Red Wings prospects Martin Frk and Joe Hicketts and coach Jeff Blashill evaluate the preseason after finishing 7-1, Sept. 29, 2018. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Our Free Press sports writers gives their predictions on the Detroit Red Wings and the upcoming 2018-19 regular season:
Helene St. James
Best-case scenario
Young players show growth, team looks competitive but comes up a goal short most games. Wings miss the playoffs and luck out in the draft lottery to get the first overall selection.