Can the Wings Keep This Momentum Going?

[@jesse223]

Kane has been a joy to watch again! Hope to see that continue.

[@arsk07A]

As a Pens fan I can still say this. We need Wings back to the playoffs.

[@sallybags9090]

Yeah, it's interesting. When Detroit is in the playoffs, the NHL ratings go up. There's a lot of buzz. I think its because they had a 26yr playoff run. In that time, they went to 6 Cup Finals winning 4 Cups. Maybe its just Detriots history. For the most part, they're a classy organization. That organization did a lot of amazing things like that legendary 2001/02 Hall of Fame team that won the cup. They have had really bad luck in the draft lottery. During these 8 years, they always lose a spot. They drop back. Even the year they drafted Lucas Raymond, that year they were the worst team in all of hockey and they fell out of the lottery to the 4th overall spot, lol. But they did get Lucas Raymond who is an amazing player. Drafting Seider shocked everyone, and he's a great young defenseman. They have another really good big young defenseman, Simon Edvinsson. The dude is 6'6 who's physical and smooth offensively. He was drafted 6th overall a few years ago. They also have this really tough kid Marco Kasper. He plays like a 4 year vet, lol. I found out they have the top defenseman prospect in all of Europe. Axl Sandin Pellika in the SHL. Seider played in that league and won player of the year and defenseman of the year. Its a mens Swedish league. Well this Swedish kid has better numbers than what Seider had, lol. He was drafted 17th overall. Watch that kids' highlights online. He's scary good. That team knows how to draft. I think they've only had one 1st overall pick in the last 40 plus years. The highest pick they had in that time was Keith Primeau at 3rd overall. Yzerman was 4th overall, and Raymond was 4th overall. Its just going to take another year or two to get all the kids ready and a couple good trades. But they definitely have the talent. Nate Danielson is projected to be a second line center. He was their 9th overall pick 2yrs ago. Conner Bedard was asked "who was the toughest player you played against in Canada?" He said "Nate Danielson." I like watching the wings in the playoffs. Tbey have a tonne of fans all over the country, lol. They're die hards. They go to opposing teams stadium and cheer on Detroit.

[@davidma22]

As a detroit fan, I'll get back to you after this road trip. I think how we play on the road trip, how we respond to the loss against the sharks, is really going to be the barometer for whether we have a real shot at the playoffs.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Amen

[@iprey4surf]

Good comment!

[@johnnyslokes89]

@@davidma22 How they play against other good teams will be a good tell!

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Hahahaha, okay. If they can go .500 on this 4 game road trip I think that’ll show they’re heading in the right direction. But, bottom line, I think with the sketchy goal tending and the holes in the defensive lineup they’ll again miss the playoffs.

[@joechriste7052]

5-2 win tonight looks pretty good!

[@zmanjace1364]

The stadium game might end up being kinda crazy.

[@theghostofchillhop]

At first it was looking like it'd be a dud, and all the sudden it looks like it's gonna be huge

[@RammusGaming420]

It’s always a treat when Shannon makes a video about your favorite team looking up, thanks for all you do

[@MorgothsOrkBoys]

This team has been giving the fans whiplash for what feels like a year and a half now. I personally won’t believe it til I see it, but I’m here for the ride. LGRW!

[@steverose3019]

My gut says "no" they wont make it. I remember last season the Wings started hot and still didn't make it even though pretty much everyone agreed they NEEDED to. Changing coaches can have a psychological effect like changing a goalie, but that doesn't necessarily mean they can keep it up. Lyon is still my guy in the net, but I dont think Yzerman shares my opinion.

[@nicke5056]

He's definitely looking at a 2.5m contract coming up. I'd think. Aren't they paying Talbot more than that?​@@steverose3019

[@scottrandall1546]

I am a big fan of breaking up that top line, and like to see Berggren getting some good minutes in. He has been having a good year so far.

