The 4-2-and-1 Detroit Red Wings held a brief morning skate ahead of tonight’s game vs. the 7-and-0 Florida Panthers (7 PM EDT on ESPN+/hulu/97.1 FM), and after the skate, the Red Wings held media availabilities with Sam Gagner and coach Jeff Blashill:
Sam Gagner said Wednesday’s come back win in D.C. was a big step. Wins like that help the mentality moving forward. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) October 29, 2021
Jeff Blashill also adds that his heart goes out to Kyle Beech. His team has great sympathy for what they have to go through. From a hockey perspective, Blashill said they won’t do anything much different tonight. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) October 29, 2021
Blashill adds, “We have to make sure our players understand that there is support here for them.” #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) October 29, 2021
Coach Blashill sending his thoughts and support to Kyle Beach— saying he can’t fathom what he had to deal with.— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 29, 2021
Here’s coach Blashill on video…
And here’s Gagner:
