MLive’s Ansar Khan posted an article previewing the Red Wings’ prospect tournament, which begins on Thursday at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City:
When many of the Detroit Red Wings’ top prospects take the ice Thursday, much of the focus will be on a trio of forwards who aren’t far away from the NHL – Joe Veleno, Jonatan Berggren and Lucas Raymond, as well as two other high draft picks in defenseman Jared McIsaac and goaltender Sebastian Cossa.
But the organization also will be eager to see how another group fares – players not drafted as high but expected to compete for jobs in Detroit over the next couple of years, like forwards Chase Pearson and Kirill Tyutyayev, defensemen Wyatt Newpower and Donovan Sebrango and goalie Victor Brattstrom.
The NHL Prospects Tournament returns to Traverse City’s Centre I.C.E. Arena this week after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. The Red Wings open the five-team tourney Thursday against Dallas (7 p.m., live streamed on DetroitRedWings.com).
This event will mark the North American debut of Raymond, the No. 4 overall pick in 2020, and Berggren, the 33rd selection in 2018. Both are likely to need some development time with the Grand Rapids Griffins, but their offensive skills could enable them to push for NHL jobs in training camp and the preseason.
I agree with all Khan and his thoughts! That hasn’t happened very often. I hope that is not a bad sign? Tough to predict what Young Wings will do at the tournament and how much will it determine their near future team that they will play with. Best guess to Griffins and will many head across the pond for more playing time? Should be fun to watch and STAY HEALTHY (McIsaac?)
I’m crossing my fingers that everybody stays healthy. It rarely holds true for the full tournament and camp, but we can hope.