In Red Wings Land

Preseason Results: Detroit beat Buffalo either 6-2 or 7-2, depending on whether you count winning the shootout as yet another goal.

Detroit plays again at home against Columbus on Saturday night. That one will be on BSD+

Dylan Larkin Senses Optimism Others Do Not with Red Wings – SI

“It’s exciting, more so than any of my training camps in the past,” Larkin said. “We’ve had more competition at every part of our lineup.”

That’s literally the only quote from Larkin in the entire article.

Around the League

Arizona Coyotes become first NHL team to fully relax game-day dress code for players – CBS

“To be the first team to go no dress code was awesome. The guys loved it. I think it’s great to be able to show a bit of your personality and your closet other than just your suits,” Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun told ESPN. “I had fun with it. I enjoyed it. I’m glad it’s something we’ll continue to do.”

Well that’s cool.