Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average The team is comprised of recent graduates from the prospect rankings and young stars in Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Filip Hronek, and Dylan Larkin making the team competitive right now. I still believe in Cossas potential and his willingness to do what it takes to realize that potential. William Wallinder, LD Rogle BK (SHL), Age: 20 35. Cooper Moore (D). He started the year as the teams seventh defender but worked his way up to consistent top-four minutes as one of the teams most important players. Hes not that big or quick though so I question what his NHL role is unless the offense really pops. 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. The future is bright in Detroit, and that will be on full display later this month. He produced seven points and was +9 for TPS in the Finlands top league this past season. Son of Red Wings legend Kris Draper, Kienan is a big winger (6-foot-1, 198 pounds) who has a good goal-scoring touch. Emailed daily. Other than a good first handful of minutes Monday, they were thoroughly outperformed by the Colorado Avalanche, who ran. 21 years old | 6 feet | 168 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. It was disappointing for Wallinder that he wasnt picked to play for the Swedish National Junior Team. Edvinsson wore an A on his jersey for team Sweden at the abbreviated 2022 WJC in Edmonton, where he looked dominant in his two-game sample size, scoring three points, including a short-handed goal on a breakaway against Russia. Dylan James 2022 second-round pick from the USHL is a freshman at the University of North Dakota and playing a prominent role and producing. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. (+), Perron Understands What Bills Players Were Feeling When Teammate Collapsed (+), Red Wings Week That Was: Striking Lightning before holidays | DHN+, Red Wings Trying to Solve OT Problem: How Much is Bad Luck? Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . Since Cossa turns 20 on Nov. 21, he *is* eligible play for Grand Rapids next season. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? OTR: Will Blues Be Sellers? this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. Whether its in Sweden, the AHL or even the NHL, expect him to have a big 2021-22 season. I have made little mystery of the fact that I like this prospect a lot. Sebastian Cossa. The Red Wings prospect pool isnt quite at the level it was a year ago, but for the best possible reason. 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. Both very good, young prospects but theres a little bit of a difference in the two of them and well see how he does. It feels like he should be doing more but hes struggled to find that consistency. In the 2019 IIHF U18 Worlds he notched a hat-trick, including the overtime winner against Yaroslav Askarov and team Russia. Its been a painful stretch for Detroit fans, but it looks like theres a light emerging at the end of the tunnel. 20 years old | 6-foot-6 | 203 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. However, unlike most NCAA rookies, Buium quickly figured the league out and had a stellar season both offensively and defensively. Kasper is a complete player, has good size, is a good skater, with good offensive and defensive instincts. Hes a very well-rounded player. Because Browns list was slightly different than our final, he wrote a short dissenting opinion at the end of the story. Yzerman said at the end of the season that the Red Wings want to get Soderblom signed and bring him to training camp. I think, however, that once training camp begins in September, well soon find out that he is already the Red Wings best left-handed defenseman. Analysis: Sderblom had a succesful SHL season, being an important scorer for Frolunda and a big part of their power play. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 24, 2021, Steve Yzerman expects both Lucas Raymond & Jonathan Berggren to be at Red Wings training camp. Buium could be ready to begin his pro career as soon as this spring when the college season ends. Over the past three seasons, Johansson has played withFarjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League. His efficient play on the blue line helped Farjestad win the SHL playoff championship. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) often features plenty of 100-plus point players, so it is also common to see good goaltenders put up stats that are disappointing at face value. Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). He enjoyed a breakout season in the SHL last year scoring 33 points. I view Cross Hanas and Mazur as co-equals at this point in their careers. Shortly after, he scored his first NHL goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on May 7. He can make plays and can score goals. The Swedish forward scored 21 goals last season and Yzerman said the organization was pleased with his progress. Raymond lacks ideal size and speed, but hes shifty and doesnt get hit much. He skates well and is a hard to play against type defender who uses his feet and body to break up a lot of plays. The Detroit Red Wings selected Albert Johansson with the 60th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Level Draft. Whether theres enough talent between his skating and skill is the debate with him. Maher, 33, was rock-solid for the team all season long before Monday night's meltdown. Hes a bit light and will need to add some muscle before hes ready to make an impact at the NHL level. Puck skills: NHL average Welcome, @OscarPlandowski! #LGRW https://t.co/MCiWqnlm9i. 32 on MLB Pipeline's top 50 list for . 