![]() ![]() While there is still theoretically a chance Fantilli could return to Michigan for his sophomore season - as did recent top-five picks Owen Power, Matty Beniers, Kent Johnson and Luke Hughes - none of those players had the freshman campaign Fantilli did. 1, Will Smith risesĪfter the Red Wings have moved down, moved way down, or merely held their place in four straight draft lotteries, it’s fair to wonder if Yzerman even dares to dream about a big win at the lottery anymore.īut with the lottery coming up in less than a week, set for May 8, we broke down just what it would mean for Detroit to land one of the draft’s top two prizes, in both the short and long term. They project as serious difference-makers for whichever NHL clubs win the lottery to select them - and for the Red Wings, their odds are about 5 percent at each pick.Īdditional reading: NHL Draft 2023 prospect rankings: Bedard No. ![]() But for Yzerman - and every other GM who made the trek - the players whose names they’re really hoping to call next month in Nashville weren’t in attendance.Ĭonnor Bedard and Adam Fantilli have separated themselves as the odds-on favorites to be the top two picks in the draft, both fresh off dominant seasons at their respective levels. ![]()
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