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Why the Detroit Red Wings believe 'right turn' on defense in draft will pay off

GM Steve Yzerman made 11 picks in his first draft since taking control of the Red Wings. Filmed June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

There’s a fun annual scene at the conclusion of the NHL draft when team personnel rush off the floor, many headed to the airport.

The Detroit Red Wings' hockey operations people at the weekend event at Rogers Arena were among the fleet of foot, but, then, they’d just spent roughly eight hours spread across two days picking 11 players to add to the organization.