The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a clear goal: to inject high-end talent into their prospect pool and address organizational needs. With nine picks in total, including the 13th overall selection, General Manager Steve Yzerman and his team aimed to find players with offensive upside and strengthen their defensive depth. The draft, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, saw the Red Wings add eight prospects to their system.

Round 1, Pick 13: Carter Bear, LW

With their first pick, the Red Wings selected left wing Carter Bear from the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Bear, standing at 6-foot and 179 pounds, is known for his fierce offensive style and "playoffs-every-night mentality". In the 2024-25 season, he led the Silvertips with 40 goals and 82 points in 56 games, also topping the team in power-play goals (14), power-play points (27), and game-winning goals (9). Yzerman praised Bear's high skill level and overall game, stating, "We've found ourselves a special young prospect here". Bear's addition is expected to bring snarl and goal-scoring to the Red Wings' top-six forwards.

Round 2, Pick 44: Eddie Genborg, RW

In the second round, Detroit selected right wing Eddie Genborg from Linköping HC's U-20 squad in Sweden. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound forward recorded 34 points (19 goals, 15 assists) in 28 regular-season games and also made his professional debut in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Genborg is described as a strong skater with a competitive edge.

Round 3, Pick 75: Michal Pradel, G

The Red Wings addressed their goaltending depth by selecting Michal Pradel in the third round. Pradel, a 6-foot-5, 199-pound netminder, played for the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League (USHL). He earned a spot on the All-USHL Rookie Second Team after posting a 9-4-1 record with a 2.41 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. Kris Draper lauded Pradel's size and athleticism, noting his potential for future development.

Later Rounds

The Red Wings continued to add to their prospect pool with the following selections:

• Round 4, Pick 109: Brent Solomon, RW: Solomon, a right-winger from Champlin Park (Minn.) High School, recorded 56 points (38 goals, 18 assists) in 28 games.
• Round 4, Pick 119: Michal Svrcek, LW: Svrcek, a left-winger from Slovakia playing in Sweden, is praised by scouts for his high pace of play and strong motor.
• Round 5, Pick 140: Nikita Tyurin, D: Tyurin is a mobile, puck-moving defenseman from Russia. He had 20 points in 50 games in the MHL.
• Round 6, Pick 172: Will Murphy, D: Murphy is a big, physical defenseman.
• Round 7, Pick 204: Grayden Robertson-Palmer, C: Robertson-Palmer, a center who captained Phillips Academy Andover, tallied 39 points in 30 games.

Draft Strategy and Analysis

Yzerman emphasized that the Red Wings drafted based on the best available prospect, regardless of position. However, the selections reflect a focus on adding offensive talent and bolstering the team's defensive depth. Several of the Red Wings' picks, including Bear and Genborg, are expected to attend the team's development camp, providing an opportunity to further evaluate their potential.

Overall, the Red Wings' 2025 NHL Draft class appears to be a solid mix of skill, size, and potential. While it will take time to assess the long-term impact of these selections, the Red Wings have added several intriguing prospects who could contribute to the team's future success.