The Detroit Red Wings might be forced to move on next season without their future hall of fame captain Henrik Zetterberg. After the Red Wings season had ended reports surfaced that indicated Henrik Zetterberg might not be able to continue his career due to constant back issues that at one time in 2014 left him face up leaving on a stretcher.
Henrik Zetterberg was the captain of Team Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympic games. Zetterberg was unable to finish the tournament due to a severe back injury that would end up requiring surgery to repair it. Henrik Zetterberg would only be able to play in 45 regular season contests for the Detroit Red Wings that season, recording 48 points.