TRAVERSE CITY - Lines change, sometimes frequently, but the combination Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has in mind to lead his team features speed (Dylan Larkin), size (Anthony Mantha) and grit (Tyler Bertuzzi).
They're working together in training camp and likely will start the preseason as a unit.
"You have three real good players," Blashill said. "Bert is an F-1 (leader) on the forecheck, he's a net-front guy. That allows the other two - not that they're not hard on the forecheck - to use their skill. ... I think putting them together can make a real good line.