Red Wings Face Key Decisions Ahead of Season

The Detroit Red Wings face significant uncertainty as they prepare for the upcoming season, particularly concerning captain Dylan Larkin's future and their goaltending situation. According to The Hockey News, Larkin has submitted a trade request, but with the recent resignation of general manager Steve Yzerman, the team's direction remains unclear.

If Larkin's trade request is to be acted upon, it may be prudent for the Red Wings to wait until closer to the trade deadline to maximize his value, as training camp approaches and teams finalize their rosters.

Meanwhile, the Red Wings' goaltending landscape is complicated, with a logjam created by the addition of Danila Tarasov from the Florida Panthers, leaving prospects like Michal Postava and Carter Gylander vying for limited spots.

Octopus Thrower highlights the need for the new general manager to address this situation, as keeping too many promising goaltenders without a clear path to the NHL could lead to mismanagement, similar to what happened with Sebastian Cossa.

With the search for a new general manager ongoing, the Red Wings are at a critical juncture, needing to resolve these issues to shake off their ten-year playoff drought.