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Originally Posted by RobDoupe
Personally, I doubt Detroit makes the playoffs. However, analysts tend to give them the benefit of the doubt because they have quality coaching, development, leadership, and total buy-in from the players...
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But the Wings have never had to do it without Nik Lidstrom. I could understand the analysts' opinion if it were any other top-four defenseman, but Lidstrom has not only been the best NHL defenseman of the past decade, he has been the glue that holds the Wings blueline together.