Detroit — The way he’s playing and competing, you have to think young defenseman Filip Hronek is telling the Red Wings he doesn’t need to return to Grand Rapids.
The big buildings and bright lights of the NHL, that’s where Hronek wants to stay.
Hronek, who didn't look ready when he was in the lineup because of a slew of injuries when the regular season started, looks more comfortable this time around.
“Is he making a statement?” asked coach Jeff Blashill, of Hronek. “Every time you play, you got a chance to make a statement, one way or another.