This season, Savoie potted 35 goals and 90 points in 65 games for the Winnipeg Ice of the WHL, topping it off with an additional 12 points in 10 games in the playoffs. I want to see us jump up to 1st over everyone. Pushing for Contention, Analyzing the Red Wings Organizational Depth, Contract Projections for Detroits 8 RFAs, Red Wings No. He registered 26 goals and posted 63 points in 59 games for USA. Pair a guy like Savoie with Jakub Vrana and, say, Filip Zadina (a player thats drastically improved alongside Vrana), and youve got yourself a bona fide second line. 2022 Entry NHL Totals; Draft Num. However, the Red Wings collection of defensive prospects is deeper than their cache of forward prospects. But whos the next big name for the Winged Wheel? What I disagree with is that the Wings aren't at 13th here when Edmonton moves up to to 4th and one of Vancouver, SJ, or Winnipeg move up 10 spots as well. His skill is off the charts. The Red Wings need young forwards more than young defensemen. The Detroit Red Wings are selecting eigth overall in this years 2022 NHL entry draft. On defense, Ryan Chesley and Mattias Havelid would be nice snags in the second round. But after the combine, I no longer think Gauthier is likely to be around by No. If its not Kasper I could see Kemell or Savoie here. 8 overall pick? He has been playing in the Swedish Hockey League. If you are a Red Wings fan now turning your attention to the draft, the Red Wings are playing more poorly than any other team near the bottom. What that means is the Detroit Red Wings are only a loss, plus one win by Sabres and the Blackhawks, from picking seventh in the 2022 draft in Montreal on July 7-8. To reiterate, a couple players listed above will likely be gone by the time Detroit makes their pick. He came up through the same Frolunda pipeline that produced Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Elmer Soderblom, Theodor Niederbach, and Liam Dower Nilsson. You can even give Jonatan Berggren some reps with the rookie. If the draft follows a similar approach to the mock draft, the Red Wings will end their first pick with a solution to their biggest need. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. This Swedish youngster can shoot the puck. Owns a quick shot release, not timid about driving to the net. These prospects have one or two above-average traits, but are otherwise in need of significant development over the next few years. While those are the headline elements of his game, he has offense too often from being willing to go hard to the net, but he does have skill and had a particularly nice assist on the rush at the World Championship. Max Bultman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Red Wings. It is more likely hes a winger at the next level, though as is Swedish winger Jonathan Lekkerimki. Enter your email address to sign-up and receive notifications of new posts by email. Who is the Detroit Lions X Factor for 2022? The Detroit Lions are in a great position, currently slated to pick second in the 2022 NFL Draft; take a look at our first 3-round Mock Draft. Last year, the Red Wings were able to add cornerstone pieces in Simon Edvinsson and Sebastian Cossa to address clear positional needs left defense and goalie, respectively. Has played some center in the NTDP program. 8 to the Detroit Red Wings. However, being essentially a lock at number one overall, its likely that Detroit wont get a shot at Wright. When it comes to the Red Wings, adding impact pieces may be worth exploring. The Red Wings should strongly consider stockpiling goalies, even if Sebastian Cossa is entrenched as the goalie of the future. Looking for more? ROUND ONE No. Montreal Canadiens - Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) 2. Why Anthony Richardson wont be 18 overall pick, have to come out of this draft with plug-and-play starters on defense. Swedens Jonathan Lekkerimaki landed at No. Although he hasnt played in over a calendar year, the 30-year-old Beckham Jr. could still be a useful piece in Kansas Citys offense. Manage Settings On Thursday, Corey Pronman of The Athletic released a full 2022 NHL Mock Draft in which However, there is no agreement on who it will be when the Red Wings take their first round pick July 7 in Montreal. Hes got extremely quick side-to-side hands that help him beat defenders one-on-one off of cuts. - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, Hell analyze all possible options and make the best possible play within a split second, creating offense before most defenders get a chance to react. 8 overall pick in the opening round.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'detroitsportsnation_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',695,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-detroitsportsnation_com-medrectangle-4-0'); The big question is, which direction will Yzerman decide to go when the Red Wings are on the clock with the No. 8. In his latest 2023 NFL mock draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper has the Detroit Lions selecting two defensive players in If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Peters theorizes the Red Wings wont be fearful of drafting a Russian because they are not anticipating a player drafted at No. When you reach the middle rounds, its best to select prospects with one or two elite traits, but are otherwise average or below average when you look at their collective profile. With Juju Smith-Schuster set to become an unrestricted free agent, the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are likely in the market for another field-stretching receiver. 40 and No. Now, theres a very good chance that both Ivan Miroshnichenko and Lian Bischel will have been selected at this point, but stranger things have happened. