{"time":1771376839670,"blocks":[{"id":"VIh-qVEm06","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A recent article from DetroitHockeyNow by Kevin Allen examines the challenges the Detroit Red Wings face as the NHL resumes following the Olympic break. Coach Todd McLellan is approaching this week of practice like a second training camp, stressing focus, resilience, and the importance of a strong start when the team returns to action on February 26 against Ottawa."}},{"id":"mlrbvc93","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/ec98c352-bfd2-42be-99c8-0f7298bf13a9/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/ec98c352-bfd2-42be-99c8-0f7298bf13a9/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"ec98c352-bfd2-42be-99c8-0f7298bf13a9","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/ec98c352-bfd2-42be-99c8-0f7298bf13a9/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/ec98c352-bfd2-42be-99c8-0f7298bf13a9/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/ec98c352-bfd2-42be-99c8-0f7298bf13a9/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"X1gaCyM6K_","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"One of Detroit’s biggest concerns is five-on-five scoring. The team ranks 27th in the NHL in that category, leaving them heavily reliant on top players such as Patrick Kane, who is coming off a goal drought, as well as contributions from younger forwards like Marco Kasper and John Leonard. "}},{"id":"q3Y2-5jnk2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Red Wings’ power play, which was once a top-five unit, has also slumped, dropping to ninth overall after a 2-for-25 stretch in recent games. Goaltender John Gibson will need to regain his sharpness following three weeks without competition, as the team remains highly dependent on his performance."}},{"id":"wflF4jCbWM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features."}},{"id":"i9-3kcd3lf","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://detroithockeynow.com/2026/02/17/detroit-red-wings-olympic-break-restart-john-gibson-concerns-patrick-kane/","meta":{"title":"Red Wings Have Concerns Heading Into The Restart | Detroit Hockey Now","site_name":"Detroit Hockey Now","url":"https://detroithockeynow.com/2026/02/17/detroit-red-wings-olympic-break-restart-john-gibson-concerns-patrick-kane/","description":"Coach Todd McLellan is using this week's Detroit Red Wings practice like this is the team's second training camp","image":{"url":"https://detroithockeynow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/25820251009_00654_det_vs_mtl-1000x600.jpg","type":"image/jpeg","width":"1000","height":"667"},"twitterUrl":"https://detroithockeynow.com/2026/02/17/detroit-red-wings-olympic-break-restart-john-gibson-concerns-patrick-kane/"}}},{"id":"8hA5w-9e8e","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"General Manager Steve Yzerman is reportedly exploring the trade market, with a focus on adding a veteran two-way defenseman to strengthen the top four. Rookie Axel Sandin Pellikka has shown promise but remains a work in progress defensively, making a more experienced presence a priority."}},{"id":"pcruYcC6T6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The article notes that Detroit cannot afford a slow start like they had after last year’s Olympic break, when the team went 2-6-1 in the first nine games. McLellan and the Red Wings are clearly aware that a strong performance immediately after the restart will be critical to maintaining their playoff position."}},{"id":"zasW2Giixp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites!"}},{"id":"BqR-ilW0WF","type":"image","data":{"caption":"","withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"size":"full","alignment":"center","linkUrl":"","file":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7580a307-e387-4cc9-86ee-6eeb7a5cf1a7.jpeg"}}},{"id":"dZty25Tm2E","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}