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Bobby Ryan excited to jump into Red Wings' lineup

Detroit — One thing, for sure, forward Bobby Ryan noticed while watching Thursday’s Red Wings’ game above ice level.

It sure is easier from up there.

“When I drove home last night I was thinking about that,” said Ryan after Friday’s practice. Ryan missed the game due to an undisclosed injury. “I would be the MVP of the league if I could play every game from up there.

“The things that you think you are seeing are not quite there in the players’ eyes.”

Ryan most likely gets his first chance to see those things on the ice Saturday, as the Red Wings again host Carolina (7 p.