Communication obviously wasn't there. WCCO knew that this was a bye this week and should have confirmed this weekend as Claeys did say as indicated earlier that he was on the road recruiting. DL got the message though, he was waiting to do his part!
I don't recall if it was on the Sunday Night OT show or on the Sports Huddle, but IRRC Coach Claeys said the team would be practicing today. If so, I doubt he had his phone with him.