With the NHL’s free agency period on the horizon, rumors are swirling around the Red Wings organization as to what general manager Ken Holland will do. Reports indicate that he’s going to try and address the defense with a veteran blue-liner.
The reactions from fans have been all but accepting. Ken Holland has continued to plug holes in a sinking ship for what seems like ages. Now that the Red Wings have been removed from their historic playoff streak, the organization is about to get a violent shove into reality. That reality — free agency is not a viable source to build your team.