ESPN's Corey Pronman listed his "Top 50 Prospects at the Midseason Point," and several Red Wings prospects made his Insider-only entry's list:

30. Evgeni Svechnikov, C, Detroit Red Wings (Previous: 21)

Age: 19 | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 205

Team: Cape Breton (QMJHL) | GP: 27 | G: 17 | A: 22

Svechnikov has a lot of desirable elements to his game. He's a big, sturdy forward with fantastic puck skills, a good shot, a competitive fire battling for pucks and a lot of offensive creativity. His lackluster WJC exposed some of the areas he needs to work on, such as his foot speed and defensive play. He's a player who bleeds upside, but might need a decent amount of time at the AHL level to round out his game.

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34. Joe Hicketts, D, Detroit Red Wings (Previous: 53)

Age: 19 | Ht: 5-8 | Wt: 179

Team: Victoria (WHL) | GP: 31 | G: 2 | A: 30

A prospect of much discussion given his history of being undrafted, playing very well since being signed by Detroit, and because of his small stature. Hicketts has a lot going for him. He's a very good skater, he's tough as nails and very strong for a small player, he moves the puck well, and has quality all-around hockey sense. He doesn't blow you away with skill, which you'd like to see in a smaller player, but he certainly has talent. How he transitions to the pro ranks is a question mark.

Holmstrom hasn't followed up his outstanding playoff performance last spring in the SHL into this season, but he has still been pretty solid -- especially for a teenager. He's a big center with above-average hands and great vision. His overall hockey sense is impressive, as he can be trusted to control the puck or play in critical defensive situations. The neutral zone is where he can struggle at times, as his speed is quite poor and he really struggles to push defensemen back.

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40. Vili Saarijarvi, D, Detroit Red Wings (Previous: Unranked)

Age: 18 | Ht: 5-9 | Wt: 165

Team: Flint (OHL) | GP: 30 | G: 5 | A: 15

He wasn't fantastic at the WJC, but his performance overall during the past calendar year has caused him to gain a significant bump in prospect value. Small defensemen need to have exceptional skill to be a top NHL prospect, and Saarijarvi certainly has that. His offensive hockey sense is also off the charts. He opens lanes and controls the power play extremely well, and is a very good skater. I'm not sold on his defensive play, although I wouldn't qualify it as horrible, with his puck movement clearly providing the bulk of his value.

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48. Anthony Mantha, LW, Detroit Red Wings (Previous: 70)

Age: 21 | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 214

Team: Grand Rapids (AHL) | GP: 29 | G: 10 | A: 14

Mantha is a another tough player to get a read on. Memories of his dominant QMJHL days still linger, as he has been a good, albeit not great pro. The tools are all there. He's big and quick, with a high skill level and a big shot. He has stepped up this season in terms of showing effort more consistently and improving his defensive coverages. There remain moments that concern you with Mantha; you'll still see him give up on a play, or give a half effort during a board battle, but it's not as common.