detroit red wings prospects rankings

With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. 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. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average 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. Other than a good first handful of minutes Monday, they were thoroughly outperformed by the Colorado Avalanche, who ran. Drafted: 2022 round one, eighth overall by Detroit Red Wings. 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. He projects to be a quality transition defenseman. 6 in 2021 Jonatan Berggren is the best forward prospect that the Red Wings have, and its not particularly close. For now I see him as a second-line winger but Im not ruling out him ending up better. I think he can be a third-line center in the league. 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. Sorry about potato quality #LGRW pic.twitter.com/2cqxH0PD4K. High compete level, physicality apparent at training camp. Wallinder brings size and skating ability that makes him an intriguing package. Puck skills: Below NHL average 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. And it's a beauty. 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. The behemoth winger stands 6-8 but is more sizzle than steak. That hurts him in comparison to the more NHL-ready prospects in this pool. Both very good, young prospects but theres a little bit of a difference in the two of them and well see how he does. Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. 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. His skating is the only average component of his game as his mobility is a little heavy at times, but that is correctable. 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. Analysis: Buium played a significant role for a top college team as a freshman. He also added some perimeter playmaking to his game this season. James isnt imposing physically or a burner with his skating, but he works. Hes trending to being a bottom-six forward in the NHL and I wouldnt rule out the middle six. Bednar did not appear in a single game, serving exclusively as a reserve for the Czechs. He enjoyed a breakout season in the SHL last year scoring 33 points. 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. 22 years old | 6-foot-1 | 189 pounds | Shoots left. He is a feisty competitor with a nose for the net. 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. Between his legs and to the back of the net. 21 years old | 6 feet | 168 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Thats something to be excited about. Worth keeping an eye on. He has a chance to make it, though, due to his talent level and scoring ability. Second, a prospect is not a full-time NHLer (this leaves some wiggle room and is the reason Joe Veleno isnt on this list). Its been a painful stretch for Detroit fans, but it looks like theres a light emerging at the end of the tunnel. Soderblom flashed his hands at the 2021 WJC scoring some highlight-reel goals for Sweden. 20 years old | 5-foot-11 | 172 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. 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. We can presume that he would start the season with Grand Rapids. 9 on my list. Tier: NHL All-Star, Skating: NHL average 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. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. Sebastian Cossa, the 6-foot-6 netminder, is the future #1 for the Red Wings. Red Wings Ranking Detroit Red Wings prospects: Nos. 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. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/U185k9VdXo. Donovan Sebrango, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 20 Team Red defeats Team White, 4-2, in 2022 Red & White Scrimmage. However, unlike most NCAA rookies, Buium quickly figured the league out and had a stellar season both offensively and defensively. pick) with an excellent backhand pass to set up Finland's 1st goal. Hopefully, he can show off his goal-scoring ability a bit more next season. Theres no doubting the toolkit. I dont think hes that dynamic with the puck, and hes not a really hard to play against defenseman so Im unsure on his NHL role. Kasper was selected eighth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2022 NHLEntry Level Draft. Hes at his best when hes playing a prickly, high-energy game. 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. 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. He can play both center and wing. This was the first year that he played over 50 games since the 2018-19 campaign in QMJHL. It's also fun to speculate about the future. 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. Lets see how training camp goes. Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). Hes strong. I see enough talent there to be a middle-six winger, likely more of the third-line variety. Injuries have slowed down his development and his offensive game may never materialize at the NHL level. His efficient play on the blue line helped Farjestad win the SHL playoff championship. He can make plays and can score goals. 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. 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. January 16, 2023 by Caleb Kerney. Hes a playmaking winger that can dazzle with finesse moves and high-IQ plays in the offensive zone. There is still work to do in Detroit. All that said, this is what our list ended up looking like, what does yours look like? Edvinsson is the Red Wings' top prospect and one of the most highly regarded prospects in the entire NHL. Raymonds puck game is exceptional. Already signed an entry-level contract with the Red Wings, Yzerman and Co. decided to loan Johansson back to the SHL for the 2021-22 season with the expectation that he will receive much more responsibility than he would have if he had joined the Griffins next season. 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. 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. Skating, puck skills, hockey sense and compete for every projected NHL player are graded. The Daily: Dominating performance for Red Wings pick Kasper in Rogle win; Horvat to Islanders? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Tony Ferrari takes a closer look at what the team's future looks like. Hockey sense: NHL average It feels like he should be doing more but hes struggled to find that consistency. Theodor Niederbach Trending in the wrong direction since being drafted in 2020. Niederbach scored nine goals in limited action for Frolunda last season. something has to change, cause this aint it. 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. Analysis: Raymond was about as good as anyone could have reasonably hoped he would have been in the NHL as a teenager. Much is said about the potential of prospects in the sport of hockey, whether or not that potential is being met. Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. Hockey sense: NHL average Ht/Wt: 6-3/220 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. He will likely play the entire season in the SHL in 2022-23 and will try to prove himself to the coaching staff to gain a bigger role. His ability to make things happen is what makes him such a tantalizing prospect, and its because of it that you can project him playing anywhere in his teams top three lines, as well as playing a key role as a puck-mover on the power play. 30 in 2018 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. So many things to like about this. 