Traverse City — If Jakub Vrana tried, he wouldn't have been able to hide his excitement.
Vrana had just finished a complete practice, was healthy, and is thrilled to be playing hockey.
That wasn't the case last year around this time. About 10 minutes into the Red Wings' first training camp practice in Traverse City, Vrana felt pain in his shoulder and got off the ice. He'd soon find out he'd need surgery and would miss the first five months of the season.
So, in some ways, this is Vrana's first real training camp with the Wings.