Jeff Blashill will return as coach of the Red Wings, but both he and general manager Ken Holland hinted of other personnel changes.
The Wings gathered for the last time this season Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena, where, after a team photo, Holland confirmed Blashill will be back for a fourth year behind Detroit’s bench. Holland made the announcement three days after he’d been extended for two years.
“I’ve decided I’m going to bring back Jeff Blashill for another year,” Holland said. “The team played hard right until the end. I thought the young kids improved. He played them.