[@dyslexictroll8708]

As an old Redwings fan, I remember the 60's, 70's and 80's and I do not like trading draft picks. But with 4 million nothing would help their PK more than a defenseman that would stand there and help his goalie and not go chasing the puck. As for their chances, their PP is #2 with a bullet, but if you have 2 goalies you don't have a goalie.

[@theghostofchillhop]

Great video man. I'm (ALL OF US WINGS FANS) are hoping this is the year we get back to the dance

[@Liam-Welch]

While the loss wasn’t wholly on him it will certainly help if Husso doesn’t play again. If we need to call up a tender call up Cossa, he needs more chances than develop than Husso needs chances to suck.

[@bartsanders1553]

I watched Husso post a 31 sv goose egg in Cleveland and he just didn't look right -in a shutout. Something is wrong upstairs. I was hoping to see someone ready for an NHL comeback, but he didn't look like an NHL goaltender.

[@iagmusicandflying]

@@bartsanders1553 He was hurt for a lot of the last season and since he's come back I think there's regression. I think he was better prior to getting hurt. It sucks but sometimes injuries end careers.

[@Sonicthehedgefundmanager]

Yes, cossa is our future in net, the more reps he can get in asap the better.

[@TheDevilsKnot]

Disagree. Cossa is a future piece. Can't use him now, put him behind Holl and Petry just to destroy him. Deploying him now would be Hella pre mature. He needs to stay in the AHL, for now.

[@Evocletian]

Lyon- Talbot have been good- dump Husso fo- sho

[@TylerMorganShow]

They have a fantastic coach.

[@Sadokist]

What a race the east is. Love it.

[@iagmusicandflying]

5 points between 7 teams contending for wild card slots. It's going to be quite interesting!

[@rayjutras4875]

Like the way tarasenko played last game, hope to see more of that from him. He’s a great player.

[@captbloodbeard]

two basically identical goals from him playing close to the net. Definitely want to see more of that Tarasenko, instead the version under Lalonde where he seemed to be a passenger on his line.

[@robstein682]

There's been a night and day difference in their 5 on 5 play. The first game after Toronto, when Detroit scored I think their 3rd goal, Mickey said something like "what. is. happening?" We had been sitting back and sitting back letting the other teams take it to us. You could hear it and see it in every player's interviews, they hated Lalonde's systems and seeing the mood shift, winning streak or not, has been a big difference. We're in the conversation now for a wildcard, which matches Yzerman's stated expectation for the team. When we were sitting dead last in the east, everybody would have taken that. They still have a lot to work on, but there's a possibility it happens now. They're fun to watch again.

[@joechriste7052]

Seriously, they looked like a beer league team before they fired LaLonde

[@workshoptelescope]

They refused to skate with any speed, any effort before Lalonde was fired. As much as people want to suggest otherwise, they quit on the coach.

[@tomservo9254]

The Red Wings miracle January run is becoming an annual event...

[@captbloodbeard]

Let's hope, but also the dreaded December collapse has become one too. Let's also hope that there's not another collapse in March.

[@dangroat4438]

As a Red Wings fan I like the way they are playing since McClellan took over. Their powerplay has been great, scoring 3 PP goals in the win against Florida and are among the tops of the league in that category but they really got to work on their penalty killing because it has been bad this season. Under 70 percent isn't going to win you a lot of games even if you do make the playoffs.

[@yesnooo9029]

yzerman has been clear about wanting to build a championship team. He's not interested in making the playoffs, he's interested in a cup. He was the captain for more than a few years before he won the cup and I imagine that instilled some amount of patience in him that fans may not understand.

