Can John Leonard become the depth scorer the Red Wings have desperately needed?
Leonard, Hurlbert in Focus as Wings Eye Depth Scoring
August 23, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
As the Red Wings continue their offseason evaluation, prospects remain at the center of the organization's depth-scoring conversation. John Leonard figures prominently in internal discussions about whether he can provide the secondary offensive output the roster has lacked, while No. 10 Hurlbert has drawn praise for bringing a scoring touch that the Wings' system "sorely lacks" The Malik Report Detroit Hockey Now. With three Red Wings prospects on the clock heading into the 2026-27 season, including the likes of Becher and Buium, the organization appears focused on developing internal talent to bolster its lineup Detroit Hockey Now.
Meanwhile, captain Dylan Larkin continues his offseason downtime, recently taking time to golf with fellow Detroiters Aidan Hutchinson and Amon-Ra St. Brown, a light moment before training camp approaches. The prospect pipeline and depth scoring questions will likely dominate conversation as the Wings prepare for the season ahead, with both Leonard and Hurlbert positioned as potential answers to longstanding lineup weaknesses.
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