Alexey Marchenko, Brendan Smith and Jeff Blashill talk Thursday at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Video by Helene St. James, DFP.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Good hands, communicates well, makes smart decisions, shoots right. What's not to like about Alexey Marchenko?
The youngest defenseman among the Detroit Red Wings has made one favorable impression after another since arriving in mid-October, capably demonstrating the NHL is where he belongs. He was penned in to make his 34th appearance of the season Thursday as the Detroit Red Wings prepared to take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center.