The Detroit Red Wings took 5-foot-11, 183-pound left wing Teemu Pulkkinen from Finland with their fourth-round pick (111th overall) in Saturday's NHL entry draft at Staples Center in Los Angeles.



He played for Jokerit of the Finnish League last season. Some projected Pulkkinen to be selected in the first or second round.



He was rated as the No. 46 prospect by TSN and No. 50 by The Hockey News.



Pulkkinen came into the season with a lot of hype but suffered wrist and ankle injuries and missed a good chunk of the season. He returned for the under 18 team and put up big numbers (20 goals, 21 assists in 17 games).



McKeen's draft guide said of Pulkkinen: "Although under sized, Pulkkinen is an absolute tyrant in the offensive zone. He has sensational hand skills and passing ability and on the power-play he could be one of the most offensively gifted

players available for the draft. His skating sets him back as he does not have a separation gear and possesses only modest speed. Defensively, his game has come under some criticism as he does not always mark his man or drop below the blue line.''



