NEW YORK — The Detroit Red Wings anticipate a 'massive boost' to their lineup within the next couple weeks.
Top-line forward Jakub Vrana, who hasn't been in the lineup since last season, has taken the next step in his comeback from shoulder surgery.
"He’s getting closer," coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday." We’re in a spot where we’ll start in a controlled environment introducing contact. That could happen over a course of probably two weeks, where it’s full contact. I don’t want to put a direct timeline on it but it’s the start to see the beginning of the end, and hopefully he’ll be ready to play here in the next little bit.