What didn’t Henrik Zetterberg do during the 2016-17 NHL season? Detroit’s captain carried the burden of the Red Wings’ most disappointing season in over twenty-plus years on his shoulders while defying the physical limitations of his 36-year-old body.
Zetterberg led his team in assists (51), points (68), and plus/minus (plus-15). He also tied for third in goals scored (17) along with Frans Nielsen, Anthony Mantha, and Dylan Larkin. “Hank” also appeared in all 82 regular season games for a consecutive year.
One of Zetterberg’s most endearing qualities is his unselfishness with the puck, thus allowing those around him to shine.