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Originally Posted by GreenLantern
I am not so sure we will see the Wings decline any time soon.. even if Datsyuk and Zetterberg start taking a step back, it looks like Nyquist and Tatar are on their way up. They've still got a great mix of vets and youth up front and solid goaltending both present and future between Howard and Mrazek. They've managed to pluck a few more late round gems it seems as well as some of the 'expected' future contributors with Ferraro and Mantha continuing to develop. Defense is definitely their weakest area, but even then it is still average for the league.
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Maybe but talented teams still miss the playoffs just look at the Kings, Avalanche, and Bruins. I don't think the Wings have that much talent that they can't have an off season and still make the playoffs.