[@johnnyslokes89]

You can make the playoffs while building towards a cup contending team.. thats what we did when he was captain. We really only been close to sniffing the playoffs once so far. It's been like a decade since they been in the playoffs and sometimes all you need to do is punch your ticket and anything can happen.. think about all those 7 and 8 seeds that used to beat Detroit in the past.. some of them went to the cup

[@President.GeorgeWashington]

Yzerman said during his press conference the day he fired Lalonde that he was shooting for a wildcard spot this season

[@adamfraser1723]

We understand

[@workshoptelescope]

Ownership wants playoff revenue, even if the team isn’t a championship caliber roster, which it’s really still neither. Yzerman doesn’t call the shots by himself.

[@FirewagonHockey]

detroit has a long history of triumph. They have a winning culture and players want to pour their hearts out on the franchise. They have all the pieces to smash it.

[@scninja07]

The next stretch of games should be tougher than their last, but they beat Florida the other night, which was a big win. The power play success is unsustainable, but it will continue to be better than before. I think Stevie Y will make a move to improve the power play defense before the deadline.

[@spencerdobkin9479]

They need Alex Lyon to stay healthy with the tough schedule remaining. McLellan has made a big impact even through 9 games.

[@cameronmccormick89]

I was at the Lyon game December 21st in MTL and he was brutal that game. That was Lalonde's 2nd last game.

[@spencerdobkin9479]

@@cameronmccormick89 He's been solid since McLellan was hired though. A lot of those games right before Lalonde was fired was the team being apathetic bc they wanted him fired. His system didn't work.

[@MDunn312]

I was a Husso defender all last season but this season he doesn’t look like an NHL goaltender behind this defence. He needs to move on at the end of the season for both himself and the team. It just isn’t working for him in Detroit

[@lrba5524]

I just hope they're having fun out there

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

I think we could flirt with a playoff spot but there’s still some glaring holes in the lineup that need to be addressed….

[@preppen78]

I think we've got at least 5 sessions of "raah raah rahh" and "fire Yzerman" before the season is over

[@carparthero]

it's year 6 of the rebuild. when done properly, they take b/w 6-8 years to complete. i think DET misses the p-off's this year, but they should be able to make the p-off's within the next 2-3 years. problem with DET is they got too many dogshit contracts with mid-old aged guys.

[@johnnyslokes89]

​@@carpartheroIt doesn't take that long to rebuild, there's been teams that rebuilt within the same timeframe. Part of it is the shitty contracts they have and hopefully that's just what they needed was a different coach.. there were a couple teams last year that fired their coach and made the playoffs

[@iprey4surf]

So it's official, 5 is the over/under

[@lifeofjerm_]

@@johnnyslokes89the teams that rebuilt in that short time frame were not left with the absolute mess Detroit was when yzerman took over. This is not a normal rebuild and I don’t think people realize that

[@BrandonKellogg22]

@@lifeofjerm_Agreed. Ken Holland was a great pre-cap manager but he never fully adapted to the Salary Cap and it took an entire decade for its effect on him to really show. He drained the farm and sacrificed long term success for immediate results and this current playoff drought is the result of that. Yzerman has really done wonders in the 6 years as GM, hitting on nearly every first round pick (first round picks aren’t always guarantees and some are way better than others, like Seider and Raymond), making phenomenal trades and ensuring contracts aren’t too bloated to enable the upcoming prospects to be the most set up for success. I want to make the playoffs this year and I think we will, but if we don’t, focus on the progress that’s been made instead of pointing the finger at Yzerman. In 2 or 3 years when we are constantly making deep cup runs for years to come thereafter, nobody is going to complain about how great a job Yzerman is doing. On a side note, there were SO many talks of trading Yzerman in the mid 90s because he was approaching 30 years old and the Wings weren’t getting to that next level, still not ending their Cup drought, and this was the case year after year, especially after their stunning sweep against the Devils in the 1995 Finals. But nobody remembers this because adjustments were made, the Wings acquired Brendan Shanahan in 1997, Yzerman started playing more defensively instead of racking in 60-70 goals a season, and then they won the cup, and then they did it two more times under Yzerman’s captaincy. Does this sound like similar frustrations with a team that has a captain approaching 30? Like I said, give it a year or two. We are right there.

