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. 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
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In this week’s Detroit Red Wings prospects roundup, we’re going to be spending the bulk of our time in Sweden, otherwise known as Hockeytown East. The Swedish Hockey League (SHL) currently features a slew of Red Wings prospects that are doing great things for their respective teams, inspiring hope that they’ll be showcasing their talents
I had high hopes for Sweden this year at the 2021 World Junior Championship. Although my confidence has not disappeared, I’m cautiously pumping the brakes. COVID-19, which seems to have no immediate end in sight, has taken down several integral players that would be playing prominent roles. Forwards William Eklund (Djurgarden), Albin Grewe (Djurgarden), Karl
As news about the 2020-21 campaign continues to trickle in, it’s time to take a look around Red Wings nation and see what’s going on. Today’s list includes more expansion takes, a top prospect’s WJC future, and more positive signs that a season will happen. Let’s dive in: Bultman 5.0 As the writers of The
Team Sweden’s World Junior Championship woes continue as another player is forced to withdraw from the tournament due to COVID-19. The Ottawa Senators’ prospect Shane Pinto is off to an impressive start to his sophomore season and a Toronto Maple Leafs’ sixth-round pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft recorded his first NCAA goal. Wallinder
A young goaltender who suffered a life-threatening injury last season got back on the ice this week as he takes another step in his recovery. Also, another top prospect will begin his 2020-21 season in Europe and stay overseas to profile one of the top defensive prospects in this year’s draft class. Tynan Back on