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2024-25 Detroit Red Wings Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 9/12/2024

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The Red Wings just fell short of the playoffs in 2023 as their hopes faded on the last day of the regular season. They went on a tear through their last six games where they picked up nine points and kept pace until the very end, literally; their final game was a shootout winner against Montreal, but the celebration was somber as they knew their efforts came up just short. They finished with 91 points and were the first team out in the Eastern Conference. Despite reaching 91 points, they carried a mere +4-goal differential on the season and were terrible on the road, going 18-19-4.

The offense wasn’t an issue for Detroit, as they showcased their depth with guys up and down the roster contributing night in and night out. They ranked ninth in the NHL with 3.35 GF/G and ninth in PP%. Their 11.6% S% was the third best mark in the league. Lucas Raymond led the team with 72 points, 31 goals and 41 assists. He ranked ninth in the NHL with a 19% S%. Shane Gostisbehere led the team with 46 assists, while Dylan Larkin led the Red Wings with 33 goals. Larkin and Alex DeBrincat finished with 69 and 67 points, with Gostisbehere reaching 56 points. Patrick Kane finished with 47 points despite playing in just 50 games.

The Red Wings goaltending was the weak spot, as they ranked 25th in the NHL in GA/G, allowing 3.33 GA/G. Alex Lyon appeared in 44 games, going 21-18-5 while allowing a team best 3.05 GA/G. Backup James Reimer went 11-8-2 and allowed 3.11 GA/G. Both took over for Ville Husso, who had a disappointing year going 9-5-2 and allowing 3.55 GA/G.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Detroit Red Wings in 2024-25:

Detroit Red Wings Key Additions/Losses

Detroit lost Shane Gostisbehere in free agency as he joined Carolina. However, other than his departure, this Red Wings roster remains intact and in prime position to compete. James Reimer has moved on as well as David Perron (47 points) and Daniel Sprong (43 points). They also shipped blueliner Jake Walman to San Jose and center Robby Fabbri to Anaheim.

The Red Wings did their job to replace what was lost from last year’s team and may have made some improvements, especially between the pipes. They brought in veteran goalie Cam Talbot, who had an incredible year for the Kings last season, going 27-20-6 and allowing just 2.50 GA/G. They also added defenseman Erik Gustafsson, who recorded 31 points with the Rangers last season, as well as forward Vladimir Tarasenko (55 Points) and veteran center Tyler Motte.

Detroit Red Wings X-Factors

Patrick Kane- Kane had 47 points in just 50 games last season, recorded 20 goals, went 3/4 on shootout attempts, and recorded 27 assists. In a full season, Kane would have produced 65 points and finished with 28 goals. Detroit could use a full season like that from Kane, especially with the addition of Vladimir Tarasenko on the second line.

Lucas Raymond- The young Swede took a big step forward last season, producing a career high in points (72), goals (31), and assists (41). At just 22 years old, he has proven himself to the Detroit faithful. However, the Red Wings need him to produce close to what he did last season, or improve, so they can finally take the next step and reach the playoffs. He has veteran weapons all around him, and I think Raymond is in for another career year.

Detroit Red Wings Goalie Outlook

The weak goalie group did slightly improve with the departure of Reimer and the addition of Cam Talbot. Talbot and Lyon should split time, but Talbot is getting up there in years and you may wonder when age becomes a factor for the accomplished goalie. At 37 years old, Talbot heads into his 11th season, but he is coming off the second-best season of his career in last season. It will be interesting to see how he performs at 37, thus leaving a lot of questions in the crease for Detroit.

Grade: C

Detroit Red Wings Key Schedule Stretch

April 10th-April 17th: This might be the toughest week of the season for Detroit, and it is certainly the most crucial. As they took their playoff hopes to the final days of the regular season last year, the end of their 2024-25 schedule is much tougher, making it important for Detroit to secure a spot before the final week. The five games across this stretch include four road games against Florida, Tampa Bay, New Jersey, and Toronto, while their lone home game is against Dallas. All five of these teams are better on paper, making this a gauntlet of a week if Detroit hasn’t secured a spot yet.

Detroit Red Wings Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +5000

Conference Winner: +2000

Division Winner: +1400

To Make the Playoffs- Yes: +128

Vezina Trophy- Alex Lyon: +10000

Detroit Red Wings Prediction

Last season’s team would have hit the over on the 90.5-point total, and they improved in the offseason. I think the over on this point total is a strong pick thanks to such improvements. Whether or not Talbot repeats his success, he is a better option between the pipes than Reimer was last season. Additionally, their second line of Kane, Tarasenko, and J.T. Compher is a strong group that should boost the scoring, especially if they stay healthy. I like them to make the playoffs this season and get closer to 95 points.

Over 90.5 Team Total Points

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