Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino offers a list of 3 players to watch on every team participating in the World Junior Championship, which begins on Thursday, and one Red Wings prospect (of the 4 prospects participating in the tournament) makes Cosentino’s list:
Axel Sandin-Pellikka, D
Club team: Skelleftea AIK (SHL)
NHL Draft: First round, 17th overall (2023) by Detroit Red WingsSandin-Pellikka has been riding a steep developmental curve since his draft year. An excellent skater with high-end offensive instincts, he should be the centrepiece of Sweden’s first power-play unit. Named the top defenceman in this event last year with a six-point performance, he should be able to perform at that level again, based on his SHL numbers this season, which have him at just under a point per game pace. Sandin-Pellikka is also a capable defender and an excellent puck mover. Fun player to watch.
