pic.twitter.com/sJgKvltEA4. Puck skills: High-end I like his strong glove hand. General manager Steve Yzerman still has work to do to make his team competitive. Hes a great young player, his next move is to the NHL, Yzerman said on May 18. So many things to like about this. 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. Expect to see him in Detroit at some point during the season. 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. 15 in 2021 Analysis: Dower Nilsson is a competitive, intelligent center who can make plays and do so in the high-percentage areas of the ice. One of Johanssons advantages coming into next seasons training camp is that he has already played three full seasons in the Swedish Hockey League. Since their signing rights with the Red Wings have now expired, they no longer qualify for this list. Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. Viro picked up a pair of helpers in seven games with the Finns; Niederbach scored two goals in five contests with the Swedes. The Detroit Red Wings have quickly amassed an impressive prospect pool under the leadership of Steve Yzerman. The behemoth winger stands 6-8 but is more sizzle than steak. 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. Ethan Philips is a solid two-way forward who displayed a bit more of his offensive ability this season in the NCAA. He also showed his wild side a bit, with his tenacious forechecking game becoming a bit too reckless, in my opinion. Nedeljkovic, 27, lost his backup job to Magnus Hellberg, who was claimed off waivers in November. to a team they should have beaten with ease. Trying to stick in KHL in his D+1 with SKA St. Petersburg. 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. 4. Puck skills: NHL average Hes a very well-rounded player. 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. He took a huge step toward fully realizing that potential in his first full season at the SHL level, where he played over 20 minutes a game with positive results on both offense and defense. 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. I think theres just enough of a puck game there to become a full-time third-pair defenseman who PKs. 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. Welcome, @OscarPlandowski! 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. 7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the Worlds Best Hockey Player, Avalanche Must Fix Attitude and Power Play Problems, NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Kraken, Bruins, Canucks, 3 Devils Who Can Join Jack Hughes at the All-Star Game, Red Wings Jake Walman Is Proving His Worth, Overall potential (how good of a player can the prospect become? Puck skills: Below NHL average Nedeljkovic, who recently returned to the Red Wings following a conditioning stint in the AHL, has only appeared in nine NHL games this . 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. Puck skills: NHL average this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. Ht/Wt: 6-0/172 As the talent matures and the roster is infused with the prospects coming down the pipe, the Wings will transition to a contender in the near future. Its finally here. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. After closing out his WHL career with a Championship he begins his pro career and is adjusting in the ECHL. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. 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Niederbach has signed to play for Rogle BK next season, which could be an important move for his development. completely irrelevant how they played tonight. His tenacity hasnt decreased by much, so it is good to see some progress when it comes to his discipline. He earned 17 points in 28 games this season while continually improving his defensive skills against NCAA competition. 1. 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. 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. 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. Jonatan Berggren, W/C Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 22 It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. Dominik Kubalik, Dylan Larkin, Robby Fabbri and Lucas . 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. Analysis: Veleno had a solid season playing up in the NHL for the most part. Raymond can make plays just as easily as he can finish them. There are several familiar Red Wings prospects listed on the roster as well as a number of free agent invitees. But the more likely scenario would be to play them apart to give Red Wings a dominant defender in two separate pairings. 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. Robert Mastrosimone Played for three years at Boston University and transferred to Arizona State for his senior year. Whether or not he reaches that potential will depend on how he matures as a player. He doesnt set aside roster spots in anticipation of a rookies arrival. He is excellent in the faceoff circle and absolutely loves getting tough assignments in hopes of shutting down the opposing teams best players. Johansson has now played 141 regular season games in the SHL and he has 15 goals and 57 points to show for it. Another Swedish defender. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. After making the bold decision to trade up from pick 23, Yzerman controversially selected Cossa ahead of fellow goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt. Get your sunglasses everyone, because the future is bright in Detroit. 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. 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. 22 years old | 6 feet | 189 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. #LGRW, Joe Veleno's first NHL goal. Twitter: https://twitter.c. Ht/W: 6-6/209 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. Buium recorded18 points in 39 games as a freshman. 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. Tier: NHL All-Star, Skating: NHL average Trade everyone not named seider and raymond or prospects. It was great to see McIsaac play an entire healthy season this year in the AHL. 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. 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. Unfortunately, 2021-22 was a bit of a lost season for Tyutyayev, but he wasrecently re-signedby the Griffins, who hope he can pick up where he left off and become an impactful player for them in the 2022-23 season. He 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. The biggest weakness in his game was his skating, specifically how heavy and slow his mechanics were. Over the past three seasons, Johansson has played withFarjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League. 