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Red Wings Retain Key Defenders, Focus on Prospects

8/29/2025

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The Detroit Red Wings will retain defensemen Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider for the 2025-26 season.
Top prospect Axel Sandin-Pellikka is likely to develop with the Grand Rapids Griffins unless he excels in training camp.
The team has chosen not to buy out Justin Holl, preserving defensive depth.

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Story summary

The Detroit Red Wings will retain defensemen Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider for the 2025-26 season.
Top prospect Axel Sandin-Pellikka is likely to develop with the Grand Rapids Griffins unless he excels in training camp.
The team has chosen not to buy out Justin Holl, preserving defensive depth.