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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin gives two-word statement on Steve Yzerman's great acquisition of Emmitt Finnie
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The Detroit Red Wings' hottest forward at the moment is a draft pick of Steve Yzerman's in the 7th round of the 2023 NHL Draft, and Dylan Larkin paid him the biggest compliment.
Steve Yzerman drafted forward Emmitt Finnie in the 7th round of the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville.
He's had a dynamite start in the NHL this season, scoring 5 points (2-3) in 6 games with the Red Wings.
As a standout forward in the lineup, his play has been recognized by his captain and linemate, Dylan Larkin.
Larkin's comments echoed what you'd expect out of a line built on great chemistry.
'A great linemate' Larkin says.
«There's a reason why he was a captain in juniors,» Larkin said of Finnie. «He does the little things that win hockey games, and to see him score his first tonight was awesome, and sure enough, right around the net. He goes to the net hard, he plays without fear, and just a great teammate - great linemate.»
Emmitte Finnie: Steve Yzerman's Greatest Steal?
Finnie was selected 201st overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by Steve Yzerman, and he's proven to be a steal.
He's unafraid of going to the dirty areas of the ice to get the job done, added some offensive weaponry to the top line, and plays a solid two-hundred-foot game.
It's succinct to say that he's earned his compliments from Dylan Larkin, and Steve Yzerman deserves an "attaboy" for the teams he's built this season.
As it seems the puzzle pieces slowly fit together, we see what kind of juggernaut the team is when the youth movement is alive and kicking.
While it's still early in the year, the Red Wings have proven themselves to fight to the end and have learned from their 5-1 mistake on home ice against the Canadiens.
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OCTOBRE 20 | 270 ANSWERS Red Wings' Dylan Larkin gives two-word statement on Steve Yzerman's great acquisition of Emmitt Finnie Do you think forward Emmitt Finnie of the Detroit Red Wings is a Calder Trophy candidate? | ||
| Yes | 215 | 79.6 % |
| No | 55 | 20.4 % |
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