Interesting take. Also, theres this: #RedWings director of European Scouting Hakan Anderson on Lucas Raymond (via @eliteprospects) #LGRW pic.twitter.com/EEVygkD0Vm. The Blues havent had a single second-round selection in that time, but theyve made some great picks in the first round and sometimes quality is more important than quantity. Gambling problem? And yet, despite that, he finds himself down with the Griffins where he has two points through four games so far. That was the reasoning behind trading away one of their top scorers in Kevin Fiala to the LA Kings for Brock Faber and a first-round pick that they used to select Liam hgren. In comparison, Petruzzelli saw 17 games of action his entire freshman season, and he had not earned the starting role by that point. This is a guy with 60-point potential that could play a top six role at his peak. He just turned 19 but already possesses the strength, size, and skating ability of a pro player. He will undoubtedly join the Red Wings on a full time basis starting next season. Simon Edvinsson is adjusting well to North America and has the potential to be an excellent two-way defenseman despite being a massive outlier size-wise. This is as confident a kid as youre ever going to see, and his ceiling seems to get higher with every passing week. After trading Josh Norris and a 2020 first-rounder that ended up being Tim Sttzle (among other pieces) for Erik Karlsson from the Senators, the San Jose Sharks have been on the path towards mid-term mediocrity and long-term suffering. How he fares with the Griffins will determine how soon Red Wings fans can expect to see him wear the winged wheel. Robert Mastrosimone just won the Beanpot with Boston University. For him, its about asserting himself physically while also making good on the offensive opportunities he does get. Four of the top six prospects in the Red Wings' system, according to Sporting News. Odds & lines subject to change. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Michael Rasmussen does his thing and gets to the front of the net and Taro Hirose fires a wrist shot through the screen for his first AHL goal on the season. Moritz Seider . 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. Detroit and Ottawa playing rescheduled game initially set for Dec. 23. Goalies typically need a little extra time anyways, so I dont think the Red Wings are in any hurry to push him along. They managed to get out from under the mammoth contract they had signed Oliver Ekman-Larsson to, receiving Vancouvers ninth overall pick in return. If they can continue to mine great prospects outside of the first round as they have in recent years, the Stars will be in a great position for years to come. Edmonton still holds all its future first-round picks and although they will likely trade at least one of them soon as they try to capitalize on the historic stretch of play that Connor McDavid has been on over the last few seasons. The only reason the Coyotes arent higher on this list is that Dylan Guenther has graduated to the NHL and has been excellent there. Oskar Olausson and Jean-Luc Foudy both play for the Colorado Eagles of the AHL and Foudy even earned a nine-game tryout at the NHL level this year when the Avs were experiencing some of the worst injury luck any team has seen this year. [], Talking last nights loss to the Wild a trade was made and looking at the standings following last [], A deeper dive into the Jesse Puljujarvi acquisition and a preview of the matchup with the Vegas [], Ken Riley II, son of Hall of Famer and former Bengal, Ken Riley, joins Clark and Ira to discuss his [], The Toronto Blue Jays will not be sporting a 'home run jacket' this season. Roster and Statistics. Washington is currently sitting in a playoff spot but the wild card race could get quite competitive in the second half with the Penguins, New York Islanders, and possibly even the Florida Panthers hoping to punch their ticket. After narrowly making the playoffs in 2018, they decided it was time to give their roster a makeover, adding three top-10 picks over the following three drafts. What are your thoughts on your favourite teams ranking? 78 Shea Langeliers. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_9',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-2-0'); With Dylan Holloway earning a full-time spot in the NHL, the Oilers prospect pool has lost another first-round pick, but the play of the remaining prospects has been promising enough that they havent fallen at all from the last edition of this article. 