Detroit – — The self-described rebuild on the fly is lagging for the Red Wings.
Key free agents routinely sign with others.
This summer, Steven Stamkos did not visit the Red Wings.
Pavel Datsyuk is gone. He said he was unhappy, and he is playing in Russia.
Niklas Kronwall’s knee hampers his play. The stalwart of the blue line turns 36 before the All Star break.
The defensive corps contains no No. 1 defenseman, and arguably no No. 2.
Dylan Larkin’s rookie season apart, the Wings younger stars may not include elite players.