from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,

A 2014 fourth-round draft choice who had never played a pro game in North America before Thursday, the feeling was Ehn would need seasoning in Grand Rapids. But Ehn’s play during the exhibition season dictated something else entirely.

“He’s really shown he knows how to play the right way,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “He knows how to manage his game. He went up against some of the best players in the world, one-on-one handled (Pittsburgh’s Evgeni) Malkin pretty good.

“It’s an everyday league and we’ll see. But so far, he’s made a real good impression.”

Ehn, 22, came into training camp with no far-flung expectations, other to make sure he played to the best of his ability.

“It’s a possibility but I didn’t think of it much,” said Ehn, of whether he entertained the notion of making the Wings’ roster from the start. “Of course, it’s been a pleasant surprise so far and I hope I can keep it going."

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