Red Wings Rant Podcast

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Red Wings Rant Podcast is your home of the Detroit Red Wings on The Hockey Podcast Network

  1. Red Wings season is finally over.

    17 APR

    Red Wings season is finally over.

    The Detroit Red Wings season didn’t end with a whimper… it ended with an 8-1 collapse against the Florida Panthers. And honestly? It felt fitting. In this quick season wrap episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down: Why this loss perfectly summarizes the Red Wings’ season The three big-picture questions raised by Max Bultman Whether Steve Yzerman needs to rethink his approach The report that Detroit was willing to move Simon Edvinsson for Quinn Hughes — and what that says about risk vs. aggression Is this team finally ready to take a step forward? Or are we watching the same story play out again? Plus — a quick thank you as Red Wings Rant makes the Hockeytown West Finals (Ignite the Nest Competition). JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    49 min
  2. Red Wings Blow It.

    9 APR

    Red Wings Blow It.

    The season is over. And if you’re still holding onto hope, let me ask you this: What else do you need to see? The Detroit Red Wings just lost again—this time blowing a late lead with 17 seconds left against the Columbus Blue Jackets before losing in a shootout. Three straight losses. Multiple late-game collapses. Points handed directly to the teams you’re chasing. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are taking care of business—beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 and tightening their grip on the final playoff spot. Now? 3 points back Effectively 4 (tiebreaker lost) 4 games left ~6% playoff odds This episode breaks down: Why this was the final nail in the coffin The brutal pattern of late-game failures The Patrick Kane penalty vs Minnesota The Columbus collapse with 17 seconds left What Max Bultman got exactly right about this stretch Quotes from Dylan Larkin and Todd McLellan that say everything This wasn’t bad luck. This was a season full of missed chances… finally catching up to them. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    1hr 24min
  3. March Meltdown: Same Story, New Year for the Red Wings

    2 APR

    March Meltdown: Same Story, New Year for the Red Wings

    The calendar flipped to March… and so did the Detroit Red Wings season. For the fourth straight year, the Red Wings fell apart when it mattered most. What once looked like a playoff team — built on health, momentum, and elite goaltending — completely unraveled. This episode of Red Wings Rant breaks down: The illusion of early-season success driven by health and hot goaltending The drop-off from elite to “just good” in net with John Gibson and Cam Talbot Back-to-back embarrassments vs. the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins A major disconnect between Todd McLellan and the locker room Why Dylan Larkin and the leadership group are running out of answers We also dive into insights from Max Bultman on how Detroit’s season unraveled — from the Simon Edvinsson injury exposing depth issues, to special teams collapsing, to a team that simply stopped showing urgency. This isn’t just about losing games. It’s about a team that, right now, doesn’t look like it cares enough to win them. And somehow… they’re still in it. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    1hr 12min
  4. From Top of the East to 10th… What Happened to the Red Wings?

    26 MAR

    From Top of the East to 10th… What Happened to the Red Wings?

    The Detroit Red Wings are running out of time… and answers. After spending most of the season near the top of the Eastern Conference, the Wings have now dropped to 10th place following brutal back-to-back losses to the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. Against Boston, it felt like a win stolen. Jeremy Swayman stood on his head, stopping everything and completely flipping the game. But against Ottawa? That’s where things get concerning. The Senators came in: On a back-to-back Missing Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot Starting two rookie defensemen And still… they controlled the game. Detroit found themselves down 3-0, clawed back to 3-2, but couldn’t finish—again. Even with: Dylan Larkin returning and scoring Dominik Shine stepping up with a goal A strong overall effort It wasn’t enough. Now the big question: 👉 Does this team actually have the elite talent to get over the hump? And inside the locker room, Moritz Seider is starting to sound like the voice of accountability: “That’s a very winnable game… if we’re not upset with ourselves, we’re doing something wrong.” With only 11 games left and likely needing ~98 points to make the playoffs, the margin for error is gone. So what happens next? Can the Wings respond? Is this another March collapse? Or is this finally where leadership takes over? Let’s talk about it. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    1hr 10min
  5. Red Wings STEAL Point in Dallas, Kane Goes OFF — Season on the Line

    19 MAR

    Red Wings STEAL Point in Dallas, Kane Goes OFF — Season on the Line

    The Detroit Red Wings are still fighting for their playoff lives — and somehow, they’re still standing. After a brutal stretch that saw Detroit sliding down the standings, the Wings managed to steal a point against the Dallas Stars in a game they had no business staying in early. A rare mistake from Jake Oettinger opened the door… and Detroit walked right through it. Then came a must-win game against the Calgary Flames — and while it wasn’t perfect, the Wings got the job done. But let’s be real: This season is coming down to right now. With the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins up next — and the Columbus Blue Jackets refusing to lose — Detroit is in a full-on playoff war. #LGRW #DetroitRedWings #NHLPlayoffs #AtlanticDivision JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    1hr 2min
  6. The Red Wings Are Collapsing Again… Is March Becoming a Nightmare?

