Getting used to the NHL is tough for any rookie, but Todd McLellan had nothing but good things to say for one of the Detroit Red Wings' youngest players.
Playing in the NHL is not an easy job. It's a grueling 82-game schedule featuring a fast-paced game filled with nonstop physical play. For any rookie, it's a culture shock, even if they spent time seasoning their game in the AHL.
For one Detroit Red Wings' rookie, it was an even tougher challenge, because he had limited experience playing in North America.