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Frank Spizzirri: Red Wings roster review: FORWARDS

Found May 09, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ken Holland,  Jim Nill,  Justin Abdelkader
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After having an extended break to let the dust settle following another disappointing playoff performance by the Detroit Red Wings, it is time to evaluate the roster and determine what the future holds moving forward for Ken Holland, Jim Nill and the Red Wing braintrust. Today, we will focus on the forward group. FORWARDS Justin Abdelkader: RFA Prognosis: The expectation is t...
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