Detroit — There are many areas on the Red Wings that need improving.
But one spot that needs special attention is the defense.
It’s a unit that began the season well but gradually, as the long regular season extended into the playoffs, it became a trouble spot.
Too many coverage mistakes, mental mistakes that proved costly, and the lack of a physical edge are all deficiencies that became apparent.
At his season-ending news conference, coach Jeff Blashill admitted the defense has to play better next season.
“What I would say is throughout we have to be a little bit better but our D (defense) corps has to play better,” Blashill said.