Ready or not, here I come.
This phrase used in hide-and-seek accurately reflects the status of a few Detroit Red Wings prospects.
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The team needs to push its young players to take on more responsibility. Look for these three youngsters to force their way onto the NHL roster. Not because the Red Wings have to put them there, but because they will push the issue and force the organization to keep them in the NHL.
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Axel Sandin Pellikka
The 20-year-old Axel Sandin Pellikka is ready for the big leagues. He displayed tremendous ability during the 2024-25 season. As a right-handed defender, he’s also a hot commodity.
In 46 SHL games, he recorded 29 points while averaging north of 20 minutes a game. That’s impressive for any defender in the SHL, let alone one as young as Sandin-Pellikka.
There are only two defenders signed to NHL deals next season who are right-handed: Moritz Seider and Justin Holl. With Jeff Petry’s contract expiring, there is a place for him to come in and seize an opportunity.
Amadeus Lombardi
Armed with one of the greatest names in the history of hockey and a penchant for clutch goals, Amadeus Lombardi is primed and ready to be launched on the Red Wings’ opening night roster.
Despite missing a decent chunk of the 2024-25 season, Lombardi still managed to collect 40 points in 44 games. He’s a big-time player, scoring four game-winning goals for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL.
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Sebastian Cossa
This may seem controversial, but Sebastian Cossa is absolutely ready to be in the NHL. This prospect might seem the least likely, but hear me out.
For starters, his AHL record this past season was impeccable. In 41 games, he recorded a 21-15-5 record, a 2.45 goals against average (GAA), a .911 save percentage (SV%), and one shutout.
Secondly, there is a good likelihood that Petr Mrazek will end up demoted to the AHL or placed on injured reserve. Alex Lyon has not been extended (we’ll see if that happens at all), so that leaves Cam Talbot as the remaining goalie ready for regular duty.
If that’s the case, a tandem of Talbot and Cossa would make sense. Talbot is an impeccable professional who could mentor Cossa on what it takes to play in the NHL. Talbot has gone through a lot during his NHL career and all of those experiences would be a great influence on the young netminder.
2025-26 Prediction
Each of these prospects offers something that isn’t already on the Red Wings roster. If I had to put my money where my mouth is, I’d say that Sandin-Pellikka and Lombardi make the Red Wings out of camp, while Cossa starts the year in the AHL until Mrazek gets hurt, and then he gets called up.
The future is bright for the Red Wings, and the future is now.
Ready or not, here they come.
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