Jakub Vrána has missed more than half of a season s worth of practices and games. But as he inches closer to making his season debut, the Detroit Red Wings are hoping there s still a window for him to make an impact.
Red Wings mailbag: Seeking long-term solution at second-line center
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Grand Rapids Griffins center Joe Veleno (90) eyes the puck during the second period of the game against the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Even if the Detroit Red Wings had a relatively healthy roster, they would have a glaring hole in their second-line center spot.
It was an area of focus entering the season. They tried Robby Fabbri there but soon determined he was a better fit on the wing on Dylan Larkin’s line. Vladislav Namestnikov has played the role at times but hasn’t provided much offense and isn’t a long-term solution.
Saturday’s college roundup: UMaine women extend winning streak to six
Anne Simon and Blanca Millan lead the Black Bears to a 67-46 basketball victory over Binghamton.
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VESTAL, N.Y. Anne Simon and Blanca Millan combined for all of Maine’s points during a 16-0 run in the third quarter that carried the Black Bears to their sixth straight women’s basketball win – a 67-46 victory Saturday over Binghamton.
Maine (11-1, 8-1 America East) led 24-23 early in the third quarter before Simon and Millan each scored eight points to help the Black Bears pull away.