It’s no surprise that the Detroit Red Wings are not where they expected to be in the standings at this point in the season. Their 30 points in 30 games played puts them on track for only 82 points in the season, which figures to be well short of a playoff spot.
The problems have been piling up for the Red Wings, injuries and lack of scoring to name a few. But the players on the team know they are better than that, and expect more from themselves and their teammates.
“It’s embarrassing what’s been going on around here,” goaltender Jimmy Howard noted following today’s practice. This statement comes a day after the Red Wings lost 4-1 to the Arizona Coyotes in a game that they should have won.
Coach Jeff Blashill is not shying away from accepting responsibility for the unfortunate start either.
“Ultimately the performance of this team is my responsibility, one hundred percent, so I accept tons of responsibility,” Blashill said following the loss last night.
As the season unfolds and the Red Wings continue to lack scoring, you have to wonder what changes might be around the corner. For several years now, GM Ken Holland has been building a team solely to get to the playoffs and maintain a streak that started a quarter-century ago. However, he hasn’t been bold enough to make significant changes in an attempt to improve the team. Should they stay on track to miss the playoffs this year, who might ultimately be dealt away at the trade deadline?
However, Holland hasn’t been bold enough to make significant changes in an attempt to improve the team. Should they stay on track to miss the playoffs this year, who might ultimately be dealt away at the trade deadline?
Time will tell what is in store for the Detroit Red Wings, but as for now, their top players aren’t producing enough and the team hasn’t been scoring enough to win hockey games. These things must be addressed soon if the Wings want to salvage a season.