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. I still like this player a lot and believe in the tools and see a starting goalie in the NHL, but probably a low-end starter. Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. 21 years old | 5-foot-10 | 183 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. 3). Edvinsson headlines Detroit Hockey Nows Top 10 Red Wings Prospects list heading into the 2022 draft. Analysis: Seiders first NHL season was the best-case scenario. Which did you not agree with and why? Viro had five points in 15 playoff games. 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. Hopefully, a full season in North America is just what Viro needs to jumpstart his development again and show the Red Wings organization how he can contribute to their future. Hockey sense: NHL average. Let me know if you agree or disagree with my list. 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. Its been a painful stretch for Detroit fans, but it looks like theres a light emerging at the end of the tunnel. He ran Detroits PP1, showing instances of high-end skill and playmaking at both ends of the rink. He played the full season with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL, where he was an electric offensive contributor with 64 points in 70 games. Try a week on us. He is about 6-foot, 185 pounds. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. If he is able to regain a bit of his confidence offensively while also showing off his newly discovered defensive skill, Tuomisto could become an important player to watch coming into Red Wings training camp before the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot-8, 249-pound forward scored 21 goals for Frolunda to be the highest-scoring player under age 21 in Swedens pro league. Shot: Above NHL average. The Wings opened up the 2016 NHL preseason schedule with style. Jonatan Berggren is the best forward prospect that the Red Wings have, and its not particularly close. 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. I think he projects as a second line center in the NHL that can play in all situations, and he should be ready to push for an NHL spot in 2023-24. 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. 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. Detroit Red Wings 2020 . He should have a great opportunity next season to build from his first SHL season. Hockey sense: Above NHL average 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. Are there any that you have your eye on that did not make this list? 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. 4 in 2020 This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. But he could also be considered a potential sleeper to make the Red Wings coming out of training camp. It is looking like that outcome is simply a matter of time. Simon Edvinsson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 19 One such goalie is Jan Bednar, who followed up a rather uninspiring rookie season with a much-improved one. Kind of compare him to that. The Canucks have spoken with some high-profile coaches, including Rick Tocchet. of North Dakota (NCAA), Current Team: Univ. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average Since Cossa turns 20 on Nov. 21, he *is* eligible play for Grand Rapids next season. Hes a confident athlete. Will Trae Young's antics lead to a divorce with Hawks? Defenseman Simon Edvinsson (No. 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. Hes a tall, mobile right-shot defender who plays the game hard and with skill. Feb 3, 2021 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. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. In his sophomore season in the SHL his offensive game is beginning to flourish with four goals and 15 points through 22 games. Puck skills: NHL average Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. Afterrecently signing an entry-level contract with the Red Wings, it is confirmed that Sderblom will make his way to North America next season. 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. 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. 6 in 2019 That hurts him in comparison to the more NHL-ready prospects in this pool. Wallinders toolkit is obvious hes tall, mobile and showed some offense this season. 21 years old | 5-foot-9 | 159 pounds | Shoots left. Fans were excited to get a better look at him as he made his way to the Red Wings American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Limited ice time in the SHL has resulted in limited production. Sorry about potato quality #LGRW pic.twitter.com/2cqxH0PD4K. Player heights and weights are taken from the NHL. I am very excited to transfer to Arizona State University and continue my academic and athletic career. Hes another guy thats knocking on the door, though, and its just a matter of time before he brings his playmaking skills to Motown. 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. 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. 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). 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. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. Second, a prospect is not a full-time NHLer (this leaves some wiggle room and is the reason Joe Veleno isnt on this list). 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. Tier: Starting goaltender, Skating: Below NHL average He has the size to be an impact at the NHL level. 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. He has great puck skills and offensive creativity. Compete: NHL average. Jul 12, 2022 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. As the season wore on, his role expanded. Elmer Soderblom. Kasper was not my first choice for the Red Wings at eighth overall in this years draft. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 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. 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. 9. His Edmonton Oil Kings team is in the WHL Championship series against against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Hes not that big or quick though so I question what his NHL role is unless the offense really pops. Johansson has come to North America and is making the transition in the AHL. Their pool. Give me an elite-level 2022-23 season, and then Ill start feeling a lot better about him as a top-three prospect. Moritz Seider (ranked 8) Lucas Raymond (ranked 18) Simon Edvinsson (ranked 35) Marco Kasper (ranked 65) Carter Mazur. Berggren set a new Grand Rapids Griffins record of 64 points by a rookie. Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). 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