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Detroit Red Wings predictions: Would playoff berth actually hurt them?

Red Wings prospects Martin Frk and Joe Hicketts and coach Jeff Blashill evaluate the preseason after finishing 7-1, Sept. 29, 2018. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

Our Free Press sports writers gives their predictions on the Detroit Red Wings and the upcoming 2018-19 regular season:

Helene St. James

Best-case scenario

Young players show growth, team looks competitive but comes up a goal short most games. Wings miss the playoffs and luck out in the draft lottery to get the first overall selection.