Red Wings wrap up draft Smith and Andersson have legitimate NHL shot, Nill says ... By Matthew Wuest - www.RedWingsCentral.com June 23, 2007 The Detroit Red Wings hope they've landed at least two NHLers out of this weekend's NHL entry draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Red Wings, who held just five picks — the fewest since 1969 — are hoping for big things from defenseman Brendan Smith, taken in the first round, and left-winger Joakim Andersson, picked in the third. "We got two guys who have a pretty good chance to make it and that's all we want," Red Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill said. "Everything after that, we'll find out in time. You hope one of those other guys is a bonus." Here's a look at the Red Wings' picks, with round, pick, name, position, height, weight, team, league and 2006-07 statistics listed. Individual stories and profiles will be released throughout the week. 1 (27). Brendan Smith, D, 6-1, 170, Toronto (Ont. Jr. A), 39-12-24-36-90. Nill likened the mobile Smith to Niklas Kronwall and projects him as a top-four defenseman who can quarterback a power play. They have until 2011 to sign him as he will play NCAA hockey at Wisconsin. 3 (88). Joakim Andersson, LW, 6-2, 198, Frolunda (Swe-J20), 41-20-26-46-60. Nill compared him to a cross between Red Wings forward Johan Franzen and Dallas Stars forward Joel Lundqvist. Skating is a concern, but Andersson projects as a third-liner who can contribute offensively. 5 (148). Randy Cameron, C, 5-11, 175, Moncton (QMJHL), 70-17-22-39-44. The versatile Cameron was the third-highest scoring forward for the young Wildcats this season. The Red Wings love his all-around game and compare him to Ottawa Senators forward Mike Fisher. 6 (178). Zack Torquato, C, 6-0, 195, Erie (OHL), 65-30-39-69-93. When Torquato dropped from pre-draft rankings, the Red Wings couldn't resist. They love his touch around the net and figure if his skating improves, he could be a player similar to Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Brunette. 7 (208). Bryan Rufenach, D, 5-11, 184, Lindsay (Ont. Jr. A), 31-11-21-32-28. Rufenach will play NCAA hockey at Clarkson next season, meaning the Red Wings have until 2011 to sign him. He is a long-term project who could evolve into a No. 3-5 defenseman who can skate and move the puck. NOTES: The Red Wings did not receive any compensation for defenseman Jamie Rivers and goaltender Drew MacIntyre, traded away last year. Conditional draft picks did not materialize because games-played criteria were not met ... Nill's son, Trevor, was selected 190th by the St. Louis Blues. Jim was also drafted by the Blues, going 89th overall in the 1978 draft. You can contact Matthew Wuest at wuest@redwingscentral.com.