Red Wings finalize 23-man roster as Edvinsson remains unsigned
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings have reached the 23-player limit ahead of the NHL season opener. Defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker is on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury, while Andreas Englund is classified as immigration non-roster. Young defensemen Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Anton Johansson, and William Wallinder have made the roster. Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and did not participate in practice on Monday. Dylan Larkin is also on the roster despite not playing in preseason games but has been practicing. The Red Wings will face the New York Rangers for their season opener on Friday.
- •The roster is finalized ahead of the NHL season opener.
- •Jacob Bernard-Docker is on injured reserve.
- •Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and did not practice.
- •Dylan Larkin has been practicing but didn't play in preseason.
- •The season opener is against the New York Rangers on Friday.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Wings get down to 23-man roster limit, but Edvinsson remains unsigned
"The Wings got down to a 23-man roster at Monday's 5 p.m. deadline, but there are still many variables involved.
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