Seattle — Tyler Bertuzzi was away from hockey this week, but it was worth it. Bertuzzi and his fiancee Ashley Greasley welcomed baby Kinsley Lea into the world, which has brought about changes. “Very little sleep is the big one,” said Bertuzzi after Saturday’s morning skate, while admitting he’s still learning to master the whole diapers thing.
SEATTLE — As the Detroit Red Wings count down the days until they’re past the trade deadline, one guy who isn’t going anywhere has sparked renewed purpose. Alex Nedeljkovic enters Saturday’s game against the expansion Seattle Kraken coming off a confidence-boosting performance, one that was welcome after a rough patch. His 43-save outing against the Vancouver
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Seattle — Many NHL players will tell you they don’t check their phones and monitor the trade deadline up until Monday’s 3 p.m. deadline. But that likely is not totally true. Lives are uprooted and rosters are tweaked, as rumors continue to swirl until Monday’s finish line. The Red Wings have known too well, for the sixth consecutive season,