The Detroit Red Wings first-round pick has been traded in a major deal involving the two teams.

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January 11, 2024 (9:24)

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Red Wings First Round Pick Traded

Nate Danielson of the Detroit Red Wings, a first-round pick playing in the minors was traded in a huge deal involving both teams. Danielson was the lone player being traded by his team for a forward, defenseman, and three draft picks. All too crucial to build a team around and provide more depth in the roster. Nate was in the last year of his contract with the Wheat Kings and has been playing phenomenally with his team, where he has 26 points in 26 games and has a good scoring average. The Details:

Trade Alert
To Wheat Kings
Forward Nicolas Johnson
Defenseman Rhett Ravndahl
2025 First Round Pick
2027 First Round Pick
20226 Fifth Round Pick

To Portland Winterhawks
Forward Nate Danielson

The Winterhawks have acquired Detroit Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson from the Brandon Wheat Kings in exchange for Nick Johnson, Rhett Ravndahl and three draft picks.

Welcome to the Winterhawks, Nate! pic.twitter.com/DLkq9miEgj� Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) January 10, 2024

The type of player you can find in Detroit Red Wing's Danielson

Nate Danielson is an excellent skater that the Detroit Red Wings are going to benefit from because of his prime offensive game. He is an agile forward who can make it work from any area of the ice in the offensive zone and knows how to set up his teammates for goals. He is known for his playmaking skills as well as his scoring and can play anywhere on ice.

Detroit made a wise choice by selecting the forward from Red Deer, Alberta. His attributes come off of playing for his hometown and then moving on to the bigger leagues. He is projected to be the next Steve Yzerman and has a high IQ in the game. His plus +6 rating in the World Junior Championship Tournament shows strong signs of playing with and against the best and complements his teammates with his broad skills.