Minnesota Wild prospect Center Jack McBain might not sign with the Wild and could become a UFA 30 days after his season ends at Boston College. He's a 6'4, 208 pounds center that has 18 goals, 29 points in 22 games this season for Boston. He also played for team Canada at the Olympics with 1 goal 1 assist in 4 games.

Maybe Yzerman can trade one of the UFAs for their cup run or trade another prospect or pick so the Wings can try to sign him before he becomes a UFA. Or they can just wait and hope he wants to come to Detroit but pretty much every other team will make an offer once he is a UFA.
- dcz28

Don’t know why the Wild haven’t signed him. They need center(s). He may be able to help them this year. Maybe because his entry will expire in a year and he’ll need a new contract in 2023-24. Wild need a top 4D because Goligoski is fading fast. Haven’t watched the Wings enough to know if they have a top 4 that the Wild would want and the Wings would be willing to give up. I hope the Wild don’t try to get Leddy because he’s a hometown boy. We have that in Goligoski.

Don’t know why the Wild haven’t signed him. They need center(s). He may be able to help them this year. Maybe because his entry will expire in a year and he’ll need a new contract in 2023-24. Wild need a top 4D because Goligoski is fading fast. Haven’t watched the Wings enough to know if they have a top 4 that the Wild would want and the Wings would be willing to give up. I hope the Wild don’t try to get Leddy because he’s a hometown boy. We have that in Goligoski.
- Minnyhock

Probably just wants to pick where he will play, just like Fox with Calgary and other NCAA players that choose not to sign with the teams that drafted them. I wouldn't give up too much though for McBain since there is a chance that he has a specific team in mind to sign with or he just intends to hit the market and choose what he thinks is the best fit for himself. Carolina traded for Fox and he refused to sign with them too. They then traded his rights to the Rangers where he wanted to go all along.

I hope the NHL will close that NCAA loophole at some point. Imagine if someone like Owen Power decided to stay in school until he became a UFA...i think the NHL would change that rule pretty quick after a 1st overall did that. Can't see Power doing that but i can just imagine how teams would promise him loads of stuff with a handshake deal to get him to sign with them.

Something on the Wings Swedish defensemen prospects:

SHL U21 Defenseman scoring update (~7 games left of regular season).

#1 - Albert Johansson (LHD, 2019 2nd round)
#2 - William Wallinder (LHD, 2020 2nd round)
#3 - Simon Edvinsson (LHD, 2021 1st round)

Someone else posted on another Wings site:

Article on The Athletic today about Edvinsson. Here's the relevant quotes from his coach.

He was previously talking about coaching Dahlin in his draft year and previously coached John Klingberg, Jonas Brodin and Adam Larsson as Sweden's WJC coach.



“He’s the best guy I have coached over my 30 years (at) that age, if I (look at) the whole package,” Rönnberg said. “His decision-making is one of the best I’ve ever seen, how he’s reading the game, how he is adjusting, how he is learning about the game. He’s so open-minded, he takes instructions (superbly): You tell him a thing once and he likes it and understands why, he does it. He (doesn’t) just understand it, he’s actually putting it on the tape, on the ice.”

And in particular, it’s what Edvinsson has done off the puck at such a young age that has elicited that response.

“It’s so rare to see,” Rönnberg said. “Because almost every time I have had a guy in his age playing defense, I have to teach him how to play defensive, without the puck. But Simon, you tell him once: ‘in that corner, you can use the stick like this, your hand like this,’ boom. He does it. Shift after shift after shift, he does it. You show him one clip of a bad gap, he adjusts, boom. Next shift, he plays with a good gap. It’s really fun to work with him. He’s so smart.”

Something else someone posted on another Wings site:

Article on The Athletic today about Edvinsson. Here's the relevant quotes from his coach.

He was previously talking about coaching Dahlin in his draft year and previously coached John Klingberg, Jonas Brodin and Adam Larsson as Sweden's WJC coach.