33 in 2018 Pasquale Zito gives Windsor a 5-2 lead with 3 minutes left in the 3rd period #OHLChampionship pic.twitter.com/zOrcVFncV1. Hockey sense: NHL average As the talent matures and the roster is infused with the prospects coming down the pipe, the Wings will transition to a contender in the near future. Top-pairing defensemen are hard to find in the NHL, but thats exactly what Edvinsson seems on-track to become. Hopefully, he can show off his goal-scoring ability a bit more next season. His game has developed quite a bit since the Red Wings took him in the second round of the 2019 draft, and I believe he is NHL-ready right now. The expectation is Cossa will play for Grand Rapids for the next couple of seasons as he refines his game. He also improved in some of the areas where some had questions, such as his decision-making under pressure and his control over his large frame while defending. He played significant minutes, ran the PP1 flank and was a go-to player for the Red Wings. The first of those three is a playmaking forward, Theodor Niederbach. He dominated the SHL as a 20-year-old. All rights reserved. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/U185k9VdXo Josh Tessler (@JoshTessler_) October 24, 2020, Moritz Seider introduces himself to Elmer Soderblom pic.twitter.com/EzwXcS3Hlt, Future Norris winner Moritz Seider lowers the boom pic.twitter.com/rkgEPcOZa9, Moritz Seider (@DetroitRedWings) put up a pair of assists for @Rogle_bk yesterday.#LGRW https://t.co/mwpVJnVw4q pic.twitter.com/DxEoN3ajcr, Moritz Seiders first SHL goal. He had 99 penalty minutes in 27 USHL games that season, which is almost impressive. #WorldJuniors #LGRW: @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/ic0pj7AC6O. Give me an elite-level 2022-23 season, and then Ill start feeling a lot better about him as a top-three prospect. Offensively hes not strong, but his outlet passes are good enough and he can skate pucks out of trouble. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. If this list was based solely on NHL-readiness, he would rank second. 6, 2021) It seems like the Red Wings are as excited about Edvinsson's potential as they are about Seider's first NHL season. 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. There was also the fact that he lost out on the starting role for Team Canada at the rescheduled World Junior Championship. 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. The Canucks have spoken with some high-profile coaches, including Rick Tocchet. Hes 6-foot-4 and put up 19 points in 44 games playing for Frolunda. Statistical overview of all Detroit Red Wings prospects. Blackhawks Reichel, Domi, & Kurashevs Line Hints at Bright Future, Montreal Canadiens 2023 Trade Deadline Preview, Lightnings Western Conference Road Trip Will Test Team, Ex-Maple Leaf Ilya Mikheyev & His Season With the Canucks, Devils Depth Key to 2022-23 Playoff Appearance, Blues Contract for Schenn Could Impact OReilly Re-Signing. Player heights and weights are taken from the NHL. Seider looks like a player who will be a star defenseman in the league for a long time and will likely get Norris votes in his career. Shot: Above NHL average. Gambling problem? Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: Below NHL average Donovan Sebrango, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 20 This was kind of a stagnant year for him, so I dont feel justified moving him up from where Ive had him. named the best U20 player in Swedish hockey, Kris Letang returns to Penguins, day-to-day after death of father, Oilers' Evander Kane makes return two months after horrifying injury, The '100-yard receiving games in the playoffs' quiz, Aaron Rodgers reveals what it would take for him to return to Packers. 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. 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. Wallinder made his SHL debut last year as a 19-year-old in his D+2 year. Puck skills: High-end Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. Detroits first game will be on September 16th. It took him a few games to get used to the North American style of game, but once he got comfortable, he started putting up points in bunches. #1- Jonatan Berggren, W/C Jonatan Berggren, Grand Rapids (AHL) Drafted: 2018 Round 2 #33 overall by Detroit Red Wings Jonatan Berggren remains the most NHL-ready player in the Detroit organization. 1) and Lucas Raymond (No. Here are my criteria for what makes a player a prospect: Firstly, a prospect is a player under the age of 23 at the time this article is released (or under 25 in the case of goaltenders since they typically develop slower). Compete: NHL average. 