That's all true. Coach, age, injuries, it's all going to add up. But I still like where the team is. Blashill is a rookie only to the NHL - he obviously knows how to coach, and even has good rapport with a lot of the players on the team. Injuries have taken a toll each of the past few years, but the team is really reaping the depth benefits of a great farm system. Yeah, Pavel is one of the greatest players today, Helm has been a very promising young center, and even Hank is probably going to miss a dozen games throughout the season. But, the team is about to reap the benefits of great drafting and development - Nyquist and Tatar may already be stars, while Mantha and Larkin may be even better.

This probably isn't a team that goes into the season expecting to challenge for the top record in the league. But this is still a really good team, and is going to be damn fun to watch.

I can't wait for the season to start. I am taking my son to the game on the 10th in Raleigh for his first game. He is excited since he started playing hockey in February. I am hoping the Wings can enter the playoffs healthy and make a run this year.

Looks Like Larkin heading to Detroit and not Grand Rapids..

Time to get the NHL app for my smaat phone.

I'm genuinely excited this year. Lots of new blood, new coach, should be fun.

Beautiful feed from Larkin, two goals already for Abby

So this Larkin kid they've been hyping on the Red Wings Facebook page is for real. Holy shit.

Hat trick!

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Hat trick!

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Curly fries bitches!

Sounds like freaking excellent game!!!!!

Larkin first rookie teenage to score a goal since Steve Yzerman in 1983.

19 freaking years old playing on the top line for the wings ..congrats to that kid and his family... Justin A. With a freaking hat trick....Two Michigan kids!!!!!

Welcome back to Detroit Babs.