from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman wants to add size, especially up front.
That’s why he traded for Adam Erne in August and why Evgeny Svechnikov and Givani Smith were promoted from the Grand Rapids Griffins.
That’s also why the Red Wings acquired 6-3, 211-pound left wing Brendan Perlini Monday....
Perlini hasn’t panned out like many expected after being drafted 12th overall by Arizona in 2014. But he’s young (23) and still has potential. The Red Wings, who acquired him from the Blackhawks for defense prospect Alec Regula, are hoping he will blossom with his third NHL team.