The Detroit Red Wings missed out on Dan Boyle which is shocking. Speaking of shocking, Thomas Vanek must have been flabbergasted at his decline in value...and did anyone out there improve enough ...

In this week's online mailbag, Adam Proteau answers questions on the Sabres trading Tyler Myers to Edmonton, Thomas Vanek's future in Montreal, the Red Wings' emerging young players, and more.

TV: Fox Sports Detroit ... wheel watch: The Wings have gotten healthier on defense (Trevor Daley, Jonathan Ericsson) and that has made for a calmer bench. Thomas Vanek has two goals his last ...

The Detroit Red Wings have earned the right to feel better about themselves after this last road trip, earning their first win on Saturday.