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Detroit Red Wings: The Yzerplan is Definitely Taking Shape

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: With the sixth pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings select Simon Edvinsson during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

How are you feeling Detroit Red Wings fans? Similar to the 2019 Draft, it felt awfully familiar when a lot of offensive talent sat on the board and Steve Yzerman went with a defenseman. Not to be outdone, he traded up with former colleague and friend Jim Nill to grab not only the 15th overall pick, but also to get goaltender Sebastian Cossa.