— The festivities surrounding Joe Louis Arena’s closing are over — as is the Red Wings’ playoff streak.
That was known late last month when the Red Wings were officially eliminated after a streak of 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs.
But it came into stark focus Monday when the regular season ended and attention turned to NHL playoff matchups.
So how to make sure the Red Wings aren’t in this position next year?
They’ll have plenty of time to figure it out, and many options to strengthen and change the look of the roster.