Detroit Red Wings Select Six Players in 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Detroit Red Wings selected six players on the second day of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, including left wing Victor Plante and goaltender Michal Orsulak.

What happened in the draft?

The Red Wings chose Plante with the 47th overall pick, and he recorded 48 points in 57 games with the U.S. National Team Development Program.

The team also selected Orsulak with the 79th overall pick, who posted a 28-4-4 record with the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League.

Who are the new players?

Victor Plante is committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth for the 2026-27 season and is the brother of 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award recipient Max Plante.

Michal Orsulak was ranked No. 2 in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American goaltenders for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Why does it matter for the Red Wings?

The Red Wings are looking to improve their roster after a 41-31 record and 10th place finish in the Eastern Conference, and these draft picks could be a key part of that process.

As of June 28, 2026, the Red Wings are on a L3 streak, and these new players could help turn their season around.

The Red Wings also selected center Adam Levac with the 108th overall pick, who recorded 44 points in 60 games with the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League.

What comes next for the Red Wings?

The Red Wings will look to integrate these new players into their roster and make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.

With their current standing at 10th in the Eastern Conference, the Red Wings will need to make some moves to catch up to the top teams in the conference.

The team's fans will be eagerly watching to see how these new players perform and how they fit into the team's overall strategy.