Detroit's Day One Haul Makes Them Tougher to Beat

The Red Wings didn't waste any time on the first day of free agency, making strategic additions that immediately improve their ability to compete in a brutal Eastern Conference. Their moves signal a team that's ready to push for playoff positioning right now, not someday down the road. The question isn't whether they got better - it's whether they got better enough to matter when the playoffs roll around. Detroit's front office clearly believes they're closer than most people think.