Kane will make his preseason debut Monday, either at home against Pittsburgh in a game that was postponed Saturday due to the Penguins’ travel issues, or at Buffalo in the team’s regularly scheduled game. The Red Wings (2-0) will have a split squad.

Kane was nearly a point-per-game player after signing with the Wings in November, with 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games. He brought a sense of excitement and confidence to a roster that was possibly lacking some of those ingredients, and showed absolutely no aftereffects of the intricate hip surgery several months before signing.

Last time these two teams played, Alabama upset Georgia in the SEC championship game, is Georgia treating this like a revenge game?

No. 9 overall draft pick Nate Danielson's high hockey IQ is one reason the Detroit Red Wings are so excited to see what he can do.

It's likely Danielson will start the season in the AHL with the Griffins, but the Wings want to see how much Danielson has progressed this camp.