Evgeny Svechnikov is still hoping to play this season. Filmed Jan. 2, 2019 in Detroit.
Evgeny Svechnikov’s planned comeback isn’t materializing, and that can work to the Detroit Red Wings’ favor.
Svechnikov, the Wings’ first-round pick from 2015, suffered an injury during training camp, requiring ACL reconstruction on his right knee Oct. 16. At that time, recovery was estimated at 5-to-6 months.
There was enough optimism at the trade deadline that the Wings successfully applied for an exemption to make Svechnikov eligible for the AHL playoffs. (Generally, players on injured reserve at the deadline are not eligible for the playoffs.