What prospects are you most excited about? Drill run from 2021 second-round pick (and 2022 NCAA Champ) Shai Buium pic.twitter.com/qNThAGIfoX, 19 years old | 6-foot-4 | 191 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Like when Yzerman and company chose Moritz Seider, this choice was a bit of a surprise. Hes a good skater, he has individual skill, and he can make plays. Mazur boasts intangibles that you look for beyond the ice, and as he comes along, will be the type of leader you want in the locker room. That reason is the incredible success of both Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond, who both found great success in the NHL early on in their careers, culminatingin Seider winning the Calder Trophyas the NHLs best rookie. Ht/W: 6-6/209 Its a bit of an educated guess based on okay, this is what Moritz Seider did in the Swedish League last year. He is one of those strange players who play such a versatile and supportive game that, at his full potential, he will either be the third-best player on a teams first line or the best player on their fourth line. 3 Russian junior prospect. I expect Berggrens game as a playmaking winger to translate well to the NHL, where he will likely be lined up next to some of the teams best finishers both at five-on-five and on the power play. I dont sit here and plan on saying Im gonna give Prospect A or Prospect B a spot on the roster, Yzerman said. Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. Playing his first season in the top Swedish league, Wallinder registered 19 points and was named the SHLs Junior Player of the Years. Sebastian Cossa, G Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Age: 20 Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman. Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. Analysis: Dower Nilsson is a competitive, intelligent center who can make plays and do so in the high-percentage areas of the ice. He can compliment any type of defensive partner, making him a highly versatile option on the blue line. #WorldJuniors #LGRW: @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/ic0pj7AC6O Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 2, 2021, Lucas Raymond how are ya?! Injuries have slowed down his development and his offensive game may never materialize at the NHL level. Ht/Wt: 6-8/247 159 in 2019 His skating is just OK, though, and will be his main issue at higher levels. So now, without further delay the Red Wings top thirty prospects at the start of the 2021-22 season. It's also fun to speculate about the future. Which did you not agree with and why? 19 years old | 6-foot-4 | 198 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. I see enough talent there to play games, but Im not sold on him being a long-career type. Detroit Tigers spread maximum bonus pool to sign 4 top international prospects Detroit Tigers catcher Enrique Jimenez, a 17-year-old switch-hitter, ranked No. 32 in 2020 Drafted: 2021 round two, 36th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Rgle has developed a reputation for giving young players big roles to shine while they prepare for the NHL, and surely Niederbach hopes they will do the same with him. Soderblom lacks draft pedigree but is an accomplished player with a U-18 Gold Medal, Hlinka Gretzky Silver Medal, and a Champions Hockey League Championship. After finally putting together a healthy, productive season in the SHL, the Red Wings signed Berggren to an entry-level deal, and it looks like hes never been closer to realizing his dream of playing in the NHL:Steve Yzerman expects both Lucas Raymond & Jonathan Berggren to be at Red Wings training camp. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. Hopefully, a full season in North America is just what Viro needs to jumpstart his development again and show the Red Wings organization how he can contribute to their future. Analysis: Raymond was about as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped he would have been in the NHL as a teenager. After Mo Seider won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year, many were thinking the Wings could have back-to-back Calder defensemen in Edvinsson. 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After an excellent season in Liiga in 2020-21, Eemil Viro seemed to stagnate a bit this year. This is the team that hosted Moritz Seider in the 2020-21 season and who currently plays Red Wings prospect William Wallinder in a prominent defensive role. If Soderblom developed a mean streak, he would be scary good. Lets see how training camp goes. For someone whose calling card is his shot, it would be great to see him score some more goals. Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. Detroits first game will be on September 16th. Hes a left-shot defenseman, meaning he would a perfect partner for Moritz Seider. He has played 141 games in the SHL. After closing out his WHL career with a Championship he begins his pro career and is adjusting in the ECHL. The assumption (as is the case with most goalies) is that it will take him upwards of five years to reach the NHL, but it would not surprise me one bit if hes knocking on the door of the NHL sooner rather than later. That decision has paid off handsomely, with Johansson flourishing this year as one of the better young defenders in Swedens top league. Between his legs and to the back of the net. Niederbach has spent the last four seasons in the Frlunda HC organization, but the decisionwas made this May that he would be joining Rgle BKof the SHL for the 2022-23 season. I sit here today and I say Im not gonna pencil Jonatan Berggren into the lineup, Yzerman said. He closes on checks at a high level and breaks up a lot of plays. I think he projects as a second line center in the NHL that can play in all situations, and he should be ready to push for an NHL spot in 2023-24. With the players on this list as well as the many players that did not make the cut, the Red Wings prospect pool is the deepest it has been in a long time. Hockey sense: NHL average 4 in 2020 The Red Wings 2020 seventh-round selection was excellent in the USHL last season, scoring 40 points in 52 games while smothering opponents with his defensive play. With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. Detroit's first game will be on September 16th. Berggren set a new Grand Rapids Griffins record of 64 points by a rookie. Zadina. of North Dakota (NCAA), Current Team: Univ. Hes not the most physically imposing defenseman, though, and is just OK in his own end. He had a strong freshman season in the NCAA with 38 points in 41 games on a championship roster. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: Below NHL average Mastrosimone will be playing in his fourth NCAA season next year and will hope to improve on the impressive offense that he showed this season. He has improved his game defensively as well as improving his playmaking ability, but that has mainly been out of necessity as he has struggled to score, managing only 10 goals in 66 total NCAA games. they didnt finish. Compete: NHL average Son of Red Wings legend Kris Draper, Kienan is a big winger (6-foot-1, 198 pounds) who has a good goal-scoring touch. The 6-foot-8, 249-pound forward scored 21 goals for Frolunda to be the highest-scoring player under age 21 in Swedens pro league. New this morning: how the Red Wings 9 prospects fared at the summer World Juniors: https://t.co/iVaifHAttu, Max Bultman (@m_bultman) August 22, 2022, 20 years old | 6-feet | 168 pounds | Shoots left. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. Maher, 33, was rock-solid for the team all season long before Monday night's meltdown. Kirill Tyutyaev A sleeper prospect who missed almost the entire 2021-22 season to injury. Analysis: Viro is an excellent skater with a high compete level, but whether he has the skill and puck-moving instincts for the NHL is a debate. Tier Definitions: Tiers are meant to show roughly where in an average NHL lineup a player projects to slot in. But the more likely scenario would be to play them apart to give Red Wings a dominant defender in two separate pairings. Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). Dr. Pepper enthusiast. Sorry about potato quality #LGRW pic.twitter.com/2cqxH0PD4K. All bets are. You can never have too many smart, play-driving defenders who are able to adjust their game for maximum impact depending on the skill set of their partner. Which Red Wings Could Be Gone After The NHL Trade Deadline? He has the size to be an impact at the NHL level. There are several familiar Red Wings prospects listed on the roster as well as a number of free agent invitees. Tony Ferrari . Hes a 6-foot-3 defenseman who isnt timid about carrying the puck into the offensive end. The story surrounding Raymond in his draft year was his lack of playing time. Analysis: McIsaac is a strong skater with some offense who can make a strong first pass. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings. All three DHN writers (Nate Brown, Bob Duff and myself) submitted their Top 10 list. Compete: Above NHL average. Unfortunately, his skating has been exploited quite successfully in the NCAA. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Poor He projects to be a quality transition defenseman. It is not uncommon for goalies to start their pro career in the Coast where they can play more games. Moritz Seider was rewarded for a first NHL season that saw him unafraid, undeterred and unabashedly comfortable. Puck skills: NHL average Ht/Wt: 6-0/183 I ranked defenseman Jared McIsaac at No. Both very good, young prospects but theres a little bit of a difference in the two of them and well see how he does. Chase Bradley had a respectable rookie year in the NCAA, scoring nine points in 29 games with slightly above-average defensive play for a rookie. He can accelerate quickly with the puck on his stick. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. Detroit Red Wings rank No. Now a sophomore at Miami University, he also played for USA at the WJC. Elmer Soderblom. But after getting some advice from Detroit Red Wings consultant Niklas Kronwall, Wallinder ended up having a strong season for a very good Rogle team. As promising as the future is for Detroit, the team is already competitive as we hit the first quarter mark of the season and at the time this was written, Detroit sits fourth in the Atlantic Division. He was given minimal ice-time in those games and was unable to score any points, but it was a positive sign in his development for sure. 33 in 2018 Analysis: Mazur had a very impressive freshman season at Denver. He is a feisty competitor with a nose for the net. With his length, and feet to go with some puck-moving ability, I imagine a team finds a way to play him even if in a third pair role. Defensively hes a rock due to his length and skating combined with an edge he brings to his game. The Detroit Red Wings selected Albert Johansson with the 60th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Level Draft. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? His offensive game has not translated at this point, and he will never be a top offensive defenseman in the NHL, but his mobility, ability to play with pace, and defensive game make give him a promising NHL prospect. Puck skills: NHL average We assigned point values for each ranking and then added the points from each list to determine our final ranking. As an AHL rookie, he scored 21 goals and racked up 64 points in 70 games in an impressive season that saw his stock climb. Unfortunately for Sebrango, the left side on defence is possibly the Red Wings deepest position in their prospect pool, with four lefty defenders higher than him on my list. Sound off in the comments below! Carter Mazur (DET) scores on a solo rush to make it 2-2. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/gQULMxy3LX, Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) July 30, 2021. Offensively hes not strong, but his outlet passes are good enough and he can skate pucks out of trouble. Hes a really interesting pro prospect due to his size and skill combination. His game has always been suited for a supporting role, which he showed off well this season with decent defensive results, especially because he played the first few months of the season as a 19-year-old. He can PK and win battles and displays good hockey sense at both ends of the rink. The 2021 No.6 overall pick is silky smooth for a player of his size (6-foot-4, 198 lbs.). His sophomore season in the NCAA has him scoring 12 goals in his first 15 games, but only five assists. I am very excited to transfer to Arizona State University and continue my academic and athletic career. It feels like he should be doing more but hes struggled to find that consistency. Puck skills: NHL average If he becomes more consistent I can see him making it. Analysis: Edvinsson was an important defenseman for Frolunda as an 18-year-old and posted impressive point totals with no power-play time. Soderblom flashed his hands at the 2021 WJC scoring some highlight-reel goals for Sweden. He is uber-confident, technically sound, ultra-competitive and he has the desire to learn and improve himself as a goalie and as a person. Drafted: 2020 round two, 32nd overall by Detroit Red Wings. Despite Pysyk being injured and Hagg likely destined to start the season in Grand Rapids, Johansson will be hard-pressed to make Detroits roster from day one. 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Its almost a clich at this point to talk about what the Red Wings blue line will look like with him and Seider patrolling the left and right side, respectively, but that time is coming, and its coming soon. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. 6 in 2018 Share your thoughts in the comments section down below! 6. Johansson has a real chance to make the Red Wings lineup out of training camp, but unless he makes it impossible to say no, it is likely that there will only be one Swedish defensive prospect cracking the opening night lineup, and he is still yet to come on this list. 19 years old | 63 | 209 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 5. Odds & lines subject to change. Gambling problem? With that all out of the way, lets get started with the 25thbest prospect of the Detroit Red Wings. The sky truly is the limit for Edvinssons potential. Hence, its important that Niederbach has a strong season for Rogle BK in 2022-23. Worth keeping an eye on. Defenseman Simon Edvinsson (No. Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. 20 years old | 6-foot-6 | 203 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. This is how you build a contender just ask the Tampa Bay Lightning. Edvinsson is a big defender who skates quite well for his size, and closes on checks at a high rate due to his reach, feet and physicality. Ht/Wt: 5-11/194 Compete: NHL average. Another Swedish defender. Analysis: James is a very intelligent and skilled forward. DENVER The Detroit Red Wings weren't even able to make a game of it. January 16, 2023 by Caleb Kerney. Im not going to do that.. 9 on my list. He seemed a bit too comfortable in Liiga this season, as if he wasnt being challenged to improve. