Red Wings Fall to Stars, Perron Puzzle and Deadline Hints at Forward Hunt

The Red Wings drop a tough one to the Stars, exposing cracks in their lineup that Steve Yzerman can't ignore with the trade deadline dust still settling. David Perron's veteran savvy remains a weapon, but maximizing his impact means getting creative on the wings where Detroit desperately needs scoring punch. Those recent deadline moves scream forward pursuit, and front offices around the league know Yzerman plays chess while others play checkers.