The Detroit Red Wings' options with their 13th overall pick

The Detroit Red Wings will have to make a selection that could define Steve Yzerman's legacy as a GM.

He'll have to keep the prospect pipeline full of talented young stars who could evolve to be future NHLers.

With Yzerman potentially on the hot seat, this draft could be make or break for him. And at 13th overall, the top talent will be gone by then, as Michael Misa, Matthew Schaefer, and Porter Martone will long have found their new teams in the NHL.

Who could be there at 13 by the time GM Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings make their pick? There's been mention of Victor Eklund, William Eklund's brother, defenseman Radim Mrtka, or Jake Lakovic.

None of us knows for sure.

Mock Drafts give us an idea where players could be projected to drop, and Detroit Hockey Now has an interesting idea of who could be left by then.

Russ Cohen of Draftbuzz.com believes the Red Wings could end up selecting defenseman Logan Hensler of the Wisconsin Badgers. Hensler is a right-shot defenseman who can play great offense, can skate, and is solid when it comes to retrieving the puck.

Barrie Colts defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson could be another defensive prospect the Red Wings look into. Known for his shutdown style of play, he could be a legitimate shutdown defensive player. He also has some offensive upside and is skilled at starting the transition with breakout passes, and has a great stride to carry the puck and start the cycle from the point.

Spencer could be a Yzerman favorite in the draft, a sizable winger at 6'1" and 203 pounds. He plays with a ferocity, laying hits and drawing penalties.

He's got plenty of offensive capacity to offer the team, with the ability to make tough passes and score.

While not an elite talent, he could be a great addition to the team's forward core.