Mar 23, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) makes a save during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Red Wings management team have continuously tried to stockpile goalies through the draft in the hopes that one of them will end up developing into an NHL regular. The past seven drafts produced eight goalies and during the most recent season, not one of these selections played a game in the NHL. Seven of these selections are still in the system, however only two have signed contracts with Detroit.