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Red Wings prospect Gustav Lindstrom aims to make name for himself

DETROIT - When you hear the name of Detroit Red Wings Swedish defense prospect Gustav Lindstrom, it's natural to think of seven-time Norris Trophy winner Nicklas Lidstrom.

Lindstrom hopes to make a name for himself one day with the Red Wings.

The organization has high hopes for its 2017 second-round pick, a 6-2, 187-pound good-skating, puck-moving, right-handed shooter who plays with an edge.

After two seasons with Almtuna, in Sweden's second-highest league, Lindstrom is joining Frolunda, a premier program in the Swedish Elite League which featured Rasmus Dahlin, the top pick in this year's draft.

Red Wings' prospect Gustav Lindstrom evaluates his game

"They have improved a lot of players," Lindstrom said.