Of video-related note from the Red Wings’ Locker Room Clean-Out Day:
Michigan Hockey posted videos of Jeff Blashill discussing his return as the Red Wings’ coach and GM Ken Holland addressing the improvement necessary by the team’s younger players before touching upon Dylan Larkin’s contract negotiations…
Niklas Kronwall told the media that he’s likely to return for another season…
#RedWings Kronwall during breakdown day pic.twitter.com/Z3CRVDoasM
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 10, 2018
Niklas Kronwall is really impressed with Rasmus Dahlin and the way he moves with and without the puck. pic.twitter.com/y6bS6kFALL
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
Tyler Bertuzzi talked about the Wings’ Youth Movement…
#RedWings Bertuzzi during breakdown day pic.twitter.com/2VKZjeQcwK
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 10, 2018
Both Gustav Nyquist and Justin Abdelkader challenged themselves and their teammates to improve on an individual basis…
#RedWings Nyquist during breakdown day pic.twitter.com/gACsi2W6dZ
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 10, 2018
Gustav Nyquist said he feels, knows he has to score more. pic.twitter.com/ddGUtWD4tH
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
#RedWings Abdelkader on breakdown day talking about Worlds, future of team and more pic.twitter.com/wnOxthUSgW
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 10, 2018
Jimmy Howard talked about the state of the team…
#RedWings Howard on how far away they are and much more during breakdown day pic.twitter.com/XZvNNrsROZ
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 10, 2018
And Andreas Athanasiou addressed his status going into a summer in which he will be a restricted free agent:
#RedWings AA on if he wants to be back and growth this season pic.twitter.com/YREvXHSfiy
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) April 10, 2018
Here’s Andreas Athanasiou talking about his ice time throughout the season: pic.twitter.com/oSXYj1jNls
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
Frans Nielsen spoke with Galli regarding the possibility that he might recruit John Tavares as a free agent…
Will Frans Nielsen answer the phone if John Tavares calls this summer? “Who wouldn’t?!” pic.twitter.com/m3tutWb5sG
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
And Galli posted several videos from Holland and Blashill’s pressers:
Ken Holland is bringing back Jeff Blashill. He said the plan going forward is to go young. pic.twitter.com/UytgpHXKyL
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
Ken Holland plans to handle negotiations with Dylan Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou, and Anthony Mantha differently. pic.twitter.com/qHCabtFFMh
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
Ken Holland has a message for the fans: “I feel their pain.” pic.twitter.com/6IUxbKrGgp
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
Jeff Blashill said he didn’t spend time worrying about his job security. pic.twitter.com/VAp4OFOgj2
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 10, 2018
Update: The Red Wings are getting into the mix:
“Hopefully it can get hockey even more on the map in Denmark so we can get even more kids to play.”
Frans Nielsen talks about the 2018 Worlds and representing Denmark, the host country: pic.twitter.com/w6I08QIMNK
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 10, 2018