Detroit — It was a little strange not seeing Henrik Zetterberg getting ready, but it sounds as if the Red Wings need to get used to it.
The team has begun informal workouts and the majority of the roster was at Little Caesars Arena Thursday morning, getting ready before training camp begins next week.
Nearly everyone but Zetterberg, the captain, who wasn't there and won’t be for training camp and the start of the season.
And, likely, for the rest of the season and beyond.
Zetterberg, who’ll be 38 on Oct. 9, has been unable to train because of persistent back pain.