Detroit Red Wings preseason ticket prices reach an all-time low ahead of matchup vs Blackhawks

Preseason games don't have the same level of hype as regular season games, but in some cities, fans are still ready to pay a great price to see their favorite team in action, even before the start of the regular season.

However, in some places, organizations use preseason to offer cheaper tickets to give all fans an opportunity to come to the games.

That's what the Detroit Red Wings did for this year's preseason.

The Red Wings will start their preseason tonight at home against the Chicago Blackhawks and will have another game Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.

For tonight's game, tickets are available online starting at just $8, and Thursday's start at $6.

This could either be because tickets haven't sold well, or it could be the organization's way of getting back on the fans' good side amid a very long rebuild.

The Centennial season is on the horizon in Detroit and hype is high. But on the ice, it hasn't been easy for the Wings in recent years.

The team is amid a nine-year playoff drought and before training camp, Yzerman mentioned once again that he wants fans to remain patient.

But patience is wearing thin, especially considering the client experience isn't great in Detroit.

The Ilitch family had plans to build a massive entertainment district near the arena, but construction sites still surround the area. Broken promises on and off the ice could be showing the fans' anger towards ownership and management.

Also, we have to take into consideration that the two games are against struggling teams. Ticket prices for the Wings' final preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs are more expensive, with the cheapest available at $53.