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. has been so good for so long that it hasnt prevented them from winning. Bystedt plays like an NHLer (makes quick decisions that are consistently smart) and has a shot that should be a serious asset for him in the NHL in the near future. He has kept up the AHL production this year, giving him a total of 94 points in 90 games in about a season and a half. He is fourth in wins among all AHL goalies at the time of writing and has earned the fourth most ice time as well. The rest of their recent first-round picks, Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens, have taken massive steps forward this year as well, giving Buffalo one of the brightest young cores in the NHL with much more help on the way. The Panthers dont have a ton of depth in their prospect pool, so theyll need one or two of their prospects to really break out at the NHL level soon in order to stay competitive. Colorados prospect pool looked a lot better about a year ago when Bowen Byram and Alex Newhook hadnt broken out as full-time NHLers quite yet. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. His biggest development this season has been the offensive side of his game, however. Primary Arena: Little Caesars Arena. Gauthier has made the transition from the wing to center for Boston College in the NCAA this year where he has scored 11 goals in his first 15 college games. He has more confidence in his shot and his ability to facilitate offense this season, and it shows on the scoresheet. Ive really liked him in the NHL this year, but the unfortunate news of his season-ending surgery ensures that you will almost certainly find him in the off-season edition of this article once again. Detroit Red Wings. OTTAWA -- The Detroit Red Wings played well against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at Little Caesars . Vegas still possesses all of their future first-round picks and has very little cap space so a trade before this years draft seems unlikely which bodes well for their prospect pool. His elite skating and excellent offensive ability werent enough for him to be drafted in the first round, and Ducks fans should rejoice that fact because Zellweger has looked like an absolute steal ever since, lighting up the WHL and making other NHL GMs regret their choice to not draft him. Related: Early Look at the 2024 NHL Draft. He was going to be a big cog for the World Junior team and still should be when it restarts. I bring up Bertuzzi because they play similar styles and I think Mastrosimone can play a similar role on a scoring line. It's a much-improved group, and the ranking depicts that, Detroit was ranked 24th last season. He has struggled to produce and was even benched for significant portions of the 2023 World Junior Championship. His wrist shot has a pro release, and his game is tailored for North American play. 7 Detroit Red Wings theathletic 102 108 Related Topics Detroit Wayne County Michigan United States of America North America Place 108 comments Best Add a Comment phybae7 4 yr. ago This is the first person I've seen say that Ras would be better served with another year in junior. They added future hall-of-fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and made a blockbuster trade to add Seth Jones, giving up multiple picks and prospects. Despite its prospect pool losing its best player, Arizona has quickly built one of the best prospect pools in the league, owing largely to a very successful 2022 Draft class led by third overall pick Logan Cooley. The biggest wildcard right now is Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who has been nothing but frustrating since being selected 15th overall in the 2022 Draft. Clarke is a dynamic offensive defenseman who loves to join in on offense whether thats on the rush or the cycle. The post Sayonara Home [], FPC Chiefs News Roundup: 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Corey Pronman of the Athletic ranks the Detroit Red Wings farm system as the 7th strongest in the NHL. Leave a comment below! Mock Draft. The New Jersey Devils have had one of the most exciting prospect pools in the NHL ever since they won the first overall pick in the 2019 Draft, earning them the chance to draft Jack Hughes. The 54th selection of the 2019 draft, this kid has some Tyler Bertuzzi in him, though I wouldnt say thats a direct comparable. The Red Wings top center prospect without any NHL experience, Veleno is on a slow and steady ascent to the NHL. Finishing in front of the Red Sox in this year's preseason organizational rankings are the Orioles, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Guardians, Mets, Rays, Nationals, Reds, and Cardinals. 