Listen up, Hockeytown! The glorious scent of fresh ice is back in the air because tonight, Thursday, September 24, our Detroit Red Wings face off against the Buffalo Sabres. Now, keep your head on a swivel—this is preseason, an exhibition slate that doesn't count toward the standings, but it’s our first real look at the boys in the Winged Wheel. We’ve got eleven games across the league tonight, all exhibition tune-ups as clubs sharpen their skates for the grind ahead.
Looking back at yesterday, September 23, we saw some exhibition action featuring Toronto, Ottawa, Minnesota, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Anaheim. But that’s in the rearview mirror now. My focus? Seeing how the roster shuffles and new depth pieces gel on the ice in Detroit. We’re coming off a summer of anticipation, and while those hardware trophies like the Hart and Norris are locked away in the trophy cases of last year's champions, it's time to build a new path. It’s a clean slate, a new energy, and the start of the journey to bring the Cup back to Hockeytown. Buckle up, fans—the road to the regular season begins tonight!