The 2023 24 NHL season starts Oct. 10. With training camps underway, NHL. com is taking a look at the three keys, the inside scoop on roster questions, and the projected lineup for each of the 32 teams. Today, the Detroit Red Wings. Coach: Derek Lalonde second season Last season: 35 37 10; seventh place in Atlantic Division, did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs. 3 KEYS1. Jell quicklyThe Red Wings bolstered the roster from front to back with the additions of forwards Alex DeBrincat, J. T. Compher and Daniel Sprong, center Klim Kostin, defensemen Jeff Petry and Shayne Gostisbehere and goalie James Reimer https://www.krakenproteamstore.com/alex-wennberg-jersey. These key additions must mesh with the existing core if Detroit hopes to move up in the Eastern Conference and end its seven year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought. 2. Score moreDetroit finished 24th in the NHL in goals last season 237 and hasn't had a 40 goal scorer since Marian Hossa in 2008 09. That could end with the addition of DeBrincat, who scored 41 goals twice with the Chicago Blackhawks 2018 19, 2021 22. He had 66 points 27 goals, 39 assists for the Ottawa Senators last season and joins an offense led by captain Dylan Larkin, who had an NHL career high 79 points 32 goals, 47 assists in 80 games last season. The Red Wings should have more firepower with Compher, who had 52 points 17 goals, 35 assists in 82 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season, and Sprong, who had an NHL career high 46 points 21 goals, 25 assists in 66 games with the Seattle Kraken. 3. Better net resultsDetroit ranked 22nd in the League in goals against last season 3. 35 per game. Goalie Ville Husso had NHL career highs in games played 56 , wins 26 and shutouts four last season, but struggled down the stretch, when he was 1 6 1 with a 4. 32 goals against average and. 839 save percentage in his final eight games. Reimer, who signed July 1 to be Husso's backup, was 12 21 8 with a 3. 48 GAA,. 890 save percentage and three shutouts in 43 games 41 starts with the San Jose Sharks last season. Should Reimer falter, Detroit also signed Alex Lyon, who went 6 1 1 in starting the final eight games of the regular season to help the Florida Panthers reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. He was 9 4 2 with a 2. 89 GAA,. 912 save percentage and one shutout in 15 games 14 starts for the Panthers. The guys evaluate the Red Wings busy offseason ROSTER RUNDOWNMaking the cutThe Red Wings have depth at center with Larkin, Compher and Andrew Copp, but don't count out Marco Kasper from finding his way into the mix Kraken Store. The 19 year old, who was the No. 8 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, had 23 points eight goals, 15 assists in 52 games for Rogle of the Swedish Hockey League last season. Most intriguing additionGostisbehere, who signed a one year contract with Detroit on July 1, should bolster the scoring depth on defense lost when the Red Wings traded Filip Hronek to the Vancouver Canucks on March 1. A left handed shot, Gostisbehere had 41 points 13 goals, 28 assists in 75 games with the Arizona Coyotes and Carolina Hurricanes last season Chris Driedger Jersey. Biggest potential surpriseIt will be tough to crack Detroit's improved depth at forward, but the Red Wings have liked what they've seen from Elmer Soderblom. The sixth round pick No. 159 of the 2019 NHL Draft has a tantalizing combination of size 6 foot 8, 246 pounds and skill. The 22 year old had eight points five goals, three assists in 21 games with Detroit last season and eight points five goals, three assists in 20 games with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. Ready to contributeKasper already showed he was NHL tough in his debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 2. Born in Innsbruck, Austria, he played 14:59 and made it to the middle of the third period with a knee injury that forced the Red Wings to shut him down for the remainder of the season. Kasper impressed at Detroit's prospect tournament in Traverse City, Michigan, earlier this month and will get a long look at training camp. Fantasy sleeperVille Husso, G fantasy average draft position: 139. 8 The No. 1 goalie could still reach another gear and should be available much later than other goalies from improved Atlantic Division teams including Devon Levi of Buffalo Sabres and Joonas Korpisalo of the Ottawa Senators in fantasy drafts and also could benefit from the integration of defensemen Jeff Petry and rookie Simon Edvinsson. Pete Jensen Detroit Red Wings 2023 24 Season Preview PROJECTED LINEUPLucas Raymond Dylan Larkin Alex DeBrincatJonathan Berggren J. T. Compher David PerronRobby Fabbri Andrew Copp Daniel SprongKlim Kostin Michael Rasmussen Christian FischerJake Walman Moritz SeiderBen Chiarot Jeff PetryShayne Gostisbehere Justin HollVille HussoJames Reimer.

