51 in 2020 Im not going to do that.. General manager Steve Yzerman still has work to do to make his team competitive. Ranking the prospect pool turned out to be a lot tougher than we anticipated and we had to make some tough decisions on some players who have a chance at developing into a bona fide NHL player. Analysis: James is a very intelligent and skilled forward. His offensive upside may never develop in the NHL, but he is a steady and physical defender that can play big minutes. Armed with an entry-level contract, the assumption is that he will join training camp this fall in the pursuit of a roster spot with the Red Wings. Detroit games average a high 6.5 goals (3 for, 3.5 against) and sit in the mushy bottom of the. If Buium can improve his defensive game just a bit and continue to show growth in other areas, such as on power play and his decision-making on offense, then he could have a good shot at signing his entry-level contract at the end of his NCAA season next year to get a few NHL or AHL games in. Will Trae Young's antics lead to a divorce with Hawks? It feels like he should be doing more but hes struggled to find that consistency. something has to change, cause this aint it. After making the bold decision to trade up from pick 23, Yzerman controversially selected Cossa ahead of fellow goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt. For someone whose calling card is his shot, it would be great to see him score some more goals. 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 should have a great opportunity next season to build from his first SHL season. 4. Chychrun May Be Moved Soon (+), Off the Record: Bruins All In On Trade Market: Devils Want 3rd Hughes? Analysis: Mastrosimone is a skilled, intelligent forward who works hard, but hes a smaller guy without a ton of speed and its questionable whether he has enough offense to overcome that. 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. 20 years old | 6 feet | 170 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. Limited ice time in the SHL has resulted in limited production. Will the Sharks trade or keep Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier? Analysis: Zadina is a highly-talented winger who has struggled to be a consistent scorer in the NHL as a 22-year-old. Cross Hanas Steady development during his WHL career and has been producing in AHL as a rookie. Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Shot: Above NHL average. this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/gQULMxy3LX, Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) July 30, 2021. 19 years old | 6-foot-6 | 210 pounds | Catches left, Drafted: No. In this postseason, Cossa is 13-2 with a 2.07 goals-against average. Compete: Above NHL average. sharkbates1208 2 min. He just turned 21 a few months ago, so he still has time to work out some of the issues with his skating, but time will eventually run out. Theres a slight disconnect between what Ive seen and believe versus what I want to believe in regards to this player, and thats a big reason why hes here instead of second. 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. 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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. Analysis: Seiders first NHL season was the best-case scenario. #DRWDraft x #LGRW(: @QMJHL) pic.twitter.com/S9v3UGRzvB. Nedeljkovic, 27, lost his backup job to Magnus Hellberg, who was claimed off waivers in November. Hanas has always been full of talent. It was great to see McIsaac play an entire healthy season this year in the AHL. But he could also be considered a potential sleeper to make the Red Wings coming out of training camp. Injuries cut his season short, and he only ended up playing in nine AHL games, earning three assists. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. So many things to like about this. Hes a player with a lot of offensive gifts. Oscar Plandowski is a fluid-skating defenseman who carved up the QMJHL in the 2020-21 season en route to being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 Draft by the Red Wings. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. He helped lead a stacked Oil Kings team to the Memorial Cup tournament as the WHL champions. He has remarkable flexibility and speed for a goalie of his size (6-foot-4, 201 pounds), which he regularly shows off while making flashy diving saves. Mazur takes pucks and play to the other teams goal, often resulting in a goal or a penalty. Would expect both to turn pro after next season. This 6-foot-8 winger is an intriguing prospect. I have made little mystery of the fact that I like this prospect a lot. Has been a standout in rookie tournaments. Hes trending to being a bottom-six forward in the NHL and I wouldnt rule out the middle six. Puck skills: NHL average He should continue to improve in the OHL for another year or two before making the transition to professional hockey in Grand Rapids. Hellberg doesn't have great numbers he's 2-3-0 with a 2.81 GAA and .896 save percentage with the. He produced seven points and was +9 for TPS in the Finlands top league this past season. His size (6-foot-5, 207 pounds), skating ability, skill with the puck, and fearlessness are the things that made him the sixth overall pick last year. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. Ethan Philips is a solid two-way forward who displayed a bit more of his offensive ability this season in the NCAA. It's also fun to speculate about the future. Puck skills: Below NHL average I'll save you some clicks a total of nine Red Wings players had the list. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. Viro is another one of the superb skaters the Red Wings have added since Yzerman took over. Compete: NHL average. 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. 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. He is excellent in the faceoff circle and absolutely loves getting tough assignments in hopes of shutting down the opposing teams best players. Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Dmitri Buchelnikov An undersized offensive winger who scored 75 points in 56 MHL games in his draft year. Viro had five points in 15 playoff games. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He has committed to play for the University of Michigan for the 2022-23 season, which is an excellent opportunity for him to display his growth this season on a much bigger stage, provided he can regularly crack the lineup on such an excellent team. Feb 3, 2021 pick) with an excellent backhand pass to set up Finland's 1st goal. 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? I view Cross Hanas and Mazur as co-equals at this point in their careers. He was +3 in the NCAA championship game against Minnesota State. Albert Johansson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 21 He flourished in his rookie season with 38 points in 41 games, which tied him for 28thin NCAA scoring, above many players who were drafted long before him in 2021, including Owen Power and Kent Johnson. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Analysis: Savage appeals to coaches due to his work ethic. He closes on checks at a high level and breaks up a lot of plays. Bednar finished the season in a tie for the fifth highest save percentage (SV%) in the league at .912 and earned 28 wins in 47 starts. The Red Wings top pick in the 2021 draft is a tower of power that possesses the skating ability of somebody much smaller, while also displaying the two-way game that makes him a relatively safe bet to crack an NHL lineup at some point in his career. However theres been a lot of nights where he looks chaotic in net, flustered and not staying with the play. Copyright 2021 National Hockey Now and Detroit Hockey Now. The Detroit Red Wings rebuild under GM Steve Yzerman is in full swing. Antti Tuomisto has a chance to be really, really good. 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. Id like to see better defensive play as a pro, but he has some NHL tools to make it. The team has to have center Marco Kasper circled on their draft board as someone to consider. 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. (Photo by Andy Devlin/Getty Images). Detroit Red Wings rank No. 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. Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. I am very excited to transfer to Arizona State University and continue my academic and athletic career. He is about 6-foot, 185 pounds. The Detroit Red Wings have found success over in the SHL, identifying talent and finding some of the best prospects. Shai Buium, LD University of Denver (NCAA), Age:19 It would have been nice to see a bit more offense out of Savage as one of the teams go-to options on offense, but you can live with that if he can continue to develop his defensive game. Hes a tough case because I think hes a player full of skill and offensive creativity who can score goals. Had the Detroit Red Wings not bolstered their blueline in free agency by adding veterans Ben Chiarot, Olli Maatta, Mark Pysyk, and Robert Hagg, Johansson quite possibly would have made a push to begin the season in Detroit. Detroit Red Wings Another interesting team from the Atlantic Division is the Detroit Red Wings. Emailed daily. Hes a bit light and will need to add some muscle before hes ready to make an impact at the NHL level. 21 years old | 5-foot-9 | 159 pounds | Shoots left. DETROIT (AP) Moritz Seider had four assists, tying the Red Wings' single-game franchise record for a defenseman, and Detroit beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game skid. There is some debate about whether or not Simon Edvinsson is ready to push for an NHL roster spot for the 2022-23 season. 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. 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. I doubt that the Red Wings will want to run with three defenders under the age of 22 early on next season, so I would expect to see Johansson play a large role in the AHL come the fall. Hes a really interesting prospect due to his massive frame combined with a high skill level. Led by Calder Trophy winner Moritz Seider and rising star Lucas Raymond they have one of the best collections of young talent in the league with significant skill at all positions, Key Graduates: Michael Rasmussen, Gustav Lindstrom, 21 years old | 6-foot-3 | 208 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. As the season wore on, his role expanded. 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. For now I see him as a second-line winger but Im not ruling out him ending up better. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? I am the first person to question the importance of the plus-minus stat, but Buium having a plus-20 rating in his rookie season is not nothing. 19 years old | 5-foot-10 | 163 pounds | Shoots right. 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. Player heights and weights are taken from the NHL. He covers a lot of net. The 21-year-old scored five goals and totaled 25 points over 52 games last season. . 32 on MLB Pipeline's top 50 list for . 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. 