Now that the Draft Lottery has come and gone, it’s time to start getting a lay of the land in terms of potential 1st-round picks for the Red Wings. While it was disappointing for many fans for the Wings to drop two spots in the standings, they still have a great chance at drafting a high-level prospect. First on the docket is Finnish defenseman Juuso Valimaki of the Tri-City Americans (WHL).
Player vitals
Name: Juuso Valimaki
Position: Defense
Date of birth: 10/6/98 (18 years old)
Birthplace: Nokia, Finland
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 201 lbs.