The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan posted an article this evening discussing the seven Red Wings prospects who will be participating in this year’s World Junior Championship in Edmonton. Among his prospect previews are the following:
Theodor Niederbach, center: Niederbach was the Wings’ second-round pick in October, viewed as a potential steal given he missed last season because of knee surgery.
Niederbach has been outstanding playing at the junior level this season, with 35 points in 19 games, and showing the talent of a first-rounder.
With Sweden’s lineup decimated, there’s a good chance Niederbach could play on the first line with fellow Wings’ draft pick Lucas Raymond.
Lucas Raymond, right wing: Raymond was the Wings’ first-round pick in October, the fourth pick overall, and has dazzled while playing in Sweden, with 12 points (five goals) in 22 games on Frolunda’s men’s team.
Raymond should be a dominant player in this tournament while playing against players his own age. Raymond has also had the tendency to play his best in the biggest moments, and he’ll have the opportunity here.
But Team Sweden has been ravaged with COVID-19 and the lineup has been altered. Raymond will be looked on to produce.
