Detroit — So what would be best for Joe Veleno at this point of the season?
Veleno has been struggling to earn substantial minutes while centering the fourth line for the Wings, although he did earn an assist — ending a 14-game drought without points — in Friday's 3-2 shootout victory in Pittsburgh.
Veleno played just over 13 minutes Friday, which is just over the 12 minutes and 18 seconds he's averaging.
Or would it be better for Veleno, 22, to return to Grand Rapids and play more than 20 minutes a night and in all situations?