NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
Now, having a reliable veteran goaltender in trade acquisition John Gibson should help the Red Wings see better results in their own end, but only if there’s a consistent commitment from the rest of the club to execute just as hard without the puck. Detroit added Jacob Bernard-Docker and Travis Hamonic to the blue line in the offseason, but the real improvement will need to be made from those top skaters who haven’t shown established defensive details.
This season hinges on… Todd McLellan’s impact. McLellan took over for the fired Derek Lalonde in late December, and the Red Wings made strides under their new head coach — until a brutal stretch from February into March featured six straight regulation losses and Detroit effectively exited the playoff conversation.
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