6th Overall – Detroit Red Wings: Adam Boqvist (D, Brynas IF, SHL)
Boqvist is an electrifying defenseman with lots of room to grow.
The Red Wings love their Swedes. And even though they were probably disappointed that they couldn’t draft the potential second coming of Nicklas Lidstrom in Rasmus Dahlin, they certainly won’t be disappointed with Boqvist.
He’s a highly touted, skilled defenseman who spent time in all three of Sweden’s major leagues this year. He will likely remain in Europe for a few years but will be well worth the wait when he comes over to North America.
There is a long way to go in rebuilding the Red Wings to their former goalie, but picking up Boqvist will go a long way in helping.