Detroit Red Wings fantasy preview for 2020-21

As part of NHL.com's 31 in 31 series, the fantasy hockey staff identifies relevant players from the Detroit Red Wings. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.

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Anthony Mantha, LW/RW (NHL.com rank: 143) -- He scored 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 43 games last season, making him the most valuable skater on the Red Wings in fantasy. Mantha's production was impressive considering Detroit scored the fewest goals in the NHL (142). He should produce at a similar or better rate this season if he stays healthy.
Dylan Larkin, C (144) -- The center led the Red Wings with 53 points (19 goals, 34 assists) in 71 regular-season games. Larkin's rating (minus-21) was the only category that made him lose fantasy value, but Detroit could see improvement in that area this season after signing goalie Thomas Greiss to a two-year contract. Larkin could be among the sneakier targets around the top 150 overall with the expectation that Detroit should be improved.

Filip Hronek, D (235) -- The defenseman scored 31 points (nine goals, 22 assists) in 65 games last season. Hronek proved he is capable of quarterbacking Detroit's top power-play unit and should be relevant in fantasy if he improves on his minus-38 rating from last season. He is a deep sleeper pick with added value in points-only leagues.
Tyler Bertuzzi, LW/RW (N/A) -- Bertuzzi could provide value after scoring 48 points (21 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games. He has seen consistent usage on the top line with Larkin and Mantha, which always gives him the opportunity to be relevant in fantasy. His minus-23 rating negatively affected his fantasy value, but he remains worth watching on the waiver wire early in the season.
Thomas Greiss, G (N/A) -- The goalie should be a clear-cut No. 1 option with the Red Wings after he was 16-9-4 with a 2.74 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in 31 games (29 starts) for the New York Islanders last season. Greiss should expect a heavier workload in Detroit, making him a No. 3 bench-goalie option in standard leagues.
Other players to consider in late rounds or off waiver wire: Robby Fabbri, LW/RW; Vladislav Namestnikov, LW/RW; Filip Zadina, RW; Bobby Ryan, RW
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