[@seven_curses]

Ken Holland knew it was time to rebuild, the Illtch family wanted to keep the playoff streak alive. I also think Boston is a team who should be pretty worried, they've played more games than most all of those teams chasing them and they could be bumped out quite easily.

[@captbloodbeard]

that was never my impression from listening to every word he said around that time. Did he say after he moved on that he wanted to start it earlier but wasn't allowed to? I'm curious where what you claim comes from. Not saying you are wrong, it wouldn't surprise me to learn that Holland was just doing his job and executing as best he could for ownership, but the words I always heard him saying were that he himself thought getting into the playoffs meant they had a chance to win a Cup and keeping the streak alive was important for him as GM.

[@seven_curses]

@ I don't have a direct quote on it and I don't think he'd ever publicly say it was ownership's decision, it's just what I've heard on podcasts over the years with people who have connections in the organization. I think Ken probably would have preferred a retool on the fly, but by the end of the streak they depleted the cupboard too far.

[@jeffreywetzel6475]

@@seven_curses I am so glad that I’m not the only one who sees this. Mr Ilitch believed that anything could happen if you made the playoffs, and Holland had to oblige. The minute we were eliminated in ‘17 Holland went into rebuild mode Still couldn’t draft for anything, but holding onto the Streak was not his call

[@MarkCMG]

Thanks for the video! When the Redwood line was assembled, I thought these guys might be unstoppable!

[@icedo1013]

We got the Redwood line for like, 3 games before it was robbed from us. What a particularly great shame.

[@raleighkeagstrong6165]

Huge to see the wings doing better, I have absolutely no clue why they keep putting faith in Husso tho… he’s had so many chances to “prove himself” over the past couple of seasons and he consistently lets the team down

[@revon0521]

Brilliant analysis, as usual.

[@jimjohnson9808]

This road trip will likely make or break their chances of making the playoffs. They have the toughest schedule of any teams in the league.

[@sallybags9090]

That win against Florida was a big win. Kane and Marco Kasper played great. Raymond and Seider had really good games, as usual. Kasper is getting better with each passing game.

[@leo1fun]

The good thing: we were top 3 worst teams in the league in (Shots Against/Shots For), now we're outshooting more consistently Bad things: 5v5 still doesn't score, it's only the PP, and the PK is horrible The rest is just down to individual player production, which is ofc a great change, but it's bumped a lot by the PP. The energy is a lot better as well, which helps. But statistically, the same problems are still there. We can make the playoffs, but the 5v5 game is still a big problem.

[@disableddanny96]

Aka the Bermuda Triangle of mid. LGRW

[@scottsatkowiak2347]

I've always liked Trouba just not his contract. I would be happy to see Trouba in Detroit where he used to call home.

[@anthonygermain212]

We need a 2nd line center. We need to be aggressive at the trade deadline and pick up a solid second line center who can score and a big time defense man who can also shut down and make play.

[@BvG_Venom]

I them matching up against the Leafs would be a great series. An original 6 matchup we havent seen in a long time

[@kevinbrowning5016]

2019 Blues 2.0!

[@williamford9564]

The upcoming schedule is brutal.

[@a.N.....]

"Pin the loss on the husso" is a favorite game in my household.

[@AustinWestbro]

We’ll be buyers at the deadline for sure. Yzerman has said in an interview that he’s looking to make any moves that will expedite the rebuild

[@mjk06]

Trouble is Wings don't have many assets to give. They've waived multiple guys and NONE got picked up. Stevie will have to give a lot to get anything good. Outside of the Top 6, Seider and Edvinsson...there's nothing there. Some decent prospects but outside of Sandin Pellikka, Augustine and Cossa.......there's nothing there that's exceptional right now.

