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Steve Yzerman on draft strategy, trades, Red Wings’ rebuild, free agency, more

Detroit – Steve Yzerman is confident the Red Wings will be able to acquire key players for their rebuild during next week's NHL Draft.

Yzerman, the Red Wings' new general manager, spoke to reporters Thursday at Little Caesars Arena and touched on a variety of subjects.

Foremost, with the draft coming June 21-22 in Vancouver, Yzerman believes this draft could significantly help the Red Wings.

The Wings will have 10 picks overall in the seven rounds of the draft, three in the second round (35, 54, 60).