Will Detroit Red Wings New Acquisitions Lead to Playoff Berth?

The Detroit Red Wings are a franchise that is based on winning, Stanley Cups, and loyalty.

For years, they were a perennial Stanley Cup contender, making the playoffs year after year. Detroit has also been blessed with some talented rosters, most of them containing a Hall of Famer or two.

For the past six seasons, the Red Wings have had a misfortune of luck and missed the playoffs. General manager Steve Yzerman is determined to bring back a winning attitude and success.

He knew changes had to be made after a dismal 2021/22 season where the team lacked effort and motivation. With cap space and an open mind, Yzerman wanted to make an impact or two heading into the 2022/23 season.

Will the Detroit Red Wings’ improvements lead to a playoff berth?

With free agency and the 2022 NHL Draft within a week of each other, Yzerman knew the time was now to make changes and once free agency hit, he wasted no time.

With money to spend and loads of talent ready to be had, Yzerman got going and got going early. The Red Wings needed scoring, and they got it. The Red Wings needed depth, and they got it. The Red Wings needed left-handed defensemen, and they got it, and they needed insurance in goal, and they got that too.

Amazingly, Yzerman accomplished all of this within 3 hours of the free agency period opening.

Brought on board were forwards Andrew Copp, David Perron, Dominik Kubalik, Austin Czarnik, and Matt Luff. Defensemen signed to contracts were Ben Chiarot, Olli Maatta, and Mark Pysyk, while goaltender Ville Husso was brought in via trade with the St. Louis Blues.

With the amazing amount of talent Yzerman has brought in during a short period of time, the Red Wings now have a full, energetic roster ready to compete for a playoff spot. Although a Stanley Cup is well still out of reach, a playoff spot is well within their grasp.

We look at the current Red Wings depth chart by position, with the center being first.