from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
Anyone who would have wagered that Erne would be leading the Red Wings in goals when this season ended is likely a very, very rich person today.
But given a larger opportunity — not necessarily just personal improvement — as the season progressed, Erne flourished with it.
“If you asked him, it’s more about getting more opportunity and he’s done a good job with it,” Blashill said. “With him, it’s getting more opportunity and he’s capitalized with the opportunity.”
Erne, 26, was a 2013 second-round draft pick of Tampa Bay, so there was always potential of being a good offensive player.