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. There were a few games where Cossa let in a soft goal or two, but he was excellent at blocking that out and coming out the next night ready to absolutely shut down his opponents. Except for one player, we kept the list to prospects who had not played a game in the NHL coming into the 2021-22 season. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. That hurts him in comparison to the more NHL-ready prospects in this pool. Team Red defeats Team White, 4-2, in 2022 Red & White Scrimmage. 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. 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. If hes healthy, hes on one of the bottom two pairings to start out the 2022-23 season. He combines his vision with great speed, and is able to create both from the perimeter running a power play or in motion at even-strength. Compete: NHL average. With Steve Yzerman in control of the Detroit Red Wings, they have seen their prospects blossom. The big mobile Swede has come to North America, but the Wings are showing patience with his development allowing him to adjust to North American hockey at the AHL level. Much is said about the potential of prospects in the sport of hockey, whether or not that potential is being met. DETROIT (AP) Moritz Seider had four assists, tying the Red Wings' single-game franchise record for a defenseman, and Detroit beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game skid. 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. One of the biggest things the Red Wings are doing right is preparing players for the NHL level, something they struggled with near the end of the Ken Holland era. Top-pairing defensemen are hard to find in the NHL, but thats exactly what Edvinsson seems on-track to become. 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. Raymond was drafted 4th overall by Detroit in 2020. ), NHL projectability (what type/level of player will the prospect most likely become? The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1. He was drafted in 2019 out of the USHL, where he was able to put up impressive offensive numbers while stifling opposing offenses. 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. 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). Even more impressive is the fact that he earned a spot in Frlundas SHL lineup in 10 games as a teenager. Analysis: Theres not a lot of flash in Sebrangos game but hes a steady defenseman with pro attributes. 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. If this list was based solely on NHL-readiness, he would rank second. Its not that I didnt like this prospect its that I didnt like him at eighth overall. 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. If he can dominate once again with a bigger role, then I would expect Mazur to sign his entry-level contract in Spring 2023 and possibly play some games in either the NHL or AHL come next April. By no means was Zito a star in the OHL this year, but he showed serious potential with his high-energy game. Kasper already has international experience at the World juniors and the World Championship as an 18-year-old. He does trend to the perimeter too much for my liking and given his lack of size you wonder how much his offense will translate. Another Swedish defender. Current Team: Univ. The 19-year-old left. 5. 5. The first of those three is a playmaking forward, Theodor Niederbach. Two things the Red Wings have plenty of in the system are Swedes and defensemen. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. I was somewhat surprised by how much skill he showed compared to what I saw in junior, as Mazur looked to have legit touch with the puck and made plays. Edvinsson and Cossa are the only two Red Wings prospects on the 2022 iteration of Button's rankings. There are several familiar Red Wings prospects listed on the roster as well as a number of free agent invitees. 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. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. Raymond lacks ideal size and speed, but hes shifty and doesnt get hit much. Ht/W: 6-6/209 Elmer Soderblom. Hockey sense: NHL average Robby Fabbri scored early in the third period, but it wasn't until. Two prospects that I initially had on this list went unsigned by the Red Wings as the June 1 deadline came and went, so they will not be on this list. Trade Larkin. He was 29-for-32 in field goal attempts during the regular season (90.6%) and had gone 50-for-53 in extra. From what Yzerman said about all four during his end of the year press conference, there seems to be an awful lot of confidence in their abilities. Ht/Wt: 6-4/190 Kirill Tyutyaev A sleeper prospect who missed almost the entire 2021-22 season to injury. Of these eight prospects, only Viro, Niederbach, and Bednar are returnees from the 2021 World Juniors. Edvinsson headlines Detroit Hockey Nows Top 10 Red Wings Prospects list heading into the 2022 draft. The Detroit Red Wings have quickly amassed an impressive prospect pool under the leadership of Steve Yzerman. After a stellar 2020-21 season in the SHL, he decided to try his hand at North American hockey. When hes playing within himself, hes a sound two-way player who, like Viro, allows his defense to lead to offensive opportunities. He has hit the ground running with nine points through his first 15 games. But Im also not going to say that hes destined to play in GR. He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. Not since 2015 when Dylan Larkin was arriving has Hockeytown felt this confident about a rookie player making the Red Wings roster out of training camp. 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. High compete level, physicality apparent at training camp. