from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,

The pressure is there, and Tyler Wright and his scouting staff embrace it.

Friday’s NHL Entry Draft is, arguably, one of the most important in the Red Wings’ history, with the team having missed the last two playoffs and a lot of aging stars on the roster — but with 11 picks in this weekend’s draft, including two first-round picks.

So, in large part, Wright — the Red Wings’ director of amateur scouting — and his scouts have to deliver.

He knows it.

“We have this challenge in front of us, and we don’t have any room for error,” Wright said. “I’ve challenged our (scouts) all year. As we sit down Friday night (for Round 1), it’s an exciting time. It starts through us, then we hand them off to player development. The sooner that we get these guys along, and into the program, the better off we’ll be.”

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