TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN said that despite the Detroit Red Wings being near the bottom of the standings, it won’t have a negative impact on any Jeff Blashill decisions. Blashill’s contract expires after this season.
“The expectation is the Red Wings, even before the end of this season, may begin extension negotiations with Blashill. So even though the Wings are 30th place overall right now, they’ve liked the way Blashill’s handled the young kids and that they’ve continued to develop. And in spite of the fact that they don’t have nearly as many points as they’d like, the Wings have been very competitive, well-structured and well-coached over the course of this season.