Red Wings shock everyone with 6th overall pick!

The Detroit Red Wings didn't waste any time when they walked up to the podium Friday night at the NHL Entry draft. 

General manager Steve Yzerman took the microphone and shock everyone by picking German defenseman Moritz Seider. 

Even the kid was stunned: 

Many expected the kid to go 15th or even 20th. Seider interviewed with all 31 teams at the Combine and appeared to have convinced the Red Wings to take a shot at him. 

Here is what the Hockey Writers have to say about his talents: 

"Seider has had an incredible draft-eligible year. Playing with Adler Mannheim in the German top-ranked DEL, the right-handed rearguard scored two goals and six points. That total is the second-most ever by a U18 defender in the league. Despite a shoulder injury that sidelined him, he seemed to only get better as the season went on and into the playoffs. He helped Adler Mannheim to a DEL Championship title, collecting five assists in 14 games while finishing plus-six. He was also named Rookie of the Year."

A curve ball, but one we like!