Chris Townsend

by Cam Gore

The Detroit Red Wings are back in the post season in spring again. They are almost as regular as allergies this time of year. They are always at the dance whether you want them there or not. We aren’t going to polish their shoes and go into detail as to why they have been the most consistent team in pro sports over the past 20 years. Like allergies, we just accept it.

What is different this time around though is who they are facing and where they have come from. The San Jose Sharks are a different team than in years past and different in a good way. This squad has been through quite a bit since last year’s first round upset. They have different personnel, their young guns are that much older and more experienced, they have proved they can handle adversity, and the key offensive roles have changed. This team has learned how to push through and not wait around or rely solely on the Thornton line for production. When that line does get going this team will be a load to stop.