With training camp approximately a month away, Red Wings beat writer Ted Kulfan will analyze each of the Red Wings’ position groups in upcoming days. Today, the goaltending position is reviewed.
Detroit — Young goaltenders are similar to young pitchers.
Different sports, but normally, people playing those positions take a bit longer — unless there’s the sure-fire phenom — to develop and reach the NHL or major leagues.
With that mind, you see the Tigers patiently waiting for many of their young, talented pitchers to develop.
The Red Wings are the same way with their goaltending.