2015 NHL Draft Profile: Scouts think Brandon Carlo could be ready for the next step.
The Detroit Red Wings are a team who have been in a defensive limbo ever since the departure of highly-heralded defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom. After the last few years, it's been pretty apparent that Detroit is in dire need of a shutdown defender who can log big minutes, and serve a purpose in all three zones. With Niklas Kronwall in his decline, and Jonathan Ericsson being, well, Jonathan Ericsson, the Red Wings should look for a true shutdown defender with a big frame in this year's draft.