Article: WESTERN CONFERENCE Piling up the talent may not be enough

Detroit general manager Ken Holland might have one of the most talented teams in the league, but he looks at the Western Conference and sees a number of teams that could create problems for the Red Wings.

The Western Conference is much stronger this year than last year," Holland said. San Jose is another year older and hungry. Vancouver feels good after its second half last season. Chicago is feeling good. Edmonton's kids are a year older. Colorado is where it is. Phoenix went out and signed Tony Amonte. Dallas has made some additions to its team. You can be better than you were last year and not have the same results."

The competition was plenty tight last season. Detroit blew away its ...

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