Red Wings prepare for season opener amid roster uncertainties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for their season opener against the New York Rangers on October 2, facing several roster uncertainties. Coach Todd McLellan has praised the team's focus despite outside distractions, including Dylan Larkin's injury and Simon Edvinsson's contract issues. The team finalized a 23-man roster ahead of the deadline, but changes are expected, particularly in defense due to the situations surrounding Edvinsson and newly acquired Andreas Englund. Larkin's status remains uncertain, as he continues to increase his on-ice workload since returning from injury.
- •Detroit faces New York Rangers on October 2 for the season opener.
- •Dylan Larkin has an upper-body injury; his availability is uncertain.
- •Simon Edvinsson is an unsigned restricted free agent but attended camp.
- •Coach Todd McLellan praises the team's focus amid outside noise.
- •The Red Wings finalized a 23-man roster before the deadline.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings keep outside noise at bay, with roster decisions ongoing
""They've focused on the things that they need to do to get themselves ready," coach Todd McLellan said.
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