As the Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan notes, Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde is satisfied with the lessons he imparted to his charges over the course of training camp, and now he’s ready to get the exhibition season underway:
Monday’s practice at Centre Ice Arena concluded the training camp portion of the preseason. Although appreciating the hospitality and setup in Traverse City, the Wings were excited about returning to Detroit and beginning the eight-game exhibition season.
“It’s all part of it, anxious to get this (next) part going,” Lalonde said. “Now the game process. We had some good teaching from everything we covered (Sunday) and it’ll be good step into our game.”
Lalonde was pleased with the five-day, on-ice camp.
“Sometimes I’m focused on just being organized and everything goes smoothy,” Lalonde said. “Half of my thought process is that. The other half is how the guys look, individually how they look, and who is competing for spots.
“For the most part I’m happy with the way camp has gone.”
