Steve Yzerman officially has his second draft under his belt as leader of the Red Wings organization. After a somewhat exciting presentation Friday night, the NHL rolled out a marathon snoozefest.
Yzerman and his team racked up a ton of prospects in this draft, a ton of prospects that address certain needs. Steve Yzerman got to during day two. Here’s your 2020 Red Wings Draft class:
1st (4): Lucas Raymond, LW
2nd (32): William Wallinder. D
2nd (45): Traded to LAK for picks 51 and 197
2nd (51): Theodor Niederbach, C
2nd (55): Cross Hanas, LW
3rd (63): Donovan Sebrango, D
3rd (65): Traded to MIN for picks 70 and 132
3rd (70): Eemil Viro, D
4th (97): Sam Stange, RW
4th (107): Jan Bednar, G
5th (125): Traded to VGK for 4th rd pick in 2022
5th (132): Alex Cotton, D
6th (156): Kyle Aucoin, D
7th (187): Kienan Draper, RW
7th (203): Chase Bradley, LW (This pick acquired from STL for a 7th rd pick in 2021)
Here’s how the WIIM team is individually grading this years haul:
Kyle: A
Anytime you can add a dozen prospects to your cupboard, you’re going to get a good grade from me.