Red Wings Face Restart Red Flags

The Red Wings head into the post-Olympic restart with front-office types whispering about nagging injury issues and a blue line that's thinner than a prospect's wallet. Steve Yzerman's crew knows the playoff push hinges on getting healthy fast, but those quiet locker-room chats suggest deeper worries about depth and momentum. With the trade deadline looming on March 6, every shift counts as Detroit gauges if they're buyers or just treading water in a crowded Central Division.