As of now, the Detroit Red Wings’ 2013-14 season is in a state of suspended animation.
For the Star Wars fans among us, we can think of the Red Wings a bit like Han Solo frozen in carbonite—the question of whether or not they’ll survive the freezing process is paramount on everyone’s mind (well, unless you’re Darth Vader; I don’t think he cared one way or the other).
With the NHL pushing the pause button on the season for the next two weeks, the Red Wings have no choice but to hope they can return to the ice with the requisite focus and tenacity they’ll need to extend their playoff run to 23 straight years.
The Red Wings currently possess the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and honestly, given the way this season has gone for Detroit, simply holding steady at that position might be the most realistic thing to hope for.
However, given their record leading up to the Olympic break (5-3-2 in their last 10 games), aiming for a higher finish, maybe even a top-three spot, wouldn’t be all that crazy a strategy.
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