DETROIT — It took longer than expected but defenseman William Wallinder finally arrived in Detroit last week for the Red Wings' development camp.
Wallinder was a 2020 second-round draft pick, so timing was not on his side.
The Wings didn't hold a development camp for prospects and recent draft picks the last two years because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns. So, Wallinder remained in Sweden and met with Wings scouts and development coaches who either are based in Sweden or came through on scouting trips.