Red Wings prospects Martin Frk and Joe Hicketts and coach Jeff Blashill evaluate the preseason after finishing 7-1, Sept. 29, 2018. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
At least two prospects have made their cases to open the season with the Detroit Red Wings.
As they seek to rebuild, the Wings want to integrate young players into their lineup, in significant roles. That made for an interesting preseason, as prospects were given significant looks to see where they might fit.
Michael Rasmussen and Dennis Cholowski showed they belong with Detroit, playing with poise and effectiveness.