A bit o’ power rankings talk from ESPN

ESPN’s Kristen Shilton posted a set of power rankings this morning, and the Red Wings’ status is summarized accurately:

22. Detroit Red Wings

Previous ranking: 29
Points percentage: .583
Upcoming schedule: @ WSH (Oct. 27), vs. FLA (Oct. 29), @ TOR (Oct. 30), @ MTL (Nov. 2)

After five years of missing playoffs, the Red Wings’ youth movement is helping them turn a corner. Tyler Bertuzzi‘s scoring at a goal-per-game pace already, and Detroit’s got a pair of rookies — Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider — who are top five in rookie scoring. Add in a solid start from captain Dylan Larkin and it’s a little less surprising to see Detroit humming early.

Continued; credit’s due to Dylan Larkin’s scintillating start as well.

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George Malik

My name is George Malik, and I'm the Malik Report's editor/blogger/poster. I have been blogging about the Red Wings since 2006, and have worked with MLive and Kukla's Korner. Thank you for reading!