2 min read. 40 brought to Detroit. The Los Angeles Kings have authored one of the most impressive re-tools/re-builds in recent years. IN THE SYSTEM; LINES; 2022-2023 Skater stats N Player Team League GP G A TP PPG PIM +/-1. To be fair, they did draft Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes who are two of their best players on a nightly basis, but the cupboards are rather empty these days with little help on the way. He has returned to the OHL for the second half of the year in hopes that he can apply some of the lessons he learned in Seattle and be ready to make an impact next season. He has smooth movements post to post. (C) Chase Pearson: 5 games played (GP), 1 goal (G), 2 points (P)(D) Joe Hicketts: 7 GP, 1 P(D) Gustav Lindstrom: 5 GP, no points. Ottawa is the biggest faller since the last edition of this article, but thats actually a good thing. The Tampa Bay Lightning have been to the Stanley Cup Final for three consecutive seasons, winning the Stanley Cup twice in that span. Typically teams are motivated by a real chance at winning hockeys most important trophy and thats why they trade top draft picks and prospects, so I guess the Canucks have been motivated by . The Carolina Hurricanes have had a great track record when it comes to the draft as well as developing their drafted prospects, which is why they land so high on the list despite being one of the very best teams in the NHL over the last several years. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. His wrist shot is almost elite, his playmaking is well above average, and he could be a Calder Finalist in his rookie season as well. While they didnt add any high-end prospects in return, they did receive the Florida Panthers first-round pick in the 2024 Draft which will be a real bonus for their prospect pool. He has returned to league play this year and appears to be right back on track toward becoming a legit top-six NHL forward which would be a massive development for Washington. He currently has a goals-against average (GAA) of 1.68 and a save-percentage (SV%) of .931. The Detroit Red Wings have been going through one of the most patient rebuilds in NHL history, with a large portion of the fanbase being fully on board with some more short-term pain in exchange for a return to glory someday soon. The Detroit Red Wings are getting better at the NHL level, and they have a very strong farm system. In fact, Vancouver hasnt made it past the second round of the playoffs since their 2011 run to the Cup Final. Nevertheless, Cholowski is off to a roaring start in the AHL. While 18 points in 34 games isnt bad by any means, it isnt exactly lighting the league on fire in the way that you might expect from a player drafted so high. The 57th overall pick in the 2021 Draft has quickly made each and every NHL team regret passing on him, scoring 33 points in 33 NCAA games as a freshman in the 2021-22 season. If thats the case, I wouldnt be surprised if the Caps cashed in on one of their prospects or future picks to bolster their lineup a bit further. This big Swedish defenseman can take a hit, give a hit, set up a power-play goal, or score a big goal. Marco Kasper was seen as a bit of a reach in the 2022 Draft at eighth overall, but he has been a revelation in the SHL this year where he has earned the responsibility of being a top-six center and is leading the league in U20 scoring. The 24-year-old winger is atop the league in terms of points per-game among players to have played a minimum of four games. Though this is his second year as the Bobcats top option in net, his game seems to have entered another level this season. The early results are promising, but were going to have to wait and see if he can continue to progress. The Red Wings wanted Dennis Cholowski to go down to GR and run an "elite" power play.Well, today the Griffins have 3 power-play goals, Cholowski's assisted on two, and he has an even-strength goal to go with it. 14 Cristian Pache, No. The return from the Blackhawks in the Seth Jones trade has set this team up quite well, adding an offensive defender with some potential in Adam Boqvist, as well as a first-round pick that became Cole Sillinger. 1. At 19, hes getting points in the SHL. Neither is far from the NHL and could be huge additions to the Golden Knights considering the value they could provide on their entry-level contracts. Farm system rankings: Position players 30-21 | Red Wings The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game. The Sporting News cited the June draft haul in ranking the Red Wings' farm 10th in the NHL. After being drafted in the first round of the 2019 Draft, Poulin has been the top dog in Pittsburghs prospect pool with no real competition. Brandt Clarke dominated the OHL in his first year after being drafted eighth overall, scoring 59 points in 55 games as the captain of the Barrie Colts. . 6-foot-3 defenseman, Shai Buium, will use his size, and he has good mitts. In Red Wings Land 2019 NHL farm system rankings: No. For Montreal, those players are 2022 first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky and two-way defender Kaiden Guhle. Lukas Cormier has made the transition to the pro game this year with the Henderson Silver Knights, and he has managed it well. He had the skill of a top-10 pick but was passed on in the draft because NHL general managers were worried that his size (or lack thereof) wouldnt make him an impactful pro player. