Detroit — So much emphasis has been placed on the Red Wings’ first-round draft pick, and that’s to be expected.
They stood a good chance to landing the No. 1 overall pick, given their NHL’s worst record.
But, of course as events played out last week during the lottery, the Wings suddenly dropped to selecting fourth in the NHL draft while some unknown team at this time, that’ll be competing in the play-in round of the playoffs, will get the No.