WXYZ’s Brad Galli discussed Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman’s pre-training camp press conference on this evening’s sports segment…
“I expect us to be a better hockey team,” Steve Yzerman said.
The @DetroitRedWings GM made a lot of moves this offseason, and is “cautiously optimistic” before camp opens in Traverse City. pic.twitter.com/C3Q0Exwx6g— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 21, 2022
And Galli posted a video clip in which Yzerman discusses Simon Edvinsson’s chances of making the big club:
Bally Sports Detroit’s John Keating posted a clip from his longer interview with Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde, which was made available in Twitter form:
.@JohnKeatingBSD updates us on the Wings from Traverse City 🍒
Hear about Derek Lalonde’s transition to new NHL coach. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/y6vFfBPk09— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) September 21, 2022
A 1:52 report from Fox 2’s Jennifer Hammond:
DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills posted an article regarding Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman’s pre-training camp press conference today. Yzerman addressed the concept that he’s turned over a third of the roster over the course of the summer….
“I believe we’ll be a better hockey team this year, I expect us to be,” Yzerman said in a pre-camp Zoom call with the media on Wednesday. “Having said that, it can take some time for things to settle in, for everyone to get familiar with one another, for the coaches to get to know the players and how to best utilize them.”
When assessing what the Red Wings’ lineup might look like this season, Yzerman said a lot will be determined by players trying to earn, keep or find their place.
“It’s important they recognize there’s competition not only for jobs, but for ice time,” Yzerman said. “I believe that competition is really healthy and it’s going to push guys to perform. I believe good athletes, mentally strong guys, really enjoy that challenge.
“Some of the players have to recognize, ‘I got to perform. I might lose my spot on this line. I might lose my spot in the lineup.’ We got some depth at a lot of positions now. Hopefully, that translates to us being a better team as well.”
And he formulated his expectations for the team’s improvement thusly:
Yzerman, who’s entering his third year as Red Wings GM, said he wants to see Detroit continue developing its identity as a tough team to compete against.
“If our team can be a harder team to play against and be more competitive in games, that’s improvement for us,” Yzerman said. “That’s advancing for us.”
Why you would take a vintage Easton Synergy stick to a golf course is beyond me, but hey, what the hell:
Who can guess what happened next? pic.twitter.com/s6xliDytRL— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 21, 2022
😅 https://t.co/zSu2JP4Rs6 pic.twitter.com/qEkVTjs6T3— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 21, 2022
While we’re talking about a sport I do not understand…
The ball has its own energy or life force, if you will. Its natural environment is in the hole. Why don’t you send him home? His bags are packed. He has his plane ticket. Bring him to the airport. Send him home.#DRWTC pic.twitter.com/OCP7bG4AMp— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 21, 2022
Happy trails in Vancouver(?), Danny:
Once a Red Wing, always a Red Wing.
Best of luck in the future, @DeKeyser5! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BRdIP6gjAh— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 21, 2022
The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan filed an evening notebook in which he discusses more highlights of Steve Yzerman’s pre-training camp press conference, and among Kulfan’s topics of interest are Yzerman’s remarks regarding the Red Wings’ younger players:
Forward Jonatan Berggren, 22, had 21 goals and 43 assists with the Griffins, and could be in consideration for an NHL roster spot with a good training camp.
“Jonatan had an outstanding year,” Yzerman said. “He adjusted well. I saw him in Detroit last week and he’s in excellent shape. He quietly went about his business (last season) and did well. I’m very interested to see him in the preseason. He’s an interesting one. He’s worked real hard and I’m real happy with his attitude and determination. He’s one for all of us to follow closely.”
Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, 19, the Wings’ 2021 first-round draft pick, will be in the running for a roster spot with the Wings. But Yzerman stressed Edvinsson’s age and North American pro inexperience are factors.
“Moritz (Seider) had the benefit of playing a year in the AHL (with Grand Rapids) and going over during the pandemic to Sweden and got an extra year of development before he stepped in,” Yzerman said. “Simon has a good chance, but I can’t sit here and definitively say he’ll be in the lineup on opening night.”
Yzerman wants to make sure Edvinsson is playing regularly this season, and playing in different situations.
“I don’t want him in and out of the lineup and not getting an opportunity on special teams, at least of the units,” Yzerman said. “We’ll figure out which level he’s ready for.”
Continued; we forget about Jonatan Berggren at our peril!
Enjoy this 5-minute preview of training camp from Red Wings play-by-play announcer Ken Kal and DetroitRedWings.com’s Daniella Bruce:
The ECHL’s Toledo Walleye have released their promotional schedule for the 2022-2023 season on their website.
Quick look at the @ToledoWalleye promo schedule. Highlights: the team will be wearing Goaldiggers jerseys on April 15. Teddy Bear Toss is Dec. 3. There are two Pucks and Paws nights. Brandon Hawkins bobble head. Special Bonefish jerseys. pic.twitter.com/CaJpYnk12b— Mark Monroe (@MonroeBlade) September 21, 2022
MLive’s Ansar Khan, the Free Press’s Helene St. James and the Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan all posted articles regarding the remarks made by Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman this morning:
Khan discusses the concept that the Red Wings bring more tangible optimism to this season than ever before during Yzerman’s tenure as GM:
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