The article discusses the dynamics of NHL teams as they return from the 4 Nations break, focusing particularly on the Eastern Conference playoff race. With some teams solidly in playoff positions, five others are vying for two wild card spots. Among these, the Detroit Red Wings face challenges, despite having hopeful fans after narrowly missing playoffs the previous year. Their struggles are attributed to an underwhelming roster and a mid-season coaching change, reflecting the ups and downs teams experience in their journey for improvement.
I love when a team has distinct flaws but isn't irredeemable. It's one of my favorite things in sports, actually—that extended fight to minimize weaknesses and maximize strengths in a journey from "slightly below average" to "slightly above average."
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