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. This ranking article is intentionally being released just a few weeks before the NHL Draft on July 7 and 8,where the Red Wings will look to add to this list in a big way. He only managed to play in one game last season, but once he made his way back into the lineup for the 2021-22 season, Phillips showed that he still has NHL potential as a bottom-six defensive forward. Whether or not he reaches that potential will depend on how he matures as a player. 20 years old | 6 feet | 170 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. Much is said about the potential of prospects in the sport of hockey, whether or not that potential is being met. He finished the season with 86 points in 63 games and had the confidence to pull off some incredible skill moves, such as the Zegras assist. While his path to Hockeytown isnt as clear-cut now, I still think hell be wearing the winged wheel before the end of the season. He played on both special teams for a top team, he brought speed and energy to shifts and showed he could generate offense in the hard areas of the ice. Simon Edvinsson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 19 I view Cross Hanas and Mazur as co-equals at this point in their careers. I could even see him making the opening night lineup if his showing at training camp is sufficiently enticing for the Red Wings coaching staff, though I expect he will start the year in Grand Rapids before earning a spot in the NHL at the seasons midway point. Second, a prospect is not a full-time NHLer (this leaves some wiggle room and is the reason Joe Veleno isnt on this list). One of the more disappointing players in the Red Wings prospect pool this season was Sam Stange, who profiles as a winger with a great shot. 22 years old | 6-foot-1 | 191 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. One of the most versatile players in the Red Wings prospect pool is Robert Mastrosimone, who had his most productive NCAA season this year with Boston University before transferring to Arizona State University. Tool grades: Tool grades are based on a scale with six separate levels, with an eye toward how this attribute would grade in the NHL (poor, below-average, average, above-average, high-end and elite). News & Analysis; Prospect Profiles; Red Wings Draft Central; Prospect Rankings; Contact; Detroit Red Wings 2021 NHL Draft Preview: Part IV - The 22nd Pick . He made the move to North America this year and was expected to debut in the AHL but has started and stayed in the NHL scoring two goals. Huge thank you to Boston University and all of my teammates for a great 3 years and all the memories made! Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. 60 in 2019 Tier: Starting goaltender, Skating: Below NHL average This was kind of a stagnant year for him, so I dont feel justified moving him up from where Ive had him. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Viro is a responsible, poised competitor. Analysis: Seiders first NHL season was the best-case scenario. Hanas has grown as a player and along with James Stefan (who the Red Wings should look at in the middle rounds), carried the Portland Winterhawks last season. Edvinsson headlines Detroit Hockey Nows Top 10 Red Wings Prospects list heading into the 2022 draft. 51 in 2020 Lucas Raymond, LW (1st round, 4th overall, 2020) Raymond is a player who has shone on the international stage for years. 7. He is still a wonderful skater who excels in transition, but he needs to get better at setting up plays that lead to higher danger scoring chances. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. Redmond Savage Produced a point per game with the US National team in his draft year. Goalies seldom get selected in the first round of the NHL draft these days, but the Wings selected Cossa with the 15th overall pick in 2021. Hockey sense: NHL average The Detroit Red Wings have quickly amassed an impressive prospect pool under the leadership of Steve Yzerman. Viro is another one of the superb skaters the Red Wings have added since Yzerman took over. He is excellent in the faceoff circle and absolutely loves getting tough assignments in hopes of shutting down the opposing teams best players. Still only 20 years old, the Kingston native is now a three-year veteran of the AHL. Seider is a panzer tank with a heart of gold. 9. Kasper has a strong 6-foot-1 frame, isnt afraid to attack the hard areas, and can win some battles versus men as a 17-year-old. While they have impactful prospects at every position, their newest goaltending prospect represents their best chance to add a top-tier goaltender to their team at some point down the line. He can play both center and wing. In the lead-up to the 2021 draft, Edvinsson was a polarizing prospect who was seen by many as a project player with enticing potential. 