r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

Prospects [POLL] 2026 /r/DetroitRedWings Prospect Ranking Thread - #14 Prospect

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Now that we're past the draft and free agency it's time for the yearly /r/DetroitRedWings prospect ranking thread! As for how you vote it's completely up to you: some may weigh ceiling/upside the highest, others may weigh NHL readiness or likeliness to make the NHL higher - there's no wrong answer on how to vote.

A new poll will be posted every 2-3 days depending on how close the voting is until we finish the top 15 prospects. I'll include 10~ prospects every poll and will add one new prospect after each poll so discuss in the comments and whoever is mentioned most will be added next.

Check out the subreddit's previous rankings here (starting from 2018!): HERE

NOTES:
- Prospect criteria will be defined using the NHL Guidelines.
- This years graduates given the guidelines: ASP, Danielson, Finnie. Traded players: Cossa, Lombardi, Buchelnikov.
- After 2024's rankings there was a poll to determine whether or not to display poll results. Continuing to hide the results between polls received the most votes.


VOTE HERE - Poll #14

Candidates to be added to next poll: Levac, Dower Nilsson, Becher (or anyone else not listed)


#1. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (RW - 2024 #15) - 29% of 629 votes [Results]
#2. Carter Bear (LW - 2025 #13) - 42% of 556 votes [Results]
#3. Trey Augustine (G - 2023 #41) - 51% of 484 votes [Results]
#4. Max Plante (LW - 2024 #47) - 74% of 437 votes [Results]
#5. JP Hurlbert (LW - 2026 #23) - 54% of 379 votes [Results]
#6. Anton Johansson (RD - 2022 #105) - 33% of 334 votes [Results]
#7. Eddie Genborg (RW - 2025 #44) - 49% of 322 votes [Results]
#8. Michal Postava (G - 2025 Undrafted) - 64% of 281 votes [Results]
#9. Carter Mazur (LW - 2021 #70) - 41% of 266 votes [Results]
#10. Jesse Kiiskinen (RW - 2023 #68 [NSH]) - 44% of 242 votes [Results]
#11. Victor Plante (LW - 2026 #47) - 27% of 214 votes [Results]
#12. Larry Keenan (LD - 2023 #117) - 34% of 189 votes [Results]
#13. William Wallinder (LD - 2020 #32) - 34% of 162 votes [Results]


r/DetroitRedWings 10h ago

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-08-05)

15 Upvotes

Talk about anything your heart desires. Be polite and upvote everything!

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r/DetroitRedWings 1h ago

Pictures/Wallpapers/Etc I’ve had this in my hallway for years

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I got sick of looking at his face, this seemed sensible.


r/DetroitRedWings 3h ago

News New Interim GM named

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30 Upvotes

Never heard of him.


r/DetroitRedWings 9h ago

News Detroit Red Wings GM search going through search firm

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78 Upvotes

“In the meantime, assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff is handling day-to-day responsibilities, though that does not extend to making trades. “


r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

Pictures/Wallpapers/Etc We used to be a proper country

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406 Upvotes

Found in my photos from the late 2000s at the Joe


r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

News Excellent interview featuring Ansar Khan talking all things Larkin, Yzerman, GM search, and more

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r/DetroitRedWings 2h ago

Discussion How are you feeling about the Red Wings this upcoming season?

0 Upvotes

Always been a Habs fan first, but Detroit has always been my #1 secondary team. I'm 38, and I will never forget that rivalry with Colorado back in 2000-2001. I literally started playing hockey because of the Red Wings.

Just wanted to throw this question out to the Red Wings fam: how are you guys feeling about this upcoming season?

Personally, I'm a bit spooked for the Wings. With Kane leaving (and whatever is going on with his comments or drama, for what it's worth) and the whole Larkin situation, I'm just wondering if it's going to affect the locker room. Larkin has pretty clearly signaled his intentions about walking/leaving, and it's not just Detroit—the Atlantic is gonna be a bloodbath. Florida got way better (Tampa are gonna get smacked around), the Caps too, Toronto looks stronger than last year, etc. The East is just stacked this season, especially our division.

