We join Armando Velez of Locked on Florida Panthers to discuss the implications of the offseason and direction for both teams. Will the influx of Europeans coming to the NHL make Detroit better...or Grand Rapids? Was the trade for Matthew Thachuk a smart move for the Panthers? How will new coaching effect both teams outlooks for the upcoming year? #lgrw

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The Athletic surveyed the NHL fanbase asking them to rank their confidence in each teams front office. Detroit's placement may surpise you. Also, among non-jersey reitred Red Wings, which players would you put in Detroit's ring of honor? Probert? Datsyuk? Chelios?

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Alex Nedeljkovic went through the highest of highs and pretty bad lows last season, ending on with a .901sv%. Will the added depth help him take a step forward this season? Robby Fabbri was on best for a career high season before tearing his ACL. What kind of performance can we expect when he returns? Simon Edvinsson is going to compete for a spot, will he make it?

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Michael Rasmussen set a career high in points last season with 27, but struggled at times with the Red Wings. Can he cement his role as a center? Joe Veleno struggled to remain at the NHL level his rookie year, can he prove he is an NHL player? Adam Erne is consistenly a 4th liner, will he maintain his role? WJC updates on Carter Mazur, Simon Edvinsson, and Red Savage.

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Pius Suter is coming off a decent 30+ point season, with the added depth to the center core, will he slide down the lineup? Filip Zadina only had 10 goals last season, will the 22 year old finally break out next year? Dominik Kubalik is 2 years removed from 30 goals and calder finalist, can he re-ignite that scroing touch? World Junior Champinship updates for Donovan Sebrango, Sebastian Cossa, Red Savage & Simon Edvinsson! #lgrw

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Jake Walman is asking for a $1.7 million one-way a year contract, while Yzerman is pushing for a league minimum 2-way. What kind of contract will this RFA defensman get, and does he fit the mold? Gustav Lindstrom is a defensive defensman who showed flashes of growth, can he take another step forward? Oesterle played 45 games all over the lineup, how can he secure a role? #lgrw

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Olli Maatta played 68 games with the LA Kings last season and was great in his own end but struggled in the other end. Will a reduced role with Detroit help him thrive? Filip Hronek struggled mightly at times last season, will playing with a defensive safety net in Olli Maata help him reclaim his strengths? The World Junior Champinships are set to begin this week, which prospects will you keep an eye on? Simon Edvinsson? Marco Kasper? Carter Mazur? #lgrw

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Jakub Vrana spent most of last season injured, but ended the season with 13 goals in 26 games played. Can the lethal weapon do that across an entire season? Andrew Copp is a stellar 2-way forward, will he help make the penalty kill better? David Perron is a veteran with consitency on his side. Will he keep that consistency despite being 34? #lgrw

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Moritz Seider came off a 50 point season where he won the Calder Trophy, can he replicate that or even improve? Ben Chiarot has a lot to prove with his $4.75 million contract, but with Yzerman backing him, we have faith. Ville Husso put up impressive numbers in the regular season before back sliding in the playoffs, which is the real him? #lgrw

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We begin to look at the roster and give our best and worst case scenarios for each players season. Dylan Larkin's production exploded this past season but was ended prematurely again due to injury. Can his production take another step, or was it an anomaly? Tyler Bertuzzi set a new personal best in production in despite missing some games in Canade, can he maintain that level across 82? Lucas Raymond proved to be a lethal weapon his rookie season, can he avoid the 'sophmore slump'? #lgrw

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