William Wallinder, LD Rogle BK (SHL), Age: 20 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. 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. 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. He is a feisty competitor with a nose for the net. Hes 6-foot-6 and moves quite well for his size. He earned 17 points in 28 games this season while continually improving his defensive skills against NCAA competition. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. 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. That decision has paid off handsomely, with Johansson flourishing this year as one of the better young defenders in Swedens top league. I see enough talent there to be a middle-six winger, likely more of the third-line variety. 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. Few players from the 2021 NHL Draft have done more to impress in their first-year post-draft than Carter Mazur. Puck skills: NHL average He has the elite hands to make defenders miss and maintain possession like a top player. 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. 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. Niederbach has signed to play for Rogle BK next season, which could be an important move for his development. He can PK and win battles and displays good hockey sense at both ends of the rink. 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. Like most NCAA rookies, Shai Buium took a little bit of time to adjust to the increased competition of a higher league. Elmer Soderblom is a big presence down low with great hands. With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. | DHN+. 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. 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. 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. 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. He does have a chance I want to say a real good chance to play in the NHL next year, Yzerman said. Hockey sense: Above NHL average The teams average age is a young 26.07 years. Red Wings Shuffle Defense Pairings to Unlock Seider. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. Zadina. Everyoneeven the Red Wingshas a chance. Current Team: Univ. I think theres just enough of a puck game there to become a full-time third-pair defenseman who PKs. What prospects are you most excited about? Hockey sense: NHL average The Swedish forward scored 21 goals last season and Yzerman said the organization was pleased with his progress. foxsports The Detroit Red Wings will square off against the Boston Bruins tonight in their second game of the 2016 preseason. Tuomisto prospered in the Finnish junior league as the quarterback of his teams top power play unit, but in Denver, he is behind two excellent puck-moving defenders in Sean Behrens and Michael Benning. Unfortunately, his skating has been exploited quite successfully in the NCAA. He skates well, has some offensive skill, can score goals and sees the ice well. Two things the Red Wings have plenty of in the system are Swedes and defensemen. Home; Pipeline Blog. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. Kirill Tyutyaev A sleeper prospect who missed almost the entire 2021-22 season to injury. Drafted: 2021 round two, 36th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Its finally here. Their pool. Hockey sense: NHL average. Analysis: Sderblom had a succesful SHL season, being an important scorer for Frolunda and a big part of their power play. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. Even though Soderblom is big, hes more of a finesse player than a power forward. The 2021 sixth-rounder quickly proved began to prove himself and show off his growth when the OHL season opened for 2021-22. 9. He had 99 penalty minutes in 27 USHL games that season, which is almost impressive. 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. Kasper was not my first choice for the Red Wings at eighth overall in this years draft. Compete: NHL average. Button's 2021 top-50 prospects list featured a pair of Red Wings on the podium: Moritz Seider (No. Here are RWP's Red Wings Prospect Rankings for the 2020-21 season: 1. Hes a very well-rounded player. 3. Puck skills: NHL average Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. Hes a tough case because I think hes a player full of skill and offensive creativity who can score goals. Wallinder brings size and skating ability that makes him an intriguing package. His offensive upside may never develop in the NHL, but he is a steady and physical defender that can play big minutes. Analysis: Zadina is a highly-talented winger who has struggled to be a consistent scorer in the NHL as a 22-year-old. Hanas has always been full of talent. He projects to be a quality transition defenseman. Try a week on us. 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. Much is said about the potential of prospects in the sport of hockey, whether or not that potential is being met. Raymond lacks ideal size and speed, but hes shifty and doesnt get hit much. 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. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. The Red Wings prospect pool isnt quite at the level it was a year ago, but for the best possible reason. Johansson has come to North America and is making the transition in the AHL. Viro picked up a pair of helpers in seven games with the Finns; Niederbach scored two goals in five contests with the Swedes. 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. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . Berggren was assigned to the AHL to start the current campaign and he continued his strong play with seven points in as many games. In 19 playoff games, Cossa had a record of 16-3-0, with five of those wins being shutouts. In his sophomore season in the SHL his offensive game is beginning to flourish with four goals and 15 points through 22 games. The 19-year-old left. If Soderblom developed a mean streak, he would be scary good. There are several familiar Red Wings prospects listed on the roster as well as a number of free agent invitees. Our list has five defensemen, four forwards and a goalie. Ht/Wt: 6-6/207 One of the most underrated prospects in a while. Player Eligibility: All skaters who are 22 years old or younger as of Sept. 15, 2022, regardless of how many NHL games theyve played, are eligible. He has played 141 games in the SHL. He played significant minutes, ran the PP1 flank and was a go-to player for the Red Wings. Its been a painful stretch for Detroit fans, but it looks like theres a light emerging at the end of the tunnel. of North Dakota (NCAA), Current Team: Univ. 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. 0+2 in 7 games and a +7. 