As the Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan noted, the Red Wings are happy with their first-round selection in Lucas Raymond, but Wings director of amateur scouting Kris Draper’s job is just getting started ahead of the second through seventh rounds of the 2020 NHL draft today (11:30 AM EDT on NHL.com):
The Wings have nine picks in Tuesday’s portion of the NHL Entry Draft (rounds two through seven), including three picks in the second round, including the first pick in the second round.
Kris Draper, director of amateur scouting, said the Wings’ staff met immediately after Tuesday’s first round ended to review Wednesday’s possibilities.
“We talked and threw out some names (available) and scenarios,” Draper said. “When we get back (Wednesday) we’ll be ready to take pick 32. We’re comfortable with the name we’ll announce.”
Yzerman will likely receive phone calls and offers for the pick, and Draper acknowledged as much.
“It’s a coveted pick and I’m sure Steve will listen and discuss possible scenarios that might benefit the Detroit Red Wings,” Draper said.
Here are the Wings’ remaining picks, courtesy of the Detroit News’s Mark Falkner:
2. No. 32 pick
2. No. 45 pick
2. No. 55 pick
3. No. 63 pick
3. No. 65 pick
4. No. 107 pick
5. No. 125 pick
6. No. 156 pick
7. No. 187 pick
Update: Here’s more Draper from MLive’s Ansar Khan:
“As soon as the draft ended (Tuesday) we talked amongst our staff, threw out some names, some scenarios,” Kris Draper, Red Wings director of amateur scouting, said. “(Wednesday), we’re ready to make pick 32 and we’re comfortable with the name we’re going to announce. Obviously, it’s a coveted pick. I’m sure Steve (general manager Yzerman) is going to listen and we’ll discuss possible scenarios that might benefit the Detroit Red Wings. If something doesn’t come up, we’re real excited with the player we’re looking at.”
