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Yesterday I posted Some tidbits from over the weekend. As many of you know, I”m working on some ideas for exceptions to do with the return to play. This popped up today and it clearly takes precedent. Detroit’s most painful season in recent memory has, apparently, been captured for posterity and is a 7 part series.
The new docuseries takes us behind the scenes of a transitional season. There is the intention of another series next season as well. I’m getting the vibe of when Edmonton did the “oil change” series. Unfortunately, with all the talent Edmonton collected, the team didn’t come around as everyone had hoped at that time. I’m a bit apprehensive that it may be premature to start this type of series, but it will at least be interesting.
When I first saw the announcement it was a bit like having a family member wanting to show you their “birthing video” after a newborn enters the world. It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and there will probably be a lot of shouting. In the end, I’ve found it better to politely decline or try find a rusty nail to step on. It’s much less painful than the viewing party.
However, there are elements of this series that I am looking forward to. More than one of you have commented on the “canned answer” post game interviews. We all know the drill, and it’s tough to watch. This may be the behind the scenes peek that helps understand the emotions and thought process of the guys in the room. The chance to see Larkin’s development as an in room leader is exciting. Hearing a bit more candor about the situation and transition would be a welcome change. I’d be open to a possible open twitter dialogue during episodes or at least getting your reactions in the comments. So many of you are truly passionate and want to see this team turn the corner.
Today’s announcement of Buffalo cleaning house invoked a bit of stress, to be honest. As we look ahead to these drafts, the hope to get a star player weighs heavily on many of us. Looking at Buffalo and Edmonton, it is frightening to see that some of the top picks of the past several years are having career years, but on a team that fails to see post season action. I am thankful to see Yzerman at the helm, for sure. His work in Tampa was impressive. Not just picking well, but the free agents he brought in and trades were thoughtfully executed. Edmonton had some bad deals made, and one glaringly poor first overall pick. With 4 #1s in 6 years, only two of them are still with the team.
I wonder if Eichel and McDavid have a side bet as to who will see more new head coaches and GMs in their career. Both are frustrated, and rightly so. Although Edmonton is making really good strides while Buffalo seemed to regress.
Whatever the picks are for Detroit, I’d rather see slow and steady improvement with purpose than the emotional nightmare of highs and lows. Yzerman has not been shy about how difficult the task will be, I look forward to getting a behind the scenes look at how that is being implemented.
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