The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan filed a pre-game notebook in which defenseman Troy Stecher weighs in on the Wings’ struggles as an 0-3-and-1 team of late:
The Wings entered Saturday’s game against Florida winless in four games — all on this recent four-game road trip. They face a good Panthers team twice, then go on a lengthy six-game road trip through Stanley Cup champion Tampa, Florida, and another good Nashville team. So, you see why a win, or wins, at home are important this weekend.
“We have an opportunity, we’re at home now. We’ve got to take pride in playing at home,” defenseman Troy Stecher said. “This is a good opportunity to change the page.”
Especially in a short season like this one, a long losing streak early is likely to knock a team out of contention (the top four teams in the eight-team division qualify for the playoffs) quickly.
Getting a victory would build some confidence, said Stecher, who added the Wings’ locker room wasn’t pleased with the recent road trip.
“Anytime you’re on a losing streak, guys are upset,” Stecher said. “We didn’t get the results we wanted but it was definitely a good learning curve for our group, understanding we’ve got to play a certain way if we want to have success. When you get away from that, you’re going to get exposed, and especially at this level.”
Maybe he should have found a way to stay with nucks
Last 3 drafts
Petersson
Hughes
Hoglander.. Looked like a young boy but Looked real good, I have to check him out a bit
All jumped right into the NHL
I still believe StevieY’s plan will work but sure would like to see more Rookies in the Lineup
Nucks average age I think is lower than the Wings
All Nucks Dead Weight is gone, I realize they had a head start and didn’t blow too many Contracts.
I really don’t understand the old guys who know they aren’t NHL players anymore but stay to collect a cheque. See Fil and Frans. Show some class and retire!
Last, I guess, they have a really good young Goalie in Demko.
Holland receives big reviews and I don’t know who drafted for the Nucks but he was/is very good.
Hopefully Larkin doesn’t crash and burn with a struggling group. Thankfully only 56 games. Wings really are who I thought and as expected. Got a bit spoiled with the decent start.
One point tonight is acceptable. Baby steps