Compete: NHL average Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. 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. Cross Hanas Steady development during his WHL career and has been producing in AHL as a rookie. 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. Honestly, Cossa could be Detroits most important prospect. 19 years old | 5-foot-10 | 163 pounds | Shoots right. Second, a prospect is not a full-time NHLer (this leaves some wiggle room and is the reason Joe Veleno isnt on this list). 6 in 2021 Hes strong. Analysis: Berggren had a quality first season in North America, being a leading offensive player for Grand Rapids. Shot grades are only included if a shot is notably good or poor. Over the past three seasons, Johansson has played withFarjestads BK Karlstad of the Swedish Hockey League. Whether its in Sweden, the AHL or even the NHL, expect him to have a big 2021-22 season. 60 in 2019 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. 5. He is about 6-foot, 185 pounds. Analysis: James is a very intelligent and skilled forward. He could benefit from improved consistency, but if he is able to build on this season next year, then he is well on his way to earning a spot in Grand Rapids in a few seasons. 21. The expectation is Cossa will play for Grand Rapids for the next couple of seasons as he refines his game. 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. Like when Yzerman and company chose Moritz Seider, this choice was a bit of a surprise. 5. Once the dust has settled in Montreal and we have some time to become acquainted with some of the Red Wings freshest faces, we will have another prospect ranking, including the newest wave of potential difference makers. Like Berggren, good things happen when Raymond is on the ice. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. Hockey sense: NHL average When hes playing within himself, hes a sound two-way player who, like Viro, allows his defense to lead to offensive opportunities. 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. The "Zegras" is the new Michigan! Raymond can make plays just as easily as he can finish them. He is uber-confident, technically sound, ultra-competitive and he has the desire to learn and improve himself as a goalie and as a person. 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 doesnt set aside roster spots in anticipation of a rookies arrival. Sebastian Cossa, G Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Age: 20 The big mobile Swede has come to North America, but the Wings are showing patience with his development allowing him to adjust to North American hockey at the AHL level. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. Nedeljkovic, 27, lost his backup job to Magnus Hellberg, who was claimed off waivers in November. Compete: Above NHL average. 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.) He also showed his wild side a bit, with his tenacious forechecking game becoming a bit too reckless, in my opinion. @m_bultman explores how the Red Wings rookie's audacity and maturity led him to the Calder Trophy. 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. Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. 10. This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission. Like Mazur, he will be back at Denver this fall. Analysis: Veleno had a solid season playing up in the NHL for the most part. Sound off in the comments below! On a side note, we will be looking to add a lot more coverage for the prospects over the season so keep a look out and we look forward to discussing the future of the Red Wings. That the Red Wings pool still ranks this high, after. He also added some perimeter playmaking to his game this season. Ht/Wt: 6-3/220 (Illustration: Wes McCabe / The Athletic; photo of Moritz Seider: Claus Andersen / Getty Images). Your home for all things Red Wings prospects. Hes another guy thats knocking on the door, though, and its just a matter of time before he brings his playmaking skills to Motown. Too many losing streaks have got the Red Wings behind the eight-ball. 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. Puck skills: NHL average He can make plays and can score goals. Niederbach has signed to play for Rogle BK next season, which could be an important move for his development. 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. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/U185k9VdXo. The five-team event will also include top prospects from Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. 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. 22 years old | 6-foot-1 | 189 pounds | Shoots left. 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. Copyright 2021 National Hockey Now and Detroit Hockey Now. The Canucks have spoken with some high-profile coaches, including Rick Tocchet. These are the fruits of a rebuild that has been in motion for roughly four years. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? Hes a good skater, he has individual skill, and he can make plays. Hockey sense: NHL average Defenseman Simon Edvinsson (No. His 2020-21 season was a disaster and he rebounded in a huge way last season, being a top forward in the WHL. Buium played top minutes as a freshman scoring 18 points. Redmond Savage Produced a point per game with the US National team in his draft year. 3. What prospects are you most excited about? He enjoyed a breakout season in the SHL last year scoring 33 points. Home; Pipeline Blog. 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. Hes not the most physically imposing defenseman, though, and is just OK in his own end. He can skate really well. 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period, and Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Larkin in the second. Hockey sense: NHL average Cossa was dominant in the WHL during his career with the Edmonton Oil Kings with career stats of a 71-16-7 record with 14 shutouts. Hockey sense: NHL average. He ran Detroits PP1, showing instances of high-end skill and playmaking at both ends of the rink. DENVER The Detroit Red Wings weren't even able to make a game of it. Tony Ferrari of Dobber Prospects had this to say about Johansson; The young defender stands a slender 6 feet tall, weighing around 175-pounds. Raymond was drafted 4th overall by Detroit in 2020. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The other half of the Red Wings dynamic duo from the Denver Pioneers. 5 because the four above him are more NHL ready, and dare I say, good enough to skip Grand Rapids altogether. With his length, and feet to go with some puck-moving ability, I imagine a team finds a way to play him even if in a third pair role. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings. He dominated the SHL as a 20-year-old. 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. 18 years old | 6-foot-1 | 187 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 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. Niederbach can beat defenders one-on-one, sees the ice at a high level and can improvise with the puck. 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. Raymond lacks ideal size and speed, but hes shifty and doesnt get hit much. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. 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? He pulled our team into the fight with his willingness in all areas and always seemed to step up with a big play to get us going at the right time. Brian Maloney pic.twitter.com/fRpoVLX3lR. The team has to have center Marco Kasper circled on their draft board as someone to consider. Wallinder brings size and skating ability that makes him an intriguing package. The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. 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. The Daily: Dominating performance for Red Wings pick Kasper in Rogle win; Horvat to Islanders? Analysis: Johansson is a tough prospect to project. This is where the prospect pool starts to get rather interesting. This is another situation where I think this spot and the spot directly ahead of it are really close. He is nearly a lock to make the team out of training camp at this point, and I expect him to work his way into the top-six forward group shortly after the season starts. 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. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/gQULMxy3LX, Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) July 30, 2021. 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. Yzerman has indicated that he wants to give Berggren every opportunity to make the Red Wings roster out of training camp, though the most-likely outcome is that he starts out in Grand Rapids. something has to change, cause this aint it. 4. He has the elite hands to make defenders miss and maintain possession like a top player. 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. He's coming off a season where he played significant minutes (19:42/gm) for Frolunda (SHL) and now appears poised to make the leap to the NHL. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . Johansson has come to North America and is making the transition in the AHL. We assigned point values for each ranking and then added the points from each list to determine our final ranking. 0+2 in 7 games and a +7. 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. Hockey sense: NHL average Chychrun May Be Moved Soon (+), Off the Record: Bruins All In On Trade Market: Devils Want 3rd Hughes? Hockey sense: NHL average The Detroit Red Wings coaching staff has finally done the inevitable: they split up Moritz Seider and Ben . He wasnt even my second choice. 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. The teams average age is a young 26.07 years. Puck skills: NHL average Hes at his best when hes playing a prickly, high-energy game. Hopefully, he can show off his goal-scoring ability a bit more next season. He has a chance to make it, though, due to his talent level and scoring ability. He only averaged 10 minutes per game last season. #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. The biggest knock on Sebrangos game is the lack of high-end potential. I think theres just enough of a puck game there to become a full-time third-pair defenseman who PKs. Between his legs and to the back of the net. He also improved in some of the areas where some had questions, such as his decision-making under pressure and his control over his large frame while defending. 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. But that's to be expected - they represent the (hopefully competitive) future of the franchise. 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. I see enough talent there to play games, but Im not sold on him being a long-career type. 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. He has never played in North America, and hes not that far removed from a draft season that had people like me worried about his decision-making on the ice. After an excellent season in Liiga in 2020-21, Eemil Viro seemed to stagnate a bit this year. 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. In 19 playoff games, Cossa had a record of 16-3-0, with five of those wins being shutouts. The first of a trio of excellent young Swedish defencemen on this list is William Wallinder, who was named the best U20 player in Swedish hockey at the end of his excellent season in the SHL. Tier: NHL All-Star, Skating: NHL average I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. 