Gary Dymski

Joined: Nov 3, 2023

A retired journalist, Gary Dymski has more than 40 years experience as an editor, reporter and columnist. He has worked for major daily newspapers in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest, winning awards for his writing and editing.

San Jose Sharks center Tomáš Hertl would be a perfect fit in the Detroit Red Wings' pivot poor lineup, forming an excellent one-two punch with captain Dylan Larkin. (Getty Images: Harry How)

Based on their recent points mini streak, have coach Derek Lalonde's Detroit Red Wings tightened up enough defensively to remain a playoff contender?

Mar 12, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) scores a goal as Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) defends the net during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman announces Anthony Deangelo (not pictured) as the number nineteen overall pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Gary Dymski

Joined: Nov 3, 2023

Finish aside here's how to resolve Detroit Red Wings' most pressing need for 2024-25

Longtime NHL observer: No big deal if Patrick Kane returns to the Detroit Red Wings

Yzerman identifies Detroit Red Wings' flaw; Lalonde, players have not responded

Larkin's injury tough blow for Detroit Red Wings and not for the obvious reason

Detroit Red Wings should be all in on trading for Tomáš Hertl

Have the Detroit Red Wings turned the corner defensively?

No reason for panic over Detroit Red Wings’ goaltending

Real reason Detroit Red Wings fans should trust Steve Yzerman’s rebuild

Patrick Kane signing doesn’t address Red Wings’ most pressing problem