#AHL Grand Rapids

Elmer Soderblom was filled with a mixture of gratitude and getting his nose back to the grindstone when he got word Monday that he'd survived the final cutdown of the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish rookie forward was earning himself a place on Detroit's 23-player roster. "It feels good," Soderblom admitted. "I'm so excited and honored to be in this…

Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno is well aware that he's working from behind the eight ball. He's playing catchup during the NHL preseason. A groin strain early in training camp left Veleno sitting on the sideline, enabling others ample opportunity to make an impression on new coach Derek Lalonde. "I've kind of had an open canvas, fresh start…