After a summer full of big moves, exciting events, and a memorable preseason, it's finally here. Opening night at the Joe Louis Arena agains Mike Babcock, and his Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tonight is a memorable night not only for Red Wings fans, but for players like rookie Dylan Larkin who will play in his first career NHL game, not to mention guys like Teemu Pulkkinen, and Landon Ferraro who will play in their first NHL season openers. I guess you could say it's a big night for Jeff Blashill, too.