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. Detroit Red Wings rank No. Lucas Raymond has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Friday. There are many NHL-ready prospects across the NHL. 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. He skates well, has some offensive skill, can score goals and sees the ice well. Drafted: 2021 round two, 36th overall by Detroit Red Wings. 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. There are several familiar Red Wings prospects listed on the roster as well as a number of free agent invitees. Niederbach has signed to play for Rogle BK next season, which could be an important move for his development. January 16, 2023 by Caleb Kerney. 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. OTR: Will Blues Be Sellers? The first of a trio of excellent young Swedish defencemen on this list is William Wallinder, who was named the best U20 player in Swedish hockey at the end of his excellent season in the SHL. Theodor Niederbach Trending in the wrong direction since being drafted in 2020. Would expect both to turn pro after next season. He was known for having a bit of a mean streak in the USHL, where he racked up 167 penalty minutes in 123 games. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. Cross Hanas Steady development during his WHL career and has been producing in AHL as a rookie. Even though Soderblom is big, hes more of a finesse player than a power forward. 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. Hes a great young player, his next move is to the NHL, Yzerman said on May 18. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. The 2021 sixth-rounder quickly proved began to prove himself and show off his growth when the OHL season opened for 2021-22. Player heights and weights are taken from the NHL. Hockey sense: NHL average 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. Now a sophomore at Miami University, he also played for USA at the WJC. Kasper already has international experience at the World juniors and the World Championship as an 18-year-old. 447 Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. Will the Sharks trade or keep Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier? He also has a strong wrist shot and its what makes him strong on the man advantage. 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). Ht/Wt: 6-0/172 Nedeljkovic, who recently returned to the Red Wings following a conditioning stint in the AHL, has only appeared in nine NHL games this . Hes a player with a lot of offensive gifts. The team has to have center Marco Kasper circled on their draft board as someone to consider. He wasnt even my second choice. Viro is another one of the superb skaters the Red Wings have added since Yzerman took over. His skating is just OK, though, and will be his main issue at higher levels. 35. Cooper Moore (D). Analysis: Cossa had a tough season after a promising first two years in the WHL. Buium was Mazurs teammate at Denver. 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). Lucas Raymond, LW (1st round, 4th overall, 2020) Raymond is a player who has shone on the international stage for years. Hes not a player who is going to dazzle and be the best on a NHL team at one thing, but hes a versatile forward. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. Hockey sense: NHL average Whether its in Sweden, the AHL or even the NHL, expect him to have a big 2021-22 season. He likely tops out as a number three defenseman, but its looking more and more like Detroit found themselves a bit of a second round steal in 2019. 20 years old | 6 feet | 170 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. This was kind of a stagnant year for him, so I dont feel justified moving him up from where Ive had him. Trade Larkin. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman. He played significant minutes, ran the PP1 flank and was a go-to player for the Red Wings. McIsaacs defensive positioning is great and worked well in the AHL this season. 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. Seider is a panzer tank with a heart of gold. Johansson has come to North America and is making the transition in the AHL. 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. Analysis: Mazur had a very impressive freshman season at Denver. He can play both center and wing. Elmer Soderblom, LW/RW Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 21 The series, which includes in-depth evaluations and commentary from sources on more than 500 prospects, runs from Jan. 10 to Feb. 9. 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. Improved production but is a solid candidate to become a free agent in the summer given the Wings depth. 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. I like his strong glove hand. He produced seven points and was +9 for TPS in the Finlands top league this past season. 3). Delivering the puck comes effortlessly for Edvinsson, whose combination of fluidity and swagger can make a simple lead pass look fancy. The Red Wings believe the 6-foot-6 netminder can be a difference-maker. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! Wallinder spent much of the early part of last season earning his minutes and the trust of his coaches. 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. 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. 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. 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. Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. Drafted: 2021 round three, 70th overall by Detroit Red Wings. 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. Analysis: Hanas development path has been interesting. It was disappointing for Wallinder that he wasnt picked to play for the Swedish National Junior Team. Because Browns list was slightly different than our final, he wrote a short dissenting opinion at the end of the story. 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. What a beauty goal for Elmer Soderblom. 19 years old | 6-foot-6 | 210 pounds | Catches left, Drafted: No. Cross Hanas with the scoop and toss, James Stefan with the finish. 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. With Steve Yzerman in control of the Detroit Red Wings, they have seen their prospects blossom. 