9. Detroit Red Wings – Martin Necas (C, HC Kometa Brno, Czech1)
After taking defenseman Dennis Cholowski in the first round last season, the Red Wings go the forward route this year and take Martin Necas. He’s a talented forward playing against men in the top Czech league.
The 18 year old played alongside of former NHLers Tomas Vincour and Martin Erat this season, and he’ll join a talented group of European prospects in the Wings system. Axel Holmstrom and Evgeni Svechnikov are on this list.