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Much as we all try at this time of year, its damn near impossible to predict whats going to happen on draft day. NHL ETA 0-1 years. 8. In his first 2023 NFL mock draft, released in late January, ESPNs Mel Kiper had the Detroit Lions targeting two defensive players. NHL 2020. But it could significantly improve their draft status for the 2022 draft. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onDetroit Red Wings and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Who will that player be? - Advertisement - The Lions, who also own the No. March 29, 2022 By Kevin Allen The Detroit Red Wings late-season struggles havent done much for team and fan morale. On July 7-8, the 2022 NHL Draft will take place, which means we will soon know exactly who Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman decides to select. The thinking here is that you can teach certain traits and develop these players into potential NHL contributors. There are legit cases for any of the four, but Savoie seems to split the difference as a player with some chance to fill Detroits center need, but projects to be a good top-six forward regardless. Right wing Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Djurgarden, Sweden: Morreale likes Lekkerimakis goal-scoring ability, noting that he led the Under-18 World Championships with 15 points. Detroit Red Wings. Now, Red Wings fans would be well within their rights to see this and wonder why Detroit would spend a third top-10 pick in four years on a defenseman instead of snagging the young top-six center the team so badly needs. With 10 picks, the Red Wings have plenty of ammunition to move around if needed. Son of former NHL player Dave Snuggerud. With that being said, Ive listed the names of 10 players the Red Wings should consider in the fourth round and beyond. Nation, would you be satisfied if the Detroit Red Wings were able to walk away with this draft haul? When the time came and the Red Wings were on the clock, I selected Matthew Savoie with the 8th overall pick. Yes please. Minnesotas center position looks a whole lot better today than a couple of years ago, thanks to the continued progression of Joel Eriksson Ek and a career year from Ryan Hartman. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). As you can imagine, high-end talent to build around is essential. All Rights Reserved. Expect more of the same this year jockeying for position throughout the draft. Odds & lines subject to change. Scouts think he will squeeze into the top 10. 8. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Because of this, I combined the draft boards for the two picks and highlighted 10 players to consider early in Day 2 of the draft. Furthermore, as a player drafted out of Europe, he would be eligible to play in the American Hockey League (AHL) next season as well, which would give him the opportunity to play against men in his first season in North America while also not dealing with the pressure that playing in the NHL brings. Share Twitter ReddIt. Marco D'Amico's mock draft predicting Frank Nazar landing No. 8. The 2023 NFL Draft is going to be a golden opportunity for the Lions to add some talented players to the mix. View current picks for the upcoming NHL Draft, Mock Draft selections, and season schedule and results. He sat out this season while rehabbing a torn ACL, despite mid-season interest from several teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. The Detroit Red Wings should really start thinking about the trade deadline and what the team may do as it nears in the coming month or so. Theyll enter The ripple effects of draft-day surprises are part of what makes the event fun. 8. 4 overall. Another center who would be a great fit is Matthew Savoie, who torched the WHL this past season with the Winnipeg Ice. The Detroit Red Wings season didnt go as planned. But over the past three seasons, Detroits overseas personnel and Frolundas coaching staff have developed the hulking winger into a player who is ready to compete for an NHL job. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. It feels like everyone presumes Detroit is going to take Kasper, which probably means its not going to happen! In our SB Nation mock draft, I had the unique opportunity to represent the Red Wings while doing my best Steve Yzerman impression. Brad Lambert would be my preferred choice, though. Bottom line: if he doesnt play in the NHL in the 2022-23 season, he should be in the league the following season. Beckham Jr. hasnt played a down since Super Bowl LVI in February of 2022. His top-notch skill, high compete level, and strong hockey IQ fit in with Yzermans vision for Detroits future. Tankathon hasn't updated in 2 months and I'm kind of curious why. I would shit my pants if we got Lambert. Dominating at the Swedish Junior level. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The Reddit home for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings. But Sportsnets theory is Kemell might fall because a mid-season injury moved him down on the list. Jiricek is a strong two-way defender who can defend with physical force and join the rush. Was born in Sweden when his father Sean was playing goalie in the Swedish League. For better or worse, the Las Vegas Raiders are moving off Derek Carr this offseason. Of the bunch, it would be nice to see the Red Wings select Persson. Armchair-GM (Custom Roster Simulator) Mock Draft (Entry Draft Simulator) Trade Machine (Trade Proposal Simulator) SEARCH. