Why it helps young Red Wings to have veterans Niklas Kronwall, Thomas Vanek as role models. Filmed March 23, 2019 in Las Vegas. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Niklas Kronwall finished his last season of pro hockey as the Detroit Red Wings’ leader in games played, his ailing knee be damned.
His retirement should motivate the prospects hoping to claim some of the 20 minutes of average ice time he logged in 79 games.
Kronwall, who has had numerous injuries in his 15-year career, has a permanently damaged left knee and even sought stem cell therapy in 2017.