This Detroit Red Wings prospect does not get the appreciation he deserves
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Red Wings prospect Dylan James, taken with the 40th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, doesn't appear to get the kind of recognition other prospects receive.
The Red Wings have no shortage of young prospects in their system but one doesn't appear to be getting much attention as he heads for his senior year with the University of North Dakota.
Taken 40th overall by the Red Wings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Dylan James has shown he's strong on both sides of the puck, winning the 2022 USHL Rookie of the Year award while later winning the NCHC defensive forward of the year award while with the University of North Dakota.
While with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL, he had 61 points (28G, 33A) in 62 games.
Dan Cleary, the Red Wings' director of player development, spoke positively of James and is looking forward to seeing his last year with the Fighting Sioux.
He's a good person. He works hard, puts all the time in the gym. He's a rink rat. He's always around.
So I look forward to watching Dylan. I'm like, 'Yeah, go enjoy your last year.'
So I look forward to watching Dylan. I'm like, 'Yeah, go enjoy your last year.'
His scouting report via Elite Prospects reads as follows:
Along the boards, where he's most effective with the puck, he drives his leg in front of the defender, followed by his hips to establish body positioning. With the defender secured to his back, he looks to make a play to the middle, either with a pass or by attacking the net. The physical game translates to the defensive end, too. Where many players reach, he takes the extra stride to come across the hips of the puck carrier. If he can't get the steal, his non-stop pressure guides attacks to the perimeter.
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JUILLET 20 | 71 ANSWERS This Detroit Red Wings prospect does not get the appreciation he deserves Will Dylan James earn a place with the Red Wings next year? | ||
| Yes | 24 | 33.8 % |
| No | 47 | 66.2 % |
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