
Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Defenseman · Detroit Red Wings
2023 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 17 (#17) — Detroit Red Wings
Current Season
GP
58
Goals
6
Assists
12
Points
18
+/-
-20
S%
10.2%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$918K
Total Value
$2.75M
Expires
3 yrs · 2027-2028
Status
Then RFA
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Recent Stories
The Red Wings slice their roster down to the Opening Night 23 with Justin Holl heading back to Grand Rapids, sharpening the focus as they gear up for the Centennial kickoff against Montreal. Steve Yzerman's crew has been stacking the deck all offseason with vets like James van Riemsdyk and Petr Mrázek jumping aboard, but now the real test begins with a blue line blending Moritz Seider's grit and young guns like Axel Sandin-Pellikka.
The Detroit Red Wings drop their 2025-26 opening night roster, packing it with fresh-faced prospects like Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård ready to crash the NHL party alongside vets like Larkin and DeBrincat. Steve Yzerman's blueprint blends youth infusion on defense with guys like Sandin-Pellikka and Bernard-Docker, shaking up the blue line in ways that have Little Caesars buzzing.