What is up, Red Wings faithful! Hy Stick here, and while Carolina just shut the door on Vegas with a 3-0 final, that is officially the last bit of game action on the ice. The season has come to a close, and it is time to turn our eyes toward the future. For us in Hockeytown, the real work begins now. We are no longer watching puck drops; we are watching cap space, draft boards, and trade rumors. Steve Yzerman has his work cut out for him, and you know he is burning the midnight oil to get this roster back into elite contention. The 2026 NHL Draft is right around the corner, and the anticipation is absolutely electric. Beyond the draft, the league is buzzing about where the top free agents will land and which teams will make major shakeups to their core. It is the best time of year to be a fan because every single team has a clean slate and a dream. The Red Wings are hungry, the draft is coming, and the league is ripe for change. Keep your heads up and stay tuned—the path to the Cup is built in the summer!