Detroit — Whatever momentum the Red Wings had ahead of their prolonged pre-holiday break has disappeared. The Wings looked like a team capable of surprising the NHL, ending play on Dec. 18 with an inspired victory over the New Jersey Devils despite the lineup beginning to be thinned by COVID-19. Since returning from that 12-day hiatus, things have cratered.
Just a reminder on how NHL All Star rosters work: they are selected by NHL Hockey Operations. That department (Colin Campbell, Kris King) isn’t necessarily looking at players that are the most marketable or what makes sense from an entertainment perspective. — Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) January 13, 2022 You can still vote for Lucas Raymond
Dylan Larkin hesitated to discuss his All-Star status because his Detroit Red Wings look so very pedestrian. Larkin’s selection to next month’s All-Star Game, the second selection of his career, brightens a stretch of hockey that has the Wings frustrated. Coach Jeff Blashill likes to note that’s a pointless reaction; as such, it reflects the