commentary...

being a Red Wings' fan this off-season is not very fun,because Ken Holland(Red Wings' general manager)has sat on about $16 million dollar salary cap space,and has done very little to fill the major holes left on the blueline,with the departure of discontented Brad Stuart(to San Jose),and the retirement of seven-time Norris Trophy,and four time Stanley Cup winner,Nicklas Lidstrom... what in the world is Holland doing? being prudent,but the Red Wings' fans are on edge,because they see a huge hole in the blueline,and nothing being done,so they say... honestly,the top of the line defensivemen out in free agency wanted long term contract(example:Shea Weber's 14 year,$110 million re-signing,by the Nashville Predators,and the twin signings,by the Minnesota Wild,of Ryan Suter,and Zach Parise-basically both wanted to play near home,or had family considerations),and even though Red Wings had a lot of salary cap space,they were priced out of the signing wars,this year,so far... it is the team that i support,no matter what happens,but it will be a tough season for the fans,but,at least,i will give Holland time to reform the Red Wings' roster... i believe that the Red Wings will be an underdog this upcoming NHL season,whenever that happens(depending on collective bargaining agreement talks),and because of that they will fight for a playoff spot(as of right now)...