Elmer Soderblom is one of the best late picks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
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Towering forward Elmer Soderblom has proven to be one of the best selections from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and he's made his mark with the Red Wings!
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has worked diligently to rebuild Detroit's prospect stockpile after he was left with next to nothing upon his return to the Motor City in April 2019.
Thanks to his work, the Red Wings now have one of the highest-regarded prospect pools out of all 32 National Hockey League teams thanks to some shrewd drafting moves.
One of the selections that he made in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft happens to be the tallest player in Red Wings history, and he appeared to have all but officially secured his spot in the Detroit lineup for the remainder of the year.
Elmer Soderblom, who is an intimidating 6'8 before he even puts on his skates, was re-called from the Grand Rapids Griffins last month and appears to have earned the trust of new head coach Todd McLellan.
He has 5 points (2G, 3) in the 9 games that he's played since being promoted from the AHL.
While he wasn't a 1st round pick like his teammate Moritz Seider was, Soderblom is proving to be one of the better later round selections. In fact, only 10 other players who were taken in Round 4 or later have played more NHL games than he has.
Todd McLellan appeared to hint that Elmer Soderblom was finished playing in the AHL
Following a recent Red Wings win, coach Todd McLellan appeared to hint that Soderblom was with the Red Wings to stay after having played in the AHL for the last two years.
I think it speaks to the organizational depth right now to have those kids come up and find a way to contribute. Assistant coach) Trent Yawney and I don't have any past experience, everything's brand new for us. We just play them and see what we get out of them.
They've responded. They've made good on their end of the bargain when they come up and play hard and they keep themselves in the lineup.
They've responded. They've made good on their end of the bargain when they come up and play hard and they keep themselves in the lineup.
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