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Evgeny Svechnikov hopes hard sprinting puts him on fast track to Red Wings

TRAVERSE CITY - Evgeny Svechnikov no longer is the most talked-about Detroit Red Wings prospect. He's not even the most highly touted NHL prospect named Svechnikov.

That's what happens after a sub-par AHL season, with a significant dip in production.

But the right wing Detroit selected 19th overall in 2015 still has much promise with his combination of skills and size (6-3, 212). He is determined to rebound and compete for a spot on the NHL roster in training camp and the preseason.

Red Wings' 2015 top pick Evgeny Svechnikov looks to bounce back

"I had a strong finish at the end of the year, better second half," Svechnikov said.