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Malte Setkov's size an asset in competition with Red Wings defense prospects

DETROIT - Malte Setkov's size could be an asset as he tries to set himself apart from many other Detroit Red Wings defense prospects.

He's 6-foot-6, and while lanky at 192 pounds, he's still growing into his body.

After playing for Malmo's various junior teams the past four seasons, Setkov is ready for what he hopes is a full season with the Swedish Elite League club's top squad.

"It's a very good league, so if I get a spot on the team the chances are very good of me getting a lot better," Setkov, 19, said earlier this summer at Red Wings development camp.