No contract yet for Red Wings No. 1 defenseman Moritz Seider. But Lucas Raymond signed for eight years.  Some promising youngsters are looking for jobs. Plenty of enthusiasm from veterans who went to see their team get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

But as the Red Wings open training camp today in Traverse City for the 2024-25 season, there are still more questions than answers. Which of the four goalies with NHL experience will emerge as the team’s primary netminder? Can this team score enough goals after losing 75 goals in offseason departures?

Is Simon Edvinsson ready to be a regular on the Detroit defense? Are the Red Wings committed to transforming themselves into a top 10 defensive team?

That’s probably going to be necessary to qualify for the playoffs in the improving Eastern Conference.

“I want to see progress in our team as a whole, progress in all the areas we’ve always talked about and progress individually from our younger players,” GM Steve Yzerman said. “As long as we’re moving in the right direction… Obviously, making the playoffs would be another positive step, so I’ll worry about that as the season goes along. We’ll see how much progress we’re making.”

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Forward Alex Chiasson comes to Detroit training camp on a PTO agreement. The Red Wings appreciated his abilities when he played for them previously.

GM Steve Yzerman says the future of the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City is “up in the air.” The Red Wings and Dallas Stars were the only two participants this season.

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In the summer of 2023, GM Steve Yzerman made it one of his objectives to improve the organization’s goaltending depth top to bottom. That’s the simplest explanation to explain why the Red Wings have nine goaltenders in training camp. Jack Campbell,  Ville Husson, Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot all have NHL experience, while Sebastian Cossa and Carter Gylander are primary prospects. Gage Alexander was a 22-year-old prospect acquired from Anaheim. Jan Bednar is a Red Wings’ draft pick expected to play for Toledo this season. Landon Miller is an Ontario Hockey League goalie drafted in the fourth round last June.  All of these goalies, with the exception of Lyon, are 6-foot-3 or taller. The training camp roster doesn’t roster doesn’t include Trey Augustine, the Michigan State sophomore, who is one of the organization’s Top 10 prospects.

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Red Wings fans may not have to wait a couple of years to see prize young Detroit center Marco Kasper facing off against Columbus Blues Jackets elite prospect center Adam Fantilli.

The Blue Jackets will be one of the team competing against the Red Wings in the 24th NHL Prospect Tournament at Traverse City’s Centre Ice Arena from Sept. 14-17. The Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs are the other teams competing in the event that is popular with local fans. Fantilli played last season at the University of Michigan.

According to the Red Wings, 756 players who have played in this tournament have gone on to play at least one NHL game.

The Blue Jackets could also bring standout young defenseman David Jiricek who was ranked ahead of Detroit’s top defensive prospect Simon Edvinsson who is still recovering from offseason surgery.  The Stars’ general manager is Jim Nill who is was Ken Holland’s right-hand man in Detroit for many years before landing the Stars’ job.

The prospect tournament had as many as eight teams at one point, and had five last season. But other teams have started to host tournaments and the Detroit tournament has downsized.

Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman also announced Monday that the team’s training camp will be from Sept. 21-25 in Traverse City. Training camp and the preseason will determine if players, such as Kasper and Edvinsson, have a chance to play in Detroit. Edvinsson’s medical situation will also be a factor.

Tickets on Sale

The prospects tournament will be followed by the team’s Training Camp Golf Classic at the Traverse City Golf Club on Sept. 20. Golfers will have lunch before being paired with a Red Wings player, coach, or member of management.

After golf, which begins at 1:30 p.m., participants may attend a VIP reception. That will include silent and live auctions that include memorabilia and vacation packages.

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Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 15 at www.centreice.org/drwtickets. Prices range from $10-$40, depending on the event and time. For more information, click on the link or call (231) 933-7465.

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