This may be a by-product of the pandemic, but his development has fast forward to a point where he already has over 100 career games played in the AHL and played in the WJC in the summer for Canada as a key player for their Gold Medal Championship. Drafted: 2018 round two, 33rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. 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. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! When hes playing within himself, hes a sound two-way player who, like Viro, allows his defense to lead to offensive opportunities. He certainly looks like a future NHLer, but he will likely top out as a third pairing guy or a depth piece on a great team. Delivering the puck comes effortlessly for Edvinsson, whose combination of fluidity and swagger can make a simple lead pass look fancy. The Daily: Yzerplan, Cossa Spotlighted in Epic Paul Bissonnette Lineup Intro, Red Wings By the Numbers: A Decades Worth of Power Play Analysis Pt 3, Red Wings pick Buchelnikov named No. 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. Defensively hes a rock due to his length and skating combined with an edge he brings to his game. Would expect both to turn pro after next season. By no means was Zito a star in the OHL this year, but he showed serious potential with his high-energy game. Compete: NHL average. 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. 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. Here it is: It seems like the Red Wings are as excited about Edvinssons potential as they are about Seiders first NHL season. Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. After being drafted in 2020, Hanas split the 2020-21 season between the USHL and the WHL, where he didnt appear to have taken any major steps forward in his development. Since this is an article where I will be ranking the top prospects that the Red Wings have, I think it would be helpful if I share my definition of what a prospect is so that we can all work from the same starting point. Once the dust has settled in Montreal and we have some time to become acquainted with some of the Red Wings freshest faces, we will have another prospect ranking, including the newest wave of potential difference makers. 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. Mazur will likely stay in Denver next year and play a bigger role on the team, with the NCAAs leading scorer, Bobby Brink, likely making the jump from college to the professional leagues. I see the offense but I debate whether its high end enough to make up for what will likely be some defensive issues in the NHL. This is where the prospect pool starts to get rather interesting. 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. Hes 6-foot-6 and moves quite well for his size. The Red Wings believe the 6-foot-6 netminder can be a difference-maker. 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. These are the fruits of a rebuild that has been in motion for roughly four years. 22 years old | 6-foot-1 | 189 pounds | Shoots left. However theres been a lot of nights where he looks chaotic in net, flustered and not staying with the play. Team Red defeats Team White, 4-2, in 2022 Red & White Scrimmage. His tenacity hasnt decreased by much, so it is good to see some progress when it comes to his discipline. of North Dakota (NCAA), Current Team: Univ. Size, skill, mobilityyou name it, Edvinssons got it. Kirill Tyutyaev A sleeper prospect who missed almost the entire 2021-22 season to injury. He should continue to improve in the OHL for another year or two before making the transition to professional hockey in Grand Rapids. How we see the pecking order of the Red Wings development system at the start of the 2021-22 season. But NHL goalies are usually not ready until they are 23 or 24. 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. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Sharks GM Grier is against tanking. Cross Hanas with the scoop and toss, James Stefan with the finish. Analysis: Johansson is a tough prospect to project. Ht/Wt: 6-6/207 Im not going to do that.. While theres still plenty of room to debate that decision, there is little doubt that the Red Wings now have a goaltending prospect that many around the league expect to develop into a true starting goalie and a damn good one at that. This might be a bit lower of a ranking than Kirill Tyutyayev deserves, but hes here because we havent been able to get a good read on his game for quite some time. 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. 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. 18 years old | 6-foot-1 | 187 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 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. 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. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. Compete: NHL average. 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. Drafted: 2020 round three, 63rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. His Edmonton Oil Kings team is in the WHL Championship series against against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Copyright 2021 National Hockey Now and Detroit Hockey Now. In his first full AHL season this year, McIsaac impressed both on offense, scoring 24 points in 70 games, and on defence, where he showed that his excellent defensive game could translate to the professional level. 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. Analysis: Mazur had a very impressive freshman season at Denver. Our final 2021/22 award to present is our MVP Kienan DraperKienan did it all for our team this season. I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? In the 2019 IIHF U18 Worlds he notched a hat-trick, including the overtime winner against Yaroslav Askarov and team Russia. Puck skills: NHL average He's 6-foot-4 and put up 19 points in 44 games playing for Frolunda. 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's first game will be on September 16th. Berggren was assigned to the AHL to start the current campaign and he continued his strong play with seven points in as many games. Skating, puck skills, hockey sense and compete for every projected NHL player are graded. Simon Edvinsson. He dominated the SHL as a 20-year-old. Son of Red Wings legend Kris Draper, Kienan is a big winger (6-foot-1, 198 pounds) who has a good goal-scoring touch. Top 10 Red Wings Prospects 1. 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. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. Viro is another one of the superb skaters the Red Wings have added since Yzerman took over. Puck skills: NHL average Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. He does have a chance I want to say a real good chance to play in the NHL next year, Yzerman said. Improved production but is a solid candidate to become a free agent in the summer given the Wings depth. Ht/Wt: 5-11/194 Compete: Below NHL average. Niederbach can beat defenders one-on-one, sees the ice at a high level and can improvise with the puck. Hopefully, he can show off his goal-scoring ability a bit more next season. 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. In terms of projectability and NHL-readiness, I think Jonatan Berggren is the Red Wings top forward prospect and he should be! 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. The future is bright in Detroit, and that will be on full display later this month. He gets criticized for being a perimeter player, but even that doesnt hold a ton of water as he does put himself in a shooters position from the slot, though maybe not as much as some would like. He has great puck skills and offensive creativity. One of the most underrated prospects in a while. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. Niederbach has signed to play for Rogle BK next season, which could be an important move for his development. Cossa is absolutely a top tier prospect for Detroit. 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. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. He had a strong freshman season in the NCAA with 38 points in 41 games on a championship roster. 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. Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. 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. Elmer Sderblom scores again (5th goal the last 5 games), and decides the game in overtime #LGRW pic.twitter.com/h86AueBHJh, IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) October 21, 2021. 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. they didnt finish. Analysis: Savage appeals to coaches due to his work ethic. He also added some perimeter playmaking to his game this season. An original six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings are on track to return to its glory days under the guidance of franchise great, Steve Yzerman. 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. Analysis: Raymond was about as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped he would have been in the NHL as a teenager. Age: 18 #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. 20 years old | 6-foot-1 | 189 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 3 Russian junior prospect. 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: 2021 round three, 70th overall by Detroit Red Wings. 21 years old | 6 feet | 168 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Offensively hes not strong, but his outlet passes are good enough and he can skate pucks out of trouble. His efficient play on the blue line helped Farjestad win the SHL playoff championship. 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. 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. Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. Quality skater. Red Wings Ranking Detroit Red Wings prospects: Nos. Lets see how training camp goes. He had a good season, no doubt, but for being the first goalie off the board in a draft class that featured more than one top-tier goaltending prospect, I was hoping to see him have a great season. He plays an agitating and physical game as well which helps make him a dynamic player. Both very good, young prospects but theres a little bit of a difference in the two of them and well see how he does. After a handful of years drafting and developing the Red Wings sit with a consensus Top Ten prospect pool that may lack a ton of truly elite level prospects but makes up for it with a lot of really good to great prospects. 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. Ht/Wt: 6-0/172 6 in 2019 I think theres just enough of a puck game there to become a full-time third-pair defenseman who PKs. Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. Hockey sense: NHL average Prior to that injury, however, he was well on his way to confirming what most scouts thought of him leading up to the 2020 draft: the kids a stud. Statistical overview of all Detroit Red Wings prospects. 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. While Sderblom is likely to spend the first bit of next season in the AHL, where he can acclimatize to the narrower rinks and the play style of North American hockey leagues, he has a good chance at cracking the NHL roster at some point next season. Ethan Philips is a solid two-way forward who displayed a bit more of his offensive ability this season in the NCAA. 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. Trying to stick in KHL in his D+1 with SKA St. Petersburg. Still eligible for another tour at the World Junior with Sweden Edvinsson may make his NHL debut before the seasons end. 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. With Steve Yzerman in control of the Detroit Red Wings, they have seen their prospects blossom. 14 Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. Soderblom is not a physical player. His sophomore season in the NCAA has him scoring 12 goals in his first 15 games, but only five assists. 6, 2021) It seems like the Red Wings are as excited about Edvinsson's potential as they are about Seider's first NHL season. pic.twitter.com/uFegpVC6Kv. Donovan Sebrango, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 20 The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. The Daily: Dominating performance for Red Wings pick Kasper in Rogle win; Horvat to Islanders? Sebastian Cossa is a LARGE human being! Can he have a similar impact? Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman. In his first full AHL season, Donovan Sebrango didnt look out of place. Since being selected by the Red Wings, the left-handed defender has steadily improved. Seid . If Soderblom developed a mean streak, he would be scary good. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. Sebastian Cossa. 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. Other than a good first handful of minutes Monday, they were thoroughly outperformed by the Colorado Avalanche, who ran. Our very own THW writer Tony Wolak did the arduous task of reading through the NHL-CHL transfer agreement so that you dont have to, and he found that the 19-year-old Cossa is eligible to play for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL next season with the option to stay in junior for one last season. 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. 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. But he never received a call-up last season. 6 in 2018 More next season Current campaign and he continued his strong play with seven points 44... 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