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,100],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',823,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0'); At 23 years old, the Red Wings top pick from the 2016 draft is less of a prospect and more of a young guy buried on the depth chart by the organizations abundance of veterans on the blue line. When Berggren was drafted, many in the scouting community had him labeled as a potential steal given that he fell out of the first round despite possessing immense talent. He played one more post-draft season in the DEL (Germanys top professional league) where he excelled, and then he arrived in North America for the 2021-22 season where he was borderline dominant in the AHL. Current Team: Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Current Team: Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan), Current Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (QMJHL), Current Team: Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL). Despite losing these two great players, the Habs prospect pool is still incredibly deep and is set to experience a boost like none other in the 2023 Draft where they could possibly have two top-16 picks in an incredibly deep draft class. Marchenkos offensive ability has been on display in his first NHL games as well, with nine goals (including a hat-trick) in just 22 games. Although this season will not be the year that Detroit turns their luck around, one look at the top-five list above tells you that its not far off either. He should see some NHL time next season, but hes more than likely not going to challenge for a full time spot until the 2022-23 season. The future is bright in Calgary. They are unlikely to trade many prospects or picks soon in my opinion, unless they trade for a goalie because theyve got solid depth throughout their lineup. This has been his first year in North America, and he has already proven that he is too good for the AHL, where he scored 19 points in his first 16 games. 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Dodgers:. Statistical overview of all Detroit Red Wings prospects. 23 in his farm system rankings, citing concern . The Dallas Stars amateur scouting staff has been on fire over the last handful of years, from selecting three franchise cornerstones in the 2017 Draft (Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen, and Jake Oettinger) to nabbing Logan Stankoven in the second round of the 2021 Draft. Their future is bright, although it will take a few more years for the dark clouds of buyout penalties to part. 2021-22 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics. Thats not even mentioning the fact that they have traded away their next three first-round picks and are not in a playoff spot at the halfway point of the 2022-23 season. The Athletic's Keith Law recently placed the Red Sox at No. 43 Ian Anderson, No. In fact, each member of their Top Five Prospects list above was selected in the second or third rounds. There are plenty of guys I did not mention that have legitimate NHL upside as well; in other words, while its hard to see the fruits of the rebuild here in 2021, that should begin to change very soon. However, the cream of the crop here is clearly Jiricek, who has transitioned perfectly to North America and could easily be in the Blue Jackets top four if only they werent tanking the rest of this season away for a chance at adding one more difference maker. Liam Foudy, C, London Knights (OHL) HT/WT: 6-1/181 lbs. Some of the top teams on this list like the Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks continue to develop and compete for the future, while other teams like the New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild are competing for the playoffs while also having great prospect pools. Now that Hughes has completed his transition from an underwhelming top prospect to a legitimate superstar, the Devils are finally a playoff contender again. Alexander Nikishin isnt the most well-known NHL prospect, and thats because he has played in Russia ever since being drafted 69th overall by the Hurricanes in 2020. The newly-named Rookie of the Week for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has had a solid season so far for the University of Denver.Chipping in 3 points while helping @DU_Hockey's penalty kill go 13/13 in its sweep of CCAntti Tuomisto is the #NCHCHockey Rookie of the Week!: https://t.co/VtKN82fxoy | #PioneerTogether pic.twitter.com/6v0TqzhBLX The NCHC (@TheNCHC) March 2, 2021, Chipping in 3 points while helping @DU_Hockey's penalty kill go 13/13 in its sweep of CCAntti Tuomisto is the #NCHCHockey Rookie of the Week!: https://t.co/VtKN82fxoy | #PioneerTogether pic.twitter.com/6v0TqzhBLX. They havent had the most luck of late with turning draft picks into roster players, but their NHL core (David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, etc.) Alexandre Doucet (C/W) totals : 58 : 45 : 44 : 89 : . Mazur is currently averaging more than a point-per-game in Denver. 