The Free Press’s Helene St. James gave an interview to WDET 101.9 FM’s Pat Bactcheller, and, over the course of the 6:47 interview, she addresses the Red Wings’ quiet summer, Simon Edvinsson’s situation, Dylan Larkin’s situation, and her bottom line speaks volumes:
Whether anyone wants Yzerman’s old job remains to be seen. St. James says the Larkin situation has tarnished the image of an Original Six team that won four Stanley Cups between 1997 and 2008.
“It’s just hard to understand how such a proud franchise could have gotten to this point.”
Continued; I try to play it straight, honestly, especially given how dire the atmosphere is around the Red Wings right now, but I’m as frustrated and dismayed as the rest of you are. I’m just trying to keep a stiff upper lip while the franchise flounders.
Hang in there George, after hearing the “sell the team” chants 5 minutes into game 1, you’d have to think Chris will finally get the hint that he has officially ran the franchise into the ground.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think the Red Wings would reach Matt Millen era Lions incompetence. Sadly, I don’t see ownership changing so we can only hope Chris watched the game last night and has shame to finally admit defeat. Ask for league help, hire whoever you need to hire, but get this ship turned around before its too late.