from Arthur J. Regner of the Wings' website,

Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has been adamant that he expects two to five prospects to make Detroit's opening night roster when the Wings host the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 4, regardless of what the club does in free agency or moves they may make with players currently on the team.

Holland wants Detroit to be a younger, faster and more aggressive team that will be difficult to play against.

One of the only certainties about this offseason is the Wings will sign a backup goalie in free agency since they have only two under contract in the organization - starter Jimmy Howard and Slovakian Patrik Rybar, who's slated to be the Grand Rapids Griffins starter this upcoming season.

Heading into this weekend's draft, the consensus among the Wings brass is they need to increase their offensive output. It's Detroit top priority.

This year's draft is considered to be one of the deepest in recent memory with a number of defensemen that are gifted with an array of offensive skills, a pressing need for the Wings.

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