3). He shows strong stickhandling ability to beat opponents one-on-one. Even more impressive is the fact that he earned a spot in Frlundas SHL lineup in 10 games as a teenager. He has very strong wrists that help him fire crisp stretch passes of his back foot, and his accuracy in any direction or off the boards is usually pinpoint. I could go on, but Ill let his play do the rest:Moritz Seider introduces himself to Elmer Soderblom pic.twitter.com/EzwXcS3Hlt Cameron (@CameronKuom) October 22, 2020Future Norris winner Moritz Seider lowers the boom pic.twitter.com/rkgEPcOZa9 World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) January 24, 2021Moritz Seider (@DetroitRedWings) put up a pair of assists for @Rogle_bk yesterday.#LGRW https://t.co/mwpVJnVw4q pic.twitter.com/DxEoN3ajcr EP Rinkside (@EPRinkside) January 17, 2021Moritz Seiders first SHL goal. The series, which includes in-depth evaluations and commentary from sources on more than 500 prospects, runs from Jan. 10 to Feb. 9. He should have a great opportunity next season to build from his first SHL season. Six of the final seven prospects on this list are Swedish players, and three of them are going to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming 2022 World Junior Championships this summer. Out of 24 players on the roster, 16 are within the Red Wings system and the other eight are outsiders, making for a mix of new and old names to watch on the ice. He is a feisty competitor with a nose for the net. Compete: Above NHL average. Its finally here. With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman always makes it clear that being drafted by an NHL team doesnt come with a guarantee of future employment. Edvinsson and Cossa are the only two Red Wings prospects on the 2022 iteration of Button's rankings. Will Trae Young's antics lead to a divorce with Hawks? Kirill Tyutyaev A sleeper prospect who missed almost the entire 2021-22 season to injury. Defenseman Simon Edvinsson (No. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He looked excellent in recent years while playing in the Russian junior league (MHL) and the second-tier Russian mens league (VHL) before playing a full season in the top Belarussian professional league in 2020-21, where he scored 32 points in 43 games. Eemil Viro (#RedWings 3rd rd. Kasper attacks with speed and skill, and while he can pull up to make a play or use his hard shot, his direct style of play will translate to the NHL. Drafted in the third round, 70thoverall, by the Red Wings, expectations were measured for him as he made the jump from the USHL to the NCAA. Hockey sense: NHL average. Viro is a responsible, poised competitor. 32 in 2020 Buium was Mazurs teammate at Denver. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Second, a prospect is not a full-time NHLer (this leaves some wiggle room and is the reason Joe Veleno isnt on this list). After an excellent season in Liiga in 2020-21, Eemil Viro seemed to stagnate a bit this year. Wallinders toolkit is obvious hes tall, mobile and showed some offense this season. The five-team event will also include top prospects from Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. Copyright 2021 National Hockey Now and Detroit Hockey Now. Ht/Wt: 6-8/247 The teams average age is a young 26.07 years. Edvinsson projects as a top-pair defenseman with a chance to be a star. Three of the Red Wings top prospects (Simon Edvinsson, William Wallinder and Theodore Niederbach) have been named as members of Team Sweden as they begin preparations for the re-scheduled 2022 World Junior Championships, so be ready to cheer them on when the tournament starts later this summer! Bit more complicated, but thats the gist of it. The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. However theres been a lot of nights where he looks chaotic in net, flustered and not staying with the play. Kind of compare him to that. Between his legs and to the back of the net. Hes a 6-foot-3 defenseman who isnt timid about carrying the puck into the offensive end. Their pool. 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. In no way affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings or the National Hockey League. In his D+1 year and second full season in the SHL, the Austrian pivot has already matched his previous seasons point totals in a third of the games played. 21 years old | 5-foot-9 | 159 pounds | Shoots left. First and foremost, Cossa is a goalie, and goalies almost always take more time to develop than most players. Albert Johansson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 21 Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. He also has a strong wrist shot and its what makes him strong on the man advantage. The Michigan native also helped Denver win the NCAA National Championship. Theodor Niederbach Trending in the wrong direction since being drafted in 2020. 18 years old | 6 feet | 177 pounds | Shoots left. 21. 3. 19 years old | 6-foot-4 | 198 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. He has already signed his entry-level contract with the Red Wings, so it seems most likely that he will play in Grand Rapids next season, which could be exactly what he needs. Forwards He only averaged 10 minutes per game last season. Nedeljkovic, who recently returned to the Red Wings following a conditioning stint in the AHL, has only appeared in nine NHL games this . 5. Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. Robby Fabbri scored early in the third period, but it wasn't until. Size, skill, mobilityyou name it, Edvinssons got it. He will need to improve his processing speed (if thats possible) to defend at such a high level in the NHL someday. He will no doubt be a great AHL player in as little as a year or two, but his potential probably peaks as a fourth-line center who can play meaningful minutes on the penalty kill. The behemoth winger stands 6-8 but is more sizzle than steak. Hockey sense: Above NHL average Jumping to the NCAA proved much more difficult for Phillips, though the identity of his game never wavered, and he has continued to grow into it. But Im also not going to say that hes destined to play in GR. Yzerman has indicated that he wants to give Berggren every opportunity to make the Red Wings roster out of training camp, though the most-likely outcome is that he starts out in Grand Rapids. There are at least four blue-chip, top-tier prospects, and many others that seem on track to outperform their draft slot. 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. After spending the 2019-20 season in Grand Rapids and then playing well in 46 games in the SHL this past season, it appears that Veleno is knocking on the door of the NHL. Lastly, a prospect is a player who is signed to either an NHL or AHL contract with the Red Wings organization or whose signing rights lie with the Red Wings. His season was better than his counting stats suggest this season, as he scored nine points in 35 games for the University of Denver while transforming into one of the teams best defensive players and being given little to no time on the power play. He has smooth movements post to post. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! He also showed his wild side a bit, with his tenacious forechecking game becoming a bit too reckless, in my opinion. He should continue to improve in the OHL for another year or two before making the transition to professional hockey in Grand Rapids. Veleno can PK and has a solid work rate. This was the first year that he played over 50 games since the 2018-19 campaign in QMJHL. Raymonds puck game is exceptional. Can he have a similar impact? Whether or not he reaches that potential will depend on how he matures as a player. 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. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. Hes a great young player, his next move is to the NHL, Yzerman said on May 18. McIsaacs defensive positioning is great and worked well in the AHL this season. Moritz Seider (ranked 8) Lucas Raymond (ranked 18) Simon Edvinsson (ranked 35) Marco Kasper (ranked 65) Carter Mazur. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. Berggren broke the rookie scoring record for the Griffins this season, collecting an impressive 64 points through 70 games this season. This is where the prospect pool starts to get rather interesting. Cossa is absolutely a top tier prospect for Detroit. Welcome to our first Detroit Red Wings prospect rankings of the 2022 offseason, where I will be ranking the very best young players in the Red Wings' system. Sebastian Cossa is a LARGE human being! As the season wore on, his role expanded. Like most NCAA rookies, Shai Buium took a little bit of time to adjust to the increased competition of a higher league. Analysis: Cossa had a tough season after a promising first two years in the WHL. Puck skills: NHL average Like us on, Jonatan Berggren was tied for second on our Red Wings' Top 10 Prospect list, be the highest-scoring player under age 21. Our list has five defensemen, four forwards and a goalie. 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. Liam Dower Nilsson, #19, had a 5 point game today in J20 (he was also mistakenly credited with a goal from his younger brother Noah, #33). Your home for all things Red Wings prospects. As a freshman, Savage scored 16 points in 35 games while maintaining his respectable two-way game. 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. January 16, 2023 by Caleb Kerney. 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. 6. Shot: Above NHL average. Hes strong. Analysis: Niederbach had a productive 19-year-old season for a good SHL team, especially considering he got no power-play time. As the Red Wings rebuild, the development of Detroit's top prospects has come under increased scrutiny. He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. If hes healthy, hes on one of the bottom two pairings to start out the 2022-23 season. I dont sit here and plan on saying Im gonna give Prospect A or Prospect B a spot on the roster, Yzerman said. He had a great season in the OHL with 42 points in 49 games to go with his seven playoff points as his Windsor Spitfires made it all the way to the OHL championship before ultimately losing out to Anaheim Ducks prospect Mason McTavish and the Hamilton Bulldogs. to a team they should have beaten with ease. He breaks up a lot of plays and can turn plays up ice with his skating and puck-moving ability. 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. 