According to Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill, Justin Abdelkader is on the verge of returning to the team.
From Detroit Red Wings:
“It’s good. I’m hoping he can have a day off tomorrow and have a real good practice Friday and potentially be ready for Saturday,” Blashill said. “Abby was playing good hockey when he got hurt, part of the reason he got hurt was he was sacrificing for the team and blocking shots, so it will be nice to get him back in the lineup.”
Blashill also noted that when Abdelkader does return, he may have a new role.
“It gives us some options, too. When Abby came in the league he was a center. I’ve thought about potentially putting him in the middle a little bit, so we’ll see.”
Nation, would moving Abdelkader to center be the right move?
