The Detroit News · Aug 13, 2019
Red Wings' defense will take different shape as season progresses
Defenseman Danny DeKeyser dealt with injuries last season, but when healthy played some of the best hockey of his career. (Photo: Paul Sancya, AP)
Detroit — Get ready for some change on the Red Wings’ roster.
Specifically on defense, where the opening night lineup isn’t likely to look the same at the trade deadline.
And, then, even slightly more different to begin the 2020-21 season.
No position group on the Wings is likely to undergo as much change as the defense, where contracts, age and maturation of some recent draft picks all will conspire to force a new look.
The Wings are waiting to see what veteran Niklas Kronwall will do.