ESPN's Corey Pronman issued a list of his top 120 NHL prospects, and several Red Wings made the cut in an Insider-only entry:

After a down season in his rookie pro campaign, Mantha has bounced back somewhat and looked OK in his brief showing in Detroit to end the season. What the Wings coaches have been yelling in Mantha's ear for pretty much the last two seasons is to play every shift as if it's his last. He still takes some off, but improving that attribute was a big reason why he looked a lot better this season. The fact he's a 6-foot-4 forward who can skate, shoot and handle the puck at above-average levels makes him a very quality prospect.

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59. Joe Hicketts, D, Detroit Red Wings

Age: 20 | Ht: 5-8 | Wt: 174 | 2015-16 team: Victoria (WHL)

Previous ranking: 53

"Little" Joe Hicketts was a first-team All-Star in the WHL and one of the best defensemen at the WJC. He's a very reliable two-way defenseman who is known for being able to land significant hits and win battles, despite his stature. Hicketts is a very smart player who can stretch the ice, make quick decisions and is very good in his overall positioning. He has the skating ability and hands to make rushes, though he isn't one to make flashy plays left and right.

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62. Evgeny Svechnikov, LW, Detroit Red Wings

Age: 19 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 198 | 2015-16 team: Cape Breton (QMJHL)

Previous ranking: 21

There is a lot to like in Svechnikov's game. A big, strong forward who can make high-end skill plays is a valuable asset for any NHL organization. He was pretty good but not dominant in his last season of junior hockey with a disappointing WJC. At his best, he's a creative playmaker who can win battles and pressure the puck. He isn't a snail, but his skating and first few steps could stand to improve. He was playing center in Cape Breton for stretches of the season, but he likely projects as a winger in the NHL.

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64. Vili Saarijarvi, D, Detroit Red Wings

Age: 19 | Ht: 5-9 | Wt: 163 | 2015-16 team: Flint (OHL)

Previous ranking: Not ranked

Few defensemen in junior hockey are as skilled as Saarijarvi. He was one of few bright spots for Flint this past season and was good for Finland at the WJC. His creativity and offensive IQ are elite. He's able to manage a power play so well because of how quickly he processes the game and how skilled he is at creating space with his hands and feet. Saarijarvi is small and isn't the first name I think of when there's a big defensive zone faceoff, but the potential here is enormous.

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78. Axel Holmstrom, C, Detroit Red Wings

Age: 20 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 198 | 2015-16 team: Skelleftea (SHL)

Previous ranking: 33

After lighting the world on fire in the SHL Playoffs in 2015, there might have been unrealistic expectations for Holmstrom going into this season. But he was still a pretty good player for a teenager in the SHL and had a fine WJC. There's a lot to like in his game. He's a hard-working two-way center who can kill penalties. He's also crafty with the puck and can make above-average skill plays to consistently set up his teammates. The major hindrance on Holmstrom is his skating, which has been dogging him for years.