Detroit — Niklas Kronwall has provided a lot of leadership for the Red Wings throughout his 14 seasons, and a bad knee has limited his mobility for several.
As he prepares for a new season, Kronwall’s leadership will be more important, with Henrik Zetterberg ending his career on long term injured reserve.
And, Kronwall’s knee is a bit better — at least for now.
Some improvement at the end of last season led to better performance on the ice, including an offensive spurt. And, Kronwall said, it allowed him to work out through the entire summer, for the first time in a while.