Detroit — Three of the Red Wings who have been noticeable on the ice over the last week have something in common.
In a league where speed has become valued and has largely taken over, big bodies can still be effective and dictate a game in their own way.
Michael Rasmussen (age 21, 6-foot-6, 229 pounds), Givani Smith (23, 6-2, 210) and Adam Erne (25, 6-1, 212) all have used their strengths to make an impact in recent games and add another dimension to the Wings’ lineup.
“Size still matters,” coach Jeff Blashill said of the impact being big has these days in the NHL.