(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)
Detroit — The Red Wings are bringing back coach Jeff Blashill.
The team made the anticipated announcement official Tuesday morning at Little Caesars Arena before the morning skate, announcing Blashill has agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Blashill, 45, is in the final year of a four-year contract.
The Wings will miss the playoffs for the third consecutive year this season — the team made the playoffs in Blashill’s first season — but the organization has been pleased with the development of young players and feel Blashill has the team on the right path.