DETROIT — The Wings recalled Gustav Nyquist from Grand Rapids and he’ll start on a line with Justin Abdelkader and Danny Cleary.
Nyquist has appeared in five games this season in Detroit, averaging just over eight minutes of ice time and has just one assist.
“Based on what he has done up here there’s nothing to base it on,” Babcock said. “He’s been a dominant player wherever he has been. I think he’s eighth in scoring in the American (Hockey) League and done a real good job.
“We expected him to hit the wall and he hasn’t he’s kept on going,” Babcock added. “He’s got unbelievable sense. Strong on the puck and good without it, he’s an NHL player.”
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