The Detroit Red Wings have had a illustrious history in finding diamonds during the late-rounds of the NHL draft. The Russian Five were all drafted after the third round (with the exception of Slava Kozlav, drafted in the third). Pavel Datsyuk was taken in the sixth round in 1998, while future captain Henrik Zetterberg was […] The post Emmitt Finnie Will Be Detroit’s Next Legendary 7th Round Draft Pick. Advanced Metrics Show Why. appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Dylan Larkin's suspension forced Detroit to find a new top-line center and a new voice. #RedWings

This season has brought challenges for the Detroit Red Wings, but the rapid development of second-year forward Emmitt Finnie is giving the team options.Early Season Roster DisruptionThe story of the Red Wings’ season has been that two of their best players are out of the lineup. Former captain Dylan Larkin demanded a trade in the […] The post Emergence of Emmitt Finnie Gives Red Wings Options appeared first on HEAVY.

Detroit Red Wings youngster Emmitt Finnie is making a strong case for a permanent top-six role after another impressive performance.

With several regulars sidelined, the Red Wings are getting an extended look at their younger forwards, and two have already made compelling cases for expanded roles.

Alex DeBrincat’s prolific chemistry with Detroit’s rising stars offers a glimmer of hope while Andrew Copp’s unit anchors the bottom of the league in goal differential.

Marco Kasper still was not on the ice Wednesday, and someone else has his center job now. #RedWings

Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, who made the club for the second straight season out of Training Camp, has impressed in the early goings of the 2026-27 season.

Todd McLellan didn’t shy away from talking about Emmitt Finnie’s role as a center following the Detroit Red Wings‘ loss on Tuesday night. Via Jonathan Mills of the Red Wings team site, McLellan said, “(Finnie), with his speed, we weren’t sure that he would grasp the center-ice position right away. He’s been trained as a […] The post Todd McLellan Makes Key Admission About Emmitt Finnie appeared first on HEAVY.