Detroit – There was a plan for defenseman Filip Hronek this season, but that plan has changed, and maybe it’s for the best.
The Red Wings were going to gradually give Hronek more responsibility, not overwhelm him. But then Danny DeKeyser got hurt early this season – only played eight games – and won’t play again this season.
Veterans such as Trevor Daley, Mike Green and Jonathan Ericsson also have missed playing time with injuries.
Suddenly, Hronek was thrust into a bigger role, playing more minutes, and becoming a top-pair defenseman.