After an injury-plagued debut in Detroit, the veteran forward must rediscover his scoring touch to secure his future and anchor the Red Wings' bottom-six rotation.

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Following another disappointing late-season fade, several Detroit Red Wings players could find themselves under heavier scrutiny this offseason, especially after head coach Todd McLellan called out what he viewed as “jerseys” on the ice.

Former Winnipeg Jets forward Mason Appleton returns to his old stomping grounds on Saturday night with the Detroit Red Wings.