The #RedWings have traded the 125th pick in the #NHLDraft to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 4th round pick in 2022. #DRWDraft— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 7, 2020
The Red Wings used their 132nd overall pick to draft defenseman Alex Cotton:
At #132, Red Wings select Alex Cotton (D). #LGRW— Red Wings Prospects (@DRWProspects) October 7, 2020
Detroit takes 6-foot-1 forward Sam Stange at No. 97. The Wisconsin native is slated to play for the U of Wisconsin this year. Had 45 points in 48 USHL games last season. #RedWings— Stefan Kubus (@StefanKubus) October 7, 2020
[The Red Wings selected Frolunda forward Theodor] Niederbach, the second Swedish forward claimed by Detroit in the 2020 Draft after they took Lucas Raymond at No. 4 overall, checks in at 5-foot-11 and 172 pounds. Skating with Frolunda’s top junior team this fall, he has recorded 15 points in nine games.
After missing an entire year because of surgery to address knee joint issues, Niederbach is an intriguing prospect who may have had a higher draft stock had he competed in 2018-19.
In 2019-2020, he posted 48 points in 40 games with Frolunda, and seven points in eight games at the U18 Worlds.
An EliteProspects article calls him “the best 2020 prospect you’ve never heard of,” while his draft guide write-up gives another favorable review.
“He maintains a detailed mental map of the ice that allows quick decisions and a heightened read on incoming pressure. Defensively, he maintains an above-the-puck posture and suffocates opposition puck-carriers. He’s so dialed in off the puck, capable of making the right reads and knowing when he can switch from his man and give his teammate support.”
Niederbach spoke with the media, via the Red Wings:
The Red Wings’ second pick of the first round is defenseman Eemil Viro, picked 70th overall. The Wings made a trade down…
The #RedWings have traded the 65th pick in the #NHLDraft to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for picks 70 and 132. #DRWDraft— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 7, 2020
At #70, Red Wings select Eemil Viro (D). #LGRW— Red Wings Prospects (@DRWProspects) October 7, 2020
#RedWings take defenseman Donovan Sebrango (Kitchener, OHL) with the 63rd pick. He’s 6-1, 189, shoots left. They’ll select again at 65.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 7, 2020
At 63rd, Red wings draft D Donovan Sebrango, a 6-1, 189 blue liner who played for Kitchener— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) October 7, 2020
The Red Wings open the third round picking Canadian defenseman Donovan Sebrango 63rd overall.
He’s 6’1″ and plays with Kitchener (OHL).— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 7, 2020
In Donovan Sebrango, the Wings are getting a solid two-way defender. Plays bigger than his size and is physical down low. Skates well and can move the puck. Has offensive potential. Needs to clean up some decision making issues in the d-zone. Solid pick. #NHLDraft2020— OHL Prospects (@BrockOtten) October 7, 2020
They said on NHL Network that Sebrango’s dad was the former captain of Cuba’s national soccer team.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 7, 2020
Sebrango was drafted 63rd overall by the Red Wings at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.
Sebrango was one of OHL Kitchener’s most important players this past season. He was used in all situations and logged a ton of ice time for the Rangers. Sebrango isn’t flashy and doesn’t project to generate much offense as a pro. But his game has no noticeable weaknesses and that means a regular role in the bottom pairing awaits. It’s just going to take a few seasons.
Red Line Report said of Sebrango: “Mistake-free defenseman is as reliable as they come.”
The scouting service added, “His game is simple and solid on a nightly basis. A good skater who pivots effortlessly. Plays a smart game keeping a tight gap in the neutral zone and demonstrates good positioning and coverage in the defensive zone. Makes good first passes and looks to follow up the play. Smartly recalculates breakout passes to hit secondary targets if lanes are closed off. Supports his partner by making himself available as an outlet and makes good D-to-D passes. Offensively, he’ll make calculated pinches down the boards and when his team has the puck will look to jump down the backdoor when the situation presents itself. Throws hard, low shots deliberately off goalie’s far-side pad to create rebounds. Showed noticeable improvement on lateral footwork this season. A tough competitor who isn’t afraid to drop the mitts. Should become tougher to play against as he matures physically.”
Cross Hanas was my favorite player in USA’s game against Hungary last summer, and for a good reason. Tons of skill, and can be creative setting up a teammate. Next step will be becoming more consistent in the WHL. https://t.co/mAOCrglSDW— Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) October 7, 2020
At pick No. 55, the #RedWings take LW Cross Hanas. 22G, 27A in 60GP last year for Portland. 6-foot-1, 187 pounds. Brian Lawton likened him to a left-handed David Perron.— Stefan Kubus (@StefanKubus) October 7, 2020
#RedWings select left wing Cross Hanas (Portland, WHL) with the 55th pick. He’s 6-1, 167 and shoots left. A Texas native.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 7, 2020
At #32, Red Wings select William Wallinder (D). #LGRW— Red Wings Prospects (@DRWProspects) October 7, 2020
The Red Wings open the second round of the NHL Draft, taking 6’4″ Swedish defenseman William Wallinder with the No. 32 overall pick.— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 7, 2020
The #RedWings select D William Wallinder with the 32nd pick (second round) of the #NHLDraft.— The Athletic Detroit (@TheAthleticDET) October 7, 2020
Defenseman William Wallinder. One of those guys that slid just a little bit. Figured they’d go defense after going with Raymond at No 4.— DetroitHockey.Net (@detroithockey96) October 7, 2020
Red Wings have picked William Wallinder out of Modo the Allsvenskan (SWE) with the first pick of the second round.— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) October 7, 2020
With the first pick in the 2nd round (32nd) of #nhldraft2020 Red Wings select D William Wallinder. Red Wings do love their Swedes.— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) October 7, 2020
#RedWings select defenseman William Wallinder, 6-4, 191, from Modo (Sweden) with first pick in second round (32nd overall). They pick again at 45.— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 7, 2020
The 18-year-old Swede is a smooth-skating blueliner with a fluid and long stride. He is dexterous with the puck on his stick and loves transitioning it up ice thanks to his skill set.— Sarah Lindenau (@Lindy72) October 7, 2020
skating, an attribute. a puck carrier who rushes. #RedWings 2020 second round, 32nd.— gregg krupa (@greggkrupa) October 7, 2020
Production-wise, Wallinder opened eyes with four points through four games in the Junior Club World Championship, but was quiet at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and Five Nations tournament. He’s noticeable, though, even when he’s not scoring.— Sarah Lindenau (@Lindy72) October 7, 2020
The Detroit Red Wings take William Wallinder with the 32nd pick. A big, smooth-skating defenseman from Modo in Sweden, Wallinder scored at a high-rate in the time he spent in the junior league last season. Wallinder has a lot of the tools that teams value in a modern defenseman. pic.twitter.com/A96IKYMsea— The Point (@ThePointHockey) October 7, 2020
The Red Wings have a total of 9 picks on the second day of the 2020 NHL Draft (11:30 AM EDT on the NHL Network, NHL.com), and here’s a handy thread for you to follow along.
