The Traverse City Record-Eagle’s James Cook posted a notebook article from the first day of the Red Wings’ 2023 training camp:
“Players and coaches are no different than fans,” [coach Derek] Lalonde said. “You add some pieces, it gets guys excited. There’s energy going into camp with what we added in the offseason. Everyone was anxious to get to work today, and it showed.”
Lalonde noted that the opener was much more up-tempo than a year ago in his first training camp as head coach.
“Last year, on day one, we felt like we were starting on the 1-yard line,” Lalonde said. “Just now, with familiarity and comfort level, I feel like we’re starting on the 50.”
Detroit also added veteran defenders Justin Holl, Shayne Gostisbehere and Jeff Petry, the son of former Detroit Tigers pitcher and World Series winner Dan Petry.
“They look strong, they look mature, and I’m excited to go out and get some reps with them,” [Moritz] Seider said. “I think we’ve bonded pretty well already up here, and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the week.”
