Ending the nine-year playoff drought would be epic for the Detroit Red Wings. But are there too many drawbacks for this team to contend?
Are the Detroit Red Wings finally ready to make more than just a playoff push in 2025-26? That's the burning question every fan wants answered, but this isn't a 'yes' or 'no'' response.
The Wings have too many question marks to be shoo-ins for the 2026 playoffs, and there's a good chance they can fall even further in the Atlantic before they inevitably get a legit chance to end the latest 'Dead Wings Era' for good.