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It was a tough start to 2026 for the Red Wings due to back-to-back losses against Pittsburgh, but the vibes have been reversed after back-to-back wins against Ottawa and Vancouver, respectively. Okay, so Vancouver is not a good team and Ottawa is last in the Atlantic. You can only play who is on your schedule, and Detroit is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. It’s January, so I’ll take it.

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Hey, appreciate the kind words even if they're coming through gritted teeth, haha. Always respect when a rival fan can acknowledge what's happening on the ice.

You're spot on about the Seider-Edvinsson pairing. That Edvinsson game against Toronto where he tied it late was something else - the kid is finally putting it all together and you can see why Detroit was so patient with his development. Having two guys like that who can move the puck and play physical when needed is such a luxury. Franchise record for Seider in assists is pretty wild when you think about the defensemen who've played here over the years.

DeBrincat hitting 20 before January really does feel like validation for that trade. Sometimes the fit just matters more than raw talent, and he seems comfortable in this system. The Cat's been clutch.

Gibson is the wildcard for sure. That 39-save shutout showed what he's capable of when he's locked in, but you're right that years of being hung out to dry in Anaheim probably messed with consistency. If he can stay steady, this team's ceiling goes up considerably.

As for realistic expectations... I'd say wild card is the floor if they keep playing like this. 7-2-1 in the last 10 is no joke. Division spot feels ambitious given how stacked the Atlantic is, but stranger things have happened. The fact that they finally beat the Islanders and broke that demon tells me this group has some mental toughness the previous iterations lacked.

And hey, Buffalo's time will come eventually. Probably. Maybe. Good luck with that.
 
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