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 - The Athletic Detroit Red Wings rank No. There are 25 reasons and more to be excited about the Red Wings future, but Edvinsson is the biggest one right now. OTR: Will Blues Be Sellers? Below is our ranking of the top thirty prospects in the Red Wings system, but before getting into the list itself, a few honorable mentions who just missed the cut. 32 on MLB Pipeline's top 50 list for . Ht/Wt: 6-1/194 Analysis: Johansson is a tough prospect to project. Like Mazur, he will be back at Denver this fall. He's 6-foot-4 and put up 19 points in 44 games playing for Frolunda. His sophomore season in the NCAA has him scoring 12 goals in his first 15 games, but only five assists. He stayed healthy for the most part this season after missing a lot of time the last few years, which is a concern. 19 years old | 63 | 209 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. With Team Sweden at the World Juniors last winter, Raymond had five points through five games and was among the tournament leaders in terms of possession and expected goals-for. 3). 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. Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. Bednar did not appear in a single game, serving exclusively as a reserve for the Czechs. Improved production but is a solid candidate to become a free agent in the summer given the Wings depth. 5 because the four above him are more NHL ready, and dare I say, good enough to skip Grand Rapids altogether. The route to the NHL has been a smooth one as the team has been able to become a . Compete: NHL average. The decision on where Cossa lands next fall is incredibly important, and the Red Wings management group will be seriously weighing the merits of each option over the coming months. While I think he starts next season in the AHL, I wouldnt be surprised if hes playing home games at Little Caesars Arena by the end of the season. of North Dakota (NCAA), Current Team: Univ. Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. His play at the summer rescheduled WJC with USA was excellent as well as he scored five goals in five games as one of the tournaments standout performers. In his first season, Johansson recorded 13 points in 42 games; hed follow that up with 19 points, including eight goals the following season. Sebastian Cossa, G Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Age: 20 Analysis: Kasper was easy to spot even in SHL games because of how powerful an athlete he is. After an excellent season in Liiga in 2020-21, Eemil Viro seemed to stagnate a bit this year. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, Welcome to your new home for Detroit Red Wings breaking news, analysis and opinion. There should be no doubt in Hockey Town that the best prospect the Red Wings currently have is Simon Edvinsson. The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. Wallinders toolkit is obvious hes tall, mobile and showed some offense this season. Which did you not agree with and why? Moritz Seider (ranked 8) Lucas Raymond (ranked 18) Simon Edvinsson (ranked 35) Marco Kasper (ranked 65) Carter Mazur. Here are our updated rankings for the Red Wings'. One such goalie is Jan Bednar, who followed up a rather uninspiring rookie season with a much-improved one. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. Drafted: 2018 round two, 33rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. In a league known for high-flying offense, goaltending stats tend to suffer. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. After closing out his WHL career with a Championship he begins his pro career and is adjusting in the ECHL. Johansson has now played 141 regular season games in the SHL and he has 15 goals and 57 points to show for it. Which picks on this list did you agree with? Like most NCAA rookies, Shai Buium took a little bit of time to adjust to the increased competition of a higher league. to a team they should have beaten with ease. Hockey sense: NHL average He has the upside to evolve into the Red Wings top defenseman even surpassing Seider. 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. From draft previews to prospect updates and analysis, Red Wings Pipeline has you covered. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Poor Cossas development is on schedule, which means he is still a long way from being NHL-ready. Analysis: Veleno had a solid season playing up in the NHL for the most part. I describe Edvinsson as being a little rough around the edges because he currently plays an immature game; he tries to force plays that arent there, and he overextends himself in the name of trying to make an impact for his team. #WorldJuniors #LGRW: @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/ic0pj7AC6O. Home; Pipeline Blog. 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. Analysis: Sderblom had a succesful SHL season, being an important scorer for Frolunda and a big part of their power play. Drafted: 2021 round three, 70th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Cant wait to get things started with. Compete: Above NHL average. As it is, he projects as a middle six center in the NHL with a gift for puck possession and a strong two-way game. 