Kane Expectations & Grading First Quarter of Season
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Are the Red Wings Truly a Playoff-Caliber Team?
December 4, 2023 by Tony Wolak
As of November 30, the Detroit Red Wings are a playoff team. Their 12-7-3 record placed them fourth in the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Saturday night, bringing their record to 13-7-3. Oh, and they just signed Patrick Kane. American Thanksgiving has typically served as a barometer for playoff probability. The Red Wings held a playoff spot then, and still do. But does that matter? Let’s dive in and find out.
What Can Red Wings Fans Expect From Patrick Kane?
December 2, 2023 by Logan Horn
It’s official, the Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Patrick Kane to a one-year deal worth $2.75M for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Kane is making his return to NHL action after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery on June 1, 2023, a surgery that is still relatively new to the world of professional sports. This contract represents zero risk towards the salary cap for the Red Wings, with a commitment just until the end of this season and a manageable dollar amount that Detroit will easily be able to add to their cap sheet. What can Red Wings fans expect from Patrick Kane when he makes his Hockey Town debut, and what are fair expectations for him as he returns from a major surgery?
Red Wings Report Cards: Grading the First Quarter of the Season
November 30, 2023 by Jordan Orth
With the Detroit Red Wings being 20 games into their 2023-24 regular season, they have almost reached the quarter mark. So far, the Red Wings have found themselves on somewhat of a roller coaster, having ridden a couple of winning streaks mixed in with a couple of multi-game losing streaks as well. There have been some standouts on the young season so far as well as some duds. So now that we’ve gotten through a quarter of the season, how have the Red Wing players performed and graded out?
