Detroit Hockey Insider has no direct affiliation to the Detroit Red Wings, NHL or NHLPA
Detroit Red Wings unveil 3 unexpected, but promising additions to their opening night roster
Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
It was announced today that General Manager Steve Yzerman of the Detroit Red Wings has added prospects Emitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and one other surprise talent to the roster for the 2025-26 season.
The Detroit Red Wings roster will look a lot different for the 2025-26 season.
The roster will contain new faces, with rookies trickling into the lineup.
Rookies Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Emmitt Finnie, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka have made the regular-season roster. An exciting prospect for the team's progress for the upcoming season.
This wasn't at all surprising if you've been keeping track of each player's progress during training camp.
All three rookies have made it through the gauntlet of training camp and were seen taking line rushes this morning by DailyFaceOff's Brocke Seguin.
Each Rookie's Spot in the Detroit Red Wings lineup
According to the website DailyFaceOff, former 7th-round pick Emmitt Finnie has found a spot to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond's left. Finnie played 10 games in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, scoring 5 points (1-4).
Now, he's played himself into a top-six spot after impressing Todd McLellan.
While 15th overall pick Michael Brandsegg-Nygard will be occupying a bottom-six spot for the Red Wings to the right of Andrew Copp and J.T. Compher this season.
He was the first Norwegian-born NHL player selected in the first round.
And former 17th overall pick, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, begins his NHL career in the bottom pairing, playing alongside rookie Albert Johansson.
The youth movement for the Red Wings has just taken flight.
Previously on Red Wings Insider
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 7 | 504 ANSWERS Detroit Red Wings unveil 3 unexpected, but promising additions to their opening night roster Are you excited to see rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka, forward Emmitte Finnie, and forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard in the Detroit Red Wings lineup? | ||
| Yes | 463 | 91.9 % |
| No | 41 | 8.1 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
