Nine games to decide their fate — How did the Detroit Red Wings arrive here?

The Detroit Red Wings sit 3 points back with 9 games remaining, still within reach of a playoff spot. But, in order to claim a spot they must get hot, aand stay hot, for it to be realistic. If they don't make the playoffs, what will be the key reason they missed? Yzerman's offseason? Lalonde's tenure? The ides of March? Previewing the red-hot St. Louis Blues. #LGRW