Rising Red Wings prospects in the SHL
he Swedish Hockey League (SHL) is set to showcase two exciting young talents this season, both of whom have been drafted by the Detroit Red Wings.
Defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka, just 19 years old, will be entering his second SHL season with reigning champions Skelleftea. Sandin Pellikka, who was the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, made a significant impact last year, particularly with his offensive prowess on the power play. He netted 10 goals, coming close to the junior defender goal record in the SHL. This season, he'll have another shot at breaking that record.
Joining him on Skelleftea's roster could be 18-year-old right-winger Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, another Red Wings draftee. After being selected 15th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, Brandsegg-Nygard is expected to attend Detroit's training camp but is likely to return to Sweden for his SHL debut. Known for his sharp goal-scoring abilities, he made a strong impression in Allsvenskan last year and represented Norway in the World Cup.
Source: Detroithockeynow
Detroit Red WingsRed Wings Picks Among Top SHL Teens
| POLL | ||
Which Red Wings prospect are you most excited to watch in the SHL this season? | ||
| Axel Sandin Pellikka | 27 | 42.2 % |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygard | 10 | 15.6 % |
| Both equally | 22 | 34.4 % |
| Neither, I follow other prospects | 5 | 7.8 % |
| List of polls | ||
