[Max Bultman]Five Red Wings questions that could define Detroit’s second half (Paywall)
January 7, 2026
Can John Gibson maintain his recent form?
Will Marco Kasper find his groove?
How do Detroit’s stars return from the Olympic break?
What does Steve Yzerman do at the trade deadline?
Can Detroit stay healthy?
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Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
Apparently I could be a writer
Huh
6. Can we skip the month of March and go right into April
Whats with these comments? Max is far away the best beat writer the Wings have and one of the best in the NHL. The summary OP included isnt the whole article lol
I think it’s gonna rely on health of course that includes post Olympics, can goaltending keep up like it has most of the year.
But can we continue to produce as our offense has become a little stale 5v5 but we continue for the whole year. Along with the relative alright defensive play, the fact of the matter is when guys stop competing we will start losing guys need to continue the buy in
I’m not sure why Kasper has been singled out. He’s not the only forward playing at a lower level than previously. Elmer played at almost .5 ppg pace last season and so far has 2 goals and 1 assist through 25 games.
7. Will Sandin-Pellikka learn that speed and juniors stick tricks dont stop veterans from out smarting you multiple times a game?
I don’t think it should be “Will Marco Kasper find his groove?”
It should be, “Can Detroit get some goals out of their third line?” The third line has struggled all year long, no matter who’s on it. They’re routinely outscored by the 4th line.
Number 4 is easy. Steve is not going to do shit by the trade deadline, same as every other year.
12 comments
Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
Apparently I could be a writer
Huh
6. Can we skip the month of March and go right into April
Whats with these comments? Max is far away the best beat writer the Wings have and one of the best in the NHL. The summary OP included isnt the whole article lol
I think it’s gonna rely on health of course that includes post Olympics, can goaltending keep up like it has most of the year.
But can we continue to produce as our offense has become a little stale 5v5 but we continue for the whole year. Along with the relative alright defensive play, the fact of the matter is when guys stop competing we will start losing guys need to continue the buy in
I’m not sure why Kasper has been singled out. He’s not the only forward playing at a lower level than previously. Elmer played at almost .5 ppg pace last season and so far has 2 goals and 1 assist through 25 games.
7. Will Sandin-Pellikka learn that speed and juniors stick tricks dont stop veterans from out smarting you multiple times a game?
I don’t think it should be “Will Marco Kasper find his groove?”
It should be, “Can Detroit get some goals out of their third line?” The third line has struggled all year long, no matter who’s on it. They’re routinely outscored by the 4th line.
Number 4 is easy. Steve is not going to do shit by the trade deadline, same as every other year.
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What do you mean when you say sheltered minutes?