13 Detroit Red Wings | The Athletic ($). Until it does, it could be a black cloud that continues to follow him. Theres no need to rush him. This is a remarkable prospect pool for a team that is already being led by its best young players in the NHL. Detroit Red Wings. Related: World Junior Championship All-Time Scoring Leaders. The Senators hold the eighth-worst points percentage in the league at the time of writing giving them a great shot at a top-10 pick in the loaded 2023 Draft, and they also hold seven picks in the first two rounds of the next three drafts so their prospect pool is set to level back up again in the near future. The Wild have the best prospect pool in the NHL, and thats not even including Kaprizov or the newly-extended Matt Boldy. Zach Ostapchuk is also trending in the right direction, taking a massive step forward in his production in the WHL this year. That being said, he should be able to challenge for a roster spot ahead of the 2022-23 season. Linus Karlsson should be a good addition in the near future after being the Swedish Hockey Leagues (SHL) rookie of the year in 2021-22, and Danila Klimovich has shown some real improvement in the AHL lately. Yaroslav Askarov was selected 11th overall in the 2020 Draft, and thats the highest theyve drafted anyone since 2013. The Canadiens are another team that has slid down this list a bit this time around simply because some of their best prospects have broken out into the NHL this year. The Kraken have done a great job of developing their prospect pool early on in their existence, and have also taken a huge step forward this year, becoming a dangerous playoff team in just their second-ever season. 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. Center Joe Veleno has a pro body and enough skills to play in the NHL. In 2022, the Kings jumped back into the playoffs after missing out for just three years. He has some tricky moves around the net. Thompson was electric in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last year and has adapted well to the AHL this year. 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. How we see the pecking order of the Red Wings development system at the start of the 2021-22 season. Lane Hutson is a dynamic offensive defenseman with a brilliant offensive mind and pristine skating mechanics. The Red Wings have five or six defensemen who will be in serious contention for a place on Detroit's defense over the next two seasons. The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit.The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference, and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. In 2020 that was William Dufour who has already surpassed all expectations as a fifth-round pick. Greig isnt long for the AHL and the Sens prospect pool will likely take another hit soon when he cracks the NHL roster. Im impressed with Olaussons skating and I think he will be a wizard when it comes to zone entries in the NHL someday because of his shiftiness and agility. The Toronto Maple Leafs have only used one first-round pick in the last four drafts, but have managed to mine some really valuable selections in the second and third rounds in recent years. The Flyers havent had a ton of luck in the draft recently, but Cutter Gauthier is looking like a solid choice at fifth overall in the 2022 Draft and is clearly their top prospect. 2020 NHL organizational rankings: No. General Manager: Ryan Martin Home Arena: Van Andel Arena (10,834) Head Coach: Todd Nelson League: American Hockey League (AHL) Assistant Coaches: Ben Simon, Bruce Ramsay, Mike Knuble Phone: 616. . While none of these prospects are true blue-chip prospects, they each have a chance to make a real impact in the NHL, even if that ends up being in the middle of the lineup. Each season people like myself think that this will be the year the Penguins finally miss the playoffs, and each year they prove us wrong. Veleno has the makings of a possession monster as he does a very good job of shielding the puck from opposing forecheckers and defensemen. Even after watching Sanderson and Pinto graduate to the NHL, there are still quite a few prospects to be excited about here. Jiricek currently leads all U20 players in points-per-game with 20 points in 22 games and hes looking more and more like a number-one defenseman in the NHL. So now, without further delay the Red Wings top thirty prospects at the start of the 2021-22 season. The other four prospects on my top-five list above have been excellent in the AHL this year with Matthew Phillips leading the league in points earlier this year before earning an NHL call-up, Dustin Wolf leading the league in wins and goals against average, and Jakob Pelletier and Connor Zary being third and second respectively in AHL scoring among U22 players.