Detroit has missed the playoffs nine years in a row but team captain hopeful with Todd McLellan behind the bench.

Instead of preparing for Game 1 of the playoffs, the Red Wings were packing for the summer and saying their goodbyes.

After a disappointing 2024-25 season for Detroit, players gave their final thoughts and reflections and began to look ahead.

Elmer Soderblom showed the Detroit Red Wings this season that he now knows how to use his 6-foot-8 frame and long reach to ...