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Red Wings Draft: Three “Dark Horse” Prospects at 6th Overall

CALGARY, AB - MARCH 27: Sebastian Cossa #33 of the Edmonton Oil Kings in action against the Calgary Hitmen during a WHL game at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on March 27, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

If the selection of Mortiz Seider back in 2019 showed fans anything, it’s that Steve Yzerman does not care about the “consensus” ranking of prospects. Let’s look at a few prospects that Yzerman could end up snagging significantly earlier than expected with the 6th overall pick.

Sebastian Cossa

Just a few weeks ago, it would’ve been silly to say that any goalie other than Jesper Wallstedt will be the first off the board.