DETROIT - David Pope didn't mind being one of the oldest prospects during Detroit Red Wings development camp.
The 24-year-old left wing, described as a late-bloomer, benefitted from four years at Nebraska-Omaha and likely will need some time with the Grand Rapids Griffins before bringing his wicked shot to the NHL.
"(College) was definitely the right route for me," Pope said. "I needed a little bit more time to kind of figure out my game and grow into my body and get a lot stronger. Now I have my degree (in Kinesiology) and it's all about hockey.