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. Tony Ferrari takes a closer look at what the team's future looks like. The biggest knock on Sebrangos game is the lack of high-end potential. Tier: Top of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? He wasnt even my second choice. Even though the Detroit Red Wings stand to add a handful of quality prospects at the 2020 NHL Draft, they still possess a deep prospect pool. Fans at Little Caesars Arena will be lining up to buy this kids jersey. #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. Like when Yzerman and company chose Moritz Seider, this choice was a bit of a surprise. He has the elite hands to make defenders miss and maintain possession like a top player. Playing his first season in the top Swedish league, Wallinder registered 19 points and was named the SHLs Junior Player of the Years. they didnt finish. He earned 17 points in 28 games this season while continually improving his defensive skills against NCAA competition. Berggren was assigned to the AHL to start the current campaign and he continued his strong play with seven points in as many games. However, unlike most NCAA rookies, Buium quickly figured the league out and had a stellar season both offensively and defensively. He ran Detroits PP1, showing instances of high-end skill and playmaking at both ends of the rink. This past season, the story surrounding the highest-drafted Red Wing since Keith Primeau in 1990 was an elbow injury that prematurely ended the young wingers season. Ht/Wt: 6-3/220 In his first full AHL season, Donovan Sebrango didnt look out of place. Drafted: 2022 round one, eighth overall by Detroit Red Wings. Nedeljkovic, who recently returned to the Red Wings following a conditioning stint in the AHL, has only appeared in nine NHL games this . Defenseman Simon Edvinsson (No. ). This is another situation where I think this spot and the spot directly ahead of it are really close. Since their signing rights with the Red Wings have now expired, they no longer qualify for this list. Ht/Wt: 6-0/183 Hockey sense: NHL average He doesnt set aside roster spots in anticipation of a rookies arrival. Our final 2021/22 award to present is our MVP Kienan DraperKienan did it all for our team this season. Puck skills: NHL average He seemed a bit too comfortable in Liiga this season, as if he wasnt being challenged to improve. 3. 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. Kasper is a complete player, has good size, is a good skater, with good offensive and defensive instincts. 8. Analysis: Mazur had a very impressive freshman season at Denver. Drafted: 2020 round three, 63rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. He has smooth movements post to post. The sky truly is the limit for Edvinssons potential. #LGRW, Joe Veleno's first NHL goal. I think he plays games for sure, despite those feet, and I think he will score in the NHL due to how skilled and physically imposing he is. | DHN+. He is nearly a lock to make the team out of training camp at this point, and I expect him to work his way into the top-six forward group shortly after the season starts. 20 years old | 6-foot-6 | 203 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. They were ranked first and second respectivelyon our rankings last season, so naturally, the prospect pool looks a bit leaner when it comes to top-end talent, but plenty of other players have shown this season that they are deserving of a higher ranking than they had last year. The towering 6-foot-8 winger was thought by many to be too tall to become an NHL forward (the main reason that he fell to the sixth round in the 2019 Draft), but his skating ability will give him a very real chance at success. Average on this scale means the tool projects as NHL average, which is meant as a positive, not a criticism. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 By Corey Pronman Aug 25, 2022 It's been. The competition for the best goaltending prospect in the Red Wings prospect pool is quite slim, and the clear choice is Sebastian Cossa. Their pool. He enjoyed a breakout season in the SHL last year scoring 33 points. 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. The Canucks have spoken with some high-profile coaches, including Rick Tocchet. Albert Johansson has steadily improved his game over the last three years while playing a meaningful role in the SHL. https://t.co/m23LJ8tBtw pic.twitter.com/AHzvef7W3i, The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) June 22, 2022, 20 years old | 5-foot-11 | 170 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. Few players from the 2021 NHL Draft have done more to impress in their first-year post-draft than Carter Mazur. 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. Carter Mazur, LW University of Denver (NCAA), Age: 20 Winning a National Championship only emboldens that, having the idea of what it takes to get to the next level. Robert Mastrosimone Played for three years at Boston University and transferred to Arizona State for his senior year. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next 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. Detroit's first game will be on September 16th. Kasper was not my first choice for the Red Wings at eighth overall in this years draft. Hes 6-foot-6 and moves quite well for his size. Tier: Starting goaltender, Skating: Below NHL average The Detroit Red Wings selected Albert Johansson with the 60th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Level Draft. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average In terms of projectability and NHL-readiness, I think Jonatan Berggren is the Red Wings top forward prospect and he should be! 35. Cooper Moore (D). Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. 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. The Daily: Dominating performance for Red Wings pick Kasper in Rogle win; Horvat to Islanders? 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 projects as a quality top-two line center. 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. 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