Red Wings Rant Podcast

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

    3D AGO

    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.

    1h 12m
  2. Yzerman Finally Acts! Red Wings Trade for Perron & Justin Faulk

    MAR 6 · 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

  3. MAR 6

    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

  4. FEB 26

    Larkin Wins Gold… Now What? Red Wings Trade Pressure After Olympic Break

    The Olympic break is over. The NHL trade freeze is lifted. And the Detroit Red Wings are back to work. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we reset the table on everything: The latest trade rumors involving Elias Pettersson, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou and Justin Faulk • Why Detroit still desperately needs top-six scoring and legitimate defensive help • How bad the 5-on-5 offense really is — and whether Steve Yzerman has to act We also preview the return to play: February 26 – at Ottawa Senators February 28 – at Carolina Hurricanes Why starting with a win matters. Why Simon Edvinsson’s return is massive. Why Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond benefiting from rest could swing momentum. And of course — Dylan Larkin. Larkin returns a gold medalist after Team USA’s first Olympic gold in 46 years. We break down: How USA beat Canada in overtime • The goaltending dominance of Connor Hellebuyck • The 3-on-3 OT shift that exposed McDavid, MacKinnon and Makar • Why this was the deepest and most talented Team USA roster ever assembled But we also address the controversy surrounding postgame locker room politics and why moments like this should belong to players — not politicians. This is a reset episode. For the Red Wings. For the trade deadline. For Hockeytown.   #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.

    1h 5m

  5. FEB 12

    Is 96 Points Enough? Red Wings Playoff Math at the Olympic Break

    The NHL is on Olympic break — and the Detroit Red Wings are sitting third in the Atlantic Division. But what does that actually mean? According to Max Bultman’s latest mailbag, the Eastern Conference cut line may land closer to 99 points this year — not the 91–92 we’ve seen recently. That makes the simple “.500 hockey gets you in” narrative a little too comfortable. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down: Why 96 points might not be enough • Why Columbus is the real threat right now • The importance of staying in the divisional seed vs falling to wild card • Ideal playoff matchups (Montreal? Buffalo?) • Nightmare scenarios (Tampa or Carolina) • Whether Yzerman actually adds at the deadline this year • John Gibson’s extension debate • And why MLB is suddenly broadcasting the Detroit Red Wings after the FanDuel Sports bankruptcy The league is frozen. The trade market is paused. But the playoff math is very real. Detroit controls its destiny — for now. #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.

    44 min

  6. FEB 6

    Red Wings at the Olympic Break: Ceiling Proven, Questions Remain

    The Red Wings head into the Olympic break with their goals still in sight — and their biggest questions unresolved. Detroit closed the pre-break stretch by proving two very different things. First, they showed their ceiling by shutting out Colorado, becoming the first team all season to hold the Avalanche scoreless while limiting them to their lowest high-danger chance output of the year. Then, just days later, a 4–1 loss to Utah — with the lone goal coming on the power play — reminded everyone where this team remains vulnerable. We break down why the Colorado win mattered so much, how Detroit locked down one of the NHL’s most dangerous offenses, and why that response prevented a potential skid heading into the break. We also discuss what the Utah loss revealed about Detroit’s ongoing struggle to generate consistent five-on-five offense, especially when space tightens. Using insight from Max Bultman, we take stock of where the Red Wings stand at the Olympic break: Why the defense and goaltending give Detroit a real floor How the lack of five-on-five scoring remains the biggest concern What Jacob Bernard-Docker’s recent play alongside Moritz Seider says about growing stability Why waiting for Simon Edvinsson’s return matters And how the trade deadline conversation is shifting from urgency to restraint This isn’t a panic point — it’s a pause. The Olympic break gives Detroit time to reset, evaluate, and decide how aggressive to be before March 6. The Red Wings have proven they can defend with anyone. Now they have to answer the harder question: can they score when it matters most? 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.

    1h 1m

  7. JAN 29

    Edvinsson Out — What This Means for the Red Wings Deadline

    Simon Edvinsson is out through the Olympic break — and the Red Wings just got a real test. Detroit followed up an 8-1-1 stretch with a tight, frustrating 3–1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, a team built to choke off offense and win on the margins. The result wasn’t panic-worthy — but it was revealing. We break down what Edvinsson’s injury actually changes, why the Kings were able to make Detroit look sloppy without dominating play, and how two defensive lapses ultimately decided the game. We also dig into why breaking up the Albert Johansson–Jacob Bernard-Docker pairing mattered, and what that tells us about blue-line certainty heading toward the trade deadline. Using insight from Max Bultman, plus postgame comments from Todd McLellan, we separate urgency from execution and ask the bigger question: Does this stretch clarify what Steve Yzerman needs to add — or confirm patience is still the right play? We also cover: Why LA’s defensive structure flatlined Detroit’s offense Power-play struggles and five-on-five creation concerns John Gibson’s continued grip on the starting net What the Kings, Capitals, and Avalanche games reveal about playoff readiness This wasn’t a bad loss. It was a measuring-stick game — and the deadline picture just came into focus.   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.

    1h 10m

  8. JAN 23

    Seider Takes Over in Toronto: Red Wings Win a Playoff Game in January

    The Red Wings are winning, developing internally, and staring straight at a trade market that’s getting more expensive by the day. We start with a quick results check, including Detroit’s win over San Jose, the OT win against Ottawa, and tonight’s game vs. Toronto (updated after puck drop). Marco Kasper’s breakout performance against the Sharks is a key part of that conversation, raising an important question as the deadline approaches: how much help does Detroit truly need from outside versus growth from within? From there, we pivot to the trade market. With Rasmus Andersson off the board and the Feb. 4 Olympic roster freeze looming, early trades are carrying a premium. Using The Score’s updated trade board as context, we break down why January has quietly become the new deadline — and why Detroit can’t afford to chase urgency. What we’re breaking down in this episode: Why Detroit can’t overpay Early buyers are paying more to beat the freeze. The Wings need discipline, not panic, especially with their recent form and internal momentum. The Olympic freeze effect How roster certainty, leverage, and timing are inflating prices — and why patience may actually be Detroit’s advantage. Defense options after Andersson Who realistically fits the Wings’ blue-line needs without mortgaging the future: Dougie Hamilton Justin Faulk Forward upgrades worth discussing Skill, grit, and lineup impact — not just name recognition: Vincent Trocheck Elias Pettersson Jordan Kyrou Robert Thomas We separate realistic fits from fantasy trades, discuss contract structure and playoff impact, and explain why not every “available” star actually makes sense for Detroit’s window. The bottom line: The Red Wings are in a position of leverage. They don’t need to win January — they need to make the right move. This episode is about how Detroit can upgrade its defense, add grit scoring if needed, and still avoid paying the Olympic tax. 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.

    1h 18m
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    Brothers of Discussion
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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