NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, three important questions facing the Detroit Red Wings.

1. Are the Red Wings better now than a season ago?

Detroit gets a full season of coach Todd McLellan and that alone should help provide a bit more stability and competition from the outset. The club is in a different position than it was five years ago in that there's a good young nucleus of players already in the lineup and those looking to make their mark, and also some savvy veterans capable of leading by example. After adding several new pieces this offseason, general manager Steve Yzerman said he might not be completely done, either, but Detroit does look primed for more consistency in 2025-26.

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