It's doubtful Teemu Pulkkinen will start the season for the Detroit Red Wings.
The 24-year-old Finnish winger underwent shoulder surgery in early June, according to MLive.com's Ansar Khan, and will be out four-to-six months.
Pulkkinen had six goals and six assists in 36 games last season. He has 11 goals and nine assists in 70 career NHL games. He's currently in need of a contract as a restricted free agent.
Khan also reports defenseman Alexey Marchenko underwent a procedure on his wrist during the offseason, and is expected to be healthy for puck drop on the 2016-17 campaign.
Marchenko signed a two-year, $2.9-million contract extension on July 1.
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