Too much hope for the Detroit Red Wings for 2024-25?
As the Detroit Red Wings prepare for the 2024-25 season, they will feature five players with past 30-goal seasons on their resumes: Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Vladimir Tarasenko.
While Larkin and Raymond topped 30 goals last season, the others haven't reached that milestone in some time, raising questions about their ability to return to peak form.
Patrick Kane: Kane scored 20 goals in 50 games with the Red Wings last season, translating to a 33-goal pace over a full 82-game season. Despite a strong showing, his last 30-goal season was in 2019-20, and his goal totals over the past four seasons have averaged around 20.5 goals per year.
Alex DeBrincat: DeBrincat has hit 27 goals in the past two seasons, well below his career average of 15.5% shooting percentage. Despite this, he has two 41-goal seasons on his resume and could be poised to break the 30-goal mark again if he regains his shooting touch.
Vladimir Tarasenko: With six 30-goal seasons, including a career-high 40 in 2015-16, Tarasenko's recent output has been more modest: 18 goals in 2022-23 and 23 in 2023-24. At this stage, 25 goals would be a solid season for him.
The Red Wings' success in ending their eight-season playoff drought could hinge on whether these veterans can rediscover their scoring touch and contribute significantly.
Source: DetHockeyNow
Red Wings Putting Too Much Hope Into Past Performances?
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