Red Wings Intrigued by Raw Materials That Johannes Possesses (+)

It seems counterintuitive to suggest this about someone who’s 6-foot-3 and 217 pounds, yet when the Detroit Red Wings look at Hunter Johannes, the first thing they see is the potential for growth.

“Still very raw,” was the assessment of Johannes from Detroit coach Derek Lalonde. “You know he’s older. He probably developed a little bit later but he has a high compete motor.”

You haven’t been hearing much said regarding Johannes when the talk is about Red Wings prospects, and with good reason. In reality, he currently isn’t a prospect.