Detroit Red Wings prospects gather for upcoming NHL rookie tournament

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Detroit Red Wings prospects gather for upcoming NHL rookie tournament
Summary

The Detroit Red Wings roster for the upcoming NHL Rookie Tournament features several players with varied backgrounds as they arrive for camp. Defenseman Justice Christensen joins the squad after captaining Canada to a gold medal in the 2025 ISBHF U20 Ball Hockey World Championship. The organization also added forwards Jesse Kiiskinen and Sutter Muzzatti through trades with the Nashville Predators, who originally drafted both players in 2023. Meanwhile, goaltender Michal Orsulak identifies Sergei Bobrovsky as his primary influence rather than former Red Wings standout Dominik Hasek. The camp also includes legacy connections, such as forward Kienan Draper, son of assistant GM Kris Draper, and Noah Dower Nilsson, whose brother Liam was previously drafted by the team. Myles Brosnan joins the roster following his recognition as the top high school senior boys hockey player in Massachusetts during the 2026 season.

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  • Justice Christensen earned a U20 ball hockey world title before signing with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
  • Jesse Kiiskinen and Sutter Muzzatti were both acquired from the Nashville Predators.
  • Michal Orsulak identified Sergei Bobrovsky as his preferred professional goalie model.
  • Kienan Draper and Noah Dower Nilsson both share familial ties to the Red Wings organization.
  • Myles Brosnan won the 2026 John Carlton Memorial Trophy for Massachusetts high school hockey.
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Every player on the Detroit Red Wings roster for the club’s upcoming NHL Rookie Tournament has carved their own path […]

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