“He’s the best guy I have coached over my 30 years (at) that age, if I (look at) the whole package,” Rönnberg said. “His decision-making is one of the best I’ve ever seen, how he’s reading the game, how he is adjusting, how he is learning about the game. He’s so open-minded, he takes instructions (superbly): You tell him a thing once and he likes it and understands why, he does it. He (doesn’t) just understand it, he’s actually putting it on the tape, on the ice.”

And in particular, it’s what Edvinsson has done off the puck at such a young age that has elicited that response.

“It’s so rare to see,” Rönnberg said. “Because almost every time I have had a guy in his age playing defense, I have to teach him how to play defensive, without the puck. But Simon, you tell him once: ‘in that corner, you can use the stick like this, your hand like this,’ boom. He does it. Shift after shift after shift, he does it. You show him one clip of a bad gap, he adjusts, boom. Next shift, he plays with a good gap. It’s really fun to work with him. He’s so smart.”
- dcz28

- HenryHockey

If Edvinsson picks things up like that, might be worth it to have Lidstrom teaching him instead of the Wings coaching staff...given how long it took them to see that DeKeyser was awful.

If Edvinsson picks things up like that, might be worth it to have Lidstrom teaching him instead of the Wings coaching staff...given how long it took them to see that DeKeyser was awful.
- dcz28

You bring up a good point, DC: Did The Captain convince The Perfect Human to come to Detroit so he could help develop the young D guys we have in the pipeline? Is Hank Z doing the same with the young forwards?

We had some amazing talent for over 25 years, these guys can't just ride off into the sunset....they've still sooo much to give. Great read on Simon Eddy and some of the other D-guys above, just makes sense that Nick would be aiding their transition to the NHL.....

Great to see DK waived, the writing's on the wall here. Olli maybe one of those sleeper signings, or average, or a bust.....but the reality is, DK has lost his MoJo and is a turn-over machine. NOW, I will say that he's got "some" things to teach Mo Sides, as does Leddy, but it's clearly evident that this kid's development needs to be in the hands of a HOF-kinda guy (as do the other D-kids....).

Does Vrana make his season debutt tonight?!?!?!?!?! Heard he was practicing on the 2d line....Listen, this team has really done well to be where they are right now. Some savvy trades this TDL and some astute moves in UFA along with smart drafting.....very bright future!!!!

If Edvinsson picks things up like that, might be worth it to have Lidstrom teaching him instead of the Wings coaching staff...given how long it took them to see that DeKeyser was awful.
- dcz28

Kronwall is on charge of European player development. Plus having Lidstrom and Fischer on the staff. I think these young D are surrounded with all the help they need. It’s up to them to reach their potential.

Kronwall is on charge of European player development. Plus having Lidstrom and Fischer on the staff. I think these young D are surrounded with all the help they need. It’s up to them to reach their potential.
- Feds91Stammer

I didn't know that Kronwall was helping in development. That's really good news!! I'd heard that Fischer was helping.

You're SO right; these kids have to put into practice that which they're taught. The write-up above RE: Eddy seems to indicate that he takes everything straight to the ice and incorporate it into his game.

Let me ask you this; do you think Blash is the right guy to coordinate all of that and accurately assess the talent and make the proper line-up? (I've liked your witty replies and thoughts on topics, so am curious to see what you think...)

I didn't know that Kronwall was helping in development. That's really good news!! I'd heard that Fischer was helping.

You're SO right; these kids have to put into practice that which they're taught. The write-up above RE: Eddy seems to indicate that he takes everything straight to the ice and incorporate it into his game.

Let me ask you this; do you think Blash is the right guy to coordinate all of that and accurately assess the talent and make the proper line-up? (I've liked your witty replies and thoughts on topics, so am curious to see what you think...)
- mcmastermike1968

My take on Blashill is that he is a fairly average coach and I simply don’t subscribe to a lot of the blame he gets when the team generally still lacks talent to compete every night. I do think this summer it’s time to clean house and bring in a completely new staff. Tanguay is a bum and the PP sucking so bad is inexcusable.

