The dust has settled following the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and teams are now
preparing to move on to training camp. For the Detroit Red Wings'; selections,
the upcoming tournament and camp season will determine where they land in the
organization. Among the already well-known names of Filip Zadina and Joe
Veleno, are several promising and bright stars.33rd Overall Selection Jonatan
Berggren

We can all appreciate a goal-scorer, and that's exactly what Jonatan Berggren
is. He's also a Swede, which the Red Wings have had great fortune with
in recent years. Jonatan's 2017-18 season was one few junior skaters can
boast. Playing the primary part of the season with Skelleftea AIK J20, he
tallied 57 regular season points. Additionally, he earned 10 points during the
World Junior Championship and 23 while playing with Sweden U18 (all). Sportsnet
 nicknamed him a "highlight factory," and they're not wrong. Berggren is an
excellent skater and has very mature ice sense. He gets to the net and gets it
done.Jonatan Berggren #17 of the Sweden Nationals skates up ice with the puck
against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament
game. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Where does he fit? Well, given time for development, because that's just how
these things work, Berggren won't be waiting long for a roster spot. The Red
Wings need scorers, they need guys who can make those split-second decisions
without missing a beat. Berggren has that.36th Overall Selection: Jared McIsaac

Chosen 36th overall, Jared McIsaac gives hope to the defensive future of the
Red Wings. The organization has a plethora of talent ready to go in Grand
Rapids, but McIsaac is insurance. He impressed during the Red Wings Development
 Camp and proved to be as good on the ice as he was on paper. Grand Rapids
Griffins Head Coach, Ben Simon, was pleasantly surprised by his agility. He
told the Detroit News, "That was one thing I noticed with him: Phenomenal
footwork." Playing with the Halifax Mooseheads last season, McIsaac hit a
staggering 47 points. Not too shabby for a defenseman.Jared McIsaac of the
Halifax Mooseheads (courtesy HalifaxMooseheads.ca)

Our McIsaac insurance plan gives him plenty of time to develop, as he is likely
 heading back to the Mooseheads for another season, and time for the existing
defenseman to get their chance. With guys like Filip Hronek and Joe Hicketts
get ready to potentially make the jump, there will be a void needing to be
filled and who better than the fancy footwork of McIsaac?67th Overall
Selection: Alec Regula

Everyone has probably heard the story about how Alec Regula is the former team
dentist's son. That's cool, but have you seen him play hockey? Adding another
defenseman was a smart move by the Red Wings. Though he's not a flashy point
producer like McIsaac, Regula brings a different type of game - size. He's over
 six feet tall which is handy when trying to keep guys out of your zone.Alec
Regula of the London Knights (Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images)

The Wings needs some size. The league as a whole seems to be on the shorter
side of things, but having someone who is not only big but can also skate
proficiently is a huge asset down the road. Players are shorter now, but given
a few seasons, they'll be right back up to about Chara-size. Regula can play an
 offensive game as well, which is a necessity these days.81st Overall
Selection: Seth Barton

The Red Wings continued their d-man shopping spree with Seth Barton. Barton is
somewhere between Regula and McIsaac. He's tall and can score. He';s not as big
 as Regula and not as much of a scorer as McIsaac, but Barton has immense
potential. He will benefit the Red Wings in a different way than most would
immediately assume.Seth Barton of the Trail Smoke Eaters (Mike Hockley/Trail
Smoke Eaters)

He will give them time. He is a University of Massachusetts-Lowell commit which
 means the Red Wings have up to four seasons to assess him. Similar to what
they did with David Pope, Barton will likely be given some key areas of
improvement. Depending on his ability to execute these tasks, the Red Wings can
 decide if he'll be a good fit long-term. There's incentive for both sides, but
 in such a case, the team will benefit more.84th Overall Selection: Jesper
Eliasson

Let';s be honest, the Red Wings goaltending situation has been a bit
disheartening in recent seasons. Jimmy Howard is advancing in years, Mrazek was
 sent packing and the only good news was Jonathan Bernier joining the team.
Jesper Eliasson shows much-needed promise. He plays a sharp and precise game.
He's got great reflexes and plenty of room for growth. Eliasson finished the
2017-18 season with a 2.30 goals against average on the Swedish international
circuit.

The Red Wings, like any other team in the league, need to stack their
goaltending. Eliasson shows confidence and has size on his size. He will remain
 in Sweden this coming season, which is a fantastic opportunity to continue to
develop without getting lost in the US-circuit.98th Overall Selection: Ryan
O'Reilly

The Red Wings selected Ryan O'Reilly in the fourth round. O'Reilly is a product
 of the USHL, which is a league few watch but many should. Playing with the
Madison Captiols, O'Reilly tallied 34 points in 45 games. I had the pleasure of
 watching him a handful of times and can see why he caught Detroit's eye. He
has power and exceptional handling skills.

As I've said before, the Red Wings need scorers. O'Reilly will have one more
season with the USHL, which will give him further development in the elite
league. From there, according to MLive's Ansar Khan, "He will attend the
University of Denver, where he';ll be joined by Red Wings goaltending prospect
Filip Larsson." From there, just as with Seth Barton, Detroit will be given
time to decide.160th Overall Selection: Victor Brattstrom

Victor Brattstrom is a unique case. He's older than the others - 21 at the time
 of the draft and a massive figure in the net. He's six and a half feet tall
off skates and knows how to use it. Playing with the Swedish Timrå IK, he
tallied 1.93 goals against in 15 games during the 2017-18 season and 2.29
during 31 games with Timra IK J20 the season previous.

Brattstrom is consistent. Each season he maintains or improves his numbers,
which is a highly encouraging sign. At his age, he could very well be ready
sooner rather than later. He has advanced reflexes and is at the prime in terms
 of age. If he doesn't get lost in the developmental maze, Brattstrom would be
a good fit at the AHL level and very soon after, the NHL level.191st Overall
Selection: Otto Kivenmaki

Otto Kivenmaki is against the world given his short stature. As a centerman,
he';s got a big slot to fill. However, his lack of height did not deter the Red
 Wings from making him their final selection. His production is what captivated
 their attention, averaging a point a game in the 2017-18 season in his
homeland of Finland.

Thanks for the week @detroitredwings !A post shared by  Otto Kivenmäki
(@odilkkini) on Jun 30, 2018 at 6:17pm PDT

Detroit has a place for skaters of all sizes, the bigger the better, yes.
However, guys like Kivenmaki have a place as well. With his vivacity and time,
Shawn Horcoff, Director of Player Development, is confident he'll be able to
rise to the challenge, "Through maturity and time, that's going to come. He's a
 guy who has elite skill and talent, and you can see it. It's just going to
take a year or two to put that weight on."

How does he fit? Well, in the center obviously. Beyond that, Kivenmaki has a
fire that typically accompanies players on the shorter side. Detroit could use
some youthful spunk and Otto's style of play would be a healthy addition to an
aging team.Prospects Making Detroit';s Future Bright

Everyone knows who Filip Zadina and Joe Veleno are at this point. By no means
am I diminishing their importance or future impact on the team. There are
others, however, that will shape the dynamic of the team and the league as a
whole. The Red Wings made some very smart future moves in this year's NHL Entry
 Draft. Heading into the NHL Prospect Tournament and Training Camp in the
coming weeks, these young men will get the chance to further prove their worth.
 Looking ahead, Detroit made very wise moves and the fans can rest at ease
knowing the development plan is so far, creating a very bright future.

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