Whether its in Sweden, the AHL or even the NHL, expect him to have a big 2021-22 season. Playing his first season in the top Swedish league, Wallinder registered 19 points and was named the SHLs Junior Player of the Years. Tool grades: Tool grades are based on a scale with six separate levels, with an eye toward how this attribute would grade in the NHL (poor, below-average, average, above-average, high-end and elite). 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. 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 a league known for high-flying offense, goaltending stats tend to suffer. 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. Lucas Raymond has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Friday. 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. He can compliment any type of defensive partner, making him a highly versatile option on the blue line. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. #WorldJuniors #LGRW: @TSN_Sports pic.twitter.com/ic0pj7AC6O. 10. The expectation is Cossa will play for Grand Rapids for the next couple of seasons as he refines his game. He is a skilled forward, though. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. 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. Its a bit of an educated guess based on okay, this is what Moritz Seider did in the Swedish League last year. Unfortunately, his skating has been exploited quite successfully in the NCAA. Home; Pipeline Blog. He was never some high-flying offensive defenseman, so his seven points in 65 games are a bit disappointing but not exactly surprising. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. Try a week on us. He stayed healthy for the most part this season after missing a lot of time the last few years, which is a concern. Hes not that big or quick though so I question what his NHL role is unless the offense really pops. When his team was eliminated in the Finals of the SHL playoffs, he was the first one to go around and pat every one of his teammates on the back. Moritz Seider was rewarded for a first NHL season that saw him unafraid, undeterred and unabashedly comfortable. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below! Viro is a responsible, poised competitor. Hes at his best when hes playing a prickly, high-energy game. 1 Major teams in need of netminding Tap in for the full analysis from around the league via Bleacher. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. 35. Cooper Moore (D). 6. Edvinsson projects as a top-pair defenseman with a chance to be a star. 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. 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. Hockey sense: NHL average. 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. Simon Edvinsson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 19 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. For someone whose calling card is his shot, it would be great to see him score some more goals. Only Red Wings prospect returning home from WJC with a medal. Trade Larkin. Their pool. Im optimistic.. 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. 30 in 2018 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. 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. He certainly is talented. 21 years old | 5-foot-9 | 159 pounds | Shoots left. 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. Redmond Savage Produced a point per game with the US National team in his draft year. 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. 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. Johansson has come to North America and is making the transition in the AHL. Detroit Red Wings rank No. Sebastian Cossa, G Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Age: 20 The Swedish forward scored 21 goals last season and Yzerman said the organization was pleased with his progress. 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. While Wallinder finished tied for second in scoring among U21 SHL defenseman, Albert Johansson sat at the top of the list. 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. Ht/Wt: 5-11/194 The Swedish winger made the move to North America after his breakout season in the SHL in 2020-21. Whether theres enough talent between his skating and skill is the debate with him. 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. There are many NHL-ready prospects across the NHL. Are there any that you have your eye on that did not make this list? Hockey sense: NHL average However, unlike most NCAA rookies, Buium quickly figured the league out and had a stellar season both offensively and defensively. Because Rogle is a strong team Niederbach is going to play in important games throughout the regular-season and playoffs. Johansson has been evolving for three years as a teenager in the SHL and quite frankly outgrew the league. 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. Hes not the fastest, but he has some edge in his game. He does have a chance I want to say a real good chance to play in the NHL next year, Yzerman said. Compete: NHL average 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. 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. Can he have a similar impact? His sophomore season in the NCAA has him scoring 12 goals in his first 15 games, but only five assists. But he never received a call-up last season. 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. #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. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. 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. Even though Soderblom is big, hes more of a finesse player than a power forward. He had 99 penalty minutes in 27 USHL games that season, which is almost impressive. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? Hes a really interesting prospect due to his massive frame combined with a high skill level. This was the first year that he played over 50 games since the 2018-19 campaign in QMJHL. There are several familiar Red Wings prospects listed on the roster as well as a number of free agent invitees. Wallinder brings size and skating ability that makes him an intriguing package. 51 in 2020 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 was drafted in 2019 out of the USHL, where he was able to put up impressive offensive numbers while stifling opposing offenses. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. ago Kasper was selected eighth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2022 NHLEntry Level Draft. Compete: NHL average. IF a, 2022-23 Top 10 Detroit Red Wings Prospects, NHL Odds: Three Quick Strategies for Hockey Betting. Id like to see better defensive play as a pro, but he has some NHL tools to make it. 