[@sallybags9090]

​@mjk06 Actually, teams would be interested in Marco Kasper and Nate Danielson. Kasper gets better with each gane. He's physical and responsible defensively and can score goals and set up goals. He's always around the net. He had a goal and an assist against Florida. We got guys who we could package in a trade.

[@mjk06]

@@sallybags9090 Maybe but I don't think you're getting anything spectacular for either of those guys. Unless Wings pack some high draft picks in with them.

[@brucehare1548]

Detroit dominated Winnipeg 4 -2. They are absolutely frightening.

[@redwingsfan019]

LETS GO RED WINGS!!!!!!!!! I'm proud to say I've remained strong as a Yzerplan supporter. Is he perfect? No, no one is. But I knew this team is better then what they were showing when Lalonde was in charge. You could tell Lalonde was in over his head imo. Every post game interview after a loss was the same. His decision making made no sense most of the time either. Most recent was probably when Gus forgot he was on the Wings and not the Rangers anymore and Lalonde kept putting him out. What did Todd do when Holl was having a bad game against sharks? He ended up benching him. Our new coach is not afraid to call players out and hold people accountable. He even gets down to the players and interacts / talks to them during a game....you know, coaching them. All Lalonde did was look around, rarely any emotion. It was SO CLEAR that Lalonde lost that locker room. This team is now playing like we expected them to. We have young promising talent breaking into the lineup and now that Todd is the coach they are taking off. We have some even MORE promising young talent coming up that I'm so excited for. Even if we do not make the playoffs, I'm SOOOOO excited about the future and we will soon be a dominating force in the NHL again.

[@jasontye3307]

As a Det4life fan, you rock, Shannon! Love you, brother!!!!

[@philippemineau2015]

12:07 I’m all for some ‘’Detroit raw raw raw’’

[@brianv8871]

Plug in Cossa instead of Husso.

[@theSlimJim]

I'm here after the Florida win. The Panthers didn't play well, but that's exactly the kind of win that a team like Detroit needs. They have to pull off wins against top teams having a bad night. Opening the road trip like this sets a good tone for the rest of it. Let's go Red Wings!

[@MadeOnTape]

they won in Florida 5-2!!!!! that power play is on fire right now

[@kyle5778]

I'm on the believer train. I knew we had potential but were squandering it. This isn't JUST a coaching change buff, this is more than that. Is it enough to get playoffs, time will tell but i think unless teams really figure us out we have a very real chance.

[@RobKandell]

Todd McLellan is getting good results with the team, and they rebounded well after the loss to San Jose. I think he’s got things going in the right direction. That said, as a Detroit fan, I never thought I’d live long enough to see the Red Wings suffering from comparison to the Lions. I’ll take it. 😁

[@logggs]

Coaching bump has been great; we don’t have enough talent on the roster in my opinion, I think a top 4 defenseman is a necessity - get rid of husso, play cossa if you ever need a third, add some good defense, profit

[@christosdeschaine9444]

Just for the sake of posterity, after this vid dropped, the Wings beat the Panthers 5-2, with Talbot stopping 41 of 43.

[@Jerook]

Husso has played his last NHL game

[@johanjotun1647]

I hope so, I remember liking him when we first picked him up, now I dread seeing him between the pipes. 😔

[@samishiikihaku]

Man you should have waited for the Florida game to be over before making this video. lol

[@nathanspreitzer6738]

When I get back from basic they’ll either be playing or the season will be over lol

[@theyeticlutch3486]

Trouba would make Detroit very dangerous

[@thepersonwho269]

Since Todd took over. I think you have a better chance of getting scored on than not when you take a penalty against Detroit

[@sekzsekz9880]

Keandre miller would fit really well in Detroit . I could see a multi way deal with new york detroit and Vancouver to be honest.

[@bryancollins6796]

Detroit, Ottawa, and Montreal have all started their playoff runs. If they're all able to keep up their play, we could see all 3 get in.

