Sportsnet’s Rory Boylen offers “one thing to remember” for every NHL team headed into training camp:
Detroit Red Wings: They’re the ultimate ‘I forgot that guy went there’ team
There was one, big-name addition to the Wings’ roster over the summer as they swept in to trade for Alex DeBrincat out of Ottawa. They’ll be looking for front-line minutes and a return to 40-goal status for him to move the needle for this team. Look beyond DeBrincat and you’ll see several other additions — some of whom you’ve probably forgotten about.
As Steve Yzerman takes an almost expansion team-like approach to building this roster, this time he’s added the likes of Klim Kostin (was a great fit in Edmonton), Daniel Sprong (under-the-radar 21-goal man for Seattle), Justin Holl (Leafs fans love him or hate him) and J.T. Compher (former middle-six centre in Colorado).
Continued; sometimes you have to tear down before you rebuild