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. With the regular season underway, NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news.Minnesota WildMatt Boldy returned for the Wild when they hosted the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.The forward missed seven games with an upper body injury, sustained in the third period of a 7 4 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 14. He has two points one goal, one assist in two games this season."[Getting injured] the second game of the year obviously stinks, " Boldy said Wednesday. "You wait all summer. But there's a lot more hockey to be played."Boldy was third in scoring for Minnesota last season with an NHL career high 63 points 31 goals, 32 assists in 81 games.Defenseman Jared Spurgeon also practiced with the group for the first time Wednesday. The captain has yet to make his season debut, sustaining an upper body injury during a preseason game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 5. Spurgeon was placed on long term injured reserve Oct. 25 and would be eligible to return when the Wild host the New York Rangers on Saturday."He's progressing, " coach Dean Evason said Wednesday. "We'll see. Obviously, this is his first four or five drills and then he got off it was plannedso we'll just move along and see how it progresses and hopefully get him in sooner rather than later."Evason said forward Frederick Gaudreau, who did not travel on Minnesota's recent three game road trip due to an upper body injury, has yet to start skating and is out indefinitely. Jessi PiercePhiladelphia FlyersCal Petersen was recalled by the Flyers from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League on Thursday.The move comes after Philadelphia goalie Carter Hart sustained a mid body injury 10 minutes into a 5 2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Hart allowed two goals on five shots prior to exiting.Flyers coach John Tortorella did not have an update after the game https://www.flyersprostore.com/custom-jersey, and the team was off Thursday.Petersen, 29, is 1 3 0 with a 3.76 goals against average and an.884 save percentage in four AHL games this season. He is 44 42 10 with a 2.92 GAA and.905 save percentage in 101 NHL games, all with the Los Angeles Kings.To make room for Petersen, defenseman Victor Mete was sent to Lehigh Valley.Chicago BlackhawksTaylor Hall skated on his own Wednesday for the first time since the forward reaggravated a left shoulder injury against the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 21.'We're going to have a gym day Thursday , and a little bit more video stuff and then get back on the ice Friday, " Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said. "So, we're hoping he'll either skate tomorrow for another test and try it with us on Friday or just do the gym day with the guys and try it with us on Friday and see how it goes.'Hall initially sustained the injury when he was hit by Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo in the first minute of the second period of Chicago's 3 1 loss Oct. 11.The 31 year old left at 8:24 of the second period of the Blackhawks' 5 3 loss to the Golden Knights on Oct. 21. He came back to start the third, but his last shift came with 7:07 remaining. Hall was placed on injured reserve Oct. 24.Defenseman Alex Vlasic did not practice Wednesday and remains in concussion protocol after taking a hit from Golden Knights forward Brett Howden in the second period of a 4 3 overtime loss Friday. Tracey MyersBuffalo SabresDevon Levi was the Sabres' backup goalie for their 5 2 win at the Flyers on Wednesday.Levi, who returned to practice Tuesday https://www.flyersprostore.com/ron-hextall-jersey, had been out with a lower body injury and hadn't skated with Buffalo since participating in an optional morning skate Oct. 21.Ukko Pekka Luukkonen started in goal against the Flyers and made 38 saves."I'm very happy for him and very happy for us, " Buffalo coach Don Granato said of Levi. "I think we'll have a better goaltender coming back by virtue of the experience he gained through this process. It's nice to see him back, it's nice to see 'Upie' playing well as well. He took advantage of the opportunity, he was ready for it, and he's looked more comfortable each day out. I'm pretty happy with both those guys, the direction they're going."Levi started each of the first four games of the season and is 1 3 0 with a 3.26 goals against average and.892 save percentage. Heather EngelNew York IslandersScott Mayfield returned for the Islanders when they visited the Washington Capitals on Thursday.The defenseman missed seven games with a lower body injury after he was hit in the left ankle with a slap shot by defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in a season opening 3 2 win against the Sabres on Oct. 14. Mayfield was a full participant in New York's morning skate Thursday after practicing with the team Wednesday.Mayfield was second on New York averaging 21:02 in ice time last season.Rookie defenseman Samuel Bolduc, who had been playing in Mayfield's place, was scratched."It doesn't matter if it's a defenseman or a forward, it's better slotting, " Lambert said on Mayfield being in the lineup. "So, it puts everybody in the right spot." Tom GulittiBoston BruinsMatthew Poitras will remain with the Bruins and not be returned to Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League.The 19 year old forward has five points three