[@alexschannel8636]

Wouldn't that be wild, those 3 all make it and Tampa and Boston both miss

[@Eli-thebengalsfan]

Not happening, Montreal will not finish ahead of Tampa or Boston, I can see detroit and maybe Ottawa but Def not Montreal

[@bretwilliams249]

This road trip will tell us everything we need to know. If they come out of it 3-1 or even 4-0 then yes, I believe this team is playoff bound.

[@sydneytoker7390]

Love you THG

[@iragibson560]

If we stop staring Husso we got a shot.

[@andrewpani2834]

As 30 year Detroit fan, they need to be better defensively and between the pipes so their skill players can spend more time pumping goals in the net.

[@a.andrewhussey6403]

And once again Red Wings beat, handily, the Panthers. Go Wings!

[@jonfox4022]

McLellan has helped a lot. He's changed their 5v5 PK and PP structure and it's been working so far. They've got more movement and have become more dynamic on the PP. Raymond and Kane are getting more freedom to move around and find plays. Lalonde's structure was far more rigid and stationary. It just wasn't working with this team. Defensively they still have issues and they don't really have that starter to steal them multiple games. Maybe they make a wildcard but it won't be easy.

[@misakikoko4500]

Until recently I had no faith in the Wings. Even last season, the Coyotes had more regulation wins than the Wings. I'm not 100% sold on them yet, but they are starting to look much better.

[@ngadam3126]

The toughest part will be the panthers followed by back to back with tbl and stars. Hope they win all 3 which means they are playoff ready.

[@bluejay2623]

🐙

[@sallybags9090]

We got thst win against Florida. That was big.

[@disableddanny96]

I think Stevie y should go out and try to get trouba

[@noahmills2884]

Water finding level. This team is better than their start this year. Sounds like McClellan is allowing the players to play more open and less defensive structure. I think that letting players make plays and play the game the way they see it is a better strategy. Asking this team to play structurally defensive hockey when the weak link is your defense, doesn't make sense to me.

[@petehall8381]

Berggren's another Wing who seems to be doing well under Mclellan. While I'm cautiously optimistic about what I've seen since the coaching change, playoffs still feel unlikely. Goalie injuries seem to be piling up this year that force Talbot into the net a little too often. At his age, and with Husso looking unlikely to find his NHL game again, it might the sort of thing that catches up with the Wings later in the year.

[@Spanishflea.]

Everyone hopes Detroit goes into a downward spiral.

[@dustyb58]

When they signed Seider, didn't they use up pretty much all of their cap? Where did this $4M come from? I'm a little nervous that if the powerplay comes back to earth, the lack of 5 on 5 goals is going to hurt them again. 31 goals in January and 13 are on the powerplay. Do they win 6/7 if they don't score multiple power play goals each game? They lost the game they didn't get one...

[@gregbayers7214]

I am feeling this is the year they go back to playoffs

[@caubs95]

LGRW

[@bluejay2623]

🐙🐙🐙

[@OzagSalo]

I think yzerman and the anaheim gm have a good relationship too, maybe trouba happens

[@captbloodbeard]

Can't move on from Petry, he has a full no move clause and I think he wants to finish his career in Detroit since that's where he is from.

[@kitfisto1827]

Pending UFA. We absolutely can move on by letting him walk.

[@captbloodbeard]

@kitfisto1827 yeah but that's not what THG was talking about, obviously he's not going to be re-signed. We can't move on from him during this season.

[@iagmusicandflying]

I think it's somewhere between new coach bump and something totally sustainable. Obviously we were going to see some regression to mean after a 7 game win streak, but I'm hoping that new mean is at least better than Lalonde's 75 point pace. If we finish in the 80s I'll consider it a successful turn-around. In the 90s with a playoff berth? McLellan for the Jack Adams, yeah?

[@johanjotun1647]

We don't need Trouba. nothing short of a Rantenen or Dobson is even worth the bother, what does making the playoffs matter when the handful of contenders are so much better then everyone else they can't be challenged?