6 in 2019 Analysis: Veleno had a solid season playing up in the NHL for the most part. After an inconsistent and somewhat troubling regular season, Cossa looked like the dominant force that Red Wings fans had come to expect when the WHL playoffs came around. After a rather disappointing draft year in the USHL in 2020-21, where he only scored seven points in 37 games, Kienan Draper decided to take his talents to the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), a Junior A league out of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings One of the most underrated prospects in a while. But the mammoth forward had his share of highlight reel goals this season. A look back at our rankings from June will give you an idea of how most of this will shake-up, but how does the new blood factor in? The biggest knock on Sebrangos game is the lack of high-end potential. Detroit Red Wings January Goalie Rankings Linus Ullmark unstoppable at No. Detroit games average a high 6.5 goals (3 for, 3.5 against) and sit in the mushy bottom of the. With the emergence of the two other members of the aforementioned trio, both also being left-handed defenders, it will be no surprise to see him return to the SHL next season to continue the progress he showed there this season. In his first full AHL season, Donovan Sebrango didnt look out of place. He is also coming off of a season where his development seemingly went sideways; while he helped lead the Edmonton Oil Kings to a Western Hockey League (WHL) championship, the quality of the roster in front of him did a lot of the heavy lifting. Hes at his best when hes playing a prickly, high-energy game. There are 25 reasons and more to be excited about the Red Wings future, but Edvinsson is the biggest one right now. He will report to Edmonton of the WHL next season and hope to improve upon his stellar play through two seasons with the Oil Kings. Compete: NHL average. Compete: NHL average The players in question are the diminutive Finnish winger Otto Kivenmki and Alex Cotton, who had a very impressive showing in the WHL playoffs this year. He pulled our team into the fight with his willingness in all areas and always seemed to step up with a big play to get us going at the right time. Brian Maloney pic.twitter.com/fRpoVLX3lR. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/U185k9VdXo. Hes a tall, mobile right-shot defender who plays the game hard and with skill. Of these eight prospects, only Viro, Niederbach, and Bednar are returnees from the 2021 World Juniors. Drafted: 2021 round one, 15th overall by Detroit Red Wings. He ran Detroits PP1, showing instances of high-end skill and playmaking at both ends of the rink. I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. Analysis: Savage appeals to coaches due to his work ethic. There is still work to do in Detroit. If hes healthy, hes on one of the bottom two pairings to start out the 2022-23 season. Compete: NHL average. But he never received a call-up last season. Hes a playmaking winger that can dazzle with finesse moves and high-IQ plays in the offensive zone. That hurts him in comparison to the more NHL-ready prospects in this pool. (Illustration: Wes McCabe / The Athletic; photo of Moritz Seider: Claus Andersen / Getty Images). 21. All that said, this is what our list ended up looking like, what does yours look like? #LGRW, Red Wings Top 25 Prospects Pre-Draft Rankings, Red Wings Prospects Shine in Denver Pioneers NCAA Championship, Red Wings Top 25 Prospects: 2021-22 Midseason Update, Red Wings Get the Center They Need in Marco Kasper, Avalanche Have 3 Good Center Options if Kadri Leaves, Oilers List of Blue Line Trade Targets Includes Surprising Names, Jets & Panthers Could Produce A Blockbuster Trade. Fans at Little Caesars Arena will be lining up to buy this kids jersey. When his team was eliminated in the Finals of the SHL playoffs, he was the first one to go around and pat every one of his teammates on the back. In the past six drafts, the Red Wings have loaded up on draft picks to the tune of eight first-round, 12 second-round picks, and 11 third-round picks. Raymond can make plays just as easily as he can finish them. This is where the prospect pool starts to get rather interesting. His skating is fine, his compete is fine although Ive had issues with the latter over the years. 20 years old | 6 feet | 167 pounds | Shoots left. Team Facts Nationalities 9 players 6 players 4 players 3 players 2 players 1 player 1 player Experience Detroit Red Wings: 2 855 GP NHL: 7 418 GP WC: 194 GP OG: 17 GP SHL: 503 GP HockeyAllsvenskan: 139 GP Liiga: 121 GP KHL: 169 GP Czechia: 269 GP AHL: 2 257 GP DEL: 33 GP Affiliated Team (s) Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Toledo Walleye (ECHL) Puck skills: NHL average Hellberg doesn't have great numbers he's 2-3-0 with a 2.81 GAA and .896 save percentage with the. He does have a chance I want to say a real good chance to play in the NHL next year, Yzerman said. He imposed his will on the players in his age group and ended the season with the fourth highest points-per-game rate of any player who played in 20-plus games. He played significant minutes, ran the PP1 flank and was a go-to player for the Red Wings. He has the upside to evolve into the Red Wings top defenseman even surpassing Seider. I think he can be a third-line center in the league. Puck skills: Below NHL average He is eligible to play in either the WHL or the AHL next season, so this summer will be an important one for his future.