Controversial opinion: The Detroit Red Wings are the ultimate definition of a true NHL dynasty. Not the 80’s Islanders or Oilers. Not the original six Habs (they kinda had that Quebecois advantage anyway). The Wings, 1991-present.

Its one thing to have 4 or five great years, dominating for that time, but being weak before it and burnt out after. This has happened a lot.

The Wings however, just look at them. They left the Dead Things era in the very early 90s and never looked back. They’ve won cups, looked like they might fall off, had the new generation come in, and spark new life. It’s amazing. And its through brilliant management - scouting out guys that truely fit them, that scream “I’m a Red Wing”. Like, the past three years, I found myself saying that at every pick they made in the draft, and I’m sure this isn’t a recent trend.

And the best part? They let their kids develop. Rushing? Hah, 3 years in the minors and then we’ll worry about things. Look at Jimmy Howard, if a goalie spent that much time on the farm in Toronto or Montreal he would’ve been written off.

There’s no stopping them, really. This new wave will probably work out just like the last one, and we’ll be talking about the Wings finally getting old again in five years, when the next kids are ready. It’s insane. And I’m insanely jealous.