"After the shock wore off and I started thinking about it more, talked to the coaching staff and (general manager) Steve (Yzerman), that shock turned more into excitement. You don’t know when the season will get going, but I’m excited about getting to Detroit and getting an opportunity for a fresh start and to play somewhere different.

Kulfan says he should slot in the top two pairs. Staal and Yzerman just talk about his opportunity.

That,my friends, is a Henrik Zetterberg goal.

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