Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen rates the goaltending situations of the 8 Atlantic Division teams, and he ranks the Red Wings just out of the playoff cut at #5:
5. Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings believe Husso’s second half dip reflects the high number of injuries the team was experiencing. The Red Wings were simply giving up too many high danger scoring chance.
On the season, Husso had 24 games in which he gave up two or fewer goals. He posted four shutouts
“Overall, I’m encouraged,” Yzerman said. “I expect him to be better next year for the experience that he’s had.”
Detroit’s backup goaltending should be improved. The Red Wings signed veterans James Reimer and Alex Lyon. Reimer is supposed to be No. 2 and Lyon is expected to begin the season in Grand Rapids. But it’s not unthinkable that Lyon could end up as the backup. Don’t forget that Lyon was Florida’s goalie early in last season’s playoffs.
Continued; agree or disagree?
