from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
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Joe Veleno
Veleno was loaned in October when it became clear the pandemic would delay professional hockey in North America at least until January. Veleno tallied 11 goals and nine assists in 46 games for Malmo. He’s a terrific skater with a nose for offense, and the Wings are pleased with the progress he showed in Sweden’s top league.“My understanding is he has done a good job over there,” Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Sunday. “It was a productive year for him.