(J)ust seven athletes on any of Detroit's major pro teams have as long of a tenure in the city as Inge: Longtime Lions Jason Hanson, Jeff Blackus and Jared DeVries, and Red Wings stars Nicklas Lidstrom, Tomas Holmstrom, Kris Draper and Pavel Datsyuk.

"I'd say I'm more appreciative of it," Inge said of his time. "I try to represent this team, this organization very well, the city, the state. I try to play like I think every kid, fan, mom and dad would want to play if they had a chance to play this game. I play as hard as I possibly can. To be able to stay here, for them to keep me around as long as I have, I'm very flattered. Obviously, for them to keep me around as long as they have, they've appreciated it. It makes me feel very good."