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Nate Danielson breaks silence on adjusting to the NHL: "The most challenging is just the execution"
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As Nate Danielson has been recalled to the Detroit Red Wings, he's learning how to adjust to the NHL, and it isn't easy.
The youth movement of the Red Wings has reached a boiling point a quarter of the way through this Centennial Season.
The rookies have dominated the lineup, with four making multiple NHL appearances, and for long looks this year. That list includes Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and defenseman Axel-Sand Pellikka.
While Brandsegg-Nygard would be sent back down to the AHL, the team has given another 1st-round pick a look: Nate Danielson. The Red Wings recalled the top prospect this weekend.
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The former 9th overall pick in 2023 has made an appearance in one game this season and has had to learn how to adjust to the NHL; it's a whole new beast.
There's a probability he'd have made it out of training camp into the regular lineup, due to an injury, the top prospect would miss the chance.
Danielson would play 15:16 minutes against the Blackhawks, in a 5-1 rout from their original six rivals.
He'd have four shots on goal that day, and afterward would note the major differences between the two leagues.
The margin of error it's smaller.
"The most challenging is just the execution. I feel like it's a fine line, up here if you make a mistake, it'll probably be capitalized on and end up in the back of your net, whereas in the AHL it might not be," Danielson said. "Just a fine line with that, and I think it's pretty easy to come since (I had) a good Training Camp and do all the same stuff down in Grand Rapids."
Danielson's been helped along the way with veterans who hope to make the former 1st-round pick's transition to the NHL quicker.
But we'll see how well the advice takes, given he's only played one game in the NHL this season.
Danielson is a potential firebrand for the team and has been productive in the AHL this season, scoring 5 points (1-4) in 4 games in the AHL.
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