My take on Blashill is that he is a fairly average coach and I simply don’t subscribe to a lot of the blame he gets when the team generally still lacks talent to compete every night. I do think this summer it’s time to clean house and bring in a completely new staff. Tanguay is a bum and the PP sucking so bad is inexcusable.
- Feds91Stammer

See, I thought Tanguay was going to do some really good things......but hasn't produced Richard. I wholly agree that there needs to be a clean-out on staff.

I've admittedly been all over the place w/Blash. He was a really good AHL coach, and I had higher expectations for him. You bring up a valid point in the talent level on the team. I think he could be a decent NHL coach, but I'm just not sold on him.

I'm not sure who's available on the coaching front, would like to have see Lane Lambert get a look....he's got some pretty decent experience w/the Caps during the SC run.... and he knows the history & legacy of the Wings.....But like you said, the whole staff needs to be filled out. Going to be interesting on the coaching front this summer, for sure.

See, I thought Tanguay was going to do some really good things......but hasn't produced Richard. I wholly agree that there needs to be a clean-out on staff.

I've admittedly been all over the place w/Blash. He was a really good AHL coach, and I had higher expectations for him. You bring up a valid point in the talent level on the team. I think he could be a decent NHL coach, but I'm just not sold on him.

I'm not sure who's available on the coaching front, would like to have see Lane Lambert get a look....he's got some pretty decent experience w/the Caps during the SC run.... and he knows the history & legacy of the Wings.....But like you said, the whole staff needs to be filled out. Going to be interesting on the coaching front this summer, for sure.
- mcmastermike1968

Gronborg and Lambert would be at the top of my list. I would have been on board snagging Boudreau this past summer as well.

My take on Blashill is that he is a fairly average coach and I simply don’t subscribe to a lot of the blame he gets when the team generally still lacks talent to compete every night. I do think this summer it’s time to clean house and bring in a completely new staff. Tanguay is a bum and the PP sucking so bad is inexcusable.
- Feds91Stammer

I still think the Wings need a few more high draft picks that pan out, and replacing Blash with a coach that might get them playing above their talent level just to get 10 more wins doesn't help with that. The next two drafts are looking to be really good and a few top 10 picks could set them up for a break out.

I still think the Wings need a few more high draft picks that pan out, and replacing Blash with a coach that might get them playing above their talent level just to get 10 more wins doesn't help with that. The next two drafts are looking to be really good and a few top 10 picks could set them up for a break out.
- bluelineenforcer

Talent is the biggest issue for sure.

Better coaching realistically only gives this current team 2 or 3 more wins.

My take on Blashill is that he is a fairly average coach and I simply don’t subscribe to a lot of the blame he gets when the team generally still lacks talent to compete every night. I do think this summer it’s time to clean house and bring in a completely new staff. Tanguay is a bum and the PP sucking so bad is inexcusable.
- Feds91Stammer

In Tanguay's defense: He had the PP doing good in the beginning of the year, they were creating zone time and the passing was much better and they had better results than last year. Even now, when they get set up in the O-zone they are able to create some tie there. The problem is entries, and getting high danger shots they once had more regularly. I feel that other teams have learned Detroit's tendencies very well and the Wings have not found enough other ways to get the job done. The big problem is finding ways to set up after the zone entry. I guess ultimately it falls to Tanguay to find a solution, so yeah his audition will be over in a couple months if he can't get better results.
I did like Mo's rush all the way to the goal on one entry! He is truly special!

Interestingly enough, the Red Wings have actually moved Danny DeKeyser to injured reserve to make room. DeKeyser cleared waivers earlier today, which means he could have been assigned to the minor leagues. Instead, he’ll go to the injured list meaning he can stay with the team as he deals with whatever this new ailment is.

