The Athletic asked its NHL writers to issue “Bold Predictions” for the NHL’s 32 teams, and here’s what they had to say about the Red Wings:
Detroit Red Wings
Dylan Larkin will score 40 goals: The Red Wings haven’t had a 40-goal scorer since Marian Hossa in 2008-09. But Larkin came closer than you might realize to changing that last season: He finished with 33 goals in 68 games, which over an 82-game season totals out to a 39.7-goal pace. He’s found a whole new level as a scorer over the past three seasons, and Detroit has finally surrounded him with the kind of talent needed to threaten 40. The question now is just health, as he hasn’t played a full 82 games since 2017-18. He hit 80 just two seasons ago, though, and if he can do that again, I think it’ll be enough to make this prediction come true. — Max Bultman
Continued (paywall); I sure hope it happens.
