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Red Wings Stanley Cup Champions 2027-2028

[Devin L. @HockeyWithDevin]

If Yzerman & Larkin released statements like this, would you be willing to forgive and move forward?

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"I was a Red Wings fan growing up. My whole family is from Detroit. It's so special to be able to put on this jersey. I'm so excited."

J.P. Hurlbert shares with @ailishforfar how excited he is to join the @DetroitRedWings 🐙

[NUCLR GOLF @NUCLRGOLF]

🚨🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️ #GOLF TIP — 5-time Major Champion, Brooks Koepka gives some incredible chipping advice for difficult lies around the green: “You won’t ever duff it.” 💯 @TrackingKoepka

[Fore Play @ForePlayPod]

Gotterup hacking out of the rough and using the backstop.

So sick.

[The Grind Line Podcast™ @GrindLinePod]

Steve Yzerman Post Season Presser Notes:

- We need better players. We need goal scorers, particularly at 5v5. Need to play with the intensity and determination they see in the playoffs to get there.

- Every year it's when are you going to make the playoffs. Knowing full well 7 years ago what he signed up for, he knew the task at hand. When exactly they were going to be a playoff team he couldn't pinpoint. Everything has not gone to plan. There are high and low spots, improvement is needed. They need time to analyze and not forget the positive, but then address how they move forward.

- On the Panthers loss. Todd says the players were embarrassed and t's something they need to change in the organization. No pleased how things went as the season went on, but ultimately disappointed in how things went with the players.

- Steve spoke to Chris Ilitch a few days ago. They are very disappointed with how the season played out. He is supportive of what they are trying to do in the org and they will keep discussing the team.

- Carlos sucks, asks about how concerned he s about his job and whether he is just going to keep doing the same thing and hope for the best. Steve says he isn't going to sit on his hands. There are things to be excited about like the kids in the lineup. They need to take some time, but Steve intends to do the job to address the areas needed and to see it through.

- On the Jerseys on the Ice comment by Todd, Steve says they all need to take responsibility, they aren't just going to beat the players up. The management team, hockey ops, coaching, and players have to do what is necessary during the season to be successful.

- Steve says he expects a lot more from some of the guys. They need to make adjustments down the stretch and get used to playing playoff hockey. Mentions having to be mentally tough to do it. But it's up to the staff to get them there.

- On injuries, Todd says Lucas was accurate when he says that players this time of year were not 100% healthy. He was banged up, but there is a difference between banged up and injured. In terms of his shot, Todd believes in his shot and they talked about him having to shoot more. He'd be a 40 goal scorer if he took 100 more shots. Sometimes you have to be selfish and take the shot and he's an unselfish player.

- Is there anything in Steve's roster philosophy that needs to change? Yeah, definitely. For the most part they have been focused on developing draft picks and are now seeing them come in. Now as they are close to fighting for a spot, the focus will be more on how to they get the lineup over the edge. The reality is they need to score more 5v5, need to be harder to play against, and that's the message. Either be harder to play against or I need to get rid of you and get other guys. They also need to do surgery to the bottom 6 for production.

- Did the way the season ended affect the belief in the group? Some reinforced the belief and some did not. This will make some of the players better. You learn a lot in winning and you learn a lot in failure. It's not just going and getting rid of everyone, but there have to be some very blunt conversations with some players. In the end they need more from key players and have to add talent.

- Since FA is dying, will you be more aggressive on the trade front using prospects you may value highly? They will look at any way they can to take that next step. They did it already with Faulk. With the cap going up they are right, they will be able to re-sign their guys. They are absolutely open to doing what needs to be done.

- Can you make changes without making a major shakeup? Steve thinks everything has to be assessed. It would be ignorant to not have an in-depth look at the team and organization. Do they need major shakeups? Maybe, maybe not. It can be done without one. With the players, there has to be some adjustments, Steve learned this from Scotty Bowman. Ultimately the group has to buy into changes to move up.

- On front office changes, they need to take some time to assess first before making any decisions. Talk to ownership about where they are at and how they move forward.

- On Dylan Larkin's low 5v5 production, how does he evaluate him? A lot of good things, they ask a lot from him. 5v5 is an issue for the team, not just Dylan. mentions that Kane and cat generated consistent 5v5 offense and the rest is an issue. They have to get to the net ad drive on the forecheck.

- How does he view Dylan in terms of the teams trajectory. Do they have enough to win with him? Being 30 isn't a concern for Yzerman right now. Yes they need to improve to win in the for foreseeable future. They are encouraged by Plante, MBN, Bear and are they playing next year or the year after he's not sure but hopeful sooner rather than later and hopes they are competing.

- With where they were earlier dd they think they'd be here now. Says he talked with Todd abut the issues they still had while they were high in the standing. A lot of encouraging stuff but still needed to be realistic even when in 3rd in the league. They were please but we at no time viewing it as a guarantee. Is he totally shocked? No. They had their concerns during the season.

- Looking at Buffalo, does that give him hope that they can take that step. Again, he looks at the prospects and they give him hope. hey were incrementally better in a lot of areas consistently, but just not good enough.

- Asked if he should have gone harder to get into the playoffs earlier. Steve wants them to take the next step but this is the first year they believed they had what the needed to do it. It's why they traded for Faulk. In some cases they were able to compete and overcome injuries they had to win games, it just wasn't enough.

- When building out the roster, what role should Larkin have? Should he be a 2 way guy or should he be full offense 1C? Yzerman has told Dylan that he expects him to be a really good 2 way player. He doesn't think they have used Dylan in a shutdown role.

