Justin Abdelkader hasn't produced much for the Red Wings in 3 seasons. Can that change? Filmed Sept. 25, 2019 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Early indications are Justin Abdelkader will start the season on what’s expected to be an energy line for the Detroit Red Wings.
He’s coming off the least productive full season of his NHL career in nine years, and three seasons removed from his last one topping 40 points. At 32, Abdelkader is trying to figure out how he can make an impact on the team, what his role can be.