While the odds of a draft pick making it in the NHL decrease the later they're drafted, this Detroit Red Wings pick is one who could carve out a niche role.
Can a sixth-rounder taken in the Steve Yzerman era seriously have a chance to make it in the NHL? Right now, Elmer Soderblom looks like he's finally ready to transform into a full-timer for the Detroit Red Wings.
Soderblom, the 159th overall pick in 2019, had a steep learning curve, but he's shown what happens when you stay the course.