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Detroit — What Brendan Perlini sees with the Red Wings is an opportunity, which is all he can ask for, and all he wants.
Perlini didn’t have much of a chance in Chicago, leading to Monday’s trade, Perlini coming to the Wings and prospect Alec Regula headed to the Blackhawks.
At his first practice Thursday, Perlini was on a line with Taro Hirose and Frans Nielsen, was on a power play unit, and was securely in the Wings’ lineup.
Perlini was excited about the opportunity ahead.
“For me, I haven’t played too much this year,” said Perlini, who played in one of the Blackhawks’ 11 games.