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Detroit: David Jiricek, D,HC Plzen (Extraliiga): This years version of Mo Seider minus some of the offence. As it stands, the Red Wings will have the 10 total selections in the 2022 NHL Draft, including the No. In addition, he led the entire WHL in rookie scoring. Already with 15 goals on the year, easily besting last season's total of nine, he's on pace to eclipse the 40 goal mark for the first time in his career. They need to find a way to fill out their defense and Forsmark could be a good depth piece for the time being. Gambling problem? Someone that can keep momentum otherwise the Red Wings will be chasing the puck around all night and no one likes to see that. Jimmy is a 6-foot-1 scorer. And as Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports explains in his free agency mock draft, thats exactly why the Chiefs should pursue free agent Odell Beckham Jr., a three-time I certainly wouldnt call it likely, but of the consensus top five, Jiricek is the guy who seems to have the biggest potential to make it down to eight and this is the kind of route it would take to happen. Chances are, Detroits scouting staff is familiar with his game and see the value he could bring to the organization. Kimelmans picks are at NHL.com. (Photo by Emmi Korhonen / Lehtikuva / AFP) / Finland OUT (Photo by EMMI KORHONEN/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images). While some may shirk at his small frame (59, 179 lbs), he makes up for size in abundant scoring. Savoie is often compared to Mat Barzal of the New York Islanders based on his play style. Their biggest need is for a scoring center. In front of them they have the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, INTERACTIVE INTERACTIVE FEATURES. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The question here would be how Yzerman feels about Savoie being 5-foot-9. The Detroit Red Wings are ready to commence as the draft gets closer. In front of them they have the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Seattle Kraken, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Ottawa Sentaors. Right Wing Joakim Kemell, JYP, Finland: He netted a hat trick, including an overtime tally, to help Finland down Canada 6-5 at the World Under-18 Championships. Montreal: Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL), 2. 9 right after the Red Wings pick. The Wings wont be starting their 2022 first-rounder, Marco Kasper, but they will have an exciting youngster on the ice in 6-foot-8 Elmer Sderblom. As far as the Red Wings go, Pronman has them selecting C Marco Kasper out of Sweden with the No. But really, those six names could go in any order and it wouldnt impact the point what matters is the change at seven. And its a prudent question. Whether Detroit makes all 10 selections, more, or less, the organization needs to maximize the value of each pick. This, of course, does not take into account that the Red Wings will participate in the lottery for the top two spots. ARMCHAIR-GM. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. He plays a mature game and has won at all levels. When you have a top-tier two-way center shutting down the top line and an offensively-gifted second-line center behind him, youve got a wicked one-two punch that will befuddle the opposition. Now that weve established Detroits needs, lets dive into potential solutions that can be had at this years draft. After all, Alex DeBrincat of the Chicago Blackhawks is 57 and scored 41 goals this season. Web2022 redraft may surprise. Iasenza scored 16 assists but racked up 89 penalty minutes with Moncton in 2022. NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more By Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler Jun 23, 2022 32 The Montreal Canadiens had the No. Cutter spent some of his youth playing hockey in Michigan for the Compuware and Honeybaked programs. Published -. First Round (8): Marco Kasper, C, Rogle (SWEDEN), Second Round (40): Ryan Greene, C, Green Bay (USHL), Second Round (52): Noah Warren, RHD, Gatineau (QMJHL), Third Round (73): Ben MacDonald, C, Noble & Greenough (HIGH-MA), Fourth Round (105): Jace Weir, RHD, Red Deer (WHL), Fourth Round (113):George Fegaras, RHD, North York (OJHL), Fourth Round (129): Hugo Havelid, G, Linkoping Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.), Fifth Round (137): Logan Morrison, C, Hamilton (OHL), Seventh Round (201):Sergei Ivanov, G, Ska St. Petersburg 2 (RUSSIA-JR.), Seventh Round (212): Egor Savikov, LHD, Spartak (RUSSIA). Analysis: Even if there are a couple of switches in order within the top seven, this would be my best guess for what the board looks like ahead of Detroit come draft day. 2022 FIVE ROUND MOCK DRAFT. Philadelphia: David Jiricek, RHD, Plzen (Czechia), 6. 8 overall pick? Ive added a few more names below that could be available at No. NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and Original Six is a trademark of the National Hockey League. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-3','ezslot_10',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-3-0'); For example, Soderblom was a sixth-round pick in 2019 who was very raw his draft year. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Edmonton isn't currently in position to move up to 1st anymore. Analysis: Even though the actual order of the top six here doesnt matter for the Red Wings purposes, I had a little bit of fun with those picks in this scenario. Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, and Detroits scouting staff have been hard at work preparing for another opportunity to bolster the organizations rebuild. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Now, with me saying that Im sure youre saying why am I drafting a depth piece with a second-round pick? There will be four quarterbacks going in the first round of the 2023 NFL AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. March 16, 2022. Follow Max on Twitter @m_bultman. With those prospects removed from consideration, heres how I would rank the next-best players available based on their potential and fit within Detroits prospect pipeline. 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