Detroit Red Wings news

Red Wings set 23-man opening roster; Bernard-Docker on IR, Gylander to AHL

Detroit's opening roster has 14 forwards, seven defensemen and goaltenders Gibson and Tarasov, per NHL.com. Goaltender Carter Gylander was assigned to Grand Rapids, and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker is on injured reserve. Forwards Carter Bear and Chase Stillman are on the injured non-roster list. Detroit Hockey Now reports there were no waiver moves in the final cut. Detroit opens Oct. 2 at home against the Rangers.

Edvinsson remains unsigned as Red Wings open season; bridge deal reportedly pursued

NHL.com lists defenseman Simon Edvinsson as a restricted free agent, and he is not among the 23 players on the roster. Yahoo Sports reports he bought his own insurance to practice during camp but will not skate with the team until a deal is done. Yahoo and Detroit Hockey Now both report, without club confirmation, that Detroit is pursuing a bridge contract rather than a long-term extension.

Dylan Larkin has upper-body injury with no return timeline reported

Yahoo Sports reports Dylan Larkin has an upper-body injury, his availability is unknown and a doctor's appointment is pending. Detroit Hockey Now reports he has been at practice but is not taking part in full-contact drills. No return timeline was reported. Larkin is on the 23-man roster, and the Red Wings open Oct. 2 at home against the Rangers.

Detroit's opening roster includes several young players and no waiver moves in the final cut.