WINDSOR, ON - MAY 26: Forward Joe Veleno #9 of the Saint John Sea Dogs celebrates his first period goal against the Erie Otters on May 26, 2017 during the semifinal game of the Mastercard Memorial Cup at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)
Some Detroit Red Wings fans are holding out hope rookie center Joseph Veleno will be a late addition to the lineup tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Others are optimistic about him making his debut Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Everyone agrees, though, by the weekend, Veleno will have taken his first NHL shift.