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. Other than a good first handful of minutes Monday, they were thoroughly outperformed by the Colorado Avalanche, who ran. Our final 2021/22 award to present is our MVP Kienan DraperKienan did it all for our team this season. The Detroit Red Wings coaching staff has finally done the inevitable: they split up Moritz Seider and Ben . 18 years old | 6 feet | 177 pounds | Shoots left. 1. Detroit Red Wings rank No. In the 2019 IIHF U18 Worlds he notched a hat-trick, including the overtime winner against Yaroslav Askarov and team Russia. Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. pic.twitter.com/uFegpVC6Kv. One of the more disappointing players in the Red Wings prospect pool this season was Sam Stange, who profiles as a winger with a great shot. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! Today's video will rank the top 10 current Detroit Red Wings prospects in 2022. The Swedish winger made the move to North America after his breakout season in the SHL in 2020-21. 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. And it's a beauty. #WJC: Impressive thinking and execution from LHD Simon Edvinsson (DET 1st/2021) as he races in and scores a short-handed goal that gives Sweden a 2-0 lead over Russia. But he never received a call-up last season. sharkbates1208 2 min. Its been a painful stretch for Detroit fans, but it looks like theres a light emerging at the end of the tunnel. You can never have too many smart, play-driving defenders who are able to adjust their game for maximum impact depending on the skill set of their partner. Yzerman said at the end of the season that the Red Wings want to get Soderblom signed and bring him to training camp. Edvinsson and Cossa are the only two Red Wings prospects on the 2022 iteration of Button's rankings. Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. Hes strong. Analysis: Johansson is a tough prospect to project. I still believe in Cossas potential and his willingness to do what it takes to realize that potential. 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. The first of those three is a playmaking forward, Theodor Niederbach. Headlines. Viro is a responsible, poised competitor. Shot: Above NHL average. Edvinsson wore an A on his jersey for team Sweden at the abbreviated 2022 WJC in Edmonton, where he looked dominant in his two-game sample size, scoring three points, including a short-handed goal on a breakaway against Russia. Hes 6-foot-4 and put up 19 points in 44 games playing for Frolunda. All three DHN writers (Nate Brown, Bob Duff and myself) submitted their Top 10 list. 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. 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. 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. Alex Nedeljkovic (DET) and Nick Caamano (DAL) clear waivers. In his first full AHL season, Donovan Sebrango didnt look out of place. It is not uncommon for goalies to start their pro career in the Coast where they can play more games. He is dynamic in his own zone; if he can figure out how to pick his spots better on the offensive side of the puck, Detroit may have their future number one defenseman in the system. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. Drafted: 2018 round two, 33rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. Ht/W: 6-6/209 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. I see the offense but I debate whether its high end enough to make up for what will likely be some defensive issues in the NHL. Hes a great young player, his next move is to the NHL, Yzerman said on May 18. Second, a prospect is not a full-time NHLer (this leaves some wiggle room and is the reason Joe Veleno isnt on this list). He was a bit inconsistent early on, but as the WHL season continued, he improved and impressed at every turn. He will report to Edmonton of the WHL next season and hope to improve upon his stellar play through two seasons with the Oil Kings. January 16, 2023 by Caleb Kerney. The biggest weakness in his game was his skating, specifically how heavy and slow his mechanics were. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. He is also not real shut-down type of defender, but he knows how to take care of things in his own zone. 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. Injuries have slowed down his development and his offensive game may never materialize at the NHL level. | DHN+. 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. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. 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. 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 has the size to be an impact at the NHL level. 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. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. Who do you think the Wings will take at 8thoverall in a few weeks and where would they land on this list for you? Kasper was selected eighth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2022 NHLEntry Level Draft. 6 in 2021 I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. This ranking article is intentionally being released just a few weeks before the NHL Draft on July 7 and 8,where the Red Wings will look to add to this list in a big way. He also added some perimeter playmaking to his game this season. 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. Hes a 6-foot-3 defenseman who isnt timid about carrying the puck into the offensive end. Elmer Soderblom, LW/RW Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 21 He has great puck skills and offensive creativity. Elmer Soderblom. He covers a lot of net. The behemoth winger stands 6-8 but is more sizzle than steak. He skates well, has some offensive skill, can score goals and sees the ice well. Soderblom lacks draft pedigree but is an accomplished player with a U-18 Gold Medal, Hlinka Gretzky Silver Medal, and a Champions Hockey League Championship. Even if he doesnt start the 2021-22 season with the Red Wings, the odds of him playing more than five games in Detroit next season are very high. Current Team: Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Current Team: Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan), Current Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (QMJHL), Current Team: Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL). Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). He produced seven points and was +9 for TPS in the Finlands top league this past season. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? Tier: Projected to play NHL games. 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). Hes trending to being a bottom-six forward in the NHL and I wouldnt rule out the middle six. Playing his first season in the top Swedish league, Wallinder registered 19 points and was named the SHLs Junior Player of the Years. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. That the Red Wings pool still ranks this high, after. Detroit Tigers spread maximum bonus pool to sign 4 top international prospects Detroit Tigers catcher Enrique Jimenez, a 17-year-old switch-hitter, ranked No. Everyoneeven the Red Wingshas a chance. Honorable mention:William Wallinder,Theodor Niederbach andEemil Viro. Defensively hes a rock due to his length and skating combined with an edge he brings to his game. Over the past three seasons, Johansson has played withFarjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League. Hockey sense: NHL average He projects to be a quality transition defenseman. We assigned point values for each ranking and then added the points from each list to determine our final ranking. Still eligible for another tour at the World Junior with Sweden Edvinsson may make his NHL debut before the seasons end. This is another situation where I think this spot and the spot directly ahead of it are really close. Cross Hanas with the scoop and toss, James Stefan with the finish. Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. (+), 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? Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. And each prospect has potential to fulfill (or . Analysis: Wallinder didnt play a big role on a top SHL team, but still ended up scoring at a strong rate in that league and was named Swedish junior of the year. As the season wore on, his role expanded. 6 in 2018 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. Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. Welcome, @OscarPlandowski! 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. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. 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. Feb 3, 2021 Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average This 6-foot-8 winger is an intriguing prospect. 1 Major teams in need of netminding Tap in for the full analysis from around the league via Bleacher. Armed with an entry-level contract, the assumption is that he will join training camp this fall in the pursuit of a roster spot with the Red Wings. The offense may never be elite in his game, but he has second-power play upside skill to go with a very good defensive game. He has the elite hands to make defenders miss and maintain possession like a top player. Carter Mazur (DET) scores on a solo rush to make it 2-2. He was never some high-flying offensive defenseman, so his seven points in 65 games are a bit disappointing but not exactly surprising. He can make plays and can score goals. The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. Raymonds puck game is exceptional. As a freshman, Savage scored 16 points in 35 games while maintaining his respectable two-way game. The expectation is Cossa will play for Grand Rapids for the next couple of seasons as he refines his game. 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. Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. 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. 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. 20 years old | 6-foot-6 | 203 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 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. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 24, 2021, Steve Yzerman expects both Lucas Raymond & Jonathan Berggren to be at Red Wings training camp. 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. 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. 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. This is how you build a contender just ask the Tampa Bay Lightning. There was also the fact that he lost out on the starting role for Team Canada at the rescheduled World Junior Championship. Of these eight prospects, only Viro, Niederbach, and Bednar are returnees from the 2021 World Juniors. His skating is just OK, though, and will be his main issue at higher levels. I think he can be a third-line center in the league. Red Wings Shuffle Defense Pairings to Unlock Seider. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. . Edvinsson projects as a top-pair defenseman with a chance to be a star. The 21-year-old scored five goals and totaled 25 points over 52 games last season. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. Analysis: Niederbach had a productive 19-year-old season for a good SHL team, especially considering he got no power-play time. Their 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. He looks like a budding star who will be a top scorer in the league for a while. Since Cossa turns 20 on Nov. 21, he *is* eligible play for Grand Rapids next season. Copyright 2021 National Hockey Now and Detroit Hockey Now. Puck skills: NHL average He was 29-for-32 in field goal attempts during the regular season (90.6%) and had gone 50-for-53 in extra. Detroit Red Wings Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Winging It In Motown, Detroit Red Wings Top Thirty Prospects: WIIM Edition, Coyotes Scavenge a Win from Red Wings in Shoot Out, 4-3, Several U23 Red Wings prospects and players have landed on Pronmans ranking, and trade rumors swirling around the NHL, Red Wings @ Coyotes: Gameday Updates, Lineups, Keys to the Game, Lucas Raymond earns honor from the NHL and an update on Jakub Vrana in Grand Rapids. In 2021 I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for Hockey knows no.! Dal ) clear waivers Red Wings bottom-six forward in the Coast where can. 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