[@jeffreywetzel6475]

Detroit has the hardest schedule down the stretch and it’s not even close. With McLellan’s leadership and the boys playing up to their caliber again my goal for this season is the same as the last: play meaningful hockey in March & April. Playoffs? Great! Miss? Be in the hunt to your last breath …and for gods sake do better than Ottawa! #LGRW

[@crimiusXIII]

I want to see how tonight goes. This road trip is big. I have hope, but I'm not optimistic yet. I think we have the talent, we just have to be able to bring it every game. Maybe Mclellan is the push we needed, it's certainly been nice. It's on the players to show up though, so I'm eager to see how the next week or two goes.

[@theSlimJim]

I think it went well. LGRW!

[@bluejay2623]

🐙🐙🐙

[@dj4aces]

As a Wings fan, I wouldn't blame the loss on Husso so much. Yeah, he let in some softies, but had the team defended properly, those shots never would've got to Husso.

[@ajmanks]

What detroit needs is to improve their defense either a good left handed guy to compliment Seider or a good right handed guy for the top 4 hell if he can pull it off and do both that team would be a playoff team offense clearly is fine 4 goals per game average with McLellan lots of talent up front goaltending if Lyon can continue to be a solid goalie and Talbot can continue playing like he has the last couple games he started we'll be fine in net or atleast good enough to keep less goals out than the wings score hell like you said a good defensive penalty killing defenseman is exactly what we need i do also agree that Trouba could be a good fit hes right handed could be on that second pair with Edvinsson or Johansson hes also from Michigan and you know how yzerman seems to like adding his hometown boys i think a potential line up of like Edvinsson-Seider Johansson-Trouba Gustavsson-Holl or Chaiot-Petry Would be a decent blueline and with the weapons they have upfront could definitely surprise some people even more than we have

[@deamienblack8535]

More like Ville Poo-so. Holl is a hole. Im ready to bring up Cossa and trade back for Walman.

[@dana.6601]

The free agent signing frenzy a couple seasons ago seems like a mistake. Pulled out of the basement too soon (only 1 top 5 draft pick!) and dont have the elite talent in the pipeline to compete for a cup. Good talent, yes and some could be very good (ASP, Cossa). Is that enough to not just make the playoffs, but to become a true contender? I doubt it. I think they got tired of getting crushed by the lottery and didnt have the stomach to stay at the bottom of the league long enough to land elite talent through the draft. I think the 2020 draft result broke them. A shame because it still landed the future of the team in Raymond, but he needs more help than a Kasper and Daniellson are going to provide

[@thepiratecats801]

I'd like to see us get 4 points from these next 4 games but more importantly, I want to see us fight for every game. Make an effort.

[@snc237]

@@thepiratecats801 well we got 2 already

[@GizmoBeach]

Sure, if they keep winning more than losing. Piece of cake.

[@OFDProductions]

I never want to see Husso or Holl on the ice for the Wings again after that embarrassing loss. That was a must win game against a bottom feeder team, especially when the standings are so close in the Atlantic, and they totally blew it. Tough schedule coming up too, defense needs to tighten up and fast if we have any plans of making a playoff push

[@captbloodbeard]

Wings didn't start on time, that's undeniable, but if Husso saves one of those first 2 goals, and Holl doesn't make those embarrassing amateurish mistakes, the game would have been easily winnable. Hell, before Holl's second absolute brainfart in the 3rd, I knew the Wings were gonna come back and win it. They had all the momentum, we've seen these guys rally and win those situations so many times. Then Holl forgot what sweater he was wearing, and all the air in the arena left, and what was a sure thing one way became a sure thing the other.

[@Bowman1999]

The coaching change has been huge for Detroit and I think it will push them into the playoffs. Hopefully Ottawa & Columbus make the playoffs as well to really shake up the East.

