1996–97 Detroit Red Wings season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College_Junior_Club_Team_League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Wallin | Defense | Canada | Red Deer Rebels ( WHL ) |
| 2 | Aren Miller | Goalie | Canada | Spokane Chiefs ( WHL ) |
| 4 | Johan Forsander | Left Wing | Sweden | HV71 ( SEL ) |
| 5 | Michael Podolka | Goalie | Czech Republic | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds ( OHL ) |
| 6 | Magnus Nilsson | Left Wing | Sweden | Malmö IF ( SEL ) |
| 6 | Alexandre Jacques | Right Wing | Canada | Shawinigan Cataractes ( QMJHL ) |
| 7 | Colin Beardsmore | Center | Canada | North Bay Centennials ( OHL ) |
| 8 | Craig Stahl | Winger | Canada | Tri-City Americans ( WHL ) |
| 9 | Evgeny Afanasiev | Winger | Canada | Flint Generals ( CoHL ) |