Red Wings’ Youth ‘Opened some Eyes’ as Roster Decisions Loom

Red Wings’ youth ‘opened some eyes’ as roster decisions loom

DETROIT – Todd McLellan reflected on the preseason performances of the three remaining rookies on the Detroit Red Wings roster following Saturday’s 6-5 overtime victory over Toronto and smiled.

Detroit 6, Toronto 5

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Sunday's FTB: It was 5-3

The Leafs were up 5-3 in the final preseason game and lost it 6-5 in OT, with James Reimer in net for the back half of the game. Where have I heard this story before? We did get a nice shorty by Robertson at least.Nick Robertson! Wind up off the rush shorthanded! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/mnLdlLMc9U— Omar (@TicTacTOmar) October 4, 2025 In any case, this was the last of the preseason games, and the big roster cut and any necessary waivers will happen to…

Red Wings-Maple Leafs game #2 Tweetcap: Detroit rallies to end the exhibition season with a 6-5 OT win over the Laffs

The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up their 8-games-in-12-nights exhibition game season with a home affair against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena. Toronto dressed a unit of prospects and players reflective of a road exhibition game; the Red Wings went with a game-night roster, with the exception of giving Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin Pellikka one last opportunity to push for a spot on the opening-night rost…