Detroit — The ulitimate goal every season has been to make the Red Wings and stay in the NHL.
But thus far defenseman Xavier Ouellet has had brief — albeit impressive — appearances in his young career, but they’ve been stints that have gotten fans excited. They just haven’t translated into a permanent stay yet.
Monday night in Boston, Ouellet plays in his first exhibition game after being out with an upper-body injury the past week.
From Ouellet’s perspective, he’s on a mission this week to show the Red Wings he belongs in the NHL
“I’m here to stay,” Ouellet said of his long-term plan.