(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)
Detroit — The likelihood is Joe Veleno will begin his pro career in Grand Rapids this season, playing for the Griffins and working toward an NHL career.
But given the state of the Red Wings, and where they are in their rebuild, Veleno is going to do everything he can to make the NHL roster.
“For any guy here it’s a big opportunity,” Veleno said Tuesday, after the first practice of the development camp. “Detroit’s in a big rebuild and there’s a lot of open spots. I’m definitely taking that into consideration and giving it my best to play on the team next (season).