from Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News,
He is emerging as a player of considerable potential for a franchise desperate for stars.
Amid a chaotic first nine games in which the struggling Red Wings saw all five of its veteran defensemen injured and compiled its worst start in 33 years, Cholowski is a revelation.
His generally effective defense, coupled with strong skating and passing mark the early moments of his NHL career.
Cholowski needs to refine his gap-closing skills, the ability to use proximity to an opponent to limit his effectiveness.