The Red Wings begin camp in Traverse City this week, but most of the team is either in Toronto for the World Cup -- or injured.
Henrik Zetterberg won't work with the team during camp. He'll skate on his own throughout the weekend.
Thanks to injuries and absences, the team won't practice five-on-five until the camp-closing scrimmage.
Jeff Blashill talked with reporters before starting practices in northern Michigan.
He said he's challenging Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Tatar to "put a line on their back," and take steps forward this season.
As for Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou making the roster, Blashill said both guys have to "be great."
"Double-A did that at times last year," Blashill said.
Coach Blashill speaks with the media with training camp set to start tomorrow in Traverse City. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/6TqHfZWNhM
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Drew Miller re-signed with Detroit this past offseason. He enters camp as one of the few active veterans working out on the ice.
"He's one of those players that's able to play really well within his role," Blashill said of Miller.
Drew Miller talks about his summer training and the start of #RedWings training camp. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/nMXL6of2fu
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Tomas Jurco also met with reporters before entering the rink.
.@Tomas_Jurco gives us an update on his health and when he should be set to go for the 2016 season. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/RfwV7jk3vg
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