from Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com,
They are proud that after years of rebuilding, the Red Wings made the playoffs 25 straight seasons from 1991-2016, winning more games in the regular season (1,113) and Stanley Cup Playoffs (170) than anyone else. They won the Presidents' Trophy six times, the Stanley Cup four.
It hurts that now, in Devellano's words, they're "back in the 1980s."...
Devellano said he and Holland accept responsibility and the criticism that comes with it.
"We're in a 31-team league, and if you're at the bottom or close to it, you're going to get criticized," Devellano said.