnfoote708]

@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport thanks for the message, unfortunately not. All the best

[@Shawnroberts1980]

All I know is that the Griffins are going to be decent this year.;..lol.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

they absolutely will be!

[@IHeartRedWings]

Nate Danielson is not eligible to be part of the NHL roster or the AHL griffins roster due to a WHL rule in regards to his age I believe. From one nerd to another just fyi

[@mpreuss2]

The rule is that he plays in the NHL or the CHL (WHL in his case). It’s to keep their good players there for development and not to move them to other leagues like the ECHL or AHL for development. Last year the whole league saw the issues with this deal with Shane Wright and now Wings fans are seeing it with Danielson. I kinda wish that they would alter it a bit to allow some players to move to the better developmental leagues but I also understand that the CHL needs to sell tickets and let’s be honest Danielson will be the reason that some tickets are sold in Brandon.

[@kindrin4773]

debrincat Larkin raymond perron Compher fabbri Kostin sprong Rasmussen Fishcher berggren copp Veleno hirose wallman Seider Holl gostisbere Chiarot Maata petry Husso Reimer

[@therantwithgrant4271]

Fabbri sucks. Made of glass too.

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

@@therantwithgrant4271 Fabbri doesn't suck he has lots of talent and plays tough, but yes very injury prone which is a problem

[@HealthyScratchRedWingsReport]

I think Hirose is a Griffin 100% they won't waste a roster spot on him. Sprong is a winger so Ras would have to play in the middle. Switch Copp to center over Berggren and it's a decent lineup.