The Detroit Wings made a splash during the 2013 free-agency period, and they thought they were getting a quality center in Stephen Weiss. He had a proven track record in which he put up between 45 and 60 points on a Florida Panthers team devoid of talent.
It was thought that he would flourish on a team less reliant on his contributions, but last season that didn't happen as Weiss was limited to 26 games. The immediate thought of fans was that Weiss was just a bust, but it has been revealed that playing hurt caused his struggles.
During the 2012-13 tilt, Weiss appeared in only 17 games, and the side effects of his injury in that season carried over to the 2013-14 season. The Toronto native is now healthy and ready to go, and he could really make a difference at center this season.
To start the season the Red Wings will be without Pavel Datsyuk, and that should provide an opportunity for Weiss. The Wings have a number of youngsters and veterans who can line up down the middle, but Weiss could find himself in a second- or third-line role.
This would give him a chance to play with win ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
A Healthy Stephen Weiss Can Make a Difference for Detroit Red Wings at Center
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