Bednar will need to learn how to read scramble situations better and react accordingly. But the other selections help the Red Wings add great depth up front.
His 0.921 save percentage, and 2.43 goals-against average were both considerably better than Murray.You wouldn’t automatically think that the Penguins would be ready to give up on a player that is just 26-years old and provided the organization with sensational goaltending over his first four seasons. Red Wings get Lucas Raymond with fourth pick in ESPN mock draft Lucas Raymond, a 6-foot, 175-pound forward from Sweden, is the Detroit Red Wings’ selection at No. The Penguins drafted Murray with the 83rd pick in the third round of the 2012 NHL Entry Level Draft.
Both are first-round talents. Though the odds actually turned out to be a great predictor of where the Detroit Red Wings would end up selecting in the 2020 NHL Draft, it is still a bummer that they were by far the worst team in the league, yet they missed out on the No. His production speaks for itself – Torgersson has produced at every level so far playing a coachable style of hockey.Emil Andrae would also provide good value in this draft slot. The Detroit Red Wings will find themselves in a unique position entering the NHL offseason with a flat salary cap entering the 2020-21 season.
He’s played 38 games this season, posting a record of 20-11-5, including one shutout.Jarry’s 25-years old and produced a regular-season record of 20-12-1, including three shutouts over 33 games played. He can also be trusted on the penalty kill and in the defensive zone. While the likes of Simontaival and Carter Savoie are skilled perimeter players, Torgersson can do the dirty work around the net and bang home goals. There’s nothing particularly flashy about Nikishin’s game – he just makes smart, efficient plays. Let’s look at how they fared. He can be so dangerous on a power play with his shot and pick corners from a distance, but he’s also a tremendous passer who makes unique plays.”Join over 18 000 Subscribers of our free bi-weekly Newsletter.In Ponomaryov, the Red Wings get a skilled, playmaking center with second-line potential. The Detroit Red Wings made two trades during Monday’s NHL trade deadline. Still, I have a feeling if Murray falters at all during these playoffs, Rutherford won’t hesitate to keep Tristan Jarry who performed better this past season.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Your privacy is safe with us.
Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.In addition to his size, Torgersson skates well and has decent hands. Scouts differ on his skating ability, but agree he can be elusive and is an excellent puckhandler with a heavy shot. Pick is 4th in 2020, ... Detroit Red Wings acquire: Brendan Smith: February 28, 2017: 2017 3rd round pick 2018 2nd round pick 1 overall pick. Overall, we’ll start to see an impressive group of prospects rise through Detroit’s ranks in the near future.In Alexander Nikishin, the Red Wings would get a seasoned, well-rounded defenseman who spent the majority of his draft year playing against men in the KHL.
But overall, Simontaival is a well-rounded player—albeit an undersized one—with an intriguing skill set.Moving into the final round, the Red Wings should continue to look for raw players with interesting skill sets. That said, offense should be the priority early on for the Red Wings.When watching Bednar, his strong lateral pushes stand out immediately. In this mock draft, I waited until the third round to draft a blueliner, but for good reason: Detroit drafted *all* the defensemen last year.
He excels defensively and competes well against players much larger than him. With some more seasoning, Hunt could be a steal for the Red Wings at this stage of the draft.
The Penguins general manager, Jim Rutherford, had previously mentioned he feared he’d be forced to move one of his goaltenders.
- Page 2 With that, Alexis Lafreniere was the clear choice.“He’s got a very quick stick and can beat defenders with his skill.