from Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press,
Here are highlights from Blashill’s interview with the Free Press.
Shorter season, same challenge
According to reports from Canadian sports sites TSN and Sportsnet, the aim is to stage a 56-game season. Travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada will force geographical realignment, with the Wings expected to be in a division with Chicago, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, Florida and Tampa Bay.
“We talk about the importance of every single game, and that becomes magnified when you’re in a season with not as many games,” Blashill said.