Red Wings' Steve Yzerman makes an unexpected trip to scout this specific forward
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The Detroit Red Wings General Manager Steve Yzerman made an unexpected trip to watch a specific forward play.
The team was able to count on significant reinforcement for the game, as we also reported yesterday.
Indeed, with Nate Danielson's help, the Griffins were able to win their fifth straight game, tying the best record to start a season in franchise history.
With Danielson returning and the team's hot streak, Steve Yzerman decided to make the trip to Grand Rapids to attend the game in person.
Yzerman Travels To Grand Rapids To See Nate Danielson Score Two Points In Crucial Win
Danielson was injured during an exhibition game ahead of the official start of the NHL regular season, forcing him to spend the last few weeks recovering.
The team announced he was ready to return and sent him to the Griffins ahead of yesterday's game, and he had an immediate impact.
In the 4-0 win, Danielson tallied two primary assists:
Todd McLellan revealed publicly that Danielson had great chances of making the team if he hadn't been injured in the preseason.
Yzerman's presence at the game highlights the trust and hope placed in Danielson to become an impactful player in the NHL, but also fuels rumors of a potential and eventual call-up.
The Griffins will be back on the ice next Tuesday to face the Iowa Wild. It'll be interesting to see if Danielson is still with the team by then.
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