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Red Wings' Prospect Pipeline, 2024 NHL Draft Targets, Trading for McGroarty & More
Red Wings News & Rumors: Yzerman Presser, Goalies & More
June 21, 2024 by Devin Little
With the 2024 NHL Draft just a week away, general managers (GMs) across the NHL have begun to meet with the media to discuss the state of their organizations prior to the draft. Steve Yzerman, GM of the Detroit Red Wings, is no different as he held his press availability on the morning of June 21.
In today’s “News & Rumors” post, we’re looking at the highlights of Yzerman’s presser, as well as other pieces of news and rumors you may have missed. From key contract negotiations to potential offseason additions, a buzz is starting to sweep across Detroit as fans eagerly await Yzerman’s next move.
Grading the Red Wings’ First Round Picks of the Last Decade
June 23, 2024 by Devin Little
2024 will mark the 12th straight year that the Detroit Red Wings have made a selection in the first round of the NHL Draft. That’s a stretch of time that spans two general managers, the decline and eventual end of the Red Wings’ status as a playoff contender, and a full-scale rebuild that began somewhere between 2017 and 2019. That’s a lot of opportunities to add talent, particularly in the first rounds of each of those drafts.
In the guessing game that is the NHL Draft, first round picks are supposed to be like a shot from the slot: results may vary, but you absolutely have to hit the net. Also like a shot from the slot, a quality chance is nice, but you’re really looking to score – even if the odds tell us that you’re way more likely to hit the post than the back of the net. And if an organization struggles to consistently convert on their opportunities, they lose more than they win, and they make their first pick a lot sooner in subsequent drafts.
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Red Wings Mock Draft 2.0: All 7 Rounds & Trades
June 24, 2024 by Tony Wolak
It’s Draft Week, and the Detroit Red Wings once again have the opportunity to add a difference-maker to the organization. All of Detroit’s scouting and planning has led to this moment – the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas.
With the festivities kicking off on Friday, I thought another mock draft was in order. This time, we’ll cover all seven rounds using Draft Prospect Hockey’s simulator and make a couple of trades along the way. Let’s dive in.