In Red Wings Land

Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin on missing three games: "I had to be home for a family emergency."

"I hope everyone can respect my family's privacy at this time." pic.twitter.com/K4VX5kDFgu

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 8, 2021

That’s all the detail I ever need.

Theodor Niederbach left today's game early and did not return after these hard-to-watch scenes. pic.twitter.com/bOMbqyJ7ao

— IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) November 6, 2021

Theo Niederbach says he ”feels okay under the circumstances.”.
He’s had some stitches but is not feeling any dizziness or nausea.

However he will not join the U20 team at the 4-nation tournament the upcoming week, instead resting and recovering. #LGRW https://t.co/G8ocn5odyT

— IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) November 7, 2021

Around the League

Exec said concerns over NHL response began with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Bill Daly leaning back in chairs, not wearing suit jackets during Monday press conference.
Exec: “They seemed to have no clue about respecting the gravity of the situation.”

— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) November 6, 2021