The Red Wings have a handful of free agents set to hit the free market. Who, if any, should Detroit look at to bring back next season? Will Patrick Kane return? Is Gostisbehere's offense worth his defensive woes? Is Perron's leadership enough to keep him around? And the one DAWG who we want back.

Yzerman's 5th year as GM is in the books, and Detroit finished with 91 points, missing the playoffs on a tie-breaker. Is the 'Yzerplan' still on course? And what moves need to be made to get this team over the hump?

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Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde spoke on Friday about the conclusion of the NHL season, and what worked and what didn't for during the season. Lalonde specifically sung the praises of Dylan Larkin, who did so much while battling through adversity, while also praising the goaltending's ability to raise the entire team. Yzerman spoke about Seider and Kane, as well as praised and criticized coaching.

A large chunk of Detroit Red Wings spoke to the media Thursday as the season comes to an end. The over-arching theme was definitely the frustration at falling just short, but the optimism the team has looking froward. Moritz Seider, David Perron and Lucas Raymond all made it clear that they love it here and want to be here. Patrick Kane on the other hand was much more ambiguous about his return.

The Detroit Red Wings soared to new heights this season with 91 points and break out years from Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider. But, they still fell short of the playoffs due to self-inflicted wounds. Was the season a success? Shai Buium, a '21 2nd round pick, signed an ELC and is headed to GR. Larkin is the Wings King Clancy award nominee.

Detroit did not play well in this hockey game. But like they have been doing, they snatched victory from defeat with a goal form Perron with 3 seconds left. Unfortunately the Flyers, who needed a Detroit regulation loss and their own regulation win, did not get the memo. The Flyers pulled their goalie not knowing they were eliminated, gifting the Capitals a game-winning ENG. Clinching the final playoff spot. It sucks

The Detroit Red Wings SURGE in the 3rd to comeback and win after a lackluster performance in the first two periods, forcing an all or nothing Game 82. And who else but Lucas Raymond to not just tie it, but WIN it in OT. He now has 31 goals, 40 assists and 71 points. Alex DeBrincat also scored for his 3rd goal in two games and JT Compher scored two of his own to keep Detroit in it after their piss poor start. That being said, horrible first 40 riddled with poor puck movement, defensive...

The Red Wings survived a close one. With a regulation loss they would have been eliminated from the playoffs. But after the 1st period you would have thought they were going to crush Toronto. Up 4-1 thanks to goals from DeBrincat (x2) Perron and Edvinsson, they were crusing. But you can never count out the Leafs' offense who scored 3 in the second off Defensive mistakes. But in overtime, Dylan Larkin scored his career most 33rd goal of the season to keep Detroit alive another day.

The top line went absolutley nuts in this hockey game. DeBrincat and Larkin had 3 point nights, but none were as impactful as Lucas Raymond who scored his 2nd career hattrick enroute to a 4-point night. Their combined performances forced a huge 3rd period comeback and allowed Detroit to steal a point from the Penguins to keep the Red Wings playoff hopes alive with 3 games remaining. Unfortunatley, Not much else about this game was great. No depth support, defensive errors, a flaccid powerplay...

Detroit has 4 games left and is one point out. The opportunity to make the playoffs is still their, but they no longer control their own destiny. But regardless of that, they need to see this season through until the very end, even if it means another season without playoffs. This season has taught us many things — What were they? Copp injured on a broken cheekbone has lead to Zach Aston-Reese being recalled ahead of Thursday's match in Pittsburgh.

Ville Husso is heading to Grand Rapids for a conditioning stint with the Griffins. If he returns sooner rather than later, how much could he realistically help the Red Wings? The Red Wings play the Capitals and Penguins this week in a potentially do or die stretch. No more excuses, just win.

The Detroit Red Wings came out hot in the first period, as they put up 3 quick goals from Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, and Dylan Larkin before Buffalo pushed back the rest of the game. But luckily Alex Lyon and Moritz Seider had their back. Lyon allowed just one goal on 38 shots, and Seider blocked 10 himself, to take the league lead in blocked shots. The win (temporarily) puts them back in the wild card. #LGRW

The Grand Rapids Griffins are headed back to the playoffs after a substantial down year last season. What has driven this huge change? Checking up on Kasper, Cossa, Mazur and the others — Who is knocking on the door? First impressions of Emmit Finnie.

The Detroit Red Wings have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. Despite this, only 3 Yzerman draft picks are on the roster, and they are 6th oldest team in the NHL. At what point will there be a youth movement on Detroit's roster?

The Red Wings perservered in Tampa and secured an incredibly important road win to keep their season alive, as well as secure the season sweep of the Lightning. Alex Lyon strung together his 4th straight strong start, as he turned away 34 shots in this game, and has .934sv% in his last four. Jake Walman returned in this game as well, adding versatility to the left side of the defense. And Moritz Seider played 25 minutes with 8 blocked shots for Detroit. #LGRW

Jeff Petry played his worst game in a Red Wings uniform, directly causing three goals against. Meanwhile he played more than Seider and Chiarot who were fantastic. That is a monumental failure. Reimer was good, until he wasn't. And without Patrick Kane (and Austin Czarnik) in the lineup due to illness, the offense was stifled even more against an oppresive Hurricanes team

Emmitt Finnie (2023 7th round pick) has signed an ELC with the Detroit Red Wings and will finish the season with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Who exactly is he? Daniel Sprong has been scratched for three straight games, with two of those being tight one goal losses. Why has he been scratched and is it time to slot him back into the lineup?