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Detroit Red Wings mailbag: High draft picks don't guarantee success

Detroit Red Wings president and CEO Chris Ilitch and general manager Ken Holland answer questions Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena.

Time for a Detroit Red Wings mailbag. Thanks as always for the many great questions.

HSJ: When he was asked about the state of the team as he announced general manager Ken Holland’s two-year extension in April, team owner Chris Ilitch said “we are all going to need patience. …. We are going to be as aggressive as possible in building a team that can qualify for the playoffs and ultimately compete for a Stanley Cup championship.