Red Wings aimed to sign Max Plante, who declined last spring
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings sought to sign prospect Max Plante last spring, but he opted to return for his junior season at Minnesota-Duluth. During the previous season, Plante won the Hobey Baker Trophy, highlighting his status as a top college player with 20 goals and 52 points. The Red Wings plan to revisit the signing after this collegiate season ends, with expectations of him joining the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins for playoff experience before potentially making the NHL roster for the 2027-28 season. Plante's development is backed by familial NHL experience, as his father, Derek Plante, played in the league.
- •Red Wings wanted to sign Max Plante last spring.
- •Plante opted for junior year at Minnesota-Duluth.
- •He won the Hobey Baker Trophy after 20 goals last season.
- •Red Wings expect him to sign after collegiate season ends.
- •Potential for AHL Grand Rapids Griffins playoff experience.
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