This summer has been a busy one for the Detroit Red Wings. So much so, that it
feels like the highly prosperous 2018 NHL Draft took place while Pavel Datsyuk
still amazed Hockeytown with otherworldly moves.

Now, the organization is just about ready to kick off its annual NHL Prospect
Tournament, with training camp and the preseason soon to follow. Before you
know it, the Red Wings will be taking on Columbus in their home opening on Oct.
 4.

But before the season kicks off, a few lingering questions remain for the
Original Six franchise. In this week's edition of The Grind Line, The Hockey
Writers' Red Wings coverage team dives into those uncertainties surrounding the
 organization.Confident in the Red Wings' Rebuild Direction?Ken Holland has
been quite busy since the departure of Paevl Datsyuk. (Photo by Dave
Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)Tony Wolak: Yes

Since Pavel Datsyuk called it a career, Ken Holland has acquired a slew of
draft picks, which he used to select a diverse array of players. And apart from
 Frans Nielsen, the Red Wings haven't signed any veterans to contracts with
durations longer than four years. It's clear that the Red Wings are trying to
get younger, but will not be offering hand-outs. This competitive environment
will help breed a hungry generation or two of players to guide Hockeytown into
the future.Rachel Anderson: Yes

Holland has been in the organization for more than twenty years. You don't get
the job of GM by accident and you don't keep it because you're doing an "OK"
job. Holland's plan has been in the works as far back as 2015, but really
became public in the last season.

A developmental process like this has never been a favorite of the fanbase.
However, it's the surest way of guaranteeing long-term talent. The true success
 of the developmental phase won't be fully known till the 2019-20 season, but
so far I believe that Holland has been the picks and steps necessary.Jacob
Messing: Yes

Drafting and developing are more important than ever. Over the past two drafts,
 Holland has accumulated additional picks via trade, bringing in 21 total
players - three full drafts in two years.

Holland's success at the 2018 NHL Draft was even more encouraging. He snagged
Filip Zadina, Joe Veleno, Jonatan Berggren, and Jared McIsaac, among six
others. The consensus was that all four were higher picks than where the Red
Wings selected them. Holland now has a plethora of talent to develop and hope a
 future NHL star (or two) are among them.Where Should Filip Zadina Play Next
Season?Grand Rapids would greatly benefit from a season with Filip Zadina on
the roster. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)Tony Wolak: Grand Rapids

Ideally, Filip Zadina will show enough to make the Red Wings out of training
camp, play nine games, and spend the rest of the season in Grand Rapids. By
doing this, the 2018 first-round pick's entry-level contract will slide a year
and save the future Red Wings some cap space.

With the Griffins, Zadina will have a chance to adapt to the rigors of a long
professional season and play top minutes against quality players. Additionally,
 it's likely that the organization would allow the Czech sniper to participate
in this winter's World Junior Championships, much like how Boston let David
Pastrnak do the same in his draft-plus-one season.Rachel Anderson: Grand Rapids

Zadina has been painted to be the hope of the Red Wings since his selection in
the draft. Like most of the young guns, I think he'll start in Grand Rapids.
But if he's the top talent he seems to be, he'll easily earn a roster spot in
Detroit. Training camp will determine quite a bit in terms of who the Red Wings
 will add to the roster from the Griffins.

Cap space has been a recurring issue for Detroit, so they will make moves in
order to protect as much of that as they can. Zadina being in Grand Rapids
would ensure that his salary doesn't impact the Red Wings to the fullest
extent. While spending time in the AHL, as Tony has mentioned, it will also
give him time to adapt. He may be a fantastic player, but he'll need a little
bit of time to get his feet wet in regards to the training and playing
intensity.Jacob Messing: Detroit

He's been advertised as a pure goal-scorer, something the team has desperately
lacked since the days of Marian Hossa. Should he prove he's got the makings of
a star in his rookie season, he would go a long way in selling the future of
the team when Holland inevitably goes free agent shopping next summer, a list
with some notably large names on it currently.

As Tony mentioned above, nine games should be enough to see how he's holding up
 against the best in the world. If he's not ready, a weak start to his career
wouldn't be the worst thing, but would only further motivate the already
confident kid.Will Henrik Zetterberg Return?Have we seen the last of captain
Henrik Zetterberg? (Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

Tony Wolak: No

Rachel Anderson: No

Jacob Messing: No

Better stock up on tissues for the inevitable announcement.Are you confident in
 the Detroit Red Wings rebuild? Comment below with your thoughts.

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