Red Wings Talbot Defies Odds (+)

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot wasn’t able to celebrate his 500th NHL game with a victory. Still, how he’s defied the odds to fashion an impressive career is certainly worthy of not only acknowledgement, but definitely celebration.

“Just getting to know him in one year, it’s an impressive feat,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said. “It always is. Huge credit to him.”

All the way along, Talbot has taken a circuitous route to writing his version of a success story. His choice of college was Alabama-Huntsville, not exactly an NCAA power.