[@richhogg8074]

We would have made it for sure last year if we had Talbot instead of Reimer, our tendie situation was awful last year

[@15DurangoRT]

No! Don't believe it. They will only disappoint you like they did last year.

[@iprey4surf]

We need a top 4 Dman to let ASP and others ease into the lineup. Maybe Byfuglien will come back... LOL

[@mjk06]

It's crazy Seider has yet to have a good partner in the NHL. He's always lumbered with over the hill/rubbish veterans. The fact Chiarot is a top pair D man is embarrassing tbh.

[@Vis_Electra]

I hope Detroit doesn't gamble away prospects. Especially not Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg Nygard, they need to stay in Detroit so THG can have fun putting those long names on the board for the Red Wings. I'm still not over the fact they traded Ghost.

[@saintsfn9]

They need a move to stay legit.This D can not hold up as is and keep the pp winning games. They need to solidify the top 4 D and even a bottom guy or pair. Be nice to shed some salary on a Petry or Copp move but i don't see much takers. I d love a splash move that moves the needle but its going to be a dogfight for that last wc spot.

[@jaredkomoroski]

Boston is vulnerable too

[@TonySchiavone6]

That entire schedule looks scary. The Habs were the pushover now they are the hottest team besides the Wings. Dallas was floundering then went on a tear. Now it looks like the Kings are the worst of the group. No team will be out of the playoffs this year until game 79.

[@thebestwingsfan]

Just don't play like they did against the Sharks. If they don't make the playoffs, at least look competitive to carry the momentum into next season.

[@zackshockeybox5245]

I want to see where they are after this road trip to see if this is real or not. Also think the coaching change should’ve come earlier and might’ve given us a head start on getting in. Overall I think Yzerman made a lot of bad moves this offseason and they’re showing up here and there lately even after the change

[@kitsunellie]

And now here we are 5-2 over the Cats... What is this Detroit team? Lose the easy games, win the hard ones!

[@jl3059]

Anybody want Holl for a bag of pucks?

[@michaelkrutz5737]

Heck, Holl and a bag of pucks, just take him

[@IngloriousBoshtet]

Trade him to Winnipeg for $1. Or should they make that deal with Utah?

[@cyskurtins8008]

Easiest answer, if they start Husso. No. He's done sadly

[@ajmanks]

My prediction for the goalies is 1 of 2 thing 1. Yzerman believes Cossa could be ready to play nhl games and split games with Talbot Or 2. He lets Cossa get one more season in the AHL if he doesnt think hes ready nest year for full time nhl duty and resign Lyon and gave him and Talbot continue to split the next maybe even keep Campbell for a 3rd goalie option like i said in a previous comment yzerman seems to liks his hometowns boys and might wanna keep a 3rd string goalie whos experienced which Campbell fits perfectly in that Either way i see Husso gone hasnt had a .900 save % in 3 years now Talbot and Lyon are both better Cossa could be by next year hell i can see steve keep Campbell as a 3rd string goalie whether he brings up Cossa or lets Lyon walk like i said hes an experienced goalie has been good in the past hometown boy could definitely see him signing another league min deal to be our 3rd string goalie for Lyon's contract if he stays it depends how the rest of the season goes if he continues how he has under Todd so far which is like a .920 average probably since Todd took over he could easily try to get a similar contract to Husso's current contract like 4-4.5 mil depending on if he helps bring us to the playoffs and plays well if not and he kinda plays good but not great you can probably drop that to like 2-2.5 instead i think ideally like a 2-3 year contract in the 2-3 mil range that way in the off season in 2026 and Talbot is ready to either retire it explore other options they can have Lyon Cossa for the 2026-27 season not bad at all

[@FelixGoodfello]

Most the guys on the team seem like they believe in the hockeytown dream

[@Wogger72]

Stevie Y likes to stay the course and I think the team was mad he didn't add last year? Everyone knows winning a cup takes depth!