(WXYZ) — The Detroit Red Wings have finalized their 23-man roster ahead of the 2023 season opener on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
Former first-round pick Simon Edvinsson was assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins, along with forward Elmer Söderblom. 2023 first-round pick Nate Danielson was assigned to the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings.
Detroit's roster includes 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goaltenders. The team signed center Zach Aston-Reese on Sunday. He was originally on the roster but on Monday afternoon, the team assigned him to the Griffins as well. No corresponding move was announced.
The Red Wings take on the Devils Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and then the home opener at Little Caesars Arena will be Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m.
Here's how the roster breaks down.
Forwards
- Robby Fabbri
- Andrew Copp
- Lucas Raymond
- Klim Kostin
- Michael Rasmussen
- Christian Fischer
- J.T. Compher
- David Perron
- Dylan Larkin
- Daniel Sprong
- Joe Veleno
- Alex DeBrincat
Defense
- Olli Maatta
- Justin Holl
- Ben Chiarot
- Shayne Gostisbehere
- Jeff Petry
- Moritz Seider
- Jake Walman
Goaltenders
- Alex Lyon
- Ville Husso
- James Reimer
