ESPN’s Emily Kaplan posted a set of “offseason power rankings” for each and every one of the NHL’s 31 teams, and the Red Wings haven’t budged from the #31 spot as of yet:
Detroit GM Steve Yzerman knows his team is still a few years away, but he made several moves — especially on defense — to make the Red Wings more competitive than last season, when they finished with 23 points fewer than any other team. Troy Stecher and Jon Merrill were both shrewd signings, while Marc Staal replaces Mike Green for veteran leadership in the locker room.
