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Red Wingsโ Kris Draper drafts his son, Kienan Draper, in 7th round
Read full article: Red Wingsโ Kris Draper drafts his son, Kienan Draper, in 7th roundThe Detroit Red Wings drafted a familiar name, and face, in the 7th round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Right wing Kienan Draper, the son of Red Wings director of amateur scouting Kris Draper, will hope to follow in his fatherโs quick strides in Detroit. This past season he was playing in his second campaign with St. Andrewโs College in Canada -- he had 51 points in 56 games played. His father Kris is now Red Wings GM Steve Yzermanโs righthand man in the draft. He played an impressive 1,157 career NHL games (161G, 203A) and another 222 playoff games (24G, 22A).
View: Detroit Red Wings 2020 NHL Entry Draft picks
Read full article: View: Detroit Red Wings 2020 NHL Entry Draft picks(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) Here are the 2020 NHL Entry Draft picks by the Detroit Red Wings:Detroit GM Steve Yzerman was able to add picks through in-draft trades -- he also traded for a future pick:Read more: Red Wings' Kris Draper drafts his son, Kienan Draper, in 7th roundView: 2020 NHL Entry Draft first round selectionsRead back: Hereโs who Red Wings selected in 2019 NHL DraftSign up for my Red Wings newsletterSign up here for the latest news on the team and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones).
Red Wings in 2020 NHL Draft: Follow updates here
Read full article: Red Wings in 2020 NHL Draft: Follow updates hereThe 2020 NHL Draft got started Tuesday night with the first round. The Detroit Red Wings selected Swedish forward Lucas Raymond at 4th overall, then Swedish defenseman William Wallinder at 32nd overall. Hereโs another look at Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzermanโs list of picks in this draft -- he started with 10 picks but added another in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings, and then another in a trade with the Minnesota Wild. He did trade away the 125th pick for a future pick:Read more: Red Wings' Kris Draper drafts his son, Kienan Draper, in 7th roundFull first-round draft order:Sign up here for the latest news on the team and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones). Follow live draft updates here:
Red Wings select D William Wallinder at 32nd overall in 2020 NHL Draft
Read full article: Red Wings select D William Wallinder at 32nd overall in 2020 NHL DraftThe Detroit Red Wings have selected Swedish defenseman William Wallinder at 32nd overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. Hereโs how Wallinder is described by Elite Prospects:โWallinder towers over the competition, standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 194 pounds -- thereโs plenty of room for him to fill out that frame. He might be the most technically skilled skater among all defenceman in this draft. Heโs a great puck-carrier, eager to lead his team up the ice, and with a great deal of initiative in creative offensive chances.โWallinder became GM Steve Yzermanโs second pick out of Sweden in this draft. Watch William Wallinder highlights:Related: Red Wings select F Lucas Raymond at 4th overall in 2020 NHL DraftView: 2020 NHL Entry Draft first round selectionsSign up here for the latest news on the team and from around the league, and some jokes (good ones).
Red Wings select F Lucas Raymond at 4th overall in 2020 NHL Draft
Read full article: Red Wings select F Lucas Raymond at 4th overall in 2020 NHL DraftThe Detroit Red Wings have selected forward Lucas Raymond at 4th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Few weaknesses overall and is a player that doesnโt wait for the play to happen, but the one that generates the play and make things happen.โLucas Raymond highlights:Round two of the 2020 NHL Draft continues Wednesday morning. The Red Wings have the 32nd overall pick, which is the first pick of the second round. Lucas Raymond vรคljs som nummer fyra av Detroit Red Wings i รฅrets draft. pic.twitter.com/yZlUrrgUr8 โ Frรถlunda Indians (@frolunda_hc) October 6, 2020Here are the rest of the Red Wings' draft positions in the draft:Read back: Hereโs who Red Wings selected in 2019 NHL DraftView: 2020 NHL Draft results
NHL set for virtual draft; Lafreniere in line as top pick
Read full article: NHL set for virtual draft; Lafreniere in line as top pickโThe Rangers are a really big organization, a really good team,โ said Lafreniere, who turns 19 on Sunday. โWeโve gone through multiple scenarios, weโve had multiple mock drafts,โ Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. โItโs certainly been a challenge,โ Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said. โEverybodyโs had to adjust.โFlames general manager Brad Treliving said it will be a change conducting the draft remotely. โWeโve talked with other GMs from other sports that have had to go through this,โ San Jose general manager Doug Wilson said.
2020 NHL draft this week: Red Wings have 4th overall pick
Read full article: 2020 NHL draft this week: Red Wings have 4th overall pickHereโs another look at Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzermanโs list of picks in this draft:Thatโs 10 draft picks altogether for the Red Wings this year. Mock drafts have Red Wings picking forwardYzerman is going to pick the best player available. That likely means the Red Wings will select a forward at 4th overall, barring any crazy trades. I fully expect the Red Wings to be extremely busy in free agency. Here are some of the names attached to the Red Wings right now:Goalie of the Vancouver Canucks -- With Jimmy Howard moving on, the Red Wings need another goalie.