goals, two assists in nine games. He played his 10th game on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Boston, which means this season will count against the three year, entry level contract $870, 000 average annual value he signed with the Bruins on May 5."His play, he earned it, " Boston coach Jim Montgomery said. "We're comfortable with him. There's still no guarantees he's here the rest of the year, but we feel that the way he's progressed that, for the time being, he's going to be a Bruin."Poitras was a second round pick No. 54 in the 2022 NHL Draft."We see the hockey IQ, we see the skill, we see the vision, " Montgomery said. "But if you don't compete, don't have natural second and third effort , especially at a young age, it's hard to stay in this league. And that's been the quality that has been the best quality as to why we think he's earned this."Boston placed Matt Grzelcyk on long term injured reserve Wednesday with an upper body injury. He left during the first period of a 3 2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Monday, and Montgomery said afterward that the defenseman would be out "a couple weeks."By being placed on long term injured reserve, Grzelcyk will be out a minimum of 24 days and 10 games. He is eligible to return at the New York Rangers on Nov. 25.The Bruins also placed forward Jakub Lauko on injured reserve. He's been out since sustaining a fracture in his face against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 24.Boston recalled defensemen Mason Lohrei, Ian Mitchell and Parker Wotherspoon from Providence of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. Lohrei made his NHL debut Thursday.

RALEIGH, N.C.Martin Necas scored at 1:30 of overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3 2 win against Buffalo Sabres at PNC Arena on Tuesday.Necas redirected a pass by Sebastian Aho at the top of the crease on the rush. Buffalo was caught with Owen Power, Casey Mittelstadt and Alex Tuch on the ice for the entire overtime, leaving Necas, Aho and Brady Skjeitime to control the puck leading to the game winner.'It's a bunch of criss crosses with the puck, ' Necas said. 'They were tired out there. Every time you see that, I feel like you don't want to shoot the puck. You want to create more and more until they get real tired and something on the back door opens up just like what happened." BUF CAR: Necas directs a pass in for the OT winner Skjei had a goal and an assist Carolina Hurricanes Authentic & Breakaway Jerseys, Aho had two assists, and Antti Raanta made 20 saves for the Hurricanes 8 5 0 , who have won two in a row and five of their past six.'We didn't give up a ton, we just missed a lot, ' Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said. 'I liked our game. We stuck with it and got the result.'Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin scored for the Sabres 6 6 1. Ukko Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves.'I thought Luukkonen was real good, ' Buffalo coach Don Granato said. 'I thought we cleared out a lot again. Shot selection was easier for him to read. They know they can play better. There were plenty of good things, and also plenty of things that we can make adjustments on.'Tony DeAngelo gave Carolina a 1 0 lead with a power play goal at 12:43 of the first period on a wrist shot from above the right circle that deflected off Jordan Greenway.Tuch's fourth of the season tied it 1 1 at 3:51 of the second when the forward poked the puck off the stick of Seth Jarvis in the low slot. The puck bounced off Raanta's right pad and Tuch converted on his own rebound just as a Hurricanes power play had expired. BUF CAR: Skjei scores goal against Sabres Skjei made it 2 1 at 7:54 of the third, taking a cross ice pass from Aho for a one timer in the right circle.'I thought we did a good job of shutting them down, ' Skjei said. 'Obviously, we didn't capitalize on all our chances, but when it counted, we beared down.'Dahlin retrieved his own chip off the left side boards on a Sabres power play and beat Raanta with a wrist shot past the glove to tie the game 2 2 at 9:23.' It was a rolling puck; there's always excuses you can make. I can do a little bit better there https://www.hurricanesprostore.com/justin-williams-jersey, ' Raanta said. 'Other than that, I felt my movement was good, tracking the puck and a couple diving saves.'Luukkonen rebounded for Buffalo from his previous start when he made 19 saves in a 5 1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday.'It wasn't a perfect game by any means, but I think we locked it down defensively to get the one point at least, ' Luukkonen said. 'We didn't give them much. A couple times, when they got the puck rolling in the zone, that's when they're most dangerous. That's at least a positive.'NOTES: Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a blood clot issue. He is expected to make a full recovery. Necas scored his ninth NHL overtime goal, second in Hurricanes Hartford Whalers franchise history only to Aho 10. Carolina has scored a power play goal in five straight games. The Hurricanes are 4 0 in overtime one shootout. Carolina defensemen have 10 goals this season https://www.hurricanesprostore.com/tony-deangelo-jersey, the most in the League. It led the NHL last season with 59. Aho has 1.47 points per game against the Sabres in his career, the most among active players; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby is second with 1.43.

