Several former Detroit Red Wings to watch in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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The Detroit Red Wings are once again watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the sidelines after failing to clinch a playoff spot, while former players are flourishing with their new franchises in hopes to win it all.
It's been nine straight seasons of the Red Wings being out of the playoffs; however, there are several former players who are battling it out for the Lord Stanley who fans may not know about.
Currently with the Carolina Hurricanes, 'Ghost' spent the 2023-24 season with the Red Wings and led all Hurricanes defenseman with 45 points this regular season. Look for on their stacked powerplay alongside Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastien Aho and Logan Stankoven.
Currently with the Oilers, Walmart is flourishing and was acquired by Edmonton at the trade deadline by GM Stan Bowman and has fit in nicely on their powerplay.
A true treat for Red Wings fans who watched him in his prime, Tatar brings a load of playoff wealth to the New Jersey Devils with his 22 points in 55 career playoff games played, and he's facing 'Ghost' and the Carolina Hurricanes.
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| Yes | 49 | 38.3 % |
| No, i'm a die hard Wings fan! | 79 | 61.7 % |
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