The second day is where true dynasties are made, right? It’s going to be a fast-paced day in Las Vegas at The Sphere for the 2024 NHL Draft rounds 2-7. We’re seeing a lot of trade activity and pick-swapping, so it should be an exciting spectacle as we all get ready for free agency! Here are the picks from Detroit so far:
1.15 Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (RW) | Quick Facts
2.47 Max Plante (LW) | Quick Facts
Red Wings Picks in Rounds 3-7
3rd rd, 80th overall: Ondrej Becher (C) Prince George, WHL
-Huge numbers in the WHL last season: 32 goals, 64 assists
-10 points (3-7–10) in 7 games with Czechia at World Juniors
-20 years old, so he should be “in the system” soon
-Scouting reports say he needs to work on his skating, but it seems like Steve Yzerman has himself another high-ceiling pick
4th rd, 126th overall (via Dallas): Landon Miller (G) Soo, OHL
-This pick seems way off the board, but adding another young goalie is always a good option in later rounds.
5th rd, 144th overall: John Whipple (D) USNTDP
-Heavy defense, good skating
-Committed to Univ. of Minnesota… So, another Minnesota guy.
6th rd, 176th overall: Charlie Forslund (LW) SWE
-BIG winger out of Sweden — 6’3″ 212 lbs
-Earned “Most Points by a Junior” in HockeyEttan last season (19 pts, 19 games)
-Need to see him against higher competition still
7th rd, 203rd overall (via NJD+SJS): Austin Baker (LW) USNTDP
-Another high-ceiling forward with Red Wings in his blood (native of White Lake)
-Won’t need to go far to watch him, he’ll be at Michigan State University next year
7th rd, 208th overall: Fisher Scott (D)
-Will play at Colorado College next year
-Was not ranked on any scouting service
Other Red Wings news, rumors
-REPORT: Jacob Trouba to be traded to Detroit
-Kinda sounds like Detroit has a chance at an extension for Patrick Kane, per Larry Brooks
