After returning to the Detroit Red Wings roster, Robby Fabbri has breathed life into the team

The Detroit Red Wings recently welcomed back a member of the team’s third line, C/LW- Robby Fabbri, who had been rehabbing from a third torn ACL injury. Fabbri has been a big boost to a Red Wings team that needed one. Three goals in four games played do not tell the whole story. Robby Fabbri is bringing a physical aspect to a Detroit forwards group that needs to show a bit more grit.

Often, a player returning from injury holds back and is a bit timid. Not Fabbri; while he is not playing with reckless abandon, he is playing fearless hockey and what is equally remarkable is Fabbri did not need an adjustment period to get his legs under him. He hit the ice, ready to go.

Playing with bite, the Red Wings anxiously awaited his return which was scheduled for early January. Fabbri’s play has brought a significant uptick in energy that seems to be ineluctable to the rest of the team. Getting Fabbri back has created depth in Detroit’s lineup; also, the return of Tyler Bertuzzi has added depth and quality depth at that.

Fabbri is a solid two-way player and has pushed the Red Wings all round tempo. The team has been playing much quicker since his return. Playing well in the defensive end and laying out some big hits, Fabbri has been a physical presence that has been one of the biggest boosts.

Derek Lalonde is getting his first up-close look at Fabbri and is impressed by the spark he has brought to the lineup. Lalonde said ordinarily he would caution against burnout, but talking with players and GM, Steve Yzerman is not concerned as all parties have said this is how Fabbri plays the game.

Fabbri has said he has zero plans to alter his game. Lalonde and the Red Wings should be happy about that. Playing LW- partly because the Red Wings are giving him time to adjust even more and because Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen, Andrew Copp, and Joe Veleno are all slotted at center. This is not a bad thing, as it allows Fabbri more freedom to be creative with and without the puck; in other words, it makes him more dangerous.

The Detroit Red Wings have played much better with the return of Fabbri and yes Tyler Bertuzzi; the team looks to have weathered the storm of injuries and looks to build upon recent consistent play.

The return of the Lyon King The Production Line Podcast

In this episode, we break down the Red Wings' first six games of the season, going 3-3. We discuss the impressive start from Alex Lyon, Marco Kasper's recall, the team's problems generating offense, and more!
  1. The return of the Lyon King
  2. The 23-Man Roster Set and Kasper Sent Down
  3. Preseason Storylines and Red Wings' Roster Predictions
  4. Red Wings' Training Camp Opens
  5. The Three RFAs

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

2025 IIHF Worlds Semifinals: USA Beats Sweden to Punch Ticket to Gold Medal Game

As the final four teams face off in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship semifinals, Team USA, the youngest team remaining at an average age of 24, has been dominant throughout the tournament. With standout performances from players like Clayton Keller and Zach Werenski, the U.S. is aiming for their first gold medal game […]

Read More
NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 5/24/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 5/24/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 5/24/2025

Read More

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals – Game 4 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Trois-Rivieres Lions

The Florida Everblades and Trois-Rivieres Lions met for a pivotal Game 4 on Friday Night. The road team had won the first three games of the series. For the first time in the series, it would be the Everblades who got on the board first as Kyle Neuber beat Luke Cavallin for his second goal […]

Read More