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The Red Wings aren't quite losing enough to satisfy any "Lose for Hughes" campaigns for the No. 1 overall pick, but they still could land a pretty good consolation prize in June's NHL Entry Draft.
Chris Peters of ESPN released his first mock draft Tuesday, projecting the Red Wings to select Russian winger Vasili Podkolzin at No. 4. That spot is based on NHL standings as of Sunday.
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Podkolzin, 17, in November became the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Kontinental Hockey League.