The Detroit Red Wings are hoping for big things from prospect defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka along with forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, both of whom GM Steve Yzerman is counting on to pay long-term dividends. 

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Brandsegg-Nygård may not be known necessarily for his offense, but his overall physical style of play will be well-suited to Detroit's ultimate goal of being harder to play against, while Sandin-Pellikka has drawn comparisons to Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar. 

Which Red Wings player will make a bigger impact on Detroit's future success? 

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