A 6-foot-1, 193-pound center, Veleno enjoyed a prolific offensive season playing for Drummondville in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Veleno had 104 points, on 42 goals and 62 assists, while leading Drummondville into the league championship, where it lost to Halifax (which is led by defenseman Jared McIsaac, a second-round pick of the Wings last June).
Joe Veleno had an excellent season in juniors and I think Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings will give him a legit opportunity to make the opening night roster next fall. The good news is that Veleno is eligible to play for Grand Rapids next season.