When Yzerman took over as the Red Wings' general manager in 2019, his decision brought a lot of hope to the franchise. Yzerman had built the Tampa Bay Lightning into a contender over his time with the team, which resulted in two Stanley Cups following his departure. After six years in Detroit, though, he doesn't have much to show for.

The Detroit Red Wings haven’t reached the playoffs since 2016 but several of their former players are still competing for the Stanley Cup. Here are six former Red Wings who could have an impact in the postseason:

Before heading their separate ways for the offseason, Detroit Red Wings players held their end-of-season media sessions at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday morning, answering questions about the 2024-25 campaign,