The Red Wings practiced in two groups at the BELFOR Training Center on Tuesday. The first group is probably going to play against the Chicago Blackhawks tomorrow night in Chicago (8 PM EDT on DetroitRedWings.com); the youthful second group will become more important as the Wings play 3 exhibition games over the course of 4 nights between Wednesday and Sunday.
Most of the media’s attention was focused on Moritz Seider’s remarks as he’s arrived in Detroit after signing his 7-year contract, but Wings coach Derek Lalonde spoke with the media as well…
Coach Lalonde on Moritz Seider joining the team for practice today, “he brought energy and intensity, as he always does.” Said over the process this summer, he wanted to make sure Mo knew the coaches value him as a player and person no matter the outcome #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) September 24, 2024
Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde often talks about asking more of the team. Turns out, he means it across the board: "The Bills are in a good spot because last year, Patrick Kane was half on board. I asked him to be more invested this year. No surprise, they’re 3-0."
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) September 24, 2024
And here’s coach Lalonde’s 12:31 off-day press conference:
It’s also media day at LCA, which is a fancy way of saying that the players are shooting the images and mini-videos that appear on Bally Sports Detroit and other broadcasts (including the in-house video board) when they score goals, are introduced to the crowd, etc. Not surprisingly, Champagne Athletic’s on Twitter shared this one from Ken Daniels’ Instagram account:
Things you love to see for 1000, Alex pic.twitter.com/9Ui5c8k9XM
— Champagne Athletics (@champletics) September 24, 2024
