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Detroit center Dylan Larkin keeps the puck away from Calgary center Dillon Dube during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin keeps the puck away from Calgary center Dillon Dube during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit center Robby Fabbri tries to get the puck past Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Robby Fabbri tries to get the puck past Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Calgary left wing Matthew Tkachuk tries to get the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Calgary left wing Matthew Tkachuk tries to get the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Gustav Lindstrom — STATS: 63 games, one goal, 12 assists, minus-12 rating. CONTRACT: Signed through 2022-23, $850,000 cap hit. ANALYSIS: Another younger defenseman who seemed to regress, with too many defensive breakdowns and appearing to lose some confidence. Lindstrom's long-term future with the Wings is uncertain, with so many young prospects on the way. GRADE: C-minus
Gustav Lindstrom — STATS: 63 games, one goal, 12 assists, minus-12 rating. CONTRACT: Signed through 2022-23, $850,000 cap hit. ANALYSIS: Another younger defenseman who seemed to regress, with too many defensive breakdowns and appearing to lose some confidence. Lindstrom's long-term future with the Wings is uncertain, with so many young prospects on the way. GRADE: C-minus
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic makes a save during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic makes a save during the second period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit right wing Givani Smith and Calgary left wing Milan Lucic get into a fight during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit right wing Givani Smith and Calgary left wing Milan Lucic get into a fight during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Calgary celebrates a goal by center Elias Lindholm during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Calgary celebrates a goal by center Elias Lindholm during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic keeps his eye on the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic keeps his eye on the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit right wing Givani Smith wraps up Calgary defenseman Oliver Kylington while battling for the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit right wing Givani Smith wraps up Calgary defenseman Oliver Kylington while battling for the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit center Mitchell Stephens keeps the puck away from Calgary center Sean Monahan during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Mitchell Stephens keeps the puck away from Calgary center Sean Monahan during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit center Dylan Larkin tries to keep the puck away from Calgary center Dillon Dube during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin tries to keep the puck away from Calgary center Dillon Dube during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond tries to get the puck past Calgary defenseman Rasmus Andersson and right wing Brad Richardson during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond tries to get the puck past Calgary defenseman Rasmus Andersson and right wing Brad Richardson during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond tries to score on Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond tries to score on Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Calgary defenseman Noah Hanifin shoves Detroit center Michael Rasmussen into the boards during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Calgary defenseman Noah Hanifin shoves Detroit center Michael Rasmussen into the boards during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit center Michael Rasmussen moves the puck down the ice during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Michael Rasmussen moves the puck down the ice during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit left wing Adam Erne scoops up the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit left wing Adam Erne scoops up the puck during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit center Robby Fabbri reacts after blocking a shot during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Robby Fabbri reacts after blocking a shot during the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit right wing Givani Smith and Calgary defenseman Juuso Valimaki battle for the puck along the boards during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.\
Detroit right wing Givani Smith and Calgary defenseman Juuso Valimaki battle for the puck along the boards during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.\
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Calgary center Sean Monahan tries to get the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Calgary center Sean Monahan tries to get the puck past Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit center Robby Fabbri moves the puck away from Calgary center Trevor Lewis during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit center Robby Fabbri moves the puck away from Calgary center Trevor Lewis during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit left wing Adam Erne keeps the puck away from Calgary center Elias Lindholm during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit left wing Adam Erne keeps the puck away from Calgary center Elias Lindholm during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom makes a save in front of Detroit center Dylan Larkin during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom makes a save in front of Detroit center Dylan Larkin during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit defenseman Marc Staal checks Calgary center Trevor Lewis into the boards during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit defenseman Marc Staal checks Calgary center Trevor Lewis into the boards during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond is checked by Calgary left wing Matthew Tkachuk during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit left wing Lucas Raymond is checked by Calgary left wing Matthew Tkachuk during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Mitchell Stephens — STATS: 27 games, no goals, six assists, minus-8 rating. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent, $737,500 cap hit. Missed most of the season with a lower-body injury but flashed some speed and tenacity in a checking role when healthy. Probably showed enough to earn another contract. GRADE: C
Mitchell Stephens — STATS: 27 games, no goals, six assists, minus-8 rating. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent, $737,500 cap hit. Missed most of the season with a lower-body injury but flashed some speed and tenacity in a checking role when healthy. Probably showed enough to earn another contract. GRADE: C
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Detroit right wing Filip Zadina pesters Calgary center Tyler Pitlick during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit right wing Filip Zadina pesters Calgary center Tyler Pitlick during the third period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Calgary Flames, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider watches Calgary celebrate after the Red Wings lost to the Flames 3-0 at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider watches Calgary celebrate after the Red Wings lost to the Flames 3-0 at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, October 21, 2021.
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