The Detroit Red Wings are in need of a youth movement on defence and they need it to happen soon. The average age of the expected regular 6 defenders is 32.5 years old. This is much too old for a group on defence especially in this “new” style of NHL.
Today’s wide-open NHL, a great mix of speed and skill with a lot more infractions called nightly makes for having quick mobile defenders necessary. If you’re not an average skater at best in this NHL you’re a liability.
The slower bigger defenders can’t hold up an opponent on a “chip and chase” play anymore.