TheRussianRocket. Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 We all know the Detroit Red Wings have been dominating the past decade plus and have a blueprint for success around the league. This was however with them playing in the West. Now that they are moving to the Eastern Conference next season, do you think Detroit will slow down or excel? Detroit is known as a puck possession team and it's what most teams are in the West. However in the East, teams play much more aggressively and recklessly and it's a much more uptempo, fast paced, offensive game. With that, Detroit ultimately has to decide whether to adapt to the East or let the East adapt to them and it's going to be intriguing to see what happens. I personally think the Wings are too good especially under Babcock that they'll keep their same style of gameplay and still succeed while making Eastern teams adapt to their style of game instead of vise versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenFan2011 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 with all the signings they made they will do just fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Detroit plays that puck possession game too well for fast up tempo to get to them. They control the flow of play like no other team in the west on top of that possession game. No question they'll do fine and probably extended their playoff run by a few more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmania Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 They will win the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Puck possession teams like Boston seem to do pretty well for themselves out East...the Wings will do fine, if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Playoff picture prediction: Detroit Montreal Boston Ottawa --- TB Toronto Florida Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALGARY! Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Detroit will be a big threat in the east. Coming from a more competitive western conference they will be one of the top 5 for sure if not top 3 in the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Its going to be fun watching Datsyuk face the top players in the Easter like Crosby, Stamkos, Chara, etc. Definitely going to change the eastern conference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I find it unfair that the east has the likes of Datsyuk, Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin, Stamkos, Tavares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 It will make it more difficult for the Leafs, Carolina, TBay, Washington, Philly to name a few, with the Wings in the East. Two reasons, Datsyuk and Zetterberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I find it unfair that the east has the likes of Datsyuk, Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin, Stamkos, Tavares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 They'll probably end up in the top 4, the race for the last 2 or 3 spots should be fun to watch though, it just got a little tougher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyknukles Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 i think the wings are gonna get beat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 The wings are now in the easier conference, so I think they should do just fine. Their style of play will force other teams to adapt to them. I see them winning their division this year, and have the best chance at making the final 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I think Detroit will be successful no matter what conference they play in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Some people are already saying they are one of the favourites to win from the East with the acquisitions of Alfredsson and Weiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The east is far less competitive then the west. And not as physical so it's perfect for them. Datsyuk will have a field day there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 With adding Alfredsson and Weiss to their top six they'll be more than fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Columbus play a tough western conference style game, I can see them doing very well in the East. Detroit is much better with Weiss as their 2nd line center, I think they'll be a top 6 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Both the Jackets and Wings will do well in the East. The Wings will be happy about their travel schedule now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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