Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen duly notes that there will be a significant amount of competition for spots on the Red Wings’ roster this upcoming season:
With the Red Wings confirming Sunday they had signed former Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Fisher, the team now has 14 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies on one-way contracts
If the season started tomorrow, they could send one goalie to Grand Rapids and have a traditional 23-person roster.
But that roster wouldn’t include Kasper, Edvinsson, Elmer Soderblom, Carter Mazur, Albert Johansson or anyone who might play well enough to earn a place in training camp.
This is hardly a major problem. Injuries usually help teams make room for young players. Plus, Edvinsson’s surgery recovery time may delay his start time.
It’s just something to keep an eye on.
Shouldn’t be an issue. SY says before every season, if a rookie earns a spot, they will make room for him