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. Puck skills: High-end He also showed his wild side a bit, with his tenacious forechecking game becoming a bit too reckless, in my opinion. pic.twitter.com/uFegpVC6Kv. 10. Ht/Wt: 6-1/192 Sound off in the comments below! Offensively hes not strong, but his outlet passes are good enough and he can skate pucks out of trouble. CHL sources say final details are being worked out with the NHL that will allow junior eligible players who played 20 or more AHL games last season to return to the AHL next season, rather than back to their major junior club. 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. The 2021 No.6 overall pick is silky smooth for a player of his size (6-foot-4, 198 lbs.). Expect to see him in Detroit at some point during the season. 18 years old | 5-foot-11 | 180 pounds | Shoots left. There should be no doubt in Hockey Town that the best prospect the Red Wings currently have is Simon Edvinsson. More from WingsNation Red Wings sign Magnus Hellberg to one-year contract ), Importance of position (centers and defensemen tend to be valued higher than wingers and goalies. Shai Buium, LD University of Denver (NCAA), Age:19 He can accelerate quickly with the puck on his stick. James isnt imposing physically or a burner with his skating, but he works. The time has come for the start of another Red Wings season, and while there is always excitement surrounding the start of another chance to be the team to climb all the way up the mountain and claim Lord Stanleys Cup, a lot of the excitement surrounding Red Wings Nation centers on the prospects. 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. 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). 20 years old | 6-foot-6 | 203 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. For someone whose calling card is his shot, it would be great to see him score some more goals. Playing his first season in the top Swedish league, Wallinder registered 19 points and was named the SHLs Junior Player of the Years. The 21-year-old scored five goals and totaled 25 points over 52 games last season. The team has to have center Marco Kasper circled on their draft board as someone to consider. 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. ), NHL readiness (how close to the NHL is the prospect? 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. 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. He has the size to be an impact at the NHL level. The biggest weakness in his game was his skating, specifically how heavy and slow his mechanics were. Hes a left-shot defenseman, meaning he would a perfect partner for Moritz Seider. Even if he doesnt start the 2021-22 season with the Red Wings, the odds of him playing more than five games in Detroit next season are very high. Mazur is a fast-rising prospect. He can play both center and wing. Cross Hanas Steady development during his WHL career and has been producing in AHL as a rookie. While he could report to the Griffins in the AHL, he may very well find himself back over in Sweden if he falls short of his training camp goals. Eemil Viro (#RedWings 3rd rd. The Wings opened up the 2016 NHL preseason schedule with style. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. He only averaged 10 minutes per game last season. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 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. Analysis: Raymond was about as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped he would have been in the NHL as a teenager. Raymonds puck game is exceptional. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. The offense may never be elite in his game, but he has second-power play upside skill to go with a very good defensive game. He covers a lot of net. Analysis: Buium played a significant role for a top college team as a freshman. The route to the NHL has been a smooth one as the team has been able to become a . #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. The Detroit Red Wings have quickly amassed an impressive prospect pool under the leadership of Steve Yzerman. 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? Puck skills: 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. 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. 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. (Photo by Andy Devlin/Getty Images). Wallinder made his SHL debut last year as a 19-year-old in his D+2 year. Hockey sense: NHL average Analysis: Edvinsson was an important defenseman for Frolunda as an 18-year-old and posted impressive point totals with no power-play time. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/U185k9VdXo. Size, skill, mobilityyou name it, Edvinssons got it. 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. Pasquale Zito gives Windsor a 5-2 lead with 3 minutes left in the 3rd period #OHLChampionship pic.twitter.com/zOrcVFncV1. He shows strong stickhandling ability to beat opponents one-on-one. After a relatively disappointing season in the NCAA this year, Antti Tuomisto will be heading home to Finland to play for TPS in the Finnish Liiga. Puck skills: Below NHL average There are 25 reasons and more to be excited about the Red Wings future, but Edvinsson is the biggest one right now. The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. Donovan Sebrango, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 20 He finished 12th in the American Hockey League scoring race. 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. Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). Tier: Starting goaltender, Skating: Below NHL average I sit here today and I say Im not gonna pencil Jonatan Berggren into the lineup, Yzerman said. Quality skater. 20 years old | 6 feet | 167 pounds | Shoots left. Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. He has never played in North America, and hes not that far removed from a draft season that had people like me worried about his decision-making on the ice. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average Detroit games average a high 6.5 goals (3 for, 3.5 against) and sit in the mushy bottom of the. Which picks on this list did you agree with? 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. 19 years old | 6-foot-6 | 210 pounds | Catches left, Drafted: No. That the Red Wings pool still ranks this high, after. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. 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. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings. How we see the pecking order of the Red Wings development system at the start of the 2021-22 season. After a great season in 2020-21, there were questions about him possibly joining the Red Wings AHL affiliate for the 2021-22 AHL season, but the decision was made to loan him to the SHL for one more season. Thats my understanding of the NHL-CHL transfer agreement, at least. OTR: Will Blues Be Sellers? Detroit's first game will be on September 16th. He was known for having a bit of a mean streak in the USHL, where he racked up 167 penalty minutes in 123 games. Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Our final 2021/22 award to present is our MVP Kienan DraperKienan did it all for our team this season. ). I view Cross Hanas and Mazur as co-equals at this point in their careers. Hes had a strong season in the Western Hockey League. Still only 20 years old, the Kingston native is now a three-year veteran of the AHL. #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. Berggren is one of them, and thats why he holds down this spot in the rankings. Im optimistic.. He projects as a quality top-two line center. 32 on MLB Pipeline's top 50 list for . @m_bultman explores how the Red Wings rookie's audacity and maturity led him to the Calder Trophy. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Forwards 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. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. But he could also be considered a potential sleeper to make the Red Wings coming out of training camp. 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. Puck skills: NHL average Average on this scale means the tool projects as NHL average, which is meant as a positive, not a criticism. Simon Edvinsson. On his best night when hes reading the play well and squaring up to pucks he looks unbeatable due to his frame and how he can get across the crease. 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. I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. There is certainly some potential here, but Bradley seems like the sort of player who will need to play out his four years in the NCAA before he is ready for the AHL. Seid . 20 years old | 5-foot-11 | 172 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. #WorldJuniors #LGRW: @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/ic0pj7AC6O Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 2, 2021, Lucas Raymond how are ya?! 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. 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. 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. 9 on my list. 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. Berggren joins McIsaac as the only 2018-draftees on this list, which means that Berggren has spent the most time developing among the forwards listed here. Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. 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. This was kind of a stagnant year for him, so I dont feel justified moving him up from where Ive had him. He seemed a bit too comfortable in Liiga this season, as if he wasnt being challenged to improve. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Poor Hes ready to go; if it werent for the Red Wings flurry of moves in free agency this month, I would have told you that it was a slam dunk that he would make Detroits opening night roster. Because Browns list was slightly different than our final, he wrote a short dissenting opinion at the end of the story. Analysis: McIsaac is a strong skater with some offense who can make a strong first pass. Edvinsson projects as a top-pair defenseman with a chance to be a star. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. Drafted: 2020 round three, 63rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. Kasper already has international experience at the World juniors and the World Championship as an 18-year-old. We can presume that he would start the season with Grand Rapids. I see enough talent there to play games, but Im not sold on him being a long-career type. 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. Analysis: Theres not a lot of flash in Sebrangos game but hes a steady defenseman with pro attributes. Hellberg doesn't have great numbers he's 2-3-0 with a 2.81 GAA and .896 save percentage with the. In terms of projectability and NHL-readiness, I think Jonatan Berggren is the Red Wings top forward prospect and he should be! Jonatan Berggren, W/C Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 22 Sorry about potato quality #LGRW pic.twitter.com/2cqxH0PD4K. He doesnt set aside roster spots in anticipation of a rookies arrival. 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. Tier Definitions: Tiers are meant to show roughly where in an average NHL lineup a player projects to slot in. Bednar did not appear in a single game, serving exclusively as a reserve for the Czechs. Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. The bounties from that draft are well represented in these rankings as the Red Wings have a very deep prospect pool developing. . Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. After closing out his WHL career with a Championship he begins his pro career and is adjusting in the ECHL. I think he can be a third-line center in the league. Worth keeping an eye on. The Detroit Red Wings have drafted in the top 10 the past three seasons and have had a slew of extra second- and third-round selections over the past four years. 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. Winning a National Championship only emboldens that, having the idea of what it takes to get to the next level. We assigned point values for each ranking and then added the points from each list to determine our final ranking. 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. 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. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? 7. The first of those three is a playmaking forward, Theodor Niederbach. I dont sit here and plan on saying Im gonna give Prospect A or Prospect B a spot on the roster, Yzerman said. Its not that I didnt like this prospect its that I didnt like him at eighth overall. Shot: Above NHL average. Lets see how training camp goes. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! 21 years old | 6 feet | 168 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Shot: Above NHL average. Analysis: James is a very intelligent and skilled forward. Skating, puck skills, hockey sense and compete for every projected NHL player are graded. Hockey sense: NHL average 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. Sderblom can make highly-coordinated plays with the puck and is a nuisance around the net. Hes a great young player, his next move is to the NHL, Yzerman said on May 18. Moritz Seider (ranked 8) Lucas Raymond (ranked 18) Simon Edvinsson (ranked 35) Marco Kasper (ranked 65) Carter Mazur. 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. One of Johanssons advantages coming into next seasons training camp is that he has already played three full seasons in the Swedish Hockey League.
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