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Steve Yzerman needs to upgrade the backend if the Detroit Red Wings are to move on from their seemingly never-ending reconstruction.

As I’ve recently stated, Yzerman and the Red Wings’ off-season has been extremely strange so far. Positive things have been accomplished by Detroit, such the one-year contract extension for standout forward Patrick Kane. In order to provide himself and his young family with some stability during the latter stages of his career, Kane reportedly looked for a three-year contract on the free market. Kane demonstrated last season that he could go through a demanding NHL season in spite of the difficult hip resurfacing procedure he underwent previous summer.

For the Red Wings, Kane lived up to the hype. He scored almost a point every game and appeared to be even more dangerous in the attacking zone. The Red Wings will undoubtedly give up some wall strength in exchange for Kane’s defensive zone ineptitude and a few board losses. But, as has often been the case in his career, his offensive prowess exceeds his lack of defensive skills. You know you have an issue when a team has too many players who struggle to win board battles, be strong in their own zone, or on the forecheck. By letting Daniel Sprong enter free agency and removing Robby Fabbri, Yzerman attempted to remedy this with the addition-by-subtraction approach. Additionally, substituting Vladimir Tarasenko for a player like David Perron could prove to

For the Red Wings, Kane lived up to expectations, scoring almost a point per game and projecting constant danger in the attacking zone. It’s true that the Red Wings will give up some wall strength in exchange for Kane’s ineptitude in the defensive zone and a few board losses. His offensive prowess, like it has always done throughout his career, surpasses his lack of defensive ability. A team has trouble when too many players are weak in their own zone, unable to win board fights, or weak on the forecheck. By moving Robby Fabbri out and giving Daniel Sprong free agency, Yzerman attempted to solve this issue using the addition-by-subtraction strategy. Additionally, switching out players like David Perron for Vladimir Tarasenko could show to