Players from within the organization

[1980s24 12]

As i look at our current roster i wonder if there is another team in the NHL that is comprised of so many players that have been drafted and that have come up through the organization. Aside from Gustavsson, Miller, and Weiss, every other player currently signed by by Detroit was drafted by the Wings and were "home grown". If i am missing someone, please advise. It seems this a reflection of the teams inability to sign free agents or make lasting trades. Does anyone know of a team that has so many players that have been "home grown"and so few players added through free agency or trades?

[Euro_Twins 4,485]

Dekeyser was signed but not drafted by Detroit.

[nawein 324]

Dekeyser was signed but not drafted by Detroit.

So were Glendening and Lashoff, but I'd still consider those two "homegrown."

[nawein 324]

Dekeyser was signed but not drafted by Detroit.

So were Glendening and Lashoff, but I'd still consider those two "homegrown."

[Barrie 900]

It's why we don't have to make trades, or over pay for a UFA, we know how to develop our own players. And there's more good young players on their way.

[Mckinley25 679]

It is remarkable when you consider our draft placements.

[martinezsvsu 240]

imagine if we had lower picks in the drafts

[Euro_Twins 4,485]

So were Glendening and Lashoff, but I'd still consider those two "homegrown."

Ya but they were groomed in grand rapids. Dekeyser made the jump straight to the nhl