DETROIT – Tomas Jurco has had a rough couple of seasons for the Detroit Red Wings, but the club believes he still has some potential.
He might soon have a chance to prove it.
Jurco is inching closer to returning from off-season back surgery. He will be assigned today to the Grand Rapids Griffins for a two-game conditioning stint.
Jurco said he was flying to Milwaukee Tuesday. He'll play for the Griffins Wednesday and Friday before returning to Detroit.
"Very excited, it's been awhile, but I've been working really hard to be ready," Jurco said.