Will Detroit Red Wings New Acquisitions Lead to Playoff Berth?

The center position was one of the biggest problem spots for Detroit entering the off-season. Captain Dylan Larkin was the heart and soul of the offense and carried Detroit all season.

However, he needed help offensively and at the center position. Larkin wears his heart on his sleeve and is determined to up his game and carry Detroit into the playoffs.

Yzerman acquired Andrew Copp to be the second-line center as well as a power play center who can help create offense, as well as be a 200-foot player. Copp fills a big need in Detroit.

Pius Suter enters his second season with the Red Wings after being acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks. A solid center with offensive upside, he will play a bottom-six role with Copp aboard.

Rotating in the last two center spots are Michael Rasmussen and Joe Veleno. Rasmussen struggled early in his career but has turned things around and looks to be a force down low and defensively.

Veleno is still trying to find his game but has been solid in call-ups and has a future top-two center role.

Detroit looks to have solidified the center position for now. All four have the ability to be good two-way centers and contribute at both ends of the ice.  They need to improve their game a bit if the Red Wings have any chance of making the playoffs this season.

Larkin and Copp will be counted on to keep things positive and looking in the right direction for the near future.