Wings' questions continue

First you said, "They don't look like themselves." Then you said "It's pretty early in the season, though." Then you said, "But they just aren't looking like themselves." And then you said, "But it's still pretty early in the season."

The Detroit Red wings are off to a pretty rough start so far. Rough for them, that is. This is probably the only organization in the NHL where a 10-6-4 start can send the city's inhabitants into a state of panic.

"Overall, watching us play lately, we can't be too disappointed with how we're playing," said goaltender Chris Osgood, "We just have to figure out a way to score more goals."

Indeed, scoring has been a problem this year. Last night the Wings lost 2-1 in overtime despite taking 40 shots on goal. In total they have scored 64 goals this year, tied for 9th following their game last night, and would be much lower if not for a 9-1 thumping of Columbus

Hang on, you say, that can't be right. This is Detroit, we don't ever have offensive issues. When we have problems it's goaltending or defense, right? Well, not this year, I'm afraid. At least not so far.

Now things will get better, I have little doubt in that. When Valteri Flippula and Johan Franzen recover, scoring shouldn't be as much of a challenge.

There are two questions though: Will they change things enough to make the Wings a great team again, and if they do, will it be too late?

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