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Zach Nastisiuk can’t help but smile as he talks about his first development camp. The 18 year-old  understands he has a long road ahead, but he’s excited to learn from a group of former NHL players that include Kris Draper, Tomas Holmstrom, Jiri Fischer, and Chris Chelios.

“It’s incredible seeing how they act and seeing them on the ice and their work ethic,” he said. “You see it on the TV, but it isn’t the same. When you see it first hand then you understand what it takes. It’s been eye opening … Continue Reading

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Forgive Martin Frk if he come across as tired these days. The 19 year-old forward has played 90 hockey games this year including 13 representing the Czech Republic at the 2013 World Junior championship as well as an extended playoff run with Halifax in route to the Memorial Cup. But don’t mistake his exhaustion for lack of determination or enthusiasm about his hockey future.

“The season was very long this year,” Frk said. “I am just trying to get back into shape. I didn’t skate after the Memorial Cup at all, so … Continue Reading

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Nick Jensen has very quietly become one of the Red Wings rising stars on the blueline. The 6-foot-1, 193 pound defenseman won’t be finishing his finance degree anytime soon after deciding to turn pro at the end of last season. Jensen is about 36 credits shy of earning his degree, but he still plans to finish it over the next few years.

“The overall college experience was pretty special,” Jensen said. “I am so fortunate to have had such great coaches who really helped me develop my game. They really pushed me … Continue Reading

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The Red Wings kicked off the 2013 Development Camp on July 10th. Here are a few select photos from the opening day of action.

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The Red Wings have announced the practice teams for the 2013 development camp. Below is a breakdown of the team Yzerman and team Lidstrom. To view the full roster for the camp click here. you can also view the full schedule here. The two teams will complete off-ice workouts and on-ice drills rotating between morning and afternoon for both sessions. The morning sessions are broken up by an evening scrimmage on July 12th at 5 pm. The camp coincides with the first in-person training camp ticket sale scheduled for … Continue Reading

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The Detroit Red Wings have announced their 2013 development camp roster to be held at Centre I.C.E. Arena in Traverse City, MI beginning on July 10th. The team features  all of the Red Wings draft choices from the 2013 draft including Tyler Bertuzzi, Mattias Janmark-Nylen, Anthony Mantha, Marc McNulty, Hampus Melen, Zach Nastasiuk, David Pope, and Mitchell Wheaton (listed but unlikely to participate due to injuries). Top prospects Martin Frk, Ryan Sproul, and Xavier Ouellet are also slated to participate. The Wings have also invited 15 free … Continue Reading

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Barclay Goodrow one of 15 players invited to the Red Wings 2013 Development Camp

The Detroit Red Wings have invited 15 free agents to their annual Development Camp in Traverse City beginning July 10th.

Among those auditioning are Alex Goodbranson, Kurt Etchegary, Jamien Yakubowski and Barclay Goodrow. The Red Wings, who are close to the 50 contract limit, will take a long look at the free agents but would likely need to free space or defer contracts  in order to sign players.

Following is a review of the invitees (listed alphabetically).

• Michael Babcock, … Continue Reading