Quick Hits: The Breakout Edition

In Red Wings Land

A behind the scenes look at part of Justin Abdelkader’s summer.

Around the League

BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: WHICH PLAYER FROM YOUR TEAM WILL TAKE A STEP FORWARD NEXT SEASON? | The Hockey News

Detroit Red Wings: Filip Zadina is ready. He fired home 16 goals and 35 points in the AHL last season and got a nine-game look with the Red Wings, during which he scored one goal and three points. He’s a full-timer come the season, though, and a dark horse for the Calder Trophy.

Rookie of the Year sounds about right, eh?