from Arthur J. Regner of the Wings' website,

Unlike previous seasons, Detroit coach Jeff Blashill isn't hesitant to commit to a youngster over a veteran, especially if the competition is a toss-up when the Wings break camp in early October.

One name Wings fans should pay close attention to during the preseason is 24-year-old Czech defenseman Libor Sulak, who has emerged as a dark horse candidate to be patrolling the Wings' blueline once the regular season gets underway on October 4 at Little Caesars Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Signed as a free agent to a two-year entry-level contract on May 24, 2017, the 6-foot-2, 207-pound left-shooting defenseman has impressed Detroit's hierarchy with his intelligence, his solid two-way play, his mobility and his knack for creating offensively.

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