Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis posted a set of impressive performers from Day 7 at the World Junior Summer Showcase, and two Red Wings prospects made his cut:
#4 Axel Sandin Pellikka, D (Detroit Red Wings): ASP had a rough start to the tournament, and he was the man that got beat on Lane Hutson’s incredible goal on Monday. But Sandin Pellikka played more like the guy we saw at the U-18 World Championship, campaigning a strong, two-way game. His goal was one of the best of the tournament.
#6 Anton Johansson, D (Detroit Red Wings): Johansson has been the most consistently impressive defenseman on Sweden for me. He’s involved offensively, has gotten physical and is blocking shots and clearing the puck out of the zone. Just… everything you’d want a defenseman to do. Simple, solid hockey.
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