Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen posted a “split article” on Thursday, discussing Carter Bear’s recovery from a torn Achilles tendon and Carter Mazur’s recovery from a dislocated elbow:
Coaches undoubtedly are pleased Mazur is healthy. The word is that Mazur has added a significant amount of muscle. He has more than his fair share of injuries early in his pro career. Added strength could help. The Red Wings were hoping Mazur, 23, was ready to be of the big club’s mix late last season. However, his NHL debut lasted one shift before he suffered an injury that put him out the rest of the season.
Detroit management reminds high on his potential.
Mazur is a gritty scorer with 28 goals in 86 AHL games. There’s hope he could compete for a role in top six, although he may have to make the roster as a bottom six player and work his way up.
Both DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills and the Free Press’s Helene St. James have posted articles on Mazur recently, with Mills interviewing Mazur as he attempts to make the Red Wings’ roster as a 23-year-old.