    12 MAR

    The Red Wings Are Collapsing Again… Is March Becoming a Nightmare?

    The Detroit Red Wings were two minutes away from building momentum. Instead, they blew a late 3-2 lead to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and lost 4-3 after allowing two goals in just a couple minutes. A missed clear by Simon Edvinsson and a weak defensive sequence involving Justin Faulk turned a potential win into another brutal March collapse. Now the Red Wings are fighting to hold onto a wild card spot. Detroit currently holds the first wild card position by just one point over the Boston Bruins, who also have a game in hand. Columbus is only three points back with a game in hand of their own, and Ottawa is surging with just one regulation loss in their last ten games. To make matters worse, injuries are starting to pile up. • Dylan Larkin was injured on a rush last Friday • Andrew Copp left Tuesday night’s game with an injury • A short-handed Red Wings roster ran out of gas late against Florida Detroit did make moves at the trade deadline, adding Justin Faulk and bringing David Perron back, but the price was steep — including a first-round pick with no protection. If the Red Wings continue sliding in March again, the worst-case scenario is suddenly becoming very real. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down: • The collapse against Florida • Whether the trade deadline moves actually improved the team • The brutal reality of the wild card race • Injuries to Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp • Why depth players are becoming a major problem • Detroit’s upcoming games against Tampa Bay and Dallas With Tampa Bay on Thursday and Dallas on Saturday, the Red Wings may have to find a way to survive without two of their most important forwards. The playoff race is tightening. And the margin for error is disappearing fast. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    1hr 12min
  7. Yzerman Finally Acts! Red Wings Trade for Perron & Justin Faulk

    6 MAR ·  BONUS

    Yzerman Finally Acts! Red Wings Trade for Perron & Justin Faulk

    The Detroit Red Wings finally made their move at the NHL trade deadline. Steve Yzerman adds two key pieces for the playoff push — bringing back veteran winger David Perron and acquiring top-four defenseman Justin Faulk. Detroit sent: • A conditional 4th-round pick for Perron • A 1st-round pick, 3rd-round pick and Justin Holl to St. Louis for Faulk Perron returns to Detroit after previously playing with the Red Wings from 2022-2024, where he was one of the team’s most respected locker-room leaders and a key offensive contributor. The 37-year-old winger should help Detroit’s struggling five-on-five offense and bring playoff experience back into the lineup. Justin Faulk addresses one of Detroit’s biggest needs — a right-shot top-four defenseman. Logging over 22 minutes a night, Faulk strengthens the second defensive pair, adds puck movement from the blue line, and provides valuable offensive production from the back end. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down: • Why bringing Perron back makes sense for Detroit • How Faulk stabilizes the Red Wings defense • Whether Detroit overpaid for the upgrade • What this means for the final playoff push • Whether Yzerman might still make another move The Red Wings needed help. And now they finally have it. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    21 min

  8. 6 MAR

    Steve Yzerman Is On the Clock | Red Wings Trade Deadline Pressure

    The Detroit Red Wings have done everything asked of them this season. They’ve responded to adversity. They’ve improved their penalty kill. They’ve stayed in the playoff race all year long. Now with the NHL trade deadline approaching, the pressure shifts to Steve Yzerman. Inspired by the latest analysis from Max Bultman, this episode of Red Wings Rant dives into why Detroit’s front office needs to act before the deadline. The Red Wings blew a 3-1 third-period lead to the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 4-3 in overtime — a painful reminder that this team still has clear weaknesses. But those weaknesses have been obvious for months. Detroit needs: A playoff-ready right-side defenseman • More hard offense in the top six • Support for Moritz Seider on the blue line • Another scoring threat behind Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin The players have held up their end of the bargain. Now it’s time for Yzerman to show belief in this locker room and give Detroit the boost it deserves for the final 20 games. We break down: Why this trade deadline matters more than last year’s • The lingering impact of the quiet 2025 deadline • What Lucas Raymond and the locker room are signaling • Why standing pat could hurt momentum again • The realistic types of players Detroit should target The Red Wings look ready to turn the corner. But if they’re going to snap the playoff drought, they need one more push. And that push has to come from Steve Yzerman. #LGRW #DetroitRedWings #NHLPlayoffs #AtlanticDivision #MaxBultman JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode sponsored by Draft Kings. Use promo code 'THPN' to unlock exclusive offers when you sign up! JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings! Find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/redwingsrant Episode 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.

    59 min
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Red Wings Rant Podcast is your home of the Detroit Red Wings on The Hockey Podcast Network

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  • Creator
    Brothers of Discussion
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    359
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