The Detroit Red Wings are nearing the end of their preseason. But Detroit is still making some major decisions regarding its roster. The Red Wings have a wealth of promising young players . And a lot of them have made quite the impression in preseason to this point.

Not every young star for the Red Wings will make the roster, of course. Detroit wants to compete for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26. Some of their youngsters, such as Marco Kasper, can definitely help their chances at making the postseason. However, some of their top prospects still need time in the AHL to figure things out.

Detroit's veteran will likely lead the charge this upcoming season. Dylan Larkin remains the heart and soul of this team as its captain. Alex DeBrincat is coming off a near 40-goal season in 2024

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