Dylan Larkin explains why Jeff Blashill is the right coach for the Red Wings. Filmed April 2, 2019 in Detroit Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Dylan Larkin sees in his Detroit Red Wings teammates similarities to what he experienced with Jeff Blashill two years on the world stage: trust and respect.
As the Wings close down the fourth year with Blashill, both those sitting on the bench and the man standing behind it see growth as a key reason the Wings believe they’re trending better than their record reflects.
Sure they are headed for a third straight draft lottery, but they play competitively, and there has been significant growth within the young core leading the rebuild.