from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
It appears Athanasiou will be playing more at center, probably playing with Thomas Vanek on one wing — for Sunday’s Red & White scrimmage rookie Filip Zadina will be on the other wing, an interesting line to be sure — and a likelihood of increased playing time.
If that’s the case, Athanasiou has the opportunity to more closer reach the potential he’s teased but has yet been unable to consistently exhibit.
“It’s just consistently playing,” Athanasiou said. “When I get those consistent minutes, I consistently produce.