The Detroit Red Wings started the week with nearly a dozen draft picks to use in the weekend's 2021 NHL draft. But by Saturday, thanks to general manager Steve Yzerman's multiple trades before and during the draft, they ended up with eight prospects joining the organization. Here's a quick look at the Wings' Class of 2021:
Round 1: D Simon Edvinsson
Drafted: No. 6.
Size: 6 feet 4, 198 pounds.
Shoots: Left.
Draft year: 10 games (one assist) with Frölunda in Swedish Hockey League; 14 games (one goal, five assists) with Frölunda’s U20 team; 14 games (five assists) with Vasteras IK in AllSvensken (second-tier league).