Host Joe Chapp and co-host Cindy Berry dive into one of the most pivotal moments of the Detroit Red Wings’ young season. From Michael Brant Nygaard’s reassignment to Grand Rapids to the emergence of rookies Emmitt Finnie and Axel Sandin-Pelikka, this episode breaks down what’s working, what’s not, and what Todd McLellan needs to fix before the schedule tightens.

Joe and Cindy examine the upcoming Western road trip — St. Louis, L.A., Anaheim, San Jose, and Vegas — and why November and December could define the Wings’ playoff hopes. Can Detroit finally avoid its midseason collapse? Or are they setting up for another March heartbreak?

✅ Deep dive into lineup changes and analytics

🔥 Why consistency and intensity matter most right now

📊 Revisiting the last two seasons’ November–December slumps

🎯 Predictions, turning points, and must-win matchups ahead

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