Jeff Blashill s tenure as coach of the Detroit Red Wings is headed for a seventh season.
In a much anticipated and, frankly, expected announcement Tuesday afternoon, the organization tweeted that executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman today announced that Jeff Blashill has agreed to a contract extension to remain head coach.
Assistant coach Dan Bylsma, who was in charge of forwards and the power play, was let go. Though it s not official yet, it s expected that assistant coach Doug Houda (defensemen and penalty kill) is staying.
Blashill has coached the Wings to a 172-221-62 record over six seasons.
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