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.

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