The Wings’ plan must change. Holland has earned the chance to orchestrate that philosophical shift. But that first requires an organizational admission that they can no longer retool while minimizing the pain. Keeping Joe Louis Arena filled while keeping alive a generation-old playoff streak that has lost significance. They thought they could cheat a cap-driven system that usually demands an extended down period, ensuring high draft picks and high-quality prospects.

It also demands Holland become more aggressive on the trade market this summer, even if the purpose is to pare some of the bad contracts from the payroll.

-Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press where you can read more on this topic.