- Todd says in the league now, the Larkin type players are more accustomed to playing against each other now more than ever. Larkin loves that role. If you take those minutes away, you may get less out of them. It's a tough task for Dylan but all of those top 6 players accept that 2 way responsibility.

- Is the 2C good enough? Steve says he needs to improve the center position for sure. Copp did a good job and generated for that 2nd line and had a very good season. Production wise they need more from all 4 of their centers while being better defensively.

- They continue to have high hopes for Kasper and Danielson.

- What do they think of Larkin's leadership skills, is he doing a good enough job? Yes they need more from him, but having said that, Steve went through the same thing. The expectations are reaching certain goals made them better leaders. The experiences for Dylan are going to make him better. As the team improves Dylan will continue to improve.

- On Quinn Hughes, Steve does a deep breath during the question, any player that is playing right now, it would be tampering to talk about them. He can't talk about it while they are still playing.

- Todd says when he reviews the season, they started with 3 goals. Get physically stronger in all areas of the game, improve mental toughness, and game management. for 3/4 of the season they improved in those areas. When the league went up, during the push, team elevated and they did not. It goes back to the 3 goals. Sometimes they followed the plan, sometimes they didn't. The season is just long enough to expose your true team. Todd says he is responsible for it and they need to get players to do the things they don't want to do.

- The staff trickles down to the players, they need to be better up top.

- Is Steve optimistic that he will be able to add a top 6 guy through trade? Today he's not optimistic or pessimistic. He's talked to 2 managers on non playoff teams briefly. Everyone is busing debriefing. It's something they are looking to address and fill.

- On goaltending, is it that simple to just move them in next season? He wants to see how the playoffs play out in GR. They have a young trio with potential, but they will be able to better assess when GRs season ends.

- On Postava, has he been a surprise? He's been very good. Horcoff has done a good job with the prospects and all 4 goalies have played well. The team has been good, and they aren't sure Postava has been a surprise, they followed him for a while, they were encouraged by watching him in preseason and practice. He's adjusted well and looked good.

- On Defense with signings and Faulk, what's the comfort level? If the 6 that finished the season, there is going to be competition for roster and lineup spots. ASP will push for a spot again. Wallinder will push and be waiver eligible, Steve says he had a good year. He's comfortable with the d core right now. Not opposed to making changes though.

- Steve says it is going to get more difficult to assess now because of moving to 4 preseason games. With kids, it's not an exact science. Do you let them sink or swim or let them push guys off. They think the latter is generally the right way to go. Are they having a positive impact and is the coach using them? If yes then keep them up.

- For Todd's staff, they don't plan on making any changes.

- On Nate's status, there is a possibility if they go deep he could return. Dealing with a LBI that needs time and rest. On Marco Kasper, Todd says the org has very high belief in him. It's not easy when you have a second half of high expectations and it doesn't go well. He has a drive and demeanor that will allow him to work his way through this. He bounces around a bit from wing to center because they think he can do those jobs. Maybe they need to find him a consistent home. He'll come back just as determined as he was to make the team but maybe with different goals and less weight. Steve says he has high work ethic and great character, but as a young player needs to figure out what he is as an effective NHL player. Thinks he could be a really great 2 way center but needs to be put in a spot and left there.

And that's it. A bit of a more lively presser than years passed. Sounds like Yzerman is willing and ready to make moves with the theme of, "need improvement and either get on board or get out."

#LGRW #RedWings

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[highguy @highguy06353317]

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[Justin Bourne @jtbourne]

I think Kim uses Twitter better than any other athlete, or at least as good as any other. Middle of the premiere golf event of the year, and one of the guys in the middle of the pack is taking a second to be like "Hey viewers, I am struggling a bit and this is so so hard, here's why" is very cool to me.

[highguy @highguy06353317]

@NotGBettman @RedWingDiehards Imagine being this much of a retard lmao, go be a fake fan somewhere else dip shit.

[NUCLR GOLF @NUCLRGOLF]

🚨🐻👉 #WATCH — CBS turns back the clock to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus’ Masters win at age 46 to capture a record-sixth Green Jacket.

“1986” will air Sunday, April 12 at Noon ET on CBS and Paramount+.

[Shooter McGavin @ShooterMcGavin]

This Masters commercial absolutely nailed it

[blashdril @blashdril]

Don’t really care for analytics but Mo’s defensive rating compared to everybody else 👍

[NUCLR GOLF @NUCLRGOLF]

🌺 #GEORGIA ON MY MIND 🔥 — ESPN debuts its 2026 Masters Campaign featuring Thomas Rhett. ⛳️

[highguy @highguy06353317]

@KoreaPistonsFan Goat shit tom, keep riding

[NHL @NHL]

WHAT A PLAY!!! 😼

[Daniella Bruce @daniellabruce_]

Almost 5 mins of post game with Mickey Redmond. You're welcome. What a gem🤣 Had some fun after a HUGE @DetroitRedWings win. #LGRW

[Detroit Red Wings @DetroitRedWings]

The First Lady of Hockey.

[Stone Cold Steve Yzerman @McCartyDangles]

It's 7 am and all I can think about is this;

With Dominick Shine hitting,forechecking, fighting, and mother fucking the opponent every game

We don't need Ras anymore

[Jason Gallagher @jga41agher]

One of the best ads I've seen in a while. So good.

[JeffMossDSR @JeffMossDSR]

The 2019-20 Red Wings had a .275 win percentage. The worst in the NHL since the 1999-2000 Atlanta Thrashers.

The prospect pool was pathetic. Zadina was the great hope then. Yes, Yzerman walked into one of the worst situations ever thanks to Ken Holland.