Red Wings LW Zetterberg to return for 16th NHL season

Detroit Red Wings left winger Henrik Zetterberg will return for a 16th NHL season in 2018-19, he told the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday.

"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