There was no earth-shattering news from the Red Wings’ morning skate ahead of tonight’s pivotal game vs. the surging Edmonton Oilers (7:30 PM EST on Bally Sports Detroit/Sportsnet East/Sportsnet Ontario/Sportsnet Pacific/97.1 FM).
After the Red Wings’ morning skate, coach Jeff Blashill spoke with the media…
Coach Blashill raving about Kenny Holland’s patience and who he is as a person and GM. Said he was a great boss to work with during their time together #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) November 9, 2021
Blashill says Troy Stecher will see a specialist for an undisclosed injury— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) November 9, 2021
Jeff Blashill said Troy Stecher will see a specialist today. Will hopefully have an update in the next couple of days. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 9, 2021
As did Sam Gagner, who spoke with Edmonton’s TSN 1260 yesterday for 15 minutes:
900 games for Sam Gagner tonight, against the team that drafted him— the Edmonton Oilers #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) November 9, 2021
Sam Gagner said you enter tonight’s game vs. EDM with a certain level of respect, but they are building something here in Detroit too. Have to go in and see the opportunity to pick up two points. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 9, 2021
Meanwhile, the Oilers held their morning skate…
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Skinner in starters net
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Smith— Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) November 9, 2021
Stuart Skinner will make his season debut & second @NHL start tonight in Detroit. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/xGz1J8ny1M— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 9, 2021
