Drafting Without Punch

According to reports from the past week, it appears as though the Red Wings will indeed enter the upcoming draft without a first-round selection for the first time since 2014 - a notable omission given their recent struggles on the ice. Per Frank Seravalli, the Wings' organizational brass is "focusing on finding value" in rounds two and beyond, so we'll see if they're able to identify some hidden gems as the 2026 draft unfolds next week.