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Red Wings prospect Svechnikov called up as Frans Nielsen sidelined - Freep
Helene says that Svech will be up for more than the two games Frans Nielsen is expected to be sidelined, but no real details on how exactly long this callup should last.

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NHLPA PLAYER POLL 2017-18 - NHLPA.com
The annual NHLPA Players’ poll is out and it’s always fun to peruse. It’s no surprise that Connor McDavid is viewed as the fastest, but Larkin came in only fourth. Not a lot doing for current Wings elsewhere, but lots of great stuff once you get to the last page and the all-time players questions. Surprised to see Tim Peel make the list of best refs though.