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DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills took note of the Red Wings’ prospects comments regarding what may be the most important aspect of the Wings’ 2022 summer development camp:

[Dylan] James, who notched 61 points (28-33-61) in 62 games last season with the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers, is also enjoying his off-ice experiences.

“I’m rooming with (2022 eighth overall pick) Marco (Kasper), so he has a little bit of a language barrier and whatnot, but it’s fun,” James said. “It’s fun hanging out with him. Everyone here is a good person. I really like that.”

Forward Cross Hanas, Detroit’s 55th overall pick in 2020, is having fun interacting with fellow Red Wings prospects.

“For me and the other guys who got drafted in 2020, we haven’t gotten it (camp) in two years now,” Hanas said. “This is our first one. It’s been really cool meeting them.”

Red Wings defenseman prospect William Wallinder, even after his initial flights to North America were cancelled, is also making the most of his time at camp.

“It’s fun to meet all the guys,” said Wallinder, Detroit’s 32nd overall pick in 2020. “Maybe we’re teammates in the future, so it’s good to get to know them.”

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