Yzerman on Red Wings right now: 'Playing much better collectively'DETROIT – Steve Yzerman is not one to simply talk for the sake of talking -- we’ve known this for decades.
He’s optimisticSo when he does start speaking, specifically about the status of his Red Wings, we listen closely.
Team PDO (shooting % + save %) is up: 99.5 through 20 games this season vs. 97.2 through 71 games last season.
AdYzerman could boast a better Red Wings offense, too, but with the team failing to score in all situations -- 5-on-5 and, of course, that dismal power play -- it’s tough to say they’re any better up front.
AdBoth of these players are of course expected at Red Wings training camp later this year.