1. Another star alongside Dylan Larkin.
Larkin has been excellent the past two seasons leading the Wings, but he cannot do it all alone amongst the forward group. Adding Hughes or Kakko would give Detroit another dynamic player up front.
2. The desire to get younger.
For years, the Red Wings mortgaged their future at the trade deadline to add veterans in the push for the playoffs. Now that the team is bad and still filled with players over the age of 30, adding a younger, talented forward alongside Larkin, Andreas Athanasiou, Anthony Mantha, and Filip Zadina would set the franchise up for a promising future.
3. A need for additional scoring
Detroit has not had a 30 goal scorer since 2009. Both Hughes and Kakko have the potential to put up great goal totals down the road.
4. Another roster player on a cheap contract
The Red Wings have zero cap space currently due to GM Ken Holland overpaying veterans for past success or the promise they showed early in their careers, but have failed to live up to the contracts. Drafting an NHL ready player like the two aforementioned would add great value on cheap, entry-level contracts.
5. To attract more fans to Little Caesar's Arena
Despite home attendance being at 97.6% of capacity, plenty of Red Wings home games are noticeable by empty seats in the lower bowl, many of which are bought by corporations but are not distributed due to low demand to watch the Wings. A potential franchise talent would help fill Little Caesar's Arena and bring excitement for the future.
1. Print your tickets and have them on your phone
There can always be an issue with your tickets, so be sure to have proof of purchase. I recommend printing them and having them on your mobile device as well.
2. Arrive on time for the acts you want to see
This is something that takes many people a while to learn! If you already know you are not a fan of the opening act and have heard their music, do not torture yourself. If you show up on time for the performers you want to see, you'll be more energized and excited.
3. Charge everything you will need for the show in advance
If you're bringing a camera, charge it fully before the show. If you are planning on recording anything with your phone, charge it prior to the show as well to avoid it dying before or during your favorite song.
4. Listen to the artist's setlist
A concert will not be as fun if you don't know the songs! Look up the artist's setlist online and learn as many of the songs as you can before the show.
5. Don't film everything
If you film everything, you will not have as much fun and may not remember the show well. Record your favorite songs or a few good moments, but enjoy the concert! You can always look up videos on Youtube afterward and will most likely not be watching those videos very much afterward.
Good luck with your next concert!
1. Nikita Kucherov’s outburst to become the best points producer in the NHL.
Kucherov has 106 pts so far this season, leading the entire league.
2. The Lightning Power Play is operating at 28.9%, which is the best in the league.
The combination of Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, and Brayden Point has made the power play absolutely lethal.
4. Andrei Vasilevskiy is tied for 2nd in the league among starters with a 0.931 save percentage.
It appears that the Lightning' starting netminder is ready to get over the hump after being worn down last year before losing in the Conference Final.
5. Tampa is extremely motivated after last year’s seven game defeat to the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Final.
Washington went on to win the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, making the defeat even more painful for the Lightning organization and fanbase.
6. Steven Stamkos is having his best goal scoring season since 2015.
Stamkos is on pace to eclipse his 36 goals in 2015-16.
7. The positive production from rookies Mathieu Joseph and Anthony Cirelli.
Joseph and Cirelli have boosted the Lightning' depth scoring this season which much needed goals.