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. In his first full AHL season, Donovan Sebrango didnt look out of place. 20 years old | 5-foot-11 | 172 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. Who do you think the Wings will take at 8thoverall in a few weeks and where would they land on this list for you? Compete: Above NHL average. 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. Berggren set a new Grand Rapids Griffins record of 64 points by a rookie. Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player. Viro had five points in 15 playoff games. Huge thank you to Boston University and all of my teammates for a great 3 years and all the memories made! 36 in 2021 Buium played top minutes as a freshman scoring 18 points. 4. Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. The 2021 No.6 overall pick is silky smooth for a player of his size (6-foot-4, 198 lbs.). 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. Three of the Red Wings top prospects (Simon Edvinsson, William Wallinder and Theodore Niederbach) have been named as members of Team Sweden as they begin preparations for the re-scheduled 2022 World Junior Championships, so be ready to cheer them on when the tournament starts later this summer! 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. Drafted: 2021 round three, 70th overall by Detroit Red Wings. 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. And it's a beauty. His skating is the only average component of his game as his mobility is a little heavy at times, but that is correctable. 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 will no doubt be a great AHL player in as little as a year or two, but his potential probably peaks as a fourth-line center who can play meaningful minutes on the penalty kill. 6 in 2018 All bets are. Even though the Detroit Red Wings stand to add a handful of quality prospects at the 2020 NHL Draft, they still possess a deep prospect pool. Hockey sense: NHL average 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. Sderblom can make highly-coordinated plays with the puck and is a nuisance around the net. His efficient play on the blue line helped Farjestad win the SHL playoff championship. He has hit the ground running with nine points through his first 15 games. Player heights and weights are taken from the NHL. He produced seven points and was +9 for TPS in the Finlands top league this past season. Raymond can make plays just as easily as he can finish them. 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. The first of those three is a playmaking forward, Theodor Niederbach. Injuries have slowed down his development and his offensive game may never materialize at the NHL level. 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. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings One of the most underrated prospects in a while. Like Berggren, good things happen when Raymond is on the ice. 60 in 2019 There is still work to do in Detroit. Shot: Above NHL average. He possesses excellent hands and skates well. Analysis: Savage appeals to coaches due to his work ethic. . Analysis: Zadina is a highly-talented winger who has struggled to be a consistent scorer in the NHL as a 22-year-old. One of the most underrated prospects in a while. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman. He would often be the guy to wind it up in his own end to carry the puck due to his great speed and skill. Wallinders toolkit is obvious hes tall, mobile and showed some offense this season. Lucas Raymond, LW (1st round, 4th overall, 2020) Raymond is a player who has shone on the international stage for years. He was a bit inconsistent early on, but as the WHL season continued, he improved and impressed at every turn. The Michigan native also helped Denver win the NCAA National Championship. After Mo Seider won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year, many were thinking the Wings could have back-to-back Calder defensemen in Edvinsson. Drafted: 2021 round two, 36th overall by Detroit Red Wings. Offensively hes not strong, but his outlet passes are good enough and he can skate pucks out of trouble. 6 in 2019 Shot grades are only included if a shot is notably good or poor. It was great to see McIsaac play an entire healthy season this year in the AHL. 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. By no means was Zito a star in the OHL this year, but he showed serious potential with his high-energy 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. How we see the pecking order of the Red Wings development system at the start of the 2021-22 season. His skating is just OK, though, and will be his main issue at higher levels. All that said, this is what our list ended up looking like, what does yours look like? He plays an agitating and physical game as well which helps make him a dynamic player. Here are our updated rankings for the Red Wings'. The team has to have center Marco Kasper circled on their draft board as someone to consider. Puck skills: NHL average Like Mazur, he will be back at Denver this fall. Analysis: Mazur had a very impressive freshman season at Denver. 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. 1. Whether or not he reaches that potential will depend on how he matures as a player. 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. After a bit of a confusing and disappointing season, Hanas came out this year with a chip on his shoulder. 5. I ranked defenseman Jared McIsaac at No. Shot: Above NHL average. It feels like he should be doing more but hes struggled to find that consistency. Today's video will rank the top 10 current Detroit Red Wings prospects in 2022. The other half of the Red Wings dynamic duo from the Denver Pioneers. He is a feisty competitor with a nose for the net. Hence, its important that Niederbach has a strong season for Rogle BK in 2022-23. Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. The Daily: Yzerplan, Cossa Spotlighted in Epic Paul Bissonnette Lineup Intro, Red Wings By the Numbers: A Decades Worth of Power Play Analysis Pt 3, Red Wings pick Buchelnikov named No. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. He has the size to be an impact at the NHL level. Give me an elite-level 2022-23 season, and then Ill start feeling a lot better about him as a top-three prospect. Winning a National Championship only emboldens that, having the idea of what it takes to get to the next level. There was also the fact that he lost out on the starting role for Team Canada at the rescheduled World Junior Championship. 