NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
Beyond just the top two lines though, Detroit has a veteran scorer in Patrick Kane and an intriguing newcomer with Mason Appleton. There’s potential for Appleton to thrive in a matchup role for Detroit and to give them another layer that’s been lacking in recent seasons. When it comes to scoring though, the Red Wings should also receive some from the blue line again with Moritz Seider — who was top-five in points on the team last season, with 46 — eager to have another big campaign.
Biggest concern: The Red Wings’ poor defensive play has been their Achilles heel for too long. Detroit has yet to show they’ve learned any lessons on how to improve there. They gave up 259 goals last season — 12th-most in the NHL — and their abysmal penalty kill was dead last (70.1%) in the league.
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