The Red Wings practiced with very different lines ahead of tomorrow’s exhibition finale against the Toronto Maple Leafs (7 PM EDT start on Bally Sports Detroit/TSN4/97.1 FM), and after practice, defenseman Ben Chiarot and coach Derek Lalonde spoke with the media:
With this being Ben Chiarot’s second year in Detroit, he says, “it feels like home now.” #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 6, 2023
Chiarot says as an older guy and seeing the potential that someone like Simon Edvinsson has, he wants to help him out— talk to him, give him tips he’s learned along the way #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 6, 2023
Ben Chiarot talked a lot about the potential he sees in Simon Edvinsson. Said Edvinsson is one of the young players that draws a veteran in to want to help and give advice. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) October 6, 2023
Coach Lalonde says he wanted a different look at practice #LGRW https://t.co/E0KfFnfDbY
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 6, 2023
Derek Lalonde said the hope is Rasmussen will get Larkin and DeBrincat more touches, like he’s done for everyone he’s played with. https://t.co/loGlyAKSRx
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) October 6, 2023
Lalonde says he does not foresee Red Wings carrying 8 D next Thursday, though anything can happen.
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) October 6, 2023
Also said he did not feel any of the 7 D Detroit came into camp with separated themselves in a negative way.
That doesn’t sound promising for Edvinsson, who had a strong preseason
Lalonde said the lineup for tomorrow isn’t finalized but Rasmussen will get a look on the top line. Said there’s been no separation from 6th/7th D. Husso is playing the entire game. https://t.co/WdFJtCiMsU
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 6, 2023