7. 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. Always free! 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. 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. Ht/Wt: 6-1/194 Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. That hurts him in comparison to the more NHL-ready prospects in this pool. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. I still believe in Cossas potential and his willingness to do what it takes to realize that potential. William Wallinder, LD Rogle BK (SHL), Age: 20 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. Since their signing rights with the Red Wings have now expired, they no longer qualify for this list. The Daily: Dominating performance for Red Wings pick Kasper in Rogle win; Horvat to Islanders? Sound off in the comments below! Puck skills: NHL average Compete: NHL average He will be given plenty of time in the AHL to prove himself to management, and I hope he can carve out an NHL spot for himself someday. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. His skating is fine, his compete is fine although Ive had issues with the latter over the years. With that all out of the way, lets get started with the 25thbest prospect of the Detroit Red Wings. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. I ranked Cossa at No. . I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. 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. 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. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. In his sophomore season in the SHL his offensive game is beginning to flourish with four goals and 15 points through 22 games. Still only 20 years old, the Kingston native is now a three-year veteran of the AHL. 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. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Hes a player with a lot of offensive gifts. The competition for the best goaltending prospect in the Red Wings prospect pool is quite slim, and the clear choice is Sebastian Cossa. 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. He projects to be a quality transition defenseman. Hes had a strong season in the Western Hockey League. Niederbach scored nine goals in limited action for Frolunda last season. Analysis: Sderblom had a succesful SHL season, being an important scorer for Frolunda and a big part of their power play. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. 9. 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. 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. He is similar to Niklas Kronwall a smart defenseman who was unlucky with injuries. Buium could be ready to begin his pro career as soon as this spring when the college season ends. Drafted: 2018 round two, 33rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. If hes healthy, hes on one of the bottom two pairings to start out the 2022-23 season. But Im also not going to say that hes destined to play in GR. Will the Sharks trade or keep Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier? His game has always been suited for a supporting role, which he showed off well this season with decent defensive results, especially because he played the first few months of the season as a 19-year-old. Analysis: Edvinsson was an important defenseman for Frolunda as an 18-year-old and posted impressive point totals with no power-play time. Chychrun May Be Moved Soon (+), Off the Record: Bruins All In On Trade Market: Devils Want 3rd Hughes? (+), 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? He dominated the SHL as a 20-year-old. Robby Fabbri scored early in the third period, but it wasn't until. After making the bold decision to trade up from pick 23, Yzerman controversially selected Cossa ahead of fellow goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt. 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. Fans at Little Caesars Arena will be lining up to buy this kids jersey. Analysis: Cossa had a tough season after a promising first two years in the WHL. With Team Sweden at the World Juniors last winter, Raymond had five points through five games and was among the tournament leaders in terms of possession and expected goals-for. But he could also be considered a potential sleeper to make the Red Wings coming out of training camp. With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. 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. Edvinsson and Cossa are the only two Red Wings prospects on the 2022 iteration of Button's rankings. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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. 14 I'll save you some clicks a total of nine Red Wings players had the list. He has remarkable flexibility and speed for a goalie of his size (6-foot-4, 201 pounds), which he regularly shows off while making flashy diving saves. Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. He will need to improve his processing speed (if thats possible) to defend at such a high level in the NHL someday. The assumption (as is the case with most goalies) is that it will take him upwards of five years to reach the NHL, but it would not surprise me one bit if hes knocking on the door of the NHL sooner rather than later. 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. 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. The bounties from that draft are well represented in these rankings as the Red Wings have a very deep prospect pool developing. Because Browns list was slightly different than our final, he wrote a short dissenting opinion at the end of the story. Antti Tuomisto has a chance to be really, really good. 19 years old | 6-foot-6 | 210 pounds | Catches left, Drafted: No. #LGRW https://t.co/MCiWqnlm9i. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? Im looking forward to watching him answer a lot of my questions next season, but the fact remains that I have fewer questions about the forward I have ranked directly ahead of him. That the Red Wings pool still ranks this high, after. Skating, puck skills, hockey sense and compete for every projected NHL player are graded. His Edmonton Oil Kings team is in the WHL Championship series against against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Now a sophomore at Miami University, he also played for USA at the WJC. 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