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Red Wings: Offense or Defense in First Round of NHL Draft?

HAMILTON, ON - JANUARY 16: Jamie Drysdale #4 of Team Red skates during the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team White at FirstOntario Centre on January 16, 2020 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

There’s now a real debate on if the Detroit Red Wings should take offense or defense in the 2020 NHL Draft with prospects Alexis Lafrenière, Quinton Byfield and Tim Stuetzle likely off the board.

Offense or defense?

With the Detroit Red Wings dropping back to No. 4 overall in the 2020 NHL Draft following the lottery last month, the team now has a decision to make.