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Would An Experienced NHL Coach Help The Wings?

03/09/2018 at 8:23am EST

from Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News,

...in the last quarter of what looks like a second consecutive losing season out of the playoffs, the Wings will decide whether Blashill deserves the fourth season of his contract.

If he comes back next season, the organization will likely face another similar decision on whether to offer him a new contract.

Given the state of the roster, with development likely to remain the focus for seasons to come, it is hard to see how the Wings performance improves markedly next season, at this rate.

Especially with the possibility Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall, could well be retired by after next season, one wonders if a veteran NHL presence might help.

A coach more like Gallant, with his deep experience behind the bench in the NHL and at developmental levels of the game and well as out on the ice might be the ticket for a group of comparatively inexperienced Red Wings, with more likely on the way.

more on Gallant who is the topic of the article...

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