19 years old | 5-foot-10 | 163 pounds | Shoots right. Injuries have slowed down his development and his offensive game may never materialize at the NHL level. Niederbach can beat defenders one-on-one, sees the ice at a high level and can improvise with the puck. Lets see how the preseason goes and well make a determination at that point.. The five-team event will also include top prospects from Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. His skating looked every bit as great as it did in his draft year, but he will need to improve his offensive game next season if he wants to be included on lists like this one in the future. Hes not the fastest, but he has some edge in his game. Berggren very well could have been promoted to the NHL squad part-way through the season, but rather than rushing him to the NHL, management decided to leave him to dominate for the remainder of the season as one of the very best forwards in the entire AHL. 18 years old | 6-foot-1 | 187 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings One of the most underrated prospects in a while. 51 in 2020 Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Which picks on this list did you agree with? Analysis: Edvinsson was an important defenseman for Frolunda as an 18-year-old and posted impressive point totals with no power-play time. Niederbach scored nine goals in limited action for Frolunda last season. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. Analysis: Buium played a significant role for a top college team as a freshman. Hes a confident athlete. Odds & lines subject to change. Zadina. Limited ice time in the SHL has resulted in limited production. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 By Corey Pronman Aug 25, 2022 It's been. As one of the youngest defenders in college hockey this year, Buium was very impressive and projects to be an everyday NHL defender with the potential to play meaningful top-four minutes. With Steve Yzerman in control of the Detroit Red Wings, they have seen their prospects blossom. The biggest knock on Sebrangos game is the lack of high-end potential. Drafted: 2018 round two, 33rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Poor 20 years old | 6 feet | 170 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. He had a strong freshman season in the NCAA with 38 points in 41 games on a championship roster. Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. 2019-20 season: Detroit (NHL): 28 GP, 8-7-15; Grand Rapids (AHL): 21 GP, 9-7-16 The Red Wings selected Zadina one pick before the Vancouver Canucks selected defenseman Quinn Hughes. Seid . Unfortunately, 2021-22 was a bit of a lost season for Tyutyayev, but he wasrecently re-signedby the Griffins, who hope he can pick up where he left off and become an impactful player for them in the 2022-23 season. He was a bit inconsistent early on, but as the WHL season continued, he improved and impressed at every turn. Since their signing rights with the Red Wings have now expired, they no longer qualify for this list. We can presume that he would start the season with Grand Rapids. 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. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. The team had a monster 2020 draft with 12 total selections including four in the top 60 - the fourth overall and three second-round picks. 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. Defensively hes a rock due to his length and skating combined with an edge he brings to his game. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. Like when Yzerman and company chose Moritz Seider, this choice was a bit of a surprise. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. Always free! He has a good shot and is a threat from the perimeter He skates fine but isnt a blazer for a 5-foot-10 guy. Jonatan Berggren, W/C Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 22 Tier: Starting goaltender, Skating: Below NHL average There is still work to do in Detroit. What prospects are you most excited about? The 21-year-old scored five goals and totaled 25 points over 52 games last season. If he can improve on offense and defense in the 2022-23 season, then he will be a likely candidate to earn an entry-level contract come next spring. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. His tenacity, puck skills, and excellent wrist shot will give him a shot at the NHL, though the question remains whether his game as a 5-foot-10 winger will translate to either the AHL or NHL. Fans were excited to get a better look at him as he made his way to the Red Wings American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Even though Soderblom is big, hes more of a finesse player than a power forward. Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. Like Mazur, he will be back at Denver this fall. Discover Premium. General manager Steve Yzerman still has work to do to make his team competitive. Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? 7. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1. Expect to see him in Detroit at some point during the season. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. I like his strong glove hand. Hes not the most physically imposing defenseman, though, and is just OK in his own end. Thats something to be excited about. Analysis: Johansson is a tough prospect to project. One of the biggest highlights of the final weeks of the Red Wings 2020-21 season was when Veleno made his NHL debut. Compete: NHL average The biggest weakness in his game was his skating, specifically how heavy and slow his mechanics were. He's 6-foot-4 and put up 19 points in 44 games playing for Frolunda. Shot grades are only included if a shot is notably good or poor. In three years of regular-season duty for the Oil Kings, Cossa is 71-16-7. 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