The Detroit Red Wings practiced on Monday at Little Caesars Arena’s BELFOR Training Center, and they did so employing the lines which they’ve utilized throughout training camp and the exhibition season.
Austin Watson was absent despite signing a 1-year, $775K contract today, Justin Holl remained with the team as he prepares to head to Grand Rapids when he clears waivers today at 2 PM, and early indications are that Ville Husso may start on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh.
After practice, the Red Wings spoke with the media, and coach Lalonde threw a wrench into the plans that Austin Watson would start with the big club:
Lalonde says Red Wings will start with 12 NHL forwards. So sounds like Watson will start in GR. TBD on Holl — they have the roster space but there are cap implications to it
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) October 7, 2024
Derek Lalonde says Red Wings will start with 12 forwards on roster. Said Justin Holl things are fluid on, and could be on roster. Used word fluid several times, including about newly signed Auston Watson going to the AHL potentially
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) October 7, 2024
Coach Lalonde says they’re excited to have Watson in the organization. They’ll start with 12 forwards in Detroit, so he may spend some time in GR to start #LGRW https://t.co/6Hwn3TlNBC
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 7, 2024
Lalonde confirms 3 goalies to start
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) October 7, 2024
Coach Lalonde says they’re carrying all three goaltenders (Ville Husso, Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot). Says they feel confident with any of those goalies playing in net #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 7, 2024
Expect Austin Watson to start the season in Grand Rapids. Derek Lalonde said today that the team will carry 12 forwards, 8 defenseman and 3 goaltenders.
— Connor Earegood (@ConnorEaregood) October 7, 2024
Derek Lalonde says Red Wings will start season with 12 forwards.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) October 7, 2024
Lalonde says Wings will start with 12 F’s so Watson is likely starting in GR #RedWings
— Ted Kulfan (@tkulfan) October 7, 2024
#RedWings Lalonde said roster still fluid. Said they’ll start with 12 forwards, so Watson likely will start season in @griffinshockey if he clears waivers. Holl might remain on roster if and when he clears waivers today. Hasn’t decided on starting goalie Thursday.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 7, 2024
Meanwhile, in Toledo, the Walleye hit the ice for their first team practice, ahead of back-to-back exhibition games vs. the Kalamazoo K-Wings this upcoming weekend…
Hockey is officially back in T-Town. Day One of training camp at the Bank Tank.
— Mark Monroe (@MonroeBlade) October 7, 2024
@ToledoWalleye pic.twitter.com/pXO6HNwBLm
New boards and glass are squeaky clean. https://t.co/tc6GcQfg2B pic.twitter.com/3vqEnDkFrR
— Mark Monroe (@MonroeBlade) October 7, 2024
And the Grand Rapids Griffins’ training camp begins at 2:30 PM today at the Griff’s IceHouse in Bellknap Park. The Griffins signed Malcolm Subban to a pro try-out contract to back up Sebastian Cossa today.