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. Our final 2021/22 award to present is our MVP Kienan DraperKienan did it all for our team this season. The 2021 No.6 overall pick is silky smooth for a player of his size (6-foot-4, 198 lbs.). Detroit has more quality prospects at defense than forward. Hellberg doesn't have great numbers he's 2-3-0 with a 2.81 GAA and .896 save percentage with the. Wallinder made his SHL debut last year as a 19-year-old in his D+2 year. Today's video will rank the top 10 current Detroit Red Wings prospects in 2022. #WJC: Impressive thinking and execution from LHD Simon Edvinsson (DET 1st/2021) as he races in and scores a short-handed goal that gives Sweden a 2-0 lead over Russia. 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. Ethan Philips is a solid two-way forward who displayed a bit more of his offensive ability this season in the NCAA. Fans at Little Caesars Arena will be lining up to buy this kids jersey. There are 25 reasons and more to be excited about the Red Wings future, but Edvinsson is the biggest one right now. This is how you build a contender just ask the Tampa Bay Lightning. But the mammoth forward had his share of highlight reel goals this season. Hes a tough case because I think hes a player full of skill and offensive creativity who can score goals. 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. Button's 2021 top-50 prospects list featured a pair of Red Wings on the podium: Moritz Seider (No. 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. With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. Analysis: Kasper was easy to spot even in SHL games because of how powerful an athlete he is. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. Elmer Soderblom. He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. The 21-year-old scored five goals and totaled 25 points over 52 games last season. 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. 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. 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. Shai Buium, LD University of Denver (NCAA), Age:19 Hanas has always been full of talent. Edvinssons ultimate potential is as a top-pairing, minute-munching defenseman that can play in all situations while making an impact in both the offensive and defensive zones. 18 years old | 6 feet | 172 pounds | Shoots left. Yzerman said at the end of the season that the Red Wings want to get Soderblom signed and bring him to training camp. Niederbach scored nine goals in limited action for Frolunda last season. 4 in 2020 His development has been slow, but steady and may require another year of SHL development followed by some AHL seasoning before he is a legit contender for an NHL job. 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. 16 through 20 Published: Sep. 22, 2020, 6:01 a.m. Grand Rapids Griffins center Chase Pearson (22) and Milwaukee Admirals center Josh. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. Its almost a clich at this point to talk about what the Red Wings blue line will look like with him and Seider patrolling the left and right side, respectively, but that time is coming, and its coming soon. But after getting some advice from Detroit Red Wings consultant Niklas Kronwall, Wallinder ended up having a strong season for a very good Rogle team. 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. Compete: NHL average The biggest weakness in his game was his skating, specifically how heavy and slow his mechanics were. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Cossas development is on schedule, which means he is still a long way from being NHL-ready. Mazur is a fast-rising prospect. 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? 22 years old | 6 feet | 189 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Statistical overview of all Detroit Red Wings prospects. Ideally, for the NHL, he gets another step in his skating to carve out a legitimate role but I can see him getting some games. 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 Austrian-born forward played the 2021-22 season for Rgle BK in the SHL. Hes a highly-creative playmaker who can wait out seams. Hes a really interesting prospect due to his massive frame combined with a high skill level. Sebastian Cossa is a LARGE human being! Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average The expectation is Cossa will play for Grand Rapids for the next couple of seasons as he refines his game. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: Below NHL average Edvinsson is the Red Wings' top prospect and one of the most highly regarded prospects in the entire NHL. 22 years old | 6-foot-1 | 191 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 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. this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: Below NHL average. Still eligible for another tour at the World Junior with Sweden Edvinsson may make his NHL debut before the seasons end. 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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. He can skate really well. He only averaged 10 minutes per game last season. Hockey sense: NHL average That decision has paid off handsomely, with Johansson flourishing this year as one of the better young defenders in Swedens top league. 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. Shot grades are only included if a shot is notably good or poor. Another Swedish defender. For now I see him as a second-line winger but Im not ruling out him ending up better. Puck skills: Below NHL average Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Above NHL average Share your thoughts in the comments section down below! Few players from the 2021 NHL Draft have done more to impress in their first-year post-draft than Carter Mazur. 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. His efficient play on the blue line helped Farjestad win the SHL playoff championship. The story surrounding Raymond in his draft year was his lack of playing time. If next season goes well for him, I think its reasonable to predict he scores 40-plus points as a rookie. