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5 Detroit Red Wings Prospects Who Could Become Free Agents

By Chris Giles

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Jujhar Khaira #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks works for a loose puck against Alex Cotton #84 of the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of a preseason game at the United Center on September 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Jujhar Khaira #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks works for a loose puck against Alex Cotton #84 of the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of a preseason game at the United Center on September 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Alex Cotton

Age: 20

Draft: 2020, Round 5, #132 Overall

Current Team: Vancouver (WHL)

Position: RD

GP: 15

G: 8

A: 6

PTS: 14

PM: 12

+/-: -7 

Alex Cotton continues to put up excellent numbers in the WHL.  He started the season in Lethbridge and was recently traded to Vancouver.  Last summer, the overage defenseman had a very good showing at the Red Wings Prospects Tournament in Traverse City.

In his first year of draft eligibility, Cotton was passed over and not drafted.  After collecting 20 goals and 67 points in 63 games with a +15 rating, Cotton was drafted by Detroit.  Last year, Cotton started the season playing two games for Canmore (AJHL) collecting one goal and three points.  When play resumed in the WHL, Cotton played 24 games and scored seven goals and 26 points.

This year, when Cotton finishes his WHL season, he will likely sign a 10-game professional contract with Grand Rapids (AHL).  Detroit has until June 1st before they must sign him to his entry-level contract.

Prediction: Cotton will sign an entry level contract with the Red Wings and start his professional career in Grand Rapids (AHL) in 2022.

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