Here’s a midseason report on the Detroit Red Wings, who are 10-28-3 halfway through their 82-game season.
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u25baTyler Bertuzzi: Playing primarily on a line with Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha, Bertuzzi has taken advantage of his opportunity. Is he the most talented player on the team? No. But few players get more out of their skill set, or can do more things to somehow put the puck in the net.
u25baFilip Hronek: On a better team Hronek might be playing regularly on the second or third defensive pairing and easing his way into the NHL.