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Wings’ Svechnikov eager to 'send a message' in preseason

At their morning skate Wednesday, Evgeny Svechnikov looked forward to his first preseason game for the Red Wings against the Penguins later in the day, and Trevor Daley anticipated his first game against his former team, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.

Svechnikov and Daley are evidence of one of the prime characteristics of the 2017-18 Wings: A roster of mostly emerging players in need of NHL experience and older veterans.

Svechnikov, 20, said he eagerly anticipated his third game played for the Red Wings after a brief stint last season, amid 74 games in Grand Rapids with 20 goals and 31 assists.