Focusing on the positive is always a good idea, and it is one that resonates all the more given the uncertainty surrounding the Detroit Red Wings this Christmas.
Their 15-13-3 record reflects the progress they’ve made since Steve Yzerman was named general manager in April 2019. His draft picks are among the best players on the team, and they are helping push the rebuild toward a more competitive future. It is the present that is harder to unwrap: The Wings had to shut down Sunday amid a surge in personnel testing positive for COVID-19, mirroring the world at large.