The Detroit Red Wings announced their 2011 preseason schedule on Monday. Here is a rundown of the dates, opponents and start times (all times Eastern):
Sept. 21 - at Pittsburgh Penguins (7 p.m.)
Sept. 22 - vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7 p.m.) *Game will be played at Joe Labatt Centre in London, Ontario*
Sept. 23 - vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7:30 p.m.)
Sept. 25 - vs. Chicago Blackhawks (4 p.m.)
Sept. 28 - at Chicago Blackhawks (8:30 p.m.)
Sept. 30 - vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (7:30 p.m.)
Oct. 1 - at Toronto Maple Leafs (7 p.m.)
Oct. 2 - vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4 p.m.)
The full 2011-12 regular season NHL schedule is expected to come out this week as well. With the NHL Awards set to be held on Wednesday and the NHL Entry Draft taking place on Friday, I would bet on the schedule news to come out on Tuesday or Thursday.