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The Detroit Red Wings are set for the upcoming NHL season, driven by the impressive performances of key players like Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat. With 88 midrange goals last season, the team has shown its offensive strength. Coach Todd McLellan’s strategies have led to the highest power-play percentage in the league. Young talents like Moritz Seider add to the team’s potential, while they aim to improve areas of weakness as they build for the future.
Detroit – The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for the 2025-26 NHL season bolstered by strong performances from key players in the previous season. The franchise scored a total of 88 midrange goals, tying for fourth place in the league, highlighting a significant area of strength as they approach the new season. With a blend of youth and experience, the team aims to capitalize on its scoring capabilities while enhancing its overall performance.
Lucas Raymond emerged as a standout player, contributing significantly with 17 midrange goals, which ranked him tied for fourth in this category. His overall performance was impressive, finishing the season with a career-high of 80 points, fueled in part by a high offensive time percentage of 45.6, placing him in the 89th percentile among NHL players. Additionally, he excelled on the power play, posting a remarkable 64.9 percentage, which positioned him in the 97th percentile.
Another crucial player for the Red Wings was Alex DeBrincat, who scored 39 goals, leading the team in overall goals. He tied with captain Dylan Larkin for the most power-play goals at 13. Larkin, known for his speed and efficiency, ranked highly in various advanced metrics, including power-play offensive zone time percentage at 64.5 (96th percentile) and midrange shots on goal (71; 92nd percentile).
Following the hiring of coach Todd McLellan on December 26 last season, the Red Wings achieved the best power-play percentage in the NHL at 30.2%. This change in coaching strategy appears to have energized the squad and contributed to their scoring success. The combination of skilled forwards like Raymond and DeBrincat, along with the leadership of Larkin, has created a potent offensive lineup.
Defensively, Moritz Seider solidified his position as a cornerstone player. He excelled in multiple advanced metrics, ranking in the 80th percentile or better in eight different categories for defensemen. Seider’s top skating speed reached 22.88 mph (90th percentile), and he had significant total skating distance at 291.30 miles, which ranked him fifth across the entire NHL.
In goal, John Gibson, recently acquired from the Anaheim Ducks, had a save percentage of .912 in 29 games last season, showcasing his capability to perform under pressure. He ranked second in long-range save percentage (.990) behind only Jeremy Swayman. Gibson aims for a better performance this coming season after previous seasons with a sub-.900 save percentage.
Analyzing depth players, Justin Holl logged 73 games and over 1,079 minutes of ice time. Although he faced challenges, such as recording 66 turnovers leading to a minus-20 goal differential, he managed to contribute with 35 hits and 78 blocked shots, ranking fifth on the team.
The Red Wings’ management is keenly aware of both the strong performances of young players like Raymond, Seider, and Marco Kasper, as well as the need to improve areas where veteran players may not have lived up to expectations. As the team prepares for the offseason, they will focus on building a roster that maximizes the contributions from their emerging talents while addressing areas that need improvement.
Overall, the combination of a successful offensive strategy, promising young players, and the right adjustments can position the Detroit Red Wings for a competitive season ahead as they aim to improve upon last year’s performance and make a significant impact in the NHL.
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