The Detroit Red Wings may be watching the Stanley Cup playoffs from home for the tenth straight year, but the spirit of the Winged Wheel is still very much alive in the postseason. A remarkable 15 former Red Wings are currently battling for hockey's ultimate prize, with 14 of them being players that GM Steve Yzerman and the organization moved on from. It's a testament to the talent that has passed through Detroit, and it gives fans plenty of familiar faces to root for as the quest for the Cup heats up.

Two of the most impactful alumni are powering a surprising Pittsburgh Penguins run. Since his trade to the Pens in early March, the towering winger Elmer Söderblom has found a new gear, potting 5 goals and 10 points in just 20 games. His goal-scoring pace since the move was bested by only a handful of current Red Wings stars. Playing alongside him is Anthony Mantha, Detroit's 2013 first-round pick, who has rediscovered his elite scoring touch, leading the Penguins this season with a blistering 33 goals.

Out West, the Minnesota Wild are benefiting from a pair of savvy veteran additions. Vladimir Tarasenko, who had a quiet stint in Detroit last season, has been rejuvenated with the Wild, nearly doubling his goal output. He's joined by steady defenseman Jeff Petry, adding experience to their blue line. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers, last year's Stanley Cup finalists, boast defensive stalwart Jake Walman and reliable netminder Calvin Pickard, both of whom played key roles in that deep playoff run.

From Ottawa's crease with James Reimer to their defense with Nick Jensen, the fingerprints of the Red Wings' recent roster building are all over this playoff landscape. While the wait for Detroit's own return to the postseason continues, these former Wings are proving they still have plenty of playoff hockey left in them, showcasing the high-caliber talent that has defined this Original Six franchise.