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. He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. That decision has paid off handsomely, with Johansson flourishing this year as one of the better young defenders in Swedens top league. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings One of the most underrated prospects in a while. . He has strong offensive instincts, can make breakout passes, join, or lead a rush, and has the vision and shot to run a power play. He helped lead a stacked Oil Kings team to the Memorial Cup tournament as the WHL champions. Team Facts Nationalities 9 players 6 players 4 players 3 players 2 players 1 player 1 player Experience Detroit Red Wings: 2 855 GP NHL: 7 418 GP WC: 194 GP OG: 17 GP SHL: 503 GP HockeyAllsvenskan: 139 GP Liiga: 121 GP KHL: 169 GP Czechia: 269 GP AHL: 2 257 GP DEL: 33 GP Affiliated Team (s) Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Toledo Walleye (ECHL) If he becomes more consistent I can see him making it. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period, and Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Larkin in the second. Our final 2021/22 award to present is our MVP Kienan DraperKienan did it all for our team this season. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. 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. The story surrounding Raymond in his draft year was his lack of playing time. He is likely going to be a great depth piece for the Red Wings who can join the NHL club and play well in a third pairing role and who can be excellent in the AHL. Quality skater. Which did you not agree with and why? Entering the 2021 draft, the Red Wings pool of goaltending prospects was filled with a bunch of ifs and maybes. Thats my understanding of the NHL-CHL transfer agreement, at least. There are at least four blue-chip, top-tier prospects, and many others that seem on track to outperform their draft slot. 35. Cooper Moore (D). they didnt finish. With Steve Yzerman in control of the Detroit Red Wings, they have seen their prospects blossom. 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. pic.twitter.com/sJgKvltEA4. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . 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. Hockey sense: NHL average 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. But the mammoth forward had his share of highlight reel goals this season. 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 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. Hellberg doesn't have great numbers he's 2-3-0 with a 2.81 GAA and .896 save percentage with the. Trying to stick in KHL in his D+1 with SKA St. Petersburg. All three DHN writers (Nate Brown, Bob Duff and myself) submitted their Top 10 list. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. Hes a confident athlete. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Forwards Berggren set a new Grand Rapids Griffins record of 64 points by a rookie. 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: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Above NHL average Kasper was not my first choice for the Red Wings at eighth overall in this years draft. 33 in 2018 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). 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. If next season goes well for him, I think its reasonable to predict he scores 40-plus points as a rookie. 6 in 2019 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. Drill run from 2021 second-round pick (and 2022 NCAA Champ) Shai Buium pic.twitter.com/qNThAGIfoX, 19 years old | 6-foot-4 | 191 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Sharks GM Grier is against tanking. Which Red Wings Could Be Gone After The NHL Trade Deadline? 6, 2021) It seems like the Red Wings are as excited about Edvinsson's potential as they are about Seider's first NHL season. 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. 60 in 2019 Elmer Soderblom. Bit more complicated, but thats the gist of it. 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. He was never some high-flying offensive defenseman, so his seven points in 65 games are a bit disappointing but not exactly surprising. 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. Always free! I'll save you some clicks a total of nine Red Wings players had the list. More from WingsNation Red Wings sign Magnus Hellberg to one-year contract Elmer Soderblom, LW/RW Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 21 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. 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. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: Below NHL average In 19 playoff games, Cossa had a record of 16-3-0, with five of those wins being shutouts. Analysis: Edvinsson was an important defenseman for Frolunda as an 18-year-old and posted impressive point totals with no power-play time. All bets are. Ht/Wt: 6-1/194 In the 2019 IIHF U18 Worlds he notched a hat-trick, including the overtime winner against Yaroslav Askarov and team Russia. Over the past three seasons, Johansson has played withFarjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League. Compete: NHL average. Top-pairing defensemen are hard to find in the NHL, but thats exactly what Edvinsson seems on-track to become. Analysis: Zadina is a highly-talented winger who has struggled to be a consistent scorer in the NHL as a 22-year-old. After falling to the Red Wings in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, Redmond Savage was impressive in a big role for a team short on high-end talent. He skates well, has some offensive skill, can score goals and sees the ice well. The five-team event will also include top prospects from Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. 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. In his sophomore season in the SHL his offensive game is beginning to flourish with four goals and 15 points through 22 games. His mobility is just okay, but hes been a good defender in junior and college. 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. OTR: Will Blues Be Sellers? 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 sit here today and I say Im not gonna pencil Jonatan Berggren into the lineup, Yzerman said. 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. He plays an agitating and physical game as well which helps make him a dynamic player. Current Team: Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Current Team: Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan), Current Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (QMJHL), Current Team: Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL). #DRWDraft x #LGRW(: @QMJHL) pic.twitter.com/S9v3UGRzvB. 