ESPN’s Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski posted a column discussing the “bests” and “worsts” of the first month of the 2021-2022 season, with the Red Wings earning a collective nod for their strong start:
Most pleasant surprise (team): Detroit Red Wings Nine years removed from their last playoff series win and five years removed from their last playoff appearance, the once mighty Red Wings are deep into a rebuild that’s suddenly paying dividends. The arrival of top prospects — winger Lucas Raymond and defenseman Moritz Seider — was like a jolt of adrenaline for the franchise. Raymond, 19, meshed immediately on a line with leading scorer Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Larkin, who has waited a long time to experience competitive relevance again. — Wyshynski
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