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Kris Draper: The Man Holding The Keys To The Red Wings Rebuild

Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper of the Detroit Red Wings (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Director of Amateur Scouting, Kris Draper, will be key in rebuilding the Red Wings

Of all the moves that Steve Yzerman has made since becoming the GM last April, replacing Tyler Wright with Kris Draper as Director of Amateur Scouting may have the biggest impact on the Red Wing’s ability to rebuild its team.

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A retired player himself, Drapes has been a part of the Wings management staff since 2011, becoming Ken Holland’s right hand man.