2008–09 Detroit Red Wings season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Overall_Pick | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College_Junior_Club_Team_League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Thomas McCollum | Goaltender | United States | Guelph Storm ( OHL ) |
| 3 | 91 | Max Nicastro | Defenseman | United States | Chicago Steel ( USHL ) |
| 4 | 121 | Gustav Nyquist | Center | Sweden | Malmö Redhawks ( Sweden Jr. ) |
| 5 | 151 | Julien Cayer | Center | Canada | Northwood School ( HS-New York ) |
| 6 | 181 | Stephen Johnston | Left Wing | Canada | Belleville Bulls ( OHL ) |
| 7 | 211 | Jesper Samuelsson | Center | Sweden | HC Vita Hästen (Swe-3) |