Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff posted a “getting to know you” article regarding the 7 free agents who the Red Wings invited to take part in their pair of Prospect Games against the Dallas Stars this upcoming weekend:
Among the seven rookie free agents that the Red Wings have extended an invitation to participate in the club’s prospect games against the Dallas Stars, defenseman Justice Christiansen is the captain of the WHL Prince Albert Raiders. In the summer, Christiansen was also the captain of the Canadian team that won the World U20 ball hockey championship in Slovakia.
Last season, the 5-foot-9, 191-pound Christiansen scored 22 goals for the Raiders.
At the other end of the spectrum, 6-foot-7, 225-pound Swedish defenseman Carl-Otto Magnusson was also extended a camp invitation. The Frolunda rearguard is known more as a stay-at-home defenseman. And since he’s still eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft, the Red Wings wouldn’t be able to offer Magnusson a contract if he wows them at rookie camp.
Magnusson was selected in the CHL Import Draft by the QMJHL Moncton Wildcats. However, he opted to remain in Sweden.
Still, there will be plenty of Moncton flavor on Detroit’s rookie roster. Two draft picks – goalie Rudy Guimond (2023) and center Grayden Robertson-Palmer – will play for Moncton this season.
Joining them will be free agent right wing Vincent Collard. He scored 25 goals for the QMJHL champions last season. Collard also had a four-goal performance in Game 3 of the QMJHL final against Rimouski.
