Listen up, Hockeytown! The ice is finally getting some action, and there is nothing like that crisp smell of a fresh rink in September. Today, September 26, we have 14 preseason exhibition games on the docket. While these don't count in the standings, they are crucial for evaluating the depth of our Detroit Red Wings as we prepare for the grind of the regular season. We’ve got our own boys taking on Columbus at 7:00 PM ET tonight, and I couldn't be more pumped to see how the lines shake out.
Looking back at yesterday, September 25, we saw some exhibition results including Washington taking down Boston 3-2 and the Rangers skating past the Islanders 6-1. Colorado also handled Winnipeg 5-2, and Dallas edged out Minnesota 2-1. But let’s keep our eyes on the prize: the Red Wings are looking hungry. This preseason is the perfect stage for our prospects to prove they belong in the winged wheel jersey. The intensity is building, the systems are being tested, and before you know it, the real games will be here. LGRW! It’s time to see who’s ready to step up and make a statement.