No. 7: Danielson Hungry For More After First NHL Taste

Detroit Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson, the team's top pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, made his NHL debut in the 2025-26 season, playing 28 games after a November recall and recording 2 goals, 5 assists, and a minus-7 rating. His lack of offensive production and struggles in puck battles led to him being returned to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins in January. Coach Todd McLellan acknowledged the Red Wings need improvement at center and wants Danielson to develop his offensive intensity and ability to win puck battles.