from Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News,

The Red Wings won a lot this weekend.

Some fans said it felt at least a little bit like the days, nearly a decade ago, when they could flip the channel or drive downtown to see the Wings dominating opponents.

The surprising results of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft invigorated many of the faithful. Again, the Red Wings outperformed most of the league.

But the impact on the roster only underlines how long it will take for their next deep run in the playoffs.

With the sustenance of the draft came harsh reinforcement of reality. The Wings are gathering momentum in a rebuilding process that will surely take at least a few years longer.

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