IF I WAS GRU

Team: 2023-24 Detroit Red Wings

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 10, 2023

Published: Jul. 10, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I think Raymond needs to be with Larkin and Debrincat. I would rather Debrincat moved to the second line, as I'm more confident he can produce anywhere. Putting Raymond with Copp or Compher IMO will hinder his development.

I'm highly doubtful Fabbri plays a full season again, so just throwing him on the IR. Rasmussen can play anywhere so I'm putting him on the 2nd line for now. I loved his game last season.

Very, very hesitant to put Holl and Chiarot together, so we splitting them up. I'd expect Edvinsson to knock someone out once healthy (preferably Chiarot). Holl is A LOT better then hysteric Leafs fans give him credit for. He's without a doubt an upgrade over Lindstrom, Hagg, Oesterle or whoever else was getting thrown out there last season. PP is pretty much the same as last year but adding ABD should make that massively better because it was absolute trash last season.

I'd say this squad finishes with 90-95 points and probably has a 50/50 shot at playoffs. Personally I like one of Buffalo, Ottawa, or Detroit to knock NYI or maybe even Boston out. Also not sure Panthers get in either.