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Red Wings prospect Martin Frk must outscore his mistakes

Martin Frk has a shot that makes teammates shy to serve as a screen, that even his own goaltenders don’t care to face.

How adeptly and successfully Frk can utilize that shot during the Detroit Red Wings' exhibition season will go a long way toward determining his future. He was slated to play in Thursday’s game at Chicago on a line with Riley Sheahan and Ben Street, and was also on one of the power play units.

“Every game is big for me,” Frk told the Free Press. “I need to try to take someone’s spot and I am trying to play my best and hopefully I can earn a spot.