— Tomas Nosek was simply waiting for another chance.
Nosek got a brief look from the Red Wings during the 2015-16 season — six games — but looked like many other young players: He needed more seasoning.
He earned another chance this April, and this time was different.
So much so that Nosek looked ready for a full-time role, which just may come next season.
“Every game you get, every game you play (in the NHL), you get a little more confidence,” said Nosek, who looked increasingly comfortable in his 11 games with the Red Wings.