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. Expect to see him in Detroit at some point during the season. Due to the feet I cant tab him as a projected top-four guy just yet, but he has that potential and I see a for-sure NHL player. After a bit of a confusing and disappointing season, Hanas came out this year with a chip on his shoulder. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? 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. 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. 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. The competition for the best goaltending prospect in the Red Wings prospect pool is quite slim, and the clear choice is Sebastian Cossa. 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. Cossa is absolutely a top tier prospect for Detroit. He covers a lot of net. 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 more disappointing players in the Red Wings prospect pool this season was Sam Stange, who profiles as a winger with a great shot. I view Cross Hanas and Mazur as co-equals at this point in their careers. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. 70 in 2021 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. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 - The Athletic Detroit Red Wings rank No. In other words, no prospect is guaranteed a job next season, although Yzerman and the Red Wings are clearly excited about Simon Edvinssons potential to join the lineup. Seid . Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. Age: 18 I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. 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. Redmond Savage Produced a point per game with the US National team in his draft year. Ht/Wt: 5-11/194 63 in 2020 I ranked Cossa at No. Since being selected by the Red Wings, the left-handed defender has steadily improved. #WorldJuniors #LGRW: @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/ic0pj7AC6O. Puck skills: NHL average ), NHL readiness (how close to the NHL is the prospect? Niederbach can beat defenders one-on-one, sees the ice at a high level and can improvise with the puck. He earned 17 points in 28 games this season while continually improving his defensive skills against NCAA competition. I still believe in Cossas potential and his willingness to do what it takes to realize that potential. July 25, 2022 by Devin Little During general manager Steve Yzerman's tenure, the Detroit Red Wings have steadily maintained one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. 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. Hockey sense: NHL average 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 closing out his WHL career with a Championship he begins his pro career and is adjusting in the ECHL. He can PK and win battles and displays good hockey sense at both ends of the rink. Everyoneeven the Red Wingshas a chance. There is still work to do in Detroit. 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. The Detroit Red Wings have found success over in the SHL, identifying talent and finding some of the best prospects. He dominated the SHL as a 20-year-old. By no means was Zito a star in the OHL this year, but he showed serious potential with his high-energy game. Who do you think the Wings will take at 8thoverall in a few weeks and where would they land on this list for you? I picked him in our site-wide mock draft because he struck me as an Yzerman-type of player/pick; Kasper held down a role as an 18-year-old in the SHL last season, and he already plays a sound two-way game built on high effort in all areas of the ice. 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. All bets are. Johansson has now played 141 regular season games in the SHL and he has 15 goals and 57 points to show for it. He is a skilled forward, though. On a side note, we will be looking to add a lot more coverage for the prospects over the season so keep a look out and we look forward to discussing the future of the Red Wings. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average Detroit games average a high 6.5 goals (3 for, 3.5 against) and sit in the mushy bottom of the. Analysis: Wallinder didnt play a big role on a top SHL team, but still ended up scoring at a strong rate in that league and was named Swedish junior of the year. Thats my understanding of the NHL-CHL transfer agreement, at least. Odds & lines subject to change. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, Welcome to your new home for Detroit Red Wings breaking news, analysis and opinion. 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. His chief strength is his size (6-foot-3, 215 pounds) and skating ability. If Soderblom developed a mean streak, he would be scary good. 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. He projects as a quality top-two line center. Puck skills: High-end 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. Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Simon Edvinsson. 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. The Red Wings prospect pool isnt quite at the level it was a year ago, but for the best possible reason. 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. He has a chance to make it, though, due to his talent level and scoring ability. 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. Deciding whether or not to stick Marco Kasper at the second or third spot in this ranking was something I thought about for a week (Im not joking.) Has been a standout in rookie tournaments. 32 on MLB Pipeline's top 50 list for . Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. Robert Mastrosimone Played for three years at Boston University and transferred to Arizona State for his senior year. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period, and Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Larkin in the second. Analysis: Theres not a lot of flash in Sebrangos game but hes a steady defenseman with pro attributes. Like most NCAA rookies, Shai Buium took a little bit of time to adjust to the increased competition of a higher league. 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. But Im also not going to say that hes destined to play in GR. 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