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Joe Hicketts' heart, swagger, compete level impress Red Wings

DETROIT - Martin Frk was shocked by how small Joe Hicketts was when he saw him at Detroit Red Wings prospects tournament a few years ago.

"But then when I see him play he was excellent," Frk said. "He's a great player. It's like now, size, I don't know if it really matters that much. If you are that small, you have to bring something else to the table. He plays very physical, so I think that's his plus."

Hicketts will make his NHL debut Monday against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center (7 p.