from Ansar Khan of Mlive,

Filip Zadina has experienced a rough transition to pro hockey with the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins, but that won’t dissuade the Detroit Red Wings from giving him an opportunity before the season is done.

Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said the team plans at some point to promote Zadina, the organization’s top pick in 2018 (No. 6 overall).

“Before the end the season, I want Z to play some NHL games,” Holland said. “I don’t know when, I don’t know how many. As we go into the off-season, I think it’ll be important for him to play some games in the NHL and get a feel for what the next level is all about.”

Zadina’s promotion likely will come in March.

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