Detroit Red Wings: 2 Underrated Players To Watch

The NHL has so many underrated players who deserve far more recognition. In this segment, we will be discussing two from every team in the league. Their overall roles and abilities may differ, but they all share the common theme that they are not as respected as they ought to be.

In this piece, we will be focusing on the Detroit Red Wings. Although they are in the middle of a rebuild, they do have some solid players on their roster. These two specifically deserve more credit from the rest of the hockey world, even if they are not stars.

Adam Erne LW: Adam Erne had a career-best year during the 2021 season, as he had 11 goals and recorded 20 points in 45 games. He had 20 points previously as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, but that was in 65 games. He is a player to watch closely this season, as he could have even more to provide. He's truly been thriving in a larger role in Detroit.

Thomas Greiss G: In 34 games this season with the Red Wings, Thomas Greiss had an 8-15-5 record, but .912 SV%. Given the fact that Detroit was near the bottom of the league this season, his play was not bad at all. He's quietly been a very solid goaltender since his days with the New York Islanders and is not showing signs of regression. It will be interesting to see what the 35-year-old does this season. He should be a nice mentor for young goaltender, Alex Nedeljkovic.