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). Kasper has a strong 6-foot-1 frame, isnt afraid to attack the hard areas, and can win some battles versus men as a 17-year-old. #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. Only Red Wings prospect returning home from WJC with a medal. He was known for having a bit of a mean streak in the USHL, where he racked up 167 penalty minutes in 123 games. He stayed healthy for the most part this season after missing a lot of time the last few years, which is a concern. 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.) Albert Johansson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 21 That the Red Wings pool still ranks this high, after. Hes a very well-rounded player. 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. But the more likely scenario would be to play them apart to give Red Wings a dominant defender in two separate pairings. of North Dakota (NCAA), Current Team: Univ. Injuries cut his season short, and he only ended up playing in nine AHL games, earning three assists. Carter Mazur, LW University of Denver (NCAA), Age: 20 Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. Edvinsson projects as a top-pair defenseman with a chance to be a star. 20 years old | 6-foot-6 | 203 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Analysis: Dower Nilsson is a competitive, intelligent center who can make plays and do so in the high-percentage areas of the ice. Hockey sense: NHL average Hes a 6-foot-3 defenseman who isnt timid about carrying the puck into the offensive end. In this postseason, Cossa is 13-2 with a 2.07 goals-against average. Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. 10. Detroit Red Wings 2020 . Today's video will rank the top 10 current Detroit Red Wings prospects in 2022. I am very excited to transfer to Arizona State University and continue my academic and athletic career. 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. Seid . Since being selected by the Red Wings, the left-handed defender has steadily improved. Analysis: Niederbach had a productive 19-year-old season for a good SHL team, especially considering he got no power-play time. He produced seven points and was +9 for TPS in the Finlands top league this past season. Cross Hanas with the scoop and toss, James Stefan with the finish. 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. He can skate really well. The assumption going in was that top five would be the five players it ended up being, but figuring out the order they went in (specifically 3-5) turned out to be a little more difficult than anticipated. Another Swedish defender. 21 years old | 5-foot-10 | 183 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? 51 in 2020 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. Analysis: Seiders first NHL season was the best-case scenario. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, Welcome to your new home for Detroit Red Wings breaking news, analysis and opinion. 6 in 2018 Nedeljkovic, 27, lost his backup job to Magnus Hellberg, who was claimed off waivers in November. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/Kj6oZyyhy0. Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. Ht/Wt: 6-1/192 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. Cossas development is on schedule, which means he is still a long way from being NHL-ready. Afterrecently signing an entry-level contract with the Red Wings, it is confirmed that Sderblom will make his way to North America next season. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. After closing out his WHL career with a Championship he begins his pro career and is adjusting in the ECHL. 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. Like Berggren, good things happen when Raymond is on the ice. 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. 22 years old | 6 feet | 189 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 19 years old | 5-foot-10 | 163 pounds | Shoots right. Im not going to do that.. He doesnt set aside roster spots in anticipation of a rookies arrival. Id like to see better defensive play as a pro, but he has some NHL tools to make it. Give me an elite-level 2022-23 season, and then Ill start feeling a lot better about him as a top-three prospect. Still eligible for another tour at the World Junior with Sweden Edvinsson may make his NHL debut before the seasons end. Twitter: https://twitter.c. Moritz Seider was rewarded for a first NHL season that saw him unafraid, undeterred and unabashedly comfortable. Discover Premium. 0+2 in 7 games and a +7. (+), Perron Understands What Bills Players Were Feeling When Teammate Collapsed (+), Red Wings Week That Was: Striking Lightning before holidays | DHN+, Red Wings Trying to Solve OT Problem: How Much is Bad Luck? 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. The expectation is Cossa will play for Grand Rapids for the next couple of seasons as he refines his game. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. 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. 159 in 2019 Improved production but is a solid candidate to become a free agent in the summer given the Wings depth. 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. 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. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 By Corey Pronman Aug 25, 2022 It's been. He possesses excellent hands and skates well. He may lack elite individual skill but Kasper is on a fast track to a top-six role and likely second-line center. 32 in 2020 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. 21 years old | 5-foot-9 | 159 pounds | Shoots left. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 18 years old | 6-foot-1 | 187 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. Drafted: 2019 round two, 60th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Raymond was drafted 4th overall by Detroit in 2020. Tier: Bubble elite NHL player and NHL All-Star, Skating: NHL average 36 in 2021 But he could also be considered a potential sleeper to make the Red Wings coming out of training camp. He also showed his wild side a bit, with his tenacious forechecking game becoming a bit too reckless, in my opinion. As one of the youngest defenders in college hockey this year, Buium was very impressive and projects to be an everyday NHL defender with the potential to play meaningful top-four minutes. After a bit of a confusing and disappointing season, Hanas came out this year with a chip on his shoulder. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Few players from the 2021 NHL Draft have done more to impress in their first-year post-draft than Carter Mazur. 1 Major teams in need of netminding Tap in for the full analysis from around the league via Bleacher. Drafted: 2020 round two, 32nd overall by Detroit Red Wings. Ht/W: 6-6/209 Headlines. 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. completely irrelevant how they played tonight. Analysis: James is a very intelligent and skilled forward. Puck skills: NHL average Player heights and weights are taken from the NHL. There are 25 reasons and more to be excited about the Red Wings future, but Edvinsson is the biggest one right now. His tenacity hasnt decreased by much, so it is good to see some progress when it comes to his discipline. 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