Here’s a breakdown of each of the Red Wings’ selections in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft:
Carter Bear
▶ Pick: No. 13 overall (Round 1)
▶ Position: Left wing
▶ Height/weight: 6-foot, 179-pounds
▶ Last season: Everett (WHL), 56 games, 40 goals, 42 assists, 82 points
▶ Fact: An Achilles injury ended his season in March, but he’ll be ready for training camp.
▶ Scouting report: Bear can score in many different ways but mostly isn’t shy about getting to the net and plays a complete game at both ends of the ice. Has an elite shot and can score from the perimeter as well. Bear brings a lot of energy to the lineup.
Eddie Genborg
▶ Pick: No. 44 overall (Round 2)
▶ Position: Right wing
▶ Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 196-pounds
▶ Last season: Linkoping (Sweden), 28 games, 19 goals, 15 assists, 34 points.
▶ Fact:  Switched positions, from goaltender, as a teenager.
▶ Scouting report: Maybe a little bit of Tomas Holmstrom in his game, but Genborg has a lot more skill.
He loves to hit, lives in front of the net, and plays with a bit of a physical edge. But Genborg has good offensive instincts and has shown ability to score at the junior level.
Michal Pradel
▶ Pick: No. 75 overall (Round 3)
▶ Position: Goaltender
▶ Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 198 pounds
▶ Last season: Tri-City (USHL), 14 games, 9-4-0, 2.41 GAA, .899 SVS.
▶ Fact: Came over from Slovakia to further his hockey career in the USHL.
▶ Scouting report: Scouts love Pradel’s size and athleticism. He has the ability to see over opponents and always seems to be in position. Rebound control is an area he needs to work on.
Brent Solomon
▶ Pick: No. 109 overall (Round 4)
▶ Position: Right wing
▶ Height/weight: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds
▶ Last season: Champlin Park H.S. (Minnesota), 28 games, 38 goals, 18 assists, 56 points.
▶ Fact:  Went directly to USHL hockey after high school career ended and scored four goals in six games for Sioux Falls.
▶ Scouting report: A natural goal scorer with an elite, quick release. Has shown the ability to score goals, a pure goal scorer, at every level. Needs to grow physically but has the offensive skills to intrigue.
Michal Svrcek
▶ Pick: No. 119 overall (Round 4)
▶ Position: Left wing
▶ Height/weight: 5-foot-10, 178 pounds
▶ Last season: Brynas (Sweden), 30 games, 14 goals, 16 assists, 30 points.
▶ Fact: One of the few Slovaks playing in the Swedish Elite League.
▶ Scouting report: Don’t let the size fool you — Svrcek plays much bigger than his size. He loves to hit, plays hard every second, and can disrupt opponents with his ability to get on top of skaters. He complements that all-out style with an ability to put the puck in the net.
Nikita Tyurin
▶ Pick: No. 140 overall (Round 5)
▶ Position: Defenseman
▶ Height/weight: 6-foot, 174 pounds
▶ Last season: Spartak Moskva (Russia), 50 games, 4 goals, 16 assists
▶ Fact: One of only 21 Russian players drafted by NHL teams last weekend.
▶ Scouting report: A dangerous offensive defenseman, who can skate with the puck, fires a good outlet pass and jump into the play. Coming off a strong playoff performance.
Will Murphy
▶ Pick: No. 172 overall (Round 6)
▶ Position: Defenseman
▶ Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 205 pounds
▶ Last season: Cape Brenton (QMJHL), 54 games, 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 points.
▶ Fact: Maritimes junior defenseman of the year in 2024.
▶ Scouting report: Murphy is a classic, old school, defensive defenseman who will protect teammates, clear out bodies in front of the net, and is a team leader. The Wings could use the physicality Murphy brings to the organization.
Grayden Robertson-Palmer
▶ Pick: No. 204 overall (Round 7)
▶ Position: Center
▶ Height/weight: 5-foot-10, 181 pounds
▶ Last season: Phillips Andover Academy H.S. (Mass.), 30 games, 16 goals, 23 assists, 39 points.
▶ Fact: Headed to play for QMJHL powerhouse Moncton.
▶ Scouting report: Dominated in the New England high school level and is headed to a strong junior program. Robertson-Palmer has a strong, pro body, gets off a hard shot, and has leadership qualities. The step upward in competition should help drive his game.
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