Filip Zadina has been playing more like a guy who wants to stay where he is.
Zadina has been given an opportunity to play with Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin during exhibition season, a spot that guarantees good minutes. Coach Jeff Blashill described Zadina’s play in Wednesday’s 4-2 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets as a bright spot “in a group that didn’t have a whole lot of bright spots.”
Zadina had an assist, and also converted in a coaches-choice shootout.
“He competed hard, he moved the puck, he made plays coming out of his end,” Blashill said.