The Grand Forks Herald’s Brad Elliott Schlossman examined the 20 players which he believes will shine as freshman in the NCHC conference of NCAA Division 1 hockey, and he picks three Red Wings prospects in his top 10:
2. Carter Mazur, F, Denver (DET, 3rd, 70th): Mazur can be a Swiss Army Knife for Denver. He can play all three forward positions. He’s scrappy, hard-nosed and tenacious, but he also has an offensive touch. When Tri-City needed a goal last season, Mazur was on the ice. When Tri-City needed to protect a lead, Mazur was on the ice.
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5. Red Savage, F, Miami (DET, 4th, 114th): The NCHC defensive forward of the year award has been handed out eight times. All but one winner has gone on to play in the NHL. Savage, who captained Team USA at the World Under-18 Tournament, may some day win it on his way to the NHL, too. He’s an outstanding defensive centerman, great on faceoffs, great on the penalty kill and creates offense through hard work.
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7. Shai Buium, D, Denver (DET, 2nd, 36th): Buium is high risk, high reward. It might take him some time as he transitions to college, but once he finds his footing, he will be a top-end blue liner in the NCHC.
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