Red Wings LW Zetterberg to return for 16th NHL season

"I'm in training and looking forward to a better season," he said, per the
Free Press, adding that he's spent the offseason in his native Sweden.

Zetterberg, who turns 38 in October, told reporters at the end of the regular
season in April that he would have to evaluate his health before deciding
whether or not to retire.

He totaled 56 points (11 goals, 45 assists) in 2017-18, finishing seven points
back of Dylan Larkin for the team lead. He has recorded at least 43 points in
all 15 of his NHL seasons and has 960 for his career, ranking fifth in Red
Wings history. Only four active NHL players -- assuming Joe Thornton and
Patrick Marleau continue their careers -- have more points.

Zetterberg has spent the last six seasons as the Red Wings' captain. Only
Steve Yzerman, Alex Delvecchio and Sid Abel have served as captain for at
least seven seasons in franchise history.

--Field Level Media