The Detroit Red Wings have had a host of recent draft picks join the main club's roster in recent years, but the majority of them have come on the forward lines.
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Much has been said of the players Steve Yzerman has taken in the draft, but Alex DeBrincat has shown himself to be a shining example of Yzerman's willingness to acquire the "right player" for the team.
The Detroit Red Wings have started to gain some consistency in their play. At the same time, their third line consisting of some of their youngest players is seeing the ups and downs of development in a year the team is aiming for the playoffs.
As the Detroit Red Wings look to enter the new year by closing out a strong start to December, what lessons can they take, and how do they compare to the NHL's current best team?