I think he projects as a second line center in the NHL that can play in all situations, and he should be ready to push for an NHL spot in 2023-24. Odds & lines subject to change. The towering 6-foot-8 winger was thought by many to be too tall to become an NHL forward (the main reason that he fell to the sixth round in the 2019 Draft), but his skating ability will give him a very real chance at success. He was known for having a bit of a mean streak in the USHL, where he racked up 167 penalty minutes in 123 games. So many things to like about this. 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. 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. Ht/Wt: 6-1/192 James isnt imposing physically or a burner with his skating, but he works. He skates well, has some offensive skill, can score goals and sees the ice well. Sharks GM Grier is against tanking. Everyoneeven the Red Wingshas a chance. Headlines. He has great puck skills and offensive creativity. He is trending up. He was never some high-flying offensive defenseman, so his seven points in 65 games are a bit disappointing but not exactly surprising. 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. 6 in 2019 (Illustration: Wes McCabe / The Athletic; photo of Moritz Seider: Claus Andersen / Getty Images). Nedeljkovic, 27, lost his backup job to Magnus Hellberg, who was claimed off waivers in November. I ranked defenseman Jared McIsaac at No. Get your sunglasses everyone, because the future is bright in Detroit. General manager Steve Yzerman still has work to do to make his team competitive. James doesnt shy from physical play, can PK and can create around the net. Bit more complicated, but thats the gist of it. 7. 33 in 2018 . Defensively hes a rock due to his length and skating combined with an edge he brings to his game. 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. With Steve Yzerman in control of the Detroit Red Wings, they have seen their prospects blossom. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. In no way affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings or the National Hockey League. He has played 141 games in the SHL. Buium uses his length to make stops, but its his puck skills and playmaking that make him really intriguing. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Hes at his best when hes playing a prickly, high-energy game. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) July 24, 2021, Steve Yzerman expects both Lucas Raymond & Jonathan Berggren to be at Red Wings training camp. 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: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average It is not uncommon for goalies to start their pro career in the Coast where they can play more games. 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. 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 should continue to improve in the OHL for another year or two before making the transition to professional hockey in Grand Rapids. Drafted: 2018 round two, 33rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. I see enough talent there to be a middle-six winger, likely more of the third-line variety. 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. 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. Always free! Tier: Top of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average We assigned point values for each ranking and then added the points from each list to determine our final ranking. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Let me know if you agree or disagree with my list. 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). Injuries cut his season short, and he only ended up playing in nine AHL games, earning three assists. Edvinsson projects as a top-pair defenseman with a chance to be a star. He also has a good shot and can finish chances. There is some debate about whether or not Simon Edvinsson is ready to push for an NHL roster spot for the 2022-23 season. Ideally, for the NHL, he gets another step in his skating to carve out a legitimate role but I can see him getting some games. In his first full AHL season, Donovan Sebrango didnt look out of place. After a lacklustre rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the 2019-20 season and missing the entirety of the 2020-21 season due to the OHL never getting the season off the ground because of COVID-19, there were naturally lots of questions around Pasquale Zito. After a rather disappointing draft year in the USHL in 2020-21, where he only scored seven points in 37 games, Kienan Draper decided to take his talents to the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), a Junior A league out of the Canadian province of British Columbia. While the Red Wings rebuild has seemed to drag on at times, this list should leave little doubt that the worst days are winding down and the best days are yet to come. 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! 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. He gets criticized for being a perimeter player, but even that doesnt hold a ton of water as he does put himself in a shooters position from the slot, though maybe not as much as some would like. He stayed healthy for the most part this season after missing a lot of time the last few years, which is a concern. Seider is a panzer tank with a heart of gold. Lastly, a prospect is a player who is signed to either an NHL or AHL contract with the Red Wings organization or whose signing rights lie with the Red Wings. He can PK and win battles and displays good hockey sense at both ends of the rink. foxsports The Detroit Red Wings will square off against the Boston Bruins tonight in their second game of the 2016 preseason. 