An Era Ending

The Redwings are out of the playoffs after losing to the Flames in game 6. More important than ending a season is the fact that the Wings are ending a era. They have won 3 cups in the last 8 years but have been bounced from the playoffs 2 straight years. These 2 pictures basically sum it up.


A lot of Redwings won't be back for next season. Brett Hull is already being marked off the Wings' roster after having a bad season and playoffs. The Captain-Steve Yzerman is most likely done after getting injured,and he will be done for sure if there is a lockout next season. Cujo might be back but it is an unsure thing. Chris C. wants to play for the Wings but he is old(42) and not as good as he used to be. It doesn't look like Shanny will be back next season either because the Wings would have to pick up his 6.5 million dollor contract. Draper is coming off a career season but the Wings might not be able to give him enough money. Even Ray Whitney might be traded after having a bad year. The only thing that we know about the Wings going into next season (if there is a season barring a NHL lockout) is that they will be a totally different team. Hopefully they will be a younger,faster,and stronger team. Ken H. and Mike I. will have a very tough task,this offseason, figuring out what to do. Here are some great articles on this and a lot more at The Detroit News,The Detroit Free Press,and OntheWings.
Notes-pictures from www.detroitredwings.com and www.detroitfreepress.com.