This is was one of the most highly anticipated seasons in recent memory for the Detroit Red Wings, purely from an entertainment perspective. A chance for the team to gravitate away from their older style towards granting opportunities for the young crop of players to rise through the ranks and make an impact at the NHL level.
The overwhelming majority of the fanbase has grown tired of Jeff Blashill’s antics — it showed in a pathetic start to the season that saw the Red Wings drop their first seven games — and many were calling for his head behind the bench, including WIIM’s own Jack S.