Like every Detroit Red Wings prospect, Jordan Sambrook is looking forward to the day he finally gets to begin his professional career.
But at the same time, Sambrook isn't exactly disappointed that he'll be returning to junior hockey for one more season.
He still has some unfinished business to take care of in the junior ranks.
Prospect Jordan Sambrook's ties to Red Wings go back to 1998 Stanley Cup
The Red Wings picked Sambrook in the fifth round (137th overall) of this year's draft.
Sambrook helped the Erie Otters reach the Memorial Cup Final last season before they fell short of winning junior hockey's biggest prize.