Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Red Wings draft pick Axel Sandin Pellikka puts on his sweater after being selected with the seventeenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The Red Wings have secured their top prospect with an entry-level contract.
The Detroit Red Wings have inked a three-year entry-level contract with defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka, a standout prospect. General manager Steve Yzerman previously suggested that the talented right-handed defenseman would continue playing in the Swedish Hockey League for another season, aiming to assist Skelleftea in defending its SHL title.
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