He also added some perimeter playmaking to his game this season. In the 2019 IIHF U18 Worlds he notched a hat-trick, including the overtime winner against Yaroslav Askarov and team Russia. Yzerman said at the end of the season that the Red Wings want to get Soderblom signed and bring him to training camp. The offensive parts of his game continue to improve and look like a clear strength. He is one of those strange players who play such a versatile and supportive game that, at his full potential, he will either be the third-best player on a teams first line or the best player on their fourth line. Drafted: 2019 round six, 159th overall by Detroit Red Wings. The Detroit Red Wings have quickly amassed an impressive prospect pool under the leadership of Steve Yzerman. 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. Analysis: Seiders first NHL season was the best-case scenario. His ability to make things happen is what makes him such a tantalizing prospect, and its because of it that you can project him playing anywhere in his teams top three lines, as well as playing a key role as a puck-mover on the power play. Hes a left-shot defenseman, meaning he would a perfect partner for Moritz Seider. completely irrelevant how they played tonight. Hes a good skater, he has individual skill, and he can make plays. So many things to like about this. 20 years old | 5-foot-11 | 172 pounds | Shoots right, Drafted: No. Our list has five defensemen, four forwards and a goalie. 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. Following that, the Red Wings training camp begins on September 22nd. Sebastian Cossa. DENVER The Detroit Red Wings weren't even able to make a game of it. Wallinder spent much of the early part of last season earning his minutes and the trust of his coaches. Who do you think the Wings will take at 8thoverall in a few weeks and where would they land on this list for you? I describe Edvinsson as being a little rough around the edges because he currently plays an immature game; he tries to force plays that arent there, and he overextends himself in the name of trying to make an impact for his team. I think he tops out as a second line winger that can wreak havoc on his teams second power play unit. Mazur is a fast-rising prospect. He would often be the guy to wind it up in his own end to carry the puck due to his great speed and skill. CHL sources say final details are being worked out with the NHL that will allow junior eligible players who played 20 or more AHL games last season to return to the AHL next season, rather than back to their major junior club. Button's 2021 top-50 prospects list featured a pair of Red Wings on the podium: Moritz Seider (No. Soderblom is not a physical player. He stepped in right away and was an impactful defenseman for the Wings. Sebastian Cossa, G Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Age: 20 Drafted: 2021 round three, 70th overall by Detroit Red Wings. If this list was based solely on NHL-readiness, he would rank second. Johansson has now played 141 regular season games in the SHL and he has 15 goals and 57 points to show for it. 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. The five-team event will also include top prospects from Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. Veleno can PK and has a solid work rate. There is some debate about whether or not Simon Edvinsson is ready to push for an NHL roster spot for the 2022-23 season. He can play both center and wing. named the best U20 player in Swedish hockey, Kris Letang returns to Penguins, day-to-day after death of father, Oilers' Evander Kane makes return two months after horrifying injury, The '100-yard receiving games in the playoffs' quiz, Aaron Rodgers reveals what it would take for him to return to Packers. Ht/Wt: 6-1/192 I think he can be a third-line center in the league. In 53 games with the Chilliwack Chiefs in the 2021-22 season, he managed to net himself 23 goals and 50 points. While Wallinder finished tied for second in scoring among U21 SHL defenseman, Albert Johansson sat at the top of the list. Chase Bradley had a respectable rookie year in the NCAA, scoring nine points in 29 games with slightly above-average defensive play for a rookie. He flourished in his rookie season with 38 points in 41 games, which tied him for 28thin NCAA scoring, above many players who were drafted long before him in 2021, including Owen Power and Kent Johnson. But the mammoth forward had his share of highlight reel goals this season. How we see the pecking order of the Red Wings development system at the start of the 2021-22 season. In his D+1 year and second full season in the SHL, the Austrian pivot has already matched his previous seasons point totals in a third of the games played. Givani Smith over Sam Girard, Landon Ferraro over Ryan O'Reilly, Rasmussen over Nick Zuzuki, Lindstrom over Jason Roberston. The Austrian-born forward played the 2021-22 season for Rgle BK in the SHL. It was great to see McIsaac play an entire healthy season this year in the AHL. Johansson is not the most explosive offensive defenseman youve ever seen, but there is plenty of offense in his game. If Soderblom developed a mean streak, he would be scary good. I see enough talent there to play games, but Im not sold on him being a long-career type. Feb 3, 2021 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). #LGRW pic.twitter.com/gQULMxy3LX, Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) July 30, 2021. Former first-round picks Filip Zadina and Moritz Seider headline a group which should begin to pay dividends at the NHL level as soon as next season. 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? His sophomore season in the NCAA has him scoring 12 goals in his first 15 games, but only five assists. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Soderblom lacks draft pedigree but is an accomplished player with a U-18 Gold Medal, Hlinka Gretzky Silver Medal, and a Champions Hockey League Championship. ), Age (how much room/time does the prospect have to grow/develop? | DHN+. Sderblom can make highly-coordinated plays with the puck and is a nuisance around the net. Tier: Middle of the lineup player, Skating: NHL average 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. After an excellent season in Liiga in 2020-21, Eemil Viro seemed to stagnate a bit this year. Analysis: Kasper was easy to spot even in SHL games because of how powerful an athlete he is. Top 10 Red Wings Prospects 1. Edvinsson was a finalist for Rookie of the Year in the Swedish Hockey League. So now, without further delay the Red Wings top thirty prospects at the start of the 2021-22 season. The competition for the best goaltending prospect in the Red Wings prospect pool is quite slim, and the clear choice is Sebastian Cossa. