Detroit Red Wings’ Top 10 Prospects in the Pipeline

By Chris Giles | Jun 19, 2021

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 18: Moritz Seider #53 of the Detroit Red Wings looks to pass around David Kampf #64 of the Chicago Blackhawks during a preseason game at the United Center on September 18, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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Joe Veleno

2018 Round 1, #30 Overall

Position: C

2021 Team: Malmo (SHL)

GP: 46

G: 11

A: 9

PTS: 20

Analysis

Joe Veleno just finished playing a full season in the SHL. He also played briefly for Grand Rapids (AHL) and scored his first NHL goal while playing five games in Detroit. Veleno plays a 200-foot game and can play in all situations. He is viewed as a middle-six center and will fit nicely in Steve Yzerman’s rebuild.

Signed through 22/23, ETA: 2021

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