Tampa, Fla. — It seemed like old times to a certain extent.
Jeff Blashill addressing the media, talking about hockey. But then you noticed the Tampa Bay Lightning gear, and Blashill isn't the head coach in Tampa, he's an assistant on Jon Cooper's staff and was essentially filling in for Cooper Monday afternoon.
Also, knowing the Red Wings, the team Blashill coached for seven seasons (204-261-72) before not being retained in April, are here Tuesday playing the Lightning.
Blashill, who spent 11 seasons in the Wings organization either in Detroit or Grand Rapids (2013 Calder Cup champion), admits it's going to be strange.