The third defenseman the squad selected, Johansson, is coming off a solid season in the SHL, as the two-way blueliner recorded eight goals and 19 points while playing on loan for Farjestad BK.Īfter shooting for upside and defensive stability in Rounds 1 and 2, Detroit wisely selected defense-first forwards in Grewe and Phillips. Tuomisto showed his upside at the University of Denver this season, as the smooth-skating, 6-foot-4 rearguard registered two goals and 11 points in 23 games. The defensively sound and smart blueliner also showcased his offense, posting seven goals and 28 points in 41 contests. Playing on loan with Rogle BK in 2020-21, Seider was named Defenseman of the Year in the SHL, Sweden's premier hockey league. That doesn't mean this group of players doesn't have much promise, however.
#DETROIT RED WINGS CRACKED#
None of the members from this draft class have cracked the NHL just yet. Moritz Seider has the potential to become a strong contributor at the NHL level. Here's what the Red Wings came away with in 2019.
Detroit entered with 10 selections, while a trade-down brought the total to 11 before the event was over. Once again, Holland had stocked the cupboards well for the upcoming draft. Although Wright was still with the team, he was getting set to leave just a few short weeks later. The 2019 NHL Draft came just over two months after Yzerman was appointed general manager. Kris Draper was internally promoted into the position of director of amateur scouting after serving as a special assistant to the GM since 2011-12. He remained with the team for the draft and then followed Holland to the Edmonton Oilers shortly afterward.
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One of the first changes the team made under the Yzerman administration was to part ways with Wright, whose contract expired three weeks after Yzerman was hired. Now entering the third year of Yzerman's tenure and the sixth of Detroit's rebuild, how has the team fared during this period and when can residents of Hockey Town expect the squad to be competitive once again? After captaining the Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships, the 2014-15 NHL GM of the Year was tasked with overhauling an aging, prospect-depleted roster that had already endured three disappointing seasons. Yzerman joined the squad in 2019, signing on to serve as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and general manager. The man who's overseen three crucial drafts for the organization is franchise legend Steve Yzerman. A franchise accustomed to winning has endured a lengthy, yet steadfast, rebuild.
If you're a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, you're probably getting a little impatient.Īfter qualifying for the playoffs in 25 consecutive seasons, Detroit has failed to clinch a postseason berth in five straight NHL campaigns. It’s not to say that he’s going to wind up as a first-line center for the Red Wings, but he could wind up exceeding expectations and being an excellent player who anchors a bottom-six line and contributes on special teams.The Red Wings still have a long road in front of them to return to playoff contention. A few more seasons of him playing for Miami and fine-tuning things could result in great things. He finished fourth among forwards on the team’s roster and sixth overall.Īs someone who can contribute on both ends of the ice and viewed as a center who can win draws, there’s a lot to like with Savage. In his freshman campaign with the RedHawks, Savage would log 35 games, adding six goals and ten assists for 16 total points. Savage has the ability to excel in many facets of the game. As a fourth-round pick, Savage’s expectations are far different than a second-rounder or so, but there’s still plenty to be excited about. That being said, he’s getting plenty of ice time and opportunities and developing his game before hopefully making the jump. But, with things being in rebuild mode, Savage is near the team’s top grouping of forwards. Miami’s program is going through a rebuild and trying to work its way back up in the best conference in college hockey. Detroit Red Wings prospect Red Savage is a niche prospect. His father, Brian Savage, is a 12-year veteran of the National Hockey League. The former United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) product has moved on to Miami University, where he competes with the RedHawks, the same school his brother attends and the same school his father attended. One of those players who comes to mind is Red Savage, a fourth-round selection of the Red Wings from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. But beyond that, some prospects are likely to be used in niche roles.
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