The Red Wings of today are a much different story. They are trying to build their way back to contention status. And that work starts at the 2025 NHL Draft. With this in mind, let’s take a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper addressed two of the Detroit Red Wings' bigger needs in the first round of the 2023 NHL draft on Wednesday.

The Red Wings’ draft strategy under Yzerman and head of amateur scouting Kris Draper has generally been to bet on “high-floor” players that are perceived to be safe bets to become NHL players.

Ten of the team’s selections from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft are participating, along with five players from the 2022 Draft and three from 2021. There are 29 forwards, 14 defensemen and seven ...

They have an 85.7% chance to stay at No. 12. Monday’s lottery determines the draft order for the 16 non-playoff teams for the NHL Entry Draft, which will be held June 27-28 in Los Angeles.