Players ultimately want to play, none of the players have to come us and said, ‘Hey, we should shut this down.’ If they feel that way, they haven’t expressed it to us. I think our players have been very positive in (saying), ‘Just tell us what we need to do and we’ll do it.’ Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner (89) tries to steal the puck from New Jersey Devils left wing Jimmy Vesey (16) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson).