Ah, pre-draft.
You can smell it in the air. It’s like a combination of heat, humidity, and the overwhelming weight of expectations. Yes, it’s that time of the year again, folks. The 2022 NHL Draft is just around the corner. This time around, the Detroit Red Wings pick eighth overall. After a pretty disappointing end to an otherwise promising season, they’re back to the drawing board with yet another chance at picking the next star.
But who’s the next big name for the Winged Wheel? In our SB Nation mock draft, I had the unique opportunity to represent the Red Wings while doing my best Steve Yzerman impression.