Detroit Red Wings' forward-thinking, diverse draft looks good as they leave Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Håkan Andersson saved Kris Draper one trip and put him on another that landed the Detroit Red Wings the only Swede they selected in the 2024 NHL draft.

It was a forward-thinking draft, and a diverse one — and come back in 3-5 years for an evaluation that really will reflect its value. But as with the other 31 teams, the Wings hockey operations contingent left Sphere on Saturday feeling like they made the right selections.