The Wings have a lot of good young players. Not a problem but a good thing. The problem is non of these guys are elite NHLers. And it’s highly unlikely they will be. Unless a guy is stuck in Europe because of his contract the truly elite players come to the nhl as young players and show they’re elite. It’s very rare they play in lower leagues to develop. They are so great they help their clubs win from an early age.
First they got to be given a chance to get to elite.
Kucherov wasn't elite on day 15.
And on all those picks where is the truly elite talent teams win with? Yzerman built up a lot of good young players. But he is missing the elite guys.
Some will come through trade or UFA signing.
It's too early to tell right now what is needed. Fact is one top six center is needed.
Question remains whether that will be developed, signed or traded for.
Similar to Vegas, one can trade for an Eichel type or sign a Pietrangelo etc. at some point.
Maybe Marco Kasper becomes Brayden Point, who knows.