In Red Wing Land

Detroit Red Wings prospect David Pope may compete for role next season | Freep

The Red Wings need to get this kid signed and he should be playing in Detroit next season.

Break out the brooms: First-round sweep goes to the underdog | Tri-City Herald

Speaking of kids who should be playing in Detroit next season, Michael Rasmussen scored 5 goals and 12 points in the Tri-City American’s 4-game sweep over the Kelowna Rockets.

Around the League

Roundtable: How we’d fix NHL’s draft lottery system | ESPN

I actually think the current lottery system is fine. I don’t have a problem with it.

Saturday’s Tank Watch

Ottawa @ Detroit - 2p ET

Columbus @ Vancouver - 4p ET

Montreal @ Pittsburgh - 7p ET

Buffalo @ Nashville - 8p ET

St. Louis @ Arizona - 9p ET

Let’s go Canucks, Canadiens, Sabres and Coyotes.