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Teemu Pulkkinen’s expendability will give the Detroit Red Wings the ability to start the season with either Andreas Athanasiou or Anthony Mantha.
Pulkkinen was placed on waivers Monday. If he is picked up by another NHL team by noon Tuesday, the Wings gain a roster spot. If he clears, he can be sent to the minors.
Head coach Jeff Blashill said either Athanasiou or Mantha “will stay with the team.”
Ben Street was also placed on waivers. Over the weekend the Wings placed Martin Frk on waivers, and he was claimed Sunday by Carolina.