TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – While coach Mike Babcock focuses on systems and practice, the Detroit Red Wings just want to field a healthy team this season.
Last season was derailed by injuries, although the team managed to extend its streak of 23rd consecutive seasons in the playoffs with a patchwork lineup featuring several young players on NHL ice well before the team’s brass had intended.
Detroit started training camp on Friday in Traverse City with an eye on both improving and keeping its lineup intact. Defenseman Niklas Kronwall noted the team is coming into camp much healthier than in previous years, despite top prospect Anthony Mantha’s absence due to a broken leg sustained this week.
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