Tue 9/3/13 6:36 PM

Justin Abdelkader could line up anywhere this year, according to coach Mike Babcock. He spent some time with Pavel Datsyuk last season and could do so again this year. Abdellader could also play alongside Stephen Weiss on the second unit or skate on the Wings' third unit. The physical winger shouldn't be counted for much in the way of offense even if he gets a top-six role, but he can rack up hits and penalty minutes with more more ice time. Still, it's worth monitoring where he ends up after training camp.