Red Wings Rant Podcast

Beat Chicago. Blow a lead against St. Louis. Finish the job in Florida. Then chase Tampa Bay from the opening faceoff. Which Detroit Red Wings are we supposed to believe in?On Episode 415, we unpack a 2–2 week, John Gibson’s rough start and injury, Daniil Tarasov’s opportunity, and the contributions from Michael Rasmussen and Detroit’s young forwards like Michael Brandsegg Nygard are in the Calder Conversation. The latest Natural Stat Trick numbers add a wrinkle: the season-long picture remains positive, but chance quality slipped sharply over these four games.Then we tackle Boston’s reported interest in adding Dylan Larkin to its trade list, Nikita Kucherov’s trade request, and the Detroit power-play fit discussed by Elliotte Friedman. Could an intriguing idea become a sensible move—and what should Detroit demand in return for Larkin?Join the conversation: are the kids changing your expectations, and what would you pay for Kucherov? JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuSLet’s have fun!Sponsored by Draft Kings!Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrantEpisode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I said Detroit would beat Calgary and lose to Vancouver and Edmonton. The Red Wings did the exact opposite. Mike called four points. Apparently, I don’t know puck. On Season 7, Episode 414 of Red Wings Rant, we happily eat those words after a 2–1–0 week and a 2–1–1 Western road trip. Michal Postava wins his first NHL start, Moritz Seider takes on Edmonton’s star power, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård delivers 11 hits, the most by a Red Wing since the NHL began tracking the stat in 2005–06.We break down Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton using Natural Stat Trick’s season-versus-last-week numbers, then compare the Edmonton Game Scores with what we saw on the ice. Arvidsson, Finnie and Raymond deserve their credit, too.Then we tackle the trade conversation: which teams on Dylan Larkin’s list have the assets to make a deal, why Montreal remains a possibility rather than a confirmed destination, and whether a Pierre-Luc Dubois trade framework makes any sense. One thing is settled on this show: no Justin Holl in our counterproposal.Finally, we dig into The Athletic’s Simon Edvinsson–St. Louis discussion. Would Lawrence, Dvorsky, picks or a young defenseman make a return worth considering? These are reported developments and trade ideas, not completed deals.Which young Wing changed your outlook most? And what is your minimum return for Larkin or Edvinsson? Tell us in the comments, like, subscribe and join the rant. #DetroitRedWings #LGRW #DylanLarkin #SimonEdvinsson JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuSLet’s have fun!Sponsored by Draft Kings!Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrantEpisode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit erased a 3–0 deficit in Seattle, and Alex DeBrincat’s last-minute 300th career goal forced overtime. The Wings still fell 4–3 in the shootout. Was this a point earned or another opportunity missed?On Season7, Episode413 of Red Wings Rant, we break down the comeback, every Detroit player’s HockeyStatCards Game Score, and Natural Stat Trick’s season-versus-last-week numbers: Corsi, Fenwick, expected goals, chance quality, and PDO.Then we dig into The Athletic’s report that Dylan Larkin would accept a trade to ten U.S. teams—with Montreal currently off the list. We revisit John Buccigross’s seven-to-ten-day prediction, Marek and Friedman on Simon Edvinsson, and LeBrun’s report of Edvinsson’s meetings with Shawn Horcoff.We also debate the claim attributed to Chris Johnston that Detroit wants to keep defenseman salaries below Moritz Seider’s. The original comments remain unverified; our take is conditional: if Detroit is treating an old contract as a hard ceiling while the league’s salary market moves, that is a terrible negotiating rule.Which team and return would you accept for Larkin or Edvinsson? Join the live article walkthrough and tell us your deal.#DetroitRedWings #DylanLarkin #SimonEdvinsson #LGRW JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuSLet’s have fun!Sponsored by Draft Kings!Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrantEpisode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex DeBrincat is staying in Detroit. His seven-year, $91 million extension gives the Red Wings a much-needed vote of confidence—but can they turn that commitment into wins?On Red Wings Rant Episode 412, we break down DeBrincat’s $13 million annual cap hit, why he chose to stay through the turmoil, and what Shawn Horcoff’s first major move means for Detroit’s direction.DeBrincat, Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård have become Detroit’s bright spot, with their line driving all four Red Wings goals against New Jersey. But losses to Seattle, Montreal and the Devils have left Detroit at 1–3–2. Where is the support from the rest of the lineup, including Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond and Viktor Arvidsson?We also discuss Horcoff’s statement that he has “zero interest” in trading Simon Edvinsson despite the reported request. DeBrincat is signed. Edvinsson is not. What has to happen next? Is this extension the start of real stability—or a great player committing to a team that still needs major work? Tell us in the comments, like the video and subscribe for more Red Wings Rant. #DetroitRedWings #AlexDeBrincat #LGRW JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuSLet’s have fun!Sponsored by Draft Kings!Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrantEpisode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Larkin returned to boos—and finished as first star. His goal and assist helped the Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5–3 for their first win of the season. How much changes with Larkin back?On Red Wings Rant Episode 411, we compare Detroit’s ugly 0–2 start with the Ottawa win using Evolving Hockey’s even-strength analytics. Lucas Raymond’s expected-goal share jumped from 13.2% and 22.5% to 61.6%. His minutes finally produced more offense and allowed fewer dangerous chances.But the team-wide numbers tell a more complicated story: better finishing helped Detroit win, even without a surge in expected offense. One good night doesn’t fix the roster—or erase an offseason of turmoil.We discuss Larkin’s emotional return, Todd McLellan’s comments about teammates rallying around him, Simon Edvinsson’s reported preference for a trade, and the organizational decisions that brought Detroit here. Plus, our completely unscientific blame pie returns.Does Larkin’s return give you hope—or highlight how much this team still depends on him? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe for more Red Wings Rant.#DetroitRedWings #DylanLarkin #LGRW JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuSLet’s have fun!Sponsored by Draft Kings!Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrantEpisode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.