Following the Path of the Hurricanes

Can Detroit follow Carolina's sustained level of excellence after 9 years of futility?

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In my first post on the Yzerplan, I outlined Ken Holland’s doomed attempt to retool on the fly, and the transition to Steve Yzerman’s patient pursuit of a core that would grant the franchise a long window to compete for championships. As I’ve witnessed the Red Wings get close to qualifying for playoff hockey the past four years before ultima…