Four of the Red Wings 11 picks came in the third round. Here are the players they selected.
Kasper Kotkansalo
Kotkansalo hails from Helsinki, Finland but played for Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League this past season. The 18-year-old defenseman had 12 points in 47 appearances with one goal and 11 assists.
Future Considerations had this to say about Kotkansalo
“A two-way, reliable defender with some offensive upside…has the skating ability and hockey sense to close gaps extremely well…backwards skating and balance are both very strong…gets involved on both sides of the puck…handles and controls the puck well…displays high-end vision…his first pass is on target…moves the puck efficiently and quickly in his passing game.