If I Was Steve Yzerman...My Approach To The 2021 Offseason (Part 3) Share this story Grid View After Part 1 and Part 2 which discussed the expansion draft, buyout period, and the 2021 NHL draft, the following transactions have been made: Evgeny Svechnikov was lost to Seattle in the expansion draft Frans Nielsen was bought out The Red Wings drafted the following players in the first 3 rounds: Part 3 will focus on one approach to free agency - the “let’s get crazy” option. Before we start there, let’s lay out which prospects I’m prepared to promote this season. After Moritz Seider’s ridiculous performance in the SHL, he is a no-brainer to start in the NHL for me. I really don’t think I have to say much more than that. He was arguably the best player in the entire SHL this past season.