This Detroit Red Wings season has been a prime demonstration of why it’s vital for rebuilding teams to hit on their first-round selections.
Those picks, especially when they fall within the top 10, grant access to the most talented young players in the game. Moritz Seider, the No. 6 pick in 2019, and Lucas Raymond, the No. 4 pick in 2020, have made the Wings better, both garnering consideration for rookie of the year.