The following statement is on behalf of co-managing owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer:
"It is with a great deal of sadness that we mourn the loss of one of the National Hockey League's visionaries, Mike Ilitch.
Always true to Detroit and the Red Wings, Mike was a driving force behind the rebirth of his beloved city, and was committed to his community and growing the sport of hockey.
On behalf of the entire New Jersey Devils family, we send our thoughts and prayers to the Ilitch family during this difficult time."