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 stayed healthy for the most part this season after missing a lot of time the last few years, which is a concern. He made the move to North America this year and was expected to debut in the AHL but has started and stayed in the NHL scoring two goals. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: Poor 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. #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. 6, 2021) It seems like the Red Wings are as excited about Edvinsson's potential as they are about Seider's first NHL season. He is a skilled forward, though. Tony Ferrari . Hanas has always been full of talent. 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Analysis: Cossa had a tough season after a promising first two years in the WHL. 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. The Red Wings prospect pool isnt quite at the level it was a year ago, but for the best possible reason. He had a strong freshman season in the NCAA with 38 points in 41 games on a championship roster. His skating is just OK, though, and will be his main issue at higher levels. He has improved his game defensively as well as improving his playmaking ability, but that has mainly been out of necessity as he has struggled to score, managing only 10 goals in 66 total NCAA games. Wallinders toolkit is obvious hes tall, mobile and showed some offense this season. As the season wore on, his role expanded. 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. #DRWDraft x #LGRW(: @QMJHL) pic.twitter.com/S9v3UGRzvB. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Its not that I didnt like this prospect its that I didnt like him at eighth overall. Cossas development is on schedule, which means he is still a long way from being NHL-ready. 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. Im optimistic.. He is trending up. The Austrian-born forward played the 2021-22 season for Rgle BK in the SHL. 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. Yzerman has proven to be patient with developing prospects so expect Cossa to take a few years of development before he is defending the Red Wings goal, 5. 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. Liam Dower Nilsson was one of the most dominant forwards in the Swedish U20 league this season, with a dizzying 50 points in only 34 games. He closes on checks at a high level and breaks up a lot of plays. ), NHL projectability (what type/level of player will the prospect most likely become? In no way affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings or the National Hockey League. Defensively hes a rock due to his length and skating combined with an edge he brings to his game. Mazur is a fast-rising prospect. 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. Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. Maher, 33, was rock-solid for the team all season long before Monday night's meltdown. One of Johanssons advantages coming into next seasons training camp is that he has already played three full seasons in the Swedish Hockey League. I ranked defenseman Jared McIsaac at No. Expect to see him in Detroit at some point during the season. 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. He has hit the ground running with nine points through his first 15 games. Analysis: Buchelnikov is a very skilled forward who can make creative dekes at a high rate and with decent pace. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Zadina. Of Connecticut (NCAA), Current Team: Almtuna IS (HockeyAllsvenskan). Only Red Wings prospect returning home from WJC with a medal. Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. Sebastian Cossa. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. Huge thank you to Boston University and all of my teammates for a great 3 years and all the memories made! Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? Johansson has now played 141 regular season games in the SHL and he has 15 goals and 57 points to show for it. pic.twitter.com/sJgKvltEA4. All bets are. this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. The Swedish winger made the move to North America after his breakout season in the SHL in 2020-21. Its a bit of an educated guess based on okay, this is what Moritz Seider did in the Swedish League last year. Since being selected by the Red Wings, the left-handed defender has steadily improved. 14 Twitter: https://twitter.c. General manager Steve Yzerman still has work to do to make his team competitive. 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. He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. Hence, its important that Niederbach has a strong season for Rogle BK in 2022-23. And it's a beauty. The route to the NHL has been a smooth one as the team has been able to become a . 7. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 By Corey Pronman Aug 25, 2022 It's been. 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. 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. 1 Major teams in need of netminding Tap in for the full analysis from around the league via Bleacher. He is similar to Niklas Kronwall a smart defenseman who was unlucky with injuries. 18 years old | 5-foot-11 | 180 pounds | Shoots left. Ht/Wt: 6-8/247 The team had a monster 2020 draft with 12 total selections including four in the top 60 - the fourth overall and three second-round picks. Puck skills: NHL average Moritz Seider (ranked 8) Lucas Raymond (ranked 18) Simon Edvinsson (ranked 35) Marco Kasper (ranked 65) Carter Mazur. 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. Hockey sense: NHL average He has the size to be an impact at the NHL level.

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