Red Wings enter NHL Draft with more intrigue around trades than picks

The Red Wings will participate in the NHL Entry Draft this weekend with only six total selections, lacking a first-round pick for the first time since 2012 after trading it to St. Louis at the March deadline for defenseman Justin Faulk, and without a fourth-round pick previously sent to Anaheim as part of the John Gibson acquisition. The primary focus surrounding the team during the draft weekend is whether the Wings will make trades, particularly regarding captain Dylan Larkin's three-week-long request to be dealt. The draft will be decentralized for the second consecutive year, with top prospects broadcasting from Buffalo while team front offices conduct business remotely.

Via The Detroit News: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2

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