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Fabian Brunnstrom News
We thought he was going to bring some energy, give us some good depth, but with Ryan Johnson and (Cory) Emmerton, (Fabian) Brunnstrom, (Tomas) Tatar, we've got some guys that can continue to push and give us depth.

If Brunnstrom could succeed anywhere in the NHL, it would be with Detroit. The 26-year-old holds 19 goals and 40 points through 99 career NHL games, which would indicate he has potential similar to a Red Wings forward like Jiri Hudler. If he signs, keep the Swedish import in the very back of your mind.

He is not likely to make the Red Wings roster unless they have an injury, but if Brunnstrom is signed and spends some time in Grand Rapids, he could have a future in Detroit.

If Brunnstrom has an NHL future, it is with the Wings. The former SEL scoring leader could have a Ville Leino-type impact should he make the team later in the season.

“I need to show them all over the ice,’’ Brunnstrom, 26, said. “Play good defensively, offensively, make smart decisions.

Brunnstrom fits the mold of a player who could work out as a Red Wing and not with any other organization. The 26-year-old and former SEL scoring leader could impress in training camp.