Moritz Seider reflected on his second year with the Detroit Red Wings with his trademark optimism. Although, ultimately, the Wings fell short again in their quest to advance to the playoffs, they weren’t mathematically eliminated until there was just one week left in the season. That’s two weeks later than last year’s elimination date, and
Detroit — The Red Wings aren’t in the playoffs this spring, and that’s usually the bottom line in pro sports. But captain Dylan Larkin feels like the Wings are pointing toward that milestone. “This thing is headed in the right direction,” said Larkin, the Wings’ captain, addressing the media Tuesday in a season-ending press conference.
Here’s the part that broke my heart. Lalonde said players came to him shortly before the March trade deadline and were optimistically still clinging to hope they’d make the playoffs. Hide Caption Steve Yzerman on Detroit Red Wings season, the rebuild, and what comes next Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman, April 14, 2023