Raleigh, N.C. – Dennis Cholowski was one of the last players off the ice after Friday’s morning skate, a sure sign he was a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game.
It’s another minor bump in the road, another learning block for a young defenseman in the NHL.
“I know what I have to do,” Cholowski said. “It’s just a matter of getting back in when I get my chance, and be ready for it.”
The message from the Red Wings’ coaching staff is simple, or at least it sounds simple: be more assertive.