EDMONTON A snowstorm and sudden drop in temperature did not set Mike Craig and his crew back in construction of the outdoor rink for the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium in advance of the game between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames on Sunday 7 p.m. ET; SN, TVAS, TBS, Max.In fact, the temperature dip and snowfall Tuesday worked out perfectly."We were in a comfortable spot as far as everything goes in our production schedule, " said Craig, the NHL senior director of facilities operations. "We took those few hours we needed to remove the snow and the crew that was here last night caught us back up and we were able to get back on schedule."The snowfall coincided with a drop in temperatures from a high of 51 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday to a low of 16 F on Monday."On our side, we were very lucky, " Craig said. "During the warm time we were working on the construction of the rink, so it was a very nice temperature to work outside. Then once the temperatures started to dip down, that became the ice making time for us. Everything as far as that goes has been, honestly, perfect." © Derek Van DiestCraig and his crew had the boards in place Monday and the first layers of ice down when it started to snow early in the morning. By the end of the day, the snow was all gone.On Tuesday, the crew was scheduled to paint the entire surface white Olivier Rodrigue Jersey, and Wednesday, they will add the markings, including the logos and lines."The ice is now at about an inch and a half thick, " Craig said. "When we go through a production schedule, we kind of give ourselves a little bit of room for weather events such as what happened Monday. Really, we continuously removed the snow from 7 a.m. until around 1 p.m. and then once it stopped snowing, we were really able to get back at it."The temperature remained below freezing Tuesday hovering at around 15 F, and it did not snow. The forecast is expected to be just above freezing at puck drop for the game."I think, looking at the forecast right now, everything looks really nice, " Craig said. "The game is scheduled for just after 5 p.m. MT , so the sun won't be an issue for us if it's sunny that day. Ideally, if it's calm, cloudy and cool right around freezing or just above Colby Cave Jersey, for outdoor hockey that seems to be perfect for us."Craig said the thickness of the ice will be between two and two and half inches by the time it is ready to be used. Both teams will practice on it Saturday. Media members are also invited to skate on it Friday to help break in what is referred to as 'green' ice."I think at this point, we're probably 150 floods now and each flood we do is probably 100 gallons, " Craig said of the ice. "We need to be at about 20, 000 gallons, so it'll be about 200 floods from start to finish." See Day 7 of the rink build in Commonwealth Stadium The outdoor ice surface will be slightly different from what players are used to in an indoor arena, which takes an adjustment period."Because the rink is built on a stage, it sounds a little bit different, " Craig said. "So that's good for [the players] to get used to the surroundings and that and it's good for us to just kind of see how everything is going to react from the players and coaches and make some adjustments and go from there."Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurseplayed in the 2016 Heritage Classic at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg where Edmonton defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3 0 on Oct. 23. He was quick to notice the difference at that rink as opposed to an indoor one."It's the angles, your eyes play tricks on you, " Nurse said. "All of sudden, you're in the middle of a football stadium and the boards come at you a little quicker than you're used to when really there is no difference in the size of the ice. But we get a couple of practices out there to be able to dial that in."Craig will collaborate with the teams and players in order to have conditions perfected by the time the puck drops Sunday."That's why we have the practices when we do, to emulate game time, " Craig said. "Our game time is at 5 and our first practice is at 4:30, which is right around warmup for our game day, so it's a really good chance for them to see the conditions at night and the same for us as well." Related Content 1st Heritage Classic played 20 years ago brings back warm memoriesOct 22, 20232023 Heritage Classic to be latest in long tradition of amazing' NHL outdoor gamesOct 19, 2023'Battle of Alberta' at Heritage Classic to spotlight field design of player illustrations https://www.edmontonoilersstoreonline.com/jari-kurri-jersey, vintage uniformsOct 18, 2023Refrigeration unit arrives for 2023 NHL Heritage Classic in EdmontonOct 18, 2023.