[Athletic link](https://theathletic.com/4446907/2023/04/26/red-wings-defense-pipeline/)
**ON THE DOORSTEP -** *Prospects who could contribute in the NHL this coming season*
Simon Edvinsson
Albert Johansson
William Wallinder
**ON THE WAY -** *Legitimate prospects likely to be at least one season away*
Jared McIsaac
Donovan Sebrango
Eemil Viro
Antti Tuomisto
Shai Buium
**IN THE SYSTEM**
Seth Barton
Anton Johansson
Tnias Mathurin
Oscar Plandowski
Gustav Berglund
Cooper Moore
Kyle Aucoin
by Micah_JD
4 Comments
Antti Tuomisto and Anton Johansson are the highest rated right shots with some runway left in Detroit’s system. Barton is an RFA this summer and Berglund and Plandowski have until June 1st to sign, but haven’t yet.
I do think Stevie needs to turn some of these LD prospects into serious RD prospects.
Personally expect Anton Johansson to make a big jump next year. I was able to catch a few of his games last year and I don’t think many expected him to play as many SHL games as he did. While the production wasn’t there this year he still played around 20 games that’s pretty good for a 18 year old who was drafted in the 4th round. He’s got a really good frame and skates well for his size. Has a good active stick and doesn’t get as lost in the d zone as previous Swedish d prospects. I think there’s real potential he makes it in a couple years.
I don’t see Mcaissac or Tuomisto ever being ready
A bunch of those on the ways aren’t really on the way