Of note from the Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan’s game-day notebook:
Forward Lucas Raymond and defenseman Moritz Seider are among the rookie offensive leaders statistically, and both are among the early favorites to win the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year).
The play of both young players has been a pleasant development for the Wings, but Blashill wouldn’t say if they’ve exceeded expectations.
“I don’t necessarily place expectations on guys that haven’t been able to do it yet in the league, not that they won’t or will, but until you prove it, you wait and see,” Blashill said. “I don’t get too wrapped up in the expectations side.
“They’ve both done a good job. They’ve both had quality ice time, good opportunity and they both have done a good job with that.
“We’re going to push them to do an even better job.”
