The title says Lehner, but that’s not the biggest talking point of the article.
An NHL source confirmed that the Red Wings have spoken with the Valtteri Filppula camp on the possibility of a return to Detroit.
Filppula back in Detroit? Okay, that’s cool if it’s a cheap one-year-deal, but with all the kids battling for roster spots, why bring in another old player?
According to multiple sources, the organization is prepared for the possibility that captain Henrik Zetterberg doesn’t return this coming season. Zetterberg gave every indication on locker cleanout day that he would be back if his body would allow.