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Detroit Red Wings mailbag: Here's prognosis for next season's defense

The hockey world is on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic, but questions regarding the Detroit Red Wings remain on point.

This mailbag focuses on the defense. A reader, Michael L., emailed to ask: As a former college defenseman, watching the Wings’ blue line corps this year was brutal. Any hope they will be better next season (whenever that may be)?

The 2019-20 season has been a tough year for the Wings, not least on defense. A combination of injuries and underwhelming performances led to 14 players making an appearance. For a team that doesn't have a No.