Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News handed out his grades for the season,

The Red Wings finished with 73 points (30-39-13) — six fewer than last season.

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They were 24 points out of a playoff spot — eight more than last season’s gap.

In a 31-team league they finished 27th — dropping from 25th last season.

Certainly in some respects, the picture isn’t getting any better.

more and the player grades are in slideshow format. Holland received a C and Blashill a B-...