The Red Wings annual development camp is underway in Traverse City. Contrary to some beliefs, the camp is more focused on developing Detroit’s prospects off-ice skills rather than evaluating actual playing abilities.
“My philosophy is there is so much more to becoming a pro than what happens on the ice,” Wings director of player development Shawn Horcoff told the Free Press. “Of course, we are going to watch the kids skate, but it is not an evaluation.”
45 players will be attending the camp July 7-11, including all 11 of the Red Wings’ 2017 draft picks.