The franchise will not make the playoffs for the third year in a row. Total points might not even reach last year’s dismal level. Winter doldrums descend on the Detroit Red Wings fandom. Passing the halfway point, we are at the league bottom.
Outside observers remark this historic Red Wings franchise continues to melt down. Right now we are the team other teams want to play to break losing streaks, to play their back-up goalies.
I say, remain calm. If all is not well, it’s better than it looks. Quick rebuilds are abortive rebuilds that must happen over and over, gutting the passion of the fan base.