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. He also added some perimeter playmaking to his game this season. The Red Wings prospect pool isnt quite at the level it was a year ago, but for the best possible reason. | DHN+. In three years of regular-season duty for the Oil Kings, Cossa is 71-16-7. Worth keeping an eye on. And it's a beauty. 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. Get the very best in Detroit Red Wings and NHL breaking news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 6, 2021) It seems like the Red Wings are as excited about Edvinsson's potential as they are about Seider's first NHL season. Whether theres enough talent between his skating and skill is the debate with him. One of Johanssons advantages coming into next seasons training camp is that he has already played three full seasons in the Swedish Hockey League. Kind of compare him to that. It feels like he should be doing more but hes struggled to find that consistency. Detroit Red Wings rank No. 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. Bednar did not appear in a single game, serving exclusively as a reserve for the Czechs. Drafted: 2021 round one, 15th overall by Detroit Red Wings. I think theres just enough of a puck game there to become a full-time third-pair defenseman who PKs. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? Hes strong. ), NHL readiness (how close to the NHL is the prospect? Like when Yzerman and company chose Moritz Seider, this choice was a bit of a surprise. 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. 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. Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. Two things the Red Wings have plenty of in the system are Swedes and defensemen. From draft previews to prospect updates and analysis, Red Wings Pipeline has you covered. 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). 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. Of these eight prospects, only Viro, Niederbach, and Bednar are returnees from the 2021 World Juniors. While I think he starts next season in the AHL, I wouldnt be surprised if hes playing home games at Little Caesars Arena by the end of the season. Analysis: Mastrosimone is a skilled, intelligent forward who works hard, but hes a smaller guy without a ton of speed and its questionable whether he has enough offense to overcome that. Drafted: 2020 round three, 63rd overall by Detroit Red Wings. Puck skills: Below NHL average 3. His tenacity hasnt decreased by much, so it is good to see some progress when it comes to his discipline. His sophomore season in the NCAA has him scoring 12 goals in his first 15 games, but only five assists. Related: Red Wings Get the Center They Need in Marco Kasper. Berggren is one of them, and thats why he holds down this spot in the rankings. William Wallinder, LD Rogle BK (SHL), Age: 20 20 years old | 6 feet | 170 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. Because Browns list was slightly different than our final, he wrote a short dissenting opinion at the end of the story. With that all out of the way, lets get started with the 25thbest prospect of the Detroit Red Wings. Here is an updated version of the Top 10 Detroit prospects after the July 2022 NHL Entry Draft. 35. Cooper Moore (D). 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. ), Importance of position (centers and defensemen tend to be valued higher than wingers and goalies. Eemil Viro (#RedWings 3rd rd. The biggest concern with him for the NHL is his skating, as he has a very heavy stride. Former Swedish pro: Kasper will be playing for Red Wings next season, Red Wings Have Will and Want, But Wins Have Yet to Follow, Red Wings Surrender Two Leads in 4-3 Loss to Arizona. Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. The behemoth winger stands 6-8 but is more sizzle than steak. Sebastian Cossa, the 6-foot-6 netminder, is the future #1 for the Red Wings. 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. Analysis: Johansson is a tough prospect to project. 6 in 2018 Compete: NHL average. He closes on checks at a high level and breaks up a lot of plays. 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 6-foot-6 and moves quite well for his size. 2019-20 season: Detroit (NHL): 28 GP, 8-7-15; Grand Rapids (AHL): 21 GP, 9-7-16 The Red Wings selected Zadina one pick before the Vancouver Canucks selected defenseman Quinn Hughes. Mazur is a fast-rising prospect. Ranking Red Wings prospects 6-10. 5. Drafted: 2022 round one, eighth overall by Detroit Red Wings. 20 years old | 6 feet | 167 pounds | Shoots left. More from WingsNation Red Wings sign Magnus Hellberg to one-year contract Puck skills: NHL average Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period, and Dominik Kubalik and Dylan Larkin in the second. Hes a differentplayer than Moritz, really. It will depend on who Yzerman acquires this offseason and how sharp Johansson looks in training camp. 