Evgeny Svechnikov was sent back to Grand Rapids with a message. Filmed Oct. 29, 2019 in Detroit. Detroit Free Press
Players from the surrounding drafts already have made an impact for the Detroit Red Wings, but five years out, the 2015 class is looking like a dud.
The Wings made six picks at the June 26-27 event in Sunrise, Florida. It was the year of Connor McDavid, the generational talent who went first overall to the Edmonton Oilers, the fourth time in six years they picked first.
The Wings, whose draft table at the time was run by general manager Ken Holland and chief amateur scout Tyler Wright, made their first selection at No.