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. Eemil Viro, #6 for Finland, drafted at 70th Overall in 2020 by Detroit. Defenseman Simon Edvinsson (No. That the Red Wings pool still ranks this high, after. His size (6-foot-5, 207 pounds), skating ability, skill with the puck, and fearlessness are the things that made him the sixth overall pick last year. Fans were excited to get a better look at him as he made his way to the Red Wings American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. Offensively hes not strong, but his outlet passes are good enough and he can skate pucks out of trouble. Maher, 33, was rock-solid for the team all season long before Monday night's meltdown. He will likely play the entire season in the SHL in 2022-23 and will try to prove himself to the coaching staff to gain a bigger role. Detroit Red Wings January Goalie Rankings Linus Ullmark unstoppable at No. Like us on, Jonatan Berggren was tied for second on our Red Wings' Top 10 Prospect list, be the highest-scoring player under age 21. Six of the final seven prospects on this list are Swedish players, and three of them are going to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming 2022 World Junior Championships this summer. Kasper has a strong 6-foot-1 frame, isnt afraid to attack the hard areas, and can win some battles versus men as a 17-year-old. Hes at his best when hes playing a prickly, high-energy game. 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. 2 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022 - The Athletic Detroit Red Wings rank No. 19 years old | 6-foot-6 | 210 pounds | Catches left, Drafted: No. Familiar faces impressing through early days of training camp . Analysis: Veleno had a solid season playing up in the NHL for the most part. something has to change, cause this aint it. This might be a bit lower of a ranking than Kirill Tyutyayev deserves, but hes here because we havent been able to get a good read on his game for quite some time. Tier: Projected to play NHL games. With these two studs on the blueline, the Wings defense is in excellent hands. Goalies seldom get selected in the first round of the NHL draft these days, but the Wings selected Cossa with the 15th overall pick in 2021. 5. The 6-foot-8, 249-pound forward scored 21 goals for Frolunda to be the highest-scoring player under age 21 in Swedens pro league. He does trend to the perimeter too much for my liking and given his lack of size you wonder how much his offense will translate. Has been a standout in rookie tournaments. 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Here are RWP's Red Wings Prospect Rankings for the 2020-21 season: 1. Skating, puck skills, hockey sense and compete for every projected NHL player are graded. But he could also be considered a potential sleeper to make the Red Wings coming out of training camp. 10. sharkbates1208 2 min. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Hes trending to being a bottom-six forward in the NHL and I wouldnt rule out the middle six. He should continue to improve in the OHL for another year or two before making the transition to professional hockey in Grand Rapids. He should have a great opportunity next season to build from his first SHL 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. He just turned 21 a few months ago, so he still has time to work out some of the issues with his skating, but time will eventually run out. Afterrecently signing an entry-level contract with the Red Wings, it is confirmed that Sderblom will make his way to North America next season. Player Eligibility: All skaters who are 22 years old or younger as of Sept. 15, 2022, regardless of how many NHL games theyve played, are eligible. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1. Compete: Above NHL average. Berggren is a high-end playmaker that makes things happen from along the boards. 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. Tier: Projected to play NHL games, Skating: NHL average Analysis: Mazur had a very impressive freshman season at Denver. 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. Drafted in the third round, 70thoverall, by the Red Wings, expectations were measured for him as he made the jump from the USHL to the NCAA. He is similar to Niklas Kronwall a smart defenseman who was unlucky with injuries. These are the fruits of a rebuild that has been in motion for roughly four years. The Red Wings top pick in the 2021 draft is a tower of power that possesses the skating ability of somebody much smaller, while also displaying the two-way game that makes him a relatively safe bet to crack an NHL lineup at some point in his career. Limited ice time in the SHL has resulted in limited production. Niederbach has spent the last four seasons in the Frlunda HC organization, but the decisionwas made this May that he would be joining Rgle BKof the SHL for the 2022-23 season. Our very own THW writer Tony Wolak did the arduous task of reading through the NHL-CHL transfer agreement so that you dont have to, and he found that the 19-year-old Cossa is eligible to play for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL next season with the option to stay in junior for one last season. His development has been slow, but steady and may require another year of SHL development followed by some AHL seasoning before he is a legit contender for an NHL job. While Sderblom is likely to spend the first bit of next season in the AHL, where he can acclimatize to the narrower rinks and the play style of North American hockey leagues, he has a good chance at cracking the NHL roster at some point next season. Compete: NHL average. Adds that the plan is to keep Berggren in North America next season. He enjoyed a breakout season in the SHL last year scoring 33 points. Elmer Soderblom, LW/RW Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Age: 21 Sharks GM Grier is against tanking. 35. Cooper Moore (D). It's also fun to speculate about the future. But he never received a call-up last season. His chief strength is his size (6-foot-3, 215 pounds) and skating ability. The team has to have center Marco Kasper circled on their draft board as someone to consider. #LGRW, Red Wings Top 25 Prospects Pre-Draft Rankings, Red Wings Prospects Shine in Denver Pioneers NCAA Championship, Red Wings Top 25 Prospects: 2021-22 Midseason Update, Red Wings Get the Center They Need in Marco Kasper, Avalanche Have 3 Good Center Options if Kadri Leaves, Oilers List of Blue Line Trade Targets Includes Surprising Names, Jets & Panthers Could Produce A Blockbuster Trade. 6 in 2019 Edvinsson and Cossa are the only two Red Wings prospects on the 2022 iteration of Button's rankings. 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