Red Wings announce their 2026 prospect tournament roster with first-round picks Nate Danielson and Carter Bear leading a 24-man squad.
Prospects Take Center Stage as Season Nears
September 3, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
With the regular season just over a month away, the Red Wings are ramping up their prospect development efforts. The team released its 2026 NHL prospect tournament roster and schedule The Malik Report, featuring first-round picks Nate Danielson and Carter Bear headlining a 24-man roster that will compete at the BELFOR Training Center against prospect teams from Columbus, Dallas, and Pittsburgh. The tournament kicks off next weekend, giving Detroit's young talent a chance to make an impression before the season begins.
Beyond the prospect tournament, several Red Wings prospects are generating positive buzz. Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk has publicly endorsed prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka, who is expected to begin the season with the Grand Rapids Griffins The Malik Report. Meanwhile, Swedish prospect Charlie Forslund is making progress in his SHL preseason performances with Brynas IF, though reports suggest he may start the 2026-2027 season in the Hockeyallsvenskan instead The Malik Report. On the broader front, five Red Wings players—Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Simon Edvinsson—made The Athletic's annual "player tiers" list of top-ranked NHL talent.
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