The Daily: Former Red Wings Player Lambert to be More Hands on as Islanders coach; Crosby Demands Consistency From Penguins

It was 40 years ago this fall that two Detroit Red Wings rookie forwards were about to launch 20-goal seasons for the club. One of the was Steve Yzerman, who’d end up leading the club with 39 goals and 87 points. The other was a fellow who was sharing an apartment with Yzerman that season – Lane Lambert.

Outside the Joe. Rookies Steve Yzerman and Lane Lambert. #LGRW #RedWings pic.twitter.com/QG5g8yyzKS

— The Hockey Samurai 侍 (@hockey_samurai) November 27, 2021

Now, four decades later, Lambert finds himself heading into a sophomore campaign as an NHL head coach with the New York Islanders. After making a first-round playoff exit last season, Lambert’s intention is to take a more hands on approach with the Islanders, expecially in the area of special teams. The Islanders were third from the bottom with the man advantage among NHL teams during the 2022-23 campaign.

“I’ll do a little bit more overseeing both areas of special teams,” Lambert told Andrew Fantucchio of NYIHockey Now.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

• After recovering from shoulder surgery, Red Wings prospect Cross Hanas was rolling during the NHL rookie tournament
• These were the winners (Elmer Soderblom) and losers (Sebastian Cossa) from the Detroit roster at the NHL rookie tourney
• Alex Ovechkin isn’t showing much conern regarding criticism directed his way by former Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek
• Could Marco Kasper cook up a method of making the Detroit roster out of training camp?

Red Wings Next Game

Detroit is opening training camp on Wednesday in Traverse City. The annual Red and White game is slated for Sunday.

Hockey Now Network

Pittsburgh: Captain Sidney Crosby believes that consistency will be the biggest factor in getting the Pittsburgh Penguins back into the NHL playoffs this season.

Philadelphia: Top draft pick Matvei Michkov is telling the Philadelphia Flyers he is frustrated but very driven to succeed following his KHL loan from SKA St. Petersburg to HC Sochi.

Washington: North Virginia native Ryan Leibold has a Nicklas Backstrom jersey in his closet and now he’s wearing the same jersey as a prospect with the Washington Capitals.

Carolina: The Carolina Hurricanes were a sweeping success during the Southeast NHL rookie challenge.

New Jersey: One question for each member of the New Jersey Devils heading into the 2023-24 NHL season.

Montreal: Joshua Roy, Jan Mysak and Logan Mailloux were standouts for the Montreal Canadiens in NHL rookie tourney action.

Boston: Will Brad Marchand be the new captain of the Boston Bruins?

Buffalo: Forward Matthew Savoie, a top prospect expeceted to challenge for a roster spot with the Buffalo Sabres, was leaving Monday’s NHL rookie challenge game against the Pittsburgh Penguins with an apparent injury.

Here is hoping Spencer Knight returns better than ever, for his sake.
His talent and character is unrivaled, good on him getting the assistance he felt he needed. #FlaPanthers https://t.co/q4P1wj6WzM

— Steve Goldstein #goldieonbermuda419 (@goldieonice) September 17, 2023

Florida: Goaltender Spencer Knight explains why he left the Florida Panthers last season to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Colorado: The newcomers are ready to help the Colorado Avalanche in any area where they can be used to improve the hockey team.

Chicago: Assessing the Chicago Blackhawks standouts from the Tom Kurvers Showcase starts with Connor Bedard but it doesn’t end there.

San Jose: Thomas Bordeleau recognizes the need for him to become a more complete player in order to crack the lineup of the San Jose Sharks on a regular basis.

Vegas: Key training camp battles for the Vegas Golden Knights.