from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
In previous Free Press mock drafts, the Wings have taken center Mason McTavish and goaltender Jesper Wallstedt with their first pick in 2021. In this edition, Yzerman goes for another player who projects to help the Wings become more productive — especially when most needed.
F Dylan Guenther
Size: 6 feet 1, 181 pounds
Buzz: Guenther, 18, is a dual threat as a shooter and passer — he had 26 goals and 33 assists for the Oil Kings in 2019-20. He has a hard, accurate shot but is also a superb playmaker who finds passing lanes, even in tough situations.