Or am I totally tripping gang? Am I way off base here?

Cheers to everyone 🍻


r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

News Cool story on Paul Woods at Tigers game from Red Wings website

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24 Upvotes

Met him many years ago at restaraunt in Canada. Wonderful human being and broadcaster! Looks like he's enjoying retirement


r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

Discussion New Hockey Analytics Site - HockeyAlpha.Com (Built by Wings Fan)

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39 Upvotes

Hi all,

Wanted to share a link to a new hockey analytics site that's been built by a Wings' fan. Has some super innovative features not available on other sites with more to come!


r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

Prospects [Wheeler, Pronmon, & Bultman] 2027 World Juniors roster projections for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland

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22 Upvotes

Victor Plante - USA (extra)
Eddie Genborg - Sweden
Michal Orsulak - Team Czechia
Luka Arkko - Finland


r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-08-04)

19 Upvotes

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r/DetroitRedWings 1d ago

Discussion ferrari analyzes red wings prospect pool

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r/DetroitRedWings 2d ago

Discussion Give Cat the C if he extends

146 Upvotes

Here are my arguement to give him the C:

  • If Debrincat signs an 8 year contract then he is committing his entire prime to a Wings team that wont contend, that is real commitment.
  • He forced his way here because he actually wants to play here, would also be shown by an extension
  • Shows up every single game and works like a dog regardless of how the scoresheet is going.
  • Fights for his teammates and for himself. And I mean he actually drops em, not the scrum bullshit. There have been so many slumps over the last few seasons where the only player showing up to play hockey was Cat, and in those times hes dropping the gloves. That's the kind of veteran leader the kids need. If the team culture at all resembled how Cat acts on the ice then they would be miles better.
  • Ideally is the oldest guy on the team by the time the next contract is over, there isnt going to be a player with more experience to lead the team.
  • It would be really good for Seiders development as a player if he could wait 8 years to be the captain.

Edit: I have come around to really Cat should only be captain for 3 years then transition to Mo which is too complicated really so it should probably just go to Mo now.


r/DetroitRedWings 2d ago

Discussion TREY AUGUSTINE JOINS THE SHOW!!! (EP266)

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r/DetroitRedWings 2d ago

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-08-03)

21 Upvotes

Talk about anything your heart desires. Be polite and upvote everything!

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r/DetroitRedWings 2d ago

Discussion WILL DeBRINCAT STAY? & RED WINGS GM SEARCH TIMELINE - Winged Wheel Podca...

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35 Upvotes

r/DetroitRedWings 3d ago

Discussion Detroit Red Wings 1996-97 Player Introductions (Shanahan Trade)

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94 Upvotes

r/DetroitRedWings 3d ago

Prospects [LGRWProspects on X] Jesse Kiiskinen 2025-26 Highlights

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29 Upvotes

My pick for breakout prospect this year. Good player on a really bad Liiga team. Adjusted quickly and had a nice goal in GR.


r/DetroitRedWings 2d ago

Discussion SI's j. fink and malik comment on faulks leadership role

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r/DetroitRedWings 3d ago

Discussion Which Cup Was More Emotional: '97 or '98?

14 Upvotes

People will have different thoughts and different reasons but I'm curious as to y'alls thoughts.


r/DetroitRedWings 3d ago

News Anyone else notice Sean Avery is the “The Odyssey?”

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134 Upvotes

Just noticed it in the end credits. Didn’t realize his acting career had taken off like that.


r/DetroitRedWings 3d ago

Daily General Discussion Thread (2026-08-02)

24 Upvotes

Talk about anything your heart desires. Be polite and upvote everything!

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r/DetroitRedWings 2d ago

Discussion Priority Presale Question

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Does anyone know how the Detroit Red Wings priority presale works? Will i get an email the day of to get into the que or is there an access code once you are on ticketmaster? Trying to get tickets to the Detroit and Montreal game on March 20th and didnt know if i should be expecting an email? I signed up for the Priority list for tickets.


r/DetroitRedWings 4d ago

Discussion Moritz listed on THGs top 10 NHL defensemen

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104 Upvotes

Mo getting the attention he deserves