Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen envisions five “best case” and “worst case scenarios” for the Red Wings this upcoming season as a behind-the-paywall article. Here’s one of Allen’s scenarios:
Best Case Scenario: Spunky Alex DeBrincat scores 40 goals to spearhead a much-improved Red Wings. With DeBrincat tallying 40, the Red Wings’ power play is much improved.
How it happens: DeBrincat develops instant chemistry with Dylan Larkin who enjoys the best season of his career.
Worst Case Scenario: DeBrincat is closer to 20 goals than 40 and the Red Wings’ don’t find the improvement they need to become an upper echelon scoring team.
How it happens: He’s facing greater pressure in Detroit when he’s expected to be No. 1 scorer. DeBrincat has reached 40 twice, but he’s averaging 31 goals per season. Over his six NHL season, he’s been in the 20s twice and scored as few as 18 goals in 2019-20. He’s facing greater pressure in Detroit when he’s expected to be No. 1 scorer.
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