Red Wings Awaiting Hobey Baker Winner Max Plante's Arrival

Detroit has a prized prospect in Max Plante, a Hobey Baker Award winner who represents the kind of college talent that can transform a franchise's future. The question now is when the Red Wings can realistically expect to see their young defenseman in a Detroit uniform, and what timeline makes sense for his transition to professional hockey. Plante's college pedigree suggests he's ready for the next level, but there are always variables that determine when a prospect actually makes the jump.