Dick Axelsson

37-Year-Old Left WingLW
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$Signed a two-year contract with the Red Wings before the 2009-2010 season.
LWDetroit Red Wings  Free Agent
May 22, 2010
Axelsson will remain in Sweden for the 2010-11 season, the Detroit Free Press reports.
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"He's still young enough yet," assistant general manager Jim Nill said. "He's got a lot of maturing to do. He's 23 now. He's gotta mature and want to become an NHL player. He's got the skill to do it. If he doesn't want to change his ways, then he won't play." Axelsson could have returned to Grand Rapids with the hope of earning some time in Detroit next season, but his NHL rights will remain with the Wings while he spends another season in Europe.
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Axelsson is currently playing in the Swedish Hockey League.
Axelsson has returned to Sweden for the 2010-11 campaign rather than playing in Grand Rapids (AHL). He could be back in the organization down the road, but it appears as though his maturity issues could road block him from becoming an NHL regular.
After a 2008-09 campaign in Sweden that was marred by injuries and a release from Djurgarden, the question is now: Is he going to be an enigma or a star? Axelsson's issues appear to tied to poor work ethic rather than a lack of talent, but if the Wings can't find ways to motivate him, he'll turn out as a "coulda been" and eventually disappear from their top prospect lists. Axelsson is expected to make his North American debut with Grand Rapids (AHL) this season, so perhaps being closer to the big club will help the light go on.
Axelsson is on loan to Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Elite league for the 2008-09 campaign. His biggest flaws right now are maturity and strength, which the Wings hope will develop simultaneously as a professional in his home country before he's brought over to compete for a regular gig in Detroit.
Axelsson will spend another year in Sweden and won't join the Red Wings for at least another year.
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LWDetroit Red Wings  Free Agent
January 8, 2010
The Red Wings have decided to let Axelsson finish the current season in Sweden, MLive.com reports.
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LWDetroit Red Wings  Free Agent
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December 18, 2009
Axelsson has been suspended by the Red Wings for leaving their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids, MLive.com reports.
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LWDetroit Red Wings  Free Agent
June 24, 2006
Axelsson was selected 62nd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2006 NHL Draft
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