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Grading Steve Yzerman's first draft as Detroit Red Wings general manager

GM Steve Yzerman made 11 picks in his first draft since taking control of the Red Wings. Filmed June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Steve Yzerman made 11 picks in his first assignment since taking over the Detroit Red Wings.

He was bold, choosing a German defenseman with his first pick. He determinedly chose the best players he and his staff deemed available, adding five defensemen, five forwards and one goaltender to the organizational depth chart in the NHL draft at Rogers Arena.