Since being selected by the Red Wings, the left-handed defender has steadily improved. As a freshman, Savage scored 16 points in 35 games while maintaining his respectable two-way game. Analysis: Buium played a significant role for a top college team as a freshman. And it's a beauty. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, Welcome to your new home for Detroit Red Wings breaking news, analysis and opinion. 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. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. 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. 5. 32 on MLB Pipeline's top 50 list for . Dominik Kubalik, Dylan Larkin, Robby Fabbri and Lucas . ), NHL projectability (what type/level of player will the prospect most likely become? Mazur will likely stay in Denver next year and play a bigger role on the team, with the NCAAs leading scorer, Bobby Brink, likely making the jump from college to the professional leagues. Theres no doubting the toolkit. Wallinder made his SHL debut last year as a 19-year-old in his D+2 year. He is also coming off of a season where his development seemingly went sideways; while he helped lead the Edmonton Oil Kings to a Western Hockey League (WHL) championship, the quality of the roster in front of him did a lot of the heavy lifting. 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. He's 6-foot-4 and put up 19 points in 44 games playing for Frolunda. 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. 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. Mazur was named National Collegiate Hockey Conference freshman of the year after registering 14 goals and 38 points in 41 regular-season games for Denver. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. 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. 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. Detroit Red Wings rank No. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. 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. 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. 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. 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. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average He only managed to play in one game last season, but once he made his way back into the lineup for the 2021-22 season, Phillips showed that he still has NHL potential as a bottom-six defensive forward. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/gQULMxy3LX, Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) July 30, 2021. 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. 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. #LGRW https://t.co/MCiWqnlm9i. 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. I see enough talent there to be a middle-six winger, likely more of the third-line variety. This might be a bit lower of a ranking than Kirill Tyutyayev deserves, but hes here because we havent been able to get a good read on his game for quite some time. 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. Welcome to our first Detroit Red Wings prospect rankings of the 2022 offseason, where I will be ranking the very best young players in the Red Wings' system. In 53 games with the Chilliwack Chiefs in the 2021-22 season, he managed to net himself 23 goals and 50 points. 32 in 2020 Skating, puck skills, hockey sense and compete for every projected NHL player are graded. 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. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Poor Red Wings Shuffle Defense Pairings to Unlock Seider. Drafted: 2021 round two, 36th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Entering the 2021 draft, the Red Wings pool of goaltending prospects was filled with a bunch of ifs and maybes. 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. 19 years old | 63 | 209 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. But he never received a call-up last season. I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. (Illustration: Wes McCabe / The Athletic; photo of Moritz Seider: Claus Andersen / Getty Images). Cross Hanas with the scoop and toss, James Stefan with the finish. Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. Shot grades are only included if a shot is notably good or poor. It was disappointing for Wallinder that he wasnt picked to play for the Swedish National Junior Team. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Above NHL average 3). Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. I could even see him making the opening night lineup if his showing at training camp is sufficiently enticing for the Red Wings coaching staff, though I expect he will start the year in Grand Rapids before earning a spot in the NHL at the seasons midway point. 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. Cossas development is on schedule, which means he is still a long way from being NHL-ready. Its not that I didnt like this prospect its that I didnt like him at eighth overall. 21. He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. 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. What a beauty goal for Elmer Soderblom. 9 on my list. He is trending up. to a team they should have beaten with ease. But that's to be expected - they represent the (hopefully competitive) future of the franchise. 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. something has to change, cause this aint it. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. Current Team: Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Current Team: Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan), Current Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (QMJHL), Current Team: Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL). Compete: Below NHL average. All three DHN writers (Nate Brown, Bob Duff and myself) submitted their Top 10 list. Analysis: Cossa had a tough season after a promising first two years in the WHL. 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. Drafted: 2021 round one, 15th overall by Detroit Red Wings. 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. The Michigan native also helped Denver win the NCAA National Championship. Drafted: 2022 round one, eighth overall by Detroit Red Wings. The Detroit Red Wings prospects tournament kicks off in just a couple of weeks on September 15th. He was known for having a bit of a mean streak in the USHL, where he racked up 167 penalty minutes in 123 games. Carter Mazur, LW University of Denver (NCAA), Age: 20 Another Swedish defender. But NHL goalies are usually not ready until they are 23 or 24. 6 in 2019 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. Id like to see better defensive play as a pro, but he has some NHL tools to make it. Like Berggren, good things happen when Raymond is on the ice. 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. Sharks GM Grier is against tanking. Sound off in the comments below! The 2021 sixth-rounder quickly proved began to prove himself and show off his growth when the OHL season opened for 2021-22. The behemoth winger stands 6-8 but is more sizzle than steak. Puck skills: High-end Dr. Pepper enthusiast. #DRWDraft x #LGRW(: @QMJHL) pic.twitter.com/S9v3UGRzvB. Tony Ferrari takes a closer look at what the team's future looks like. He is about 6-foot, 185 pounds. 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. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. Size, skill, mobilityyou name it, Edvinssons got it. This 6-foot-8 winger is an intriguing prospect. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Your home for all things Red Wings prospects. #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. In the 2019 IIHF U18 Worlds he notched a hat-trick, including the overtime winner against Yaroslav Askarov and team Russia. This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission. 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. He played significant minutes, ran the PP1 flank and was a go-to player for the Red Wings. Today's video will rank the top 10 current Detroit Red Wings prospects in 2022. Cossa is 19. Mazur is a fast-rising prospect. this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. He is excellent in the faceoff circle and absolutely loves getting tough assignments in hopes of shutting down the opposing teams best players. 33 in 2018 He will need to improve his processing speed (if thats possible) to defend at such a high level in the NHL someday. 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. He ran Detroits PP1, showing instances of high-end skill and playmaking at both ends of the rink. 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. There was also the fact that he lost out on the starting role for Team Canada at the rescheduled World Junior Championship. Detroit Red Wings January Goalie Rankings Linus Ullmark unstoppable at No. All rights reserved. Like most NCAA rookies, Shai Buium took a little bit of time to adjust to the increased competition of a higher league. 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. 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. Six of the final seven prospects on this list are Swedish players, and three of them are going to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming 2022 World Junior Championships this summer. Will the Sharks trade or keep Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier? Now a sophomore at Miami University, he also played for USA at the WJC. Niederbach has signed to play for Rogle BK next season, which could be an important move for his development. (+), 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? 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. 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. Hockey sense: NHL average Hes a player with a lot of offensive gifts. 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. Here are our updated rankings for the Red Wings'. This was kind of a stagnant year for him, so I dont feel justified moving him up from where Ive had him. Get your sunglasses everyone, because the future is bright in Detroit. James doesnt shy from physical play, can PK and can create around the net. 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. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below! Hes another guy thats knocking on the door, though, and its just a matter of time before he brings his playmaking skills to Motown. 8 in 2022 He can compliment any type of defensive partner, making him a highly versatile option on the blue line. 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? 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. He enjoyed a breakout season in the SHL last year scoring 33 points. Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. 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. 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. Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings. The Detroit Red Wings rebuild under GM Steve Yzerman is in full swing. He was 29-for-32 in field goal attempts during the regular season (90.6%) and had gone 50-for-53 in extra. 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. Alex Nedeljkovic (DET) and Nick Caamano (DAL) clear waivers. 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