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 Swedish forward scored 21 goals last season and Yzerman said the organization was pleased with his progress. Will the Sharks trade or keep Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier? All that said, this is what our list ended up looking like, what does yours look like? 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? 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. 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. 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. Johansson has now played 141 regular season games in the SHL and he has 15 goals and 57 points to show for it. 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. Since this is an article where I will be ranking the top prospects that the Red Wings have, I think it would be helpful if I share my definition of what a prospect is so that we can all work from the same starting point. I sit here today and I say Im not gonna pencil Jonatan Berggren into the lineup, Yzerman said. Hockey sense: NHL average If hes healthy, hes on one of the bottom two pairings to start out the 2022-23 season. Zadina. 19 years old | 6-foot-6 | 210 pounds | Catches left, Drafted: No. Sign up for our regular 'Red Wings Newsletter' for all the latest. That decision has paid off handsomely, with Johansson flourishing this year as one of the better young defenders in Swedens top league. Limited ice time in the SHL has resulted in limited production. When hes playing within himself, hes a sound two-way player who, like Viro, allows his defense to lead to offensive opportunities. Detroit's first game will be on September 16th. Sebastian Cossa, G Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Age: 20 If this list was based solely on NHL-readiness, he would rank second. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings One of the most underrated prospects in a while. 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. On his best night when hes reading the play well and squaring up to pucks he looks unbeatable due to his frame and how he can get across the crease. Chychrun May Be Moved Soon (+), Off the Record: Bruins All In On Trade Market: Devils Want 3rd Hughes? I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. Puck skills: NHL average Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average There are many NHL-ready prospects across the NHL. Analysis: Hanas development path has been interesting. This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission. #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. pick) with an excellent backhand pass to set up Finland's 1st goal. Niederbach can beat defenders one-on-one, sees the ice at a high level and can improvise with the puck. Drafted: 2021 round one, sixth overall by Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish winger made the move to North America after his breakout season in the SHL in 2020-21. He can skate really well. He projects to be a quality transition defenseman. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? Even more impressive is the fact that he earned a spot in Frlundas SHL lineup in 10 games as a teenager. In the lead-up to the 2021 draft, Edvinsson was a polarizing prospect who was seen by many as a project player with enticing potential. We can presume that he would start the season with Grand Rapids. Detroits first game will be on September 16th. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, Welcome to your new home for Detroit Red Wings breaking news, analysis and opinion. Tier Definitions: Tiers are meant to show roughly where in an average NHL lineup a player projects to slot in. 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. 70 in 2021 Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. Top-pairing defensemen are hard to find in the NHL, but thats exactly what Edvinsson seems on-track to become. Even though Soderblom is big, hes more of a finesse player than a power forward. 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. Theodor Niederbach Trending in the wrong direction since being drafted in 2020. Analysis: James is a very intelligent and skilled forward. Hes a left-shot defenseman, meaning he would a perfect partner for Moritz Seider. Johansson has come to North America and is making the transition in the AHL. Wallinders toolkit is obvious hes tall, mobile and showed some offense this season. 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 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. 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. Analysis: Buium played a significant role for a top college team as a freshman. He could still benefit from an improved shot from the point, but he will likely be an impactful defender in the NHL next season. Red Wings Ranking Detroit Red Wings prospects: Nos. He is still a wonderful skater who excels in transition, but he needs to get better at setting up plays that lead to higher danger scoring chances. His mobility is just okay, but hes been a good defender in junior and college. Puck skills: High-end By no means was he worse; he just couldnt seem to take any steps forward. Compete: NHL average. This 6-foot-8 winger is an intriguing prospect. 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. 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. 6. Shai Buium, LD University of Denver (NCAA), Age:19 this is getting old fast and we are starting to flirt with 2021-2022. 