Detroit Red Wings: Analyzing Detroit’s 2021 Draft Picks

Detroit Red Wings get top pick in the 2021 NHL entry draft. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Detroit Red Wings get top pick in the 2021 NHL entry draft. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Red Savage

Round 4, #114 Overall

Position: C/LW

2021 Team: US National U18 (USDP)

GP: 46

G: 18

A: 24

PTS: 42

Analysis

Detroit selected penalty killing specialist Red Savage with their only selection in the 4th round. He is the son of 12 year NHL player Brian Savage.  Savage was ranked as the 54th best North American skater prior to the draft.  He was the captain of team USA at the World U18 Championships where he scored one goal in five games.  Savage will graduate to play for Miami-Ohio (NCAA) next year.

Unsigned, ETA 2025