Sportsnet’s Ryan Dixon posted a set of power rankings which include “one reason for optimism” for the NHL’s 32 respective teams, and here’s what he has to say about the Red Wings:
16. Detroit Red Wings Ultimately, the Red Wings took care of business and got both Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider signed and back in the fold well before the start of the season. Now Motor City fans can focus on watching the rise of defenceman Simon Edvinsson.
Continued; Edvinsson isn’t going to dazzle out of nowhere, but he’s likely going to learn from his mistakes as he makes a steady ascent.