Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill talks about Joe Hicketts ahead of his NHL debut on Monday night. Gregg Krupa, Detroit News
Newark, N.J. – Joe Hicketts got a call Sunday morning from Jeff Nelson, head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins.
The Red Wings wanted him.
Trevor Daley is the Wings’ latest injury, and the numbers finally dictated the need for another defenseman.
It is Hicketts’ time.
His first NHL game is 7 p.m. Monday against the Devils (Fox Sports Detroit, 97.1 FM).
Petr Mrazek will start in goal.