Red Wings have a massive balancing act on their hands
Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Detroit Red Wings will have some difficult decisions on their hands, although there is no doubt that the future is bright.
Essentially, the Detroit Red Wings are dead set on making it to the playoffs. However, as Connor Earegood of The Hockey News points out, there are numerous young prospects that the Red Wings need to get in the lineup, this ultimately creates a huge balancing act for head coach Derek Lalonde.
Either way, the Red Wings do have a roster filled with veterans who can help the young guys out when the going gets tough. It's an exciting season upcoming for Red Wings fans, and they hope to be at some postseason home games when all is said and done.
"Detroit is at the crossroads of a team contending for its first playoff appearance since 2016, while also bringing along key players of its future core," Earegood wrote. "Many of those future Red Wings are increasingly showing readiness for the NHL.
Carter Mazur,
Marco Kasper and
Nate Danielson are all expected to compete for roster spots in training camp. If they don't make it to the opening night roster, they're going to make it up to Detroit soon."
Do you think head coach Derek Lalonde can get the Red Wings to a playoff spot this season? Let us know in the poll down below. Additionally, stay tuned to Red Wings Insider for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
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JUILLET 17 | 84 ANSWERS Red Wings have a massive balancing act on their hands Can Derek Lalonde coach the Red Wings to the playoffs? |
YES | 58 | 69 % |
NO | 26 | 31 % |
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