In Tanguay's defense: He had the PP doing good in the beginning of the year, they were creating zone time and the passing was much better and they had better results than last year. Even now, when they get set up in the O-zone they are able to create some tie there. The problem is entries, and getting high danger shots they once had more regularly. I feel that other teams have learned Detroit's tendencies very well and the Wings have not found enough other ways to get the job done. The big problem is finding ways to set up after the zone entry. I guess ultimately it falls to Tanguay to find a solution, so yeah his audition will be over in a couple months if he can't get better results.
I did like Mo's rush all the way to the goal on one entry! He is truly special!
- HenryHockey

They still can’t even regularly maximize one time opportunities which is the main way teams find success on the powerplay.

I still think the Wings need a few more high draft picks that pan out, and replacing Blash with a coach that might get them playing above their talent level just to get 10 more wins doesn't help with that. The next two drafts are looking to be really good and a few top 10 picks could set them up for a break out.
- bluelineenforcer

Depending on what Yzerman does this off-season, the Wings are likely done with top 10 picks. Hell they might not even get a top 10 pick in this draft. Even if Yzerman doesn't sign or trade to fill the 2nd line center, LD holes and keeps Blashill, they still likely end up out of the top 10 next season...unless Larkin gets inured for a long time.

For me it's time to fill those holes with either trades or UFAs and help those young guys with more skill and depth. Sign (if they hit the market) Hertl or Trocheck and Lindholm. If that fails then try and trade for Soucy or Graves...not sure what center that could be available for trade though. Zadorov could be a decent pickup for bottom pair just to add some nastiness. Goalies i would look at Husso or Forsberg if they hit the market to replace Greiss. Let the young guys and prospects battle for the rest of the open spots.

They still can’t even regularly maximize one time opportunities which is the main way teams find success on the powerplay.
- Feds91Stammer

PP GOAL!!! By Fabs!

Depending on what Yzerman does this off-season, the Wings are likely done with top 10 picks. Hell they might not even get a top 10 pick in this draft. Even if Yzerman doesn't sign or trade to fill the 2nd line center, LD holes and keeps Blashill, they still likely end up out of the top 10 next season...unless Larkin gets inured for a long time.

For me it's time to fill those holes with either trades or UFAs and help those young guys with more skill and depth. Sign (if they hit the market) Hertl or Trocheck and Lindholm. If that fails then try and trade for Soucy or Graves...not sure what center that could be available for trade though. Zadorov could be a decent pickup for bottom pair just to add some nastiness. Goalies i would look at Husso or Forsberg if they hit the market to replace Greiss. Let the young guys and prospects battle for the rest of the open spots.
- dcz28

Husso! I did not realize he was a UFA! That would be awesome! If he goes to FA, I could see him getting nearly $5M x ?

Speakign of Edvinsson... I'm really hoping when his SHL season is over they might send him to GR for like 9 games or so. It would be pretty cool to watch him play here in GR and see how he looks playing in North American hockey in the AHL.

I've seen video tape highlights of Edvinsson play... and it's pretty impressive. He reads the play so well and how it's developing and then inserts himself to break up scoring chances. He's tall and rangy (6'4")... needs to put on some weight. He's a great skater for somebody of his size. I've always thought he was a great pick... he is exactly what the Wings need. But we'll see how he pans out.

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- HenryHockey

What the heck was that?!?!?! Just. WOW. At least Vrana looked good.....enough.

I think Leddy and Stecher will be traded by the deadline. DeKeyser will probably retire at season's end. I think Oesterle and likely Staal will return for one last season. It's possible we could see Johansson this year, but don't believe the other two have signed pro contracts as of yet.
- todd3066

“Danny has been an excellent pro here. He’s done an excellent job for the Detroit Red Wings over a long period time,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. “Very probably underrated, even with our fanbase and the impact he’s had here from when he first got here out of Western Michigan.”

The above was on DetroitHockeyNow.......sounds like he's done. What I didn't realize is that for the 10yrs he was a Wing, he played to a 0 +/-. I'm not a fan of that stat because of the nuances, but that's an interesting stat.