Yeah, anything we had is gone. This is a sad day for me as fan. I watched a lot of games this year, and this was the game it felt like the party is over. They looked bad. I don't have faith a win is coming on this road trip(Arizona/LV next).
Just sell. They're far away honestly. Not enough top talent, just about that simple.
Idk if they'll ever get it (top talent).
The Wings finished in 25th place at the end of last season. They are currently in the top wildcard spot and competing for a playoff spot. Did we really think they'd take the leap right to being regularly competitive with the best teams in the league?
Yes they just got their ass handed to them by the Avs, who are a Cup winning team from a couple seasons ago, whose top center leads the league in points, whose #1 D is a norris and Conn Smythe winner. It's also the team the Wings beat a couple weeks ago in a well played 2-1 game. Things happen. Especially when the Wings are missing their 1c.
I understand the short-term disappointment of getting blown out but don't really know what people want as an alternative. Just keep trying to out-tank teams for years until the Wings stumble upon a generational talent? Will you guys just not watch the Red Wings for those awful years and come back when they're great?
The Wings had crazy success for decades and haven't been lucky enough to get handed a Crosby-Malkin, or a Kane-Toews, or McDavid Draisaitl (who haven't won anything). They're having to claw their way out of the hole Holland left and do it without having a top 3 pick since 1990. It's not gonna be pretty, but it still can be a fun ride .
In short, it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll, so suck it up buttercup.