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Detroit Red Wings prospect David Pope has shot to vie for spot

The Wings drafted David Pope in 2013. Now he's ready to push for a job, he says on June 26, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

David Pope loves to shoot the puck, which bodes well as he tries to push for a job with the Detroit Red Wings.

Pope, who turns 24 in September, was among the older prospects at development camp, having spent the last four years playing wing at Nebraska-Omaha. Originally drafted 109th overall in 2013, Pope signed with the Wings in May with the understanding he’ll get some opportunities in the exhibition season as he vies for a role in Detroit.