This morning you used the upward trajectory in points as proof that Detroit is doing it right. Now someone else uses that logic as evidence that Utah is also doing it right, but now you say that logic is flawed.
91 points last year, just missed the playoffs, in a playoff spot this year, that is progress, Coyotes were sub 80 points last year and 82ish this year, its not enough progress.
Norris injuries are a big concern, as is now his contract. I might consider that deal but Hayton has to be excluded. We need C's.
I would think both get another year unless the team implodes like last year.
Today Detroit has 61pts., Utah 57pts. Teams play in a different conference for whatever that is worth. Detroit is like what, 2 yrs. ahead of Utah in their rebuild?
That's the tough question and why I think the changes will come this summer.
On a purely numerical basis, this post is laughable. Last year the Red Wings had 91 points. This year, as of today, they are on a pace for 90 (yes, 1 less). Last year the Coyotes had 77 points. This year, as of today, they are on a pace for 83. That is an improvement of 6 points. The Red Wings are in a playoff position today just because their conference is weaker than it was last year (at the bottom of the playoff group), not because they are doing better. On a points basis, as of today, the UHC has made more progress that Detroit has this year. Numbers don't lie.
