Red Wings mailbag: Seeking long-term solution at second-line center Updated 2:11 PM; Today 2:11 PM Grand Rapids Griffins center Joe Veleno (90) eyes the puck during the second period of the game against the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Brian Hayes | MLive.com Facebook Share Even if the Detroit Red Wings had a relatively healthy roster, they would have a glaring hole in their second-line center spot. It was an area of focus entering the season. They tried Robby Fabbri there but soon determined he was a better fit on the wing on Dylan Larkin’s line. Vladislav Namestnikov has played the role at times but hasn’t provided much offense and isn’t a long-term solution.