“This is not an evaluation one bit,” Cleary said. “It’s educational. Go enjoy it, get to meet all these guys they haven’t seen, take whatever information we’re giving you and ask questions.”
As the players learn what it takes to succeed on the ice, the Red Wings’ player development staff will also focus on the value of organizational culture, diet and mental health.
“It’s all information to try to give them as much as you can,” Cleary said. “Even if they take a little bit here and a little bit there, that’s what this camp is for.