Detroit Red Wings forward issues unexpected statement on heartbreaking turn of events involving an injury
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Detroit Red Wings forward prospect Carter Mazur's NHL debut was plagued by an awful injury that required a season-ending surgery on what was his second ever NHL shift, but he's now shifted his focus to what lies ahead.
«I was called up for a reason. My game is still there. It's not a career-ending injury, but the thought of that happening with all my family and friends there is still brutal. However, I have a great support system behind me. Every single one of them supports me no matter what. It was a tough thing to go through, but I have the right people behind me to get me in the right spot.» Mazur told NHL.com
It certainly has not been easy for the 23-year-old forward who was also sidelined from October 19th to January 18th because of yet another injury in the American Hockey League last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
He returned late into the season and still managed to record eight goals, seven assists for a total of 15 points in 20 American Hockey League games in the 2024-25 season.
It certainly has not been easy for the 23-year-old forward who was also sidelined from October 19th to January 18th because of yet another injury in the American Hockey League last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
He returned late into the season and still managed to record eight goals, seven assists for a total of 15 points in 20 American Hockey League games in the 2024-25 season.
«Already having a year in the American Hockey League under my belt, I felt more comfortable last year,» Mazur said. «That helped me a lot. I trust my ability, and I always go back to that. I feel like I have some skill and snarl to my gameAnd out of the 20 games I did play, I felt like my game added a lot to the group.»
Carter Mazur wants to make Red Wings roster out of camp and help them get back into playoff contention
With the new NHL season and training camp quickly approaching, crucial decisions are in dire need of being made by Todd McLellan and his coaching staff on their final roster, which includes the decision of Mazur starting the season with the big club, or in the AHL.
«After being [with the Red Wings], it makes it even clearer how much I need to be better,» Mazur said. «I need to push myself and I want to help them get back to the playoffs. I know I can get to that level. I have the ability, so it's just about staying healthy. I've been through a lot of injuries, and I feel like I've come back better and stronger from every single one. I can't really look at this one any differently.»
With such a young presence hungry to make an impact on the historic Original Six franchise, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him be in the Detroit Red Wings' lineup on opening night.
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