1. 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. 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. 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. 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. Compete: NHL average Detroit Red Wings January Goalie Rankings Linus Ullmark unstoppable at No. The biggest weakness in his game was his skating, specifically how heavy and slow his mechanics were. 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. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period all assisted by Seider to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He can make quick plays and is creative as a passer. He certainly is talented. 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. The Detroit Red Wings coaching staff has finally done the inevitable: they split up Moritz Seider and Ben . Moritz Seider (ranked 8) Lucas Raymond (ranked 18) Simon Edvinsson (ranked 35) Marco Kasper (ranked 65) Carter Mazur. There are at least four blue-chip, top-tier prospects, and many others that seem on track to outperform their draft slot. After an excellent season in Liiga in 2020-21, Eemil Viro seemed to stagnate a bit this year. Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. they didnt finish. 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. There was also the fact that he lost out on the starting role for Team Canada at the rescheduled World Junior Championship. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. The five-team event will also include top prospects from Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. His play earned him an NHL recall and his production has transitioned nicely with seven points in his first 11 NHL games. Will Trae Young's antics lead to a divorce with Hawks? Son of Red Wings legend Kris Draper, Kienan is a big winger (6-foot-1, 198 pounds) who has a good goal-scoring touch. The Detroit Red Wings prospects tournament kicks off in just a couple of weeks on September 15th. 32 in 2020 Albert Johansson, LD Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Age: 21 Tier: Projected to play NHL games. Puck skills: NHL average The Red Wings are 4-5-1 in their last 10, including a 4-1 loss to the Leafs last Saturday night. Whether its in Sweden, the AHL or even the NHL, expect him to have a big 2021-22 season. 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. 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. Since Cossa turns 20 on Nov. 21, he *is* eligible play for Grand Rapids next season. All three DHN writers (Nate Brown, Bob Duff and myself) submitted their Top 10 list. 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. Lets see how training camp goes. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Theres a slight disconnect between what Ive seen and believe versus what I want to believe in regards to this player, and thats a big reason why hes here instead of second. 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. #DRWDraft x #LGRW(: @QMJHL) pic.twitter.com/S9v3UGRzvB. The Michigan native also helped Denver win the NCAA National Championship. Quality skater. Alex Nedeljkovic (DET) and Nick Caamano (DAL) clear waivers. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. 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. He is a feisty competitor with a nose for the net. His 2020-21 season was a disaster and he rebounded in a huge way last season, being a top forward in the WHL. Which Red Wings Could Be Gone After The NHL Trade Deadline? 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. 20 years old | 6-foot-1 | 189 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Sebastian Cossa is a LARGE human being! Average on this scale means the tool projects as NHL average, which is meant as a positive, not a criticism. 7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the Worlds Best Hockey Player, Avalanche Must Fix Attitude and Power Play Problems, NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Kraken, Bruins, Canucks, 3 Devils Who Can Join Jack Hughes at the All-Star Game, Red Wings Jake Walman Is Proving His Worth, Overall potential (how good of a player can the prospect become? He breaks up a lot of plays and can turn plays up ice with his skating and puck-moving ability. 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. 19 years old | 63 | 209 pounds | Shoots left, Drafted: No. 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. Here are RWP's Red Wings Prospect Rankings for the 2020-21 season: 1. He finished 12th in the American Hockey League scoring race. Sorry about potato quality #LGRW pic.twitter.com/2cqxH0PD4K. Sound off in the comments below! Buium recorded18 points in 39 games as a freshman. Unfortunately, his skating has been exploited quite successfully in the NCAA. Hes not the most physically imposing defenseman, though, and is just OK in his own end. And each prospect has potential to fulfill (or . He is similar to Niklas Kronwall a smart defenseman who was unlucky with injuries. He was 29-for-32 in field goal attempts during the regular season (90.6%) and had gone 50-for-53 in extra. 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. Hes been good enough as a pro that I think hell play games and could be a serviceable third-pair defenseman. 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