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The Athletic's Max Bultman and analytics expert Prashanth Iyer offer up weekly thoughts on, and opinions, and analysis of, The Detroit Red Wings...and Al, everyone's favorite octopus mascot.
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Discussing the NHL Playoffs, Red Wings' ELC signings, hypothetical trades and more from 2021-05-25T00:54:37
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share their observations of the NHL Playoffs so far, before diving into the Red Wings' latest ELC signings and the listener mailbag, which had them weighing hypotheti...
ListenJeff Blashill's contract extension, and Dan Bylsma leaves Red Wings coaching staff from 2021-05-19T23:50:17
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Jeff Blashill's two-year contract extension as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, and as Dan Bylsma leaves the coaching staff, who could join the team a...
ListenA dive into the Lightning, Kucherov and LTIR, playoff predictions and more from 2021-05-18T00:40:54
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss LTIR, both in regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov and the league as a whole. Also, where the Red Wings' lottery odds currently sit, playoff...
ListenJack Eichel, possible goalie and UFA options, a tank-a-thon simulation, and more from 2021-05-12T03:49:49
As they await the Red Wings' end of season press conference, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into the Jack Eichel situation, and discuss if the Red Wings may make a call for him, and other poss...
ListenTyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri updates, and a Red Wings prospect roundup from 2021-05-06T00:33
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's back surgery and Robby Fabbri being out, before diving into the progress of the Red Wings' prospects this season. Save on a subscription to T...
ListenListener Mailbag: Filip Hronek, tiering rebuilding teams, the expansion draft and more from 2021-05-04T00:32:58
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' two games vs the Lightning before diving into a massive listener mailbag episode, answering your questions about Filip Hronek, the upcoming exp...
ListenJoe Veleno makes his Red Wings debut, U18 World Championship tournament observations and more from 2021-04-28T20:24:47
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap Tuesday's 1-0 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, including the debut of Joe Veleno. Also, as the WJC-18 tournament is ongoing, thoughts of the standout players ...
ListenHow to properly execute a Red Wings rebuild via the draft from 2021-04-27T00:09:31
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer look back at the Red Wings' OT loss to Dallas before diving deep into this episode's main topic: how to properly execute a rebuild through the draft. Just how much th...
ListenRed Wings rebuild: Discussing prospect development and fitting into a team scheme from 2021-04-22T13:54:52
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share observations from the last two games against the Dallas Stars, and where the Red Wings' could sit in the draft lottery, before jumping into their main discussio...
ListenBob McKenzie's draft rankings list, the Red Wings' latest stretch, and looking back at two years of Steve Yzerman as GM from 2021-04-20T00:29:24
With the release of Bob McKenzie's draft rankings for 2021, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive in and discuss the players that stick out to them that may be available for the Red Wings in this yea...
ListenExamining the Red Wings' moves at the trade deadline from 2021-04-15T01:05:56
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take a closer look at the deals the Red Wings made at the NHL trade deadline on Monday, how the moves affect Yzerman's rebuild going forward, and answer many of your ...
ListenNHL Trade Deadline: Red Wings trade Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals from 2021-04-13T00:53
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the trade that sends Anthony Mantha to the Capitals, and brings in Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a first-round pick in the 2021 draft, and a second-round pick i...
ListenAnalyzing your Red Wings trade deadline proposals from 2021-04-09T00:43:12
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer put out the call for your Red Wings trade proposals and spend this episode analyzing them. How successfully did Wings for Breakfast listeners play GM? Save on a subsc...
ListenRed Wings' blowout win over Lightning, and discussing expectations of prospects from 2021-04-06T00:55:23
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into the Red Wings' 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, before they get into their main topic for the episode: expectations for prospects. They discuss first-l...
ListenRed Wings outplayed in loss to Panthers, discussing Shayne Gostisbehere, and more from 2021-04-01T00:26:16
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' 4-1 loss to the Panthers in a game where they were extremely outplayed and bad defense reared its ugly head. Also Shayne Gostisbehere was put o...
ListenRed Wings sweep Blue Jackets, Calvin Pickard starts over Thomas Griess, and more from 2021-03-30T01:30:30
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the Red Wings' first sweep of the season, winning both games over the Columbus Blue Jackets. They discuss Dylan Larkin's great game one, Svechnikov and Rasmusse...
ListenTim Peel hot mic fallout, comparing the current Red Wings to last season’s team, listener questions, and more from 2021-03-26T23:10
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last couple of games vs. Nashville, including Tim Peel’s controversial hot mic moment in Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the Preds, as well as the rough 7-1 loss on T...
ListenNHL trade deadline: Five principles for a rebuilding team from 2021-03-23T00:15
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last couple of games vs Dallas, including the impact of Jonathan Bernier's injury, before diving into the upcoming trade deadline, and the philosophies a te...
ListenDylan Larkin's rank among the NHL's top centers, an upset win over the Hurricanes, and more from 2021-03-17T23:59:18
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' upset win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday before diving into the main discussion: Where does Dylan Larkin rank among the NHL's top centers? Plus...
ListenJonathan Bernier continues to impress, takeaways from games vs Lightning and Hurricanes and more from 2021-03-16T00:15:53
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last couple of Red Wings games against the Lightning and Hurricanes, including Bernier continuing to be stellar for this team. Also, Sebrango signs his ELC,...
ListenRed Wings- Lightning observations, a prospect stock watch and more from 2021-03-11T03:56:43
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share observations from the Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, including Filip Zadina, Bobby Ryan, and Luke Glendening's performances. Also, Evgeny Svech...
ListenThe NHL Draft lottery: proposed changes, history, and a discussion on tanking from 2021-03-09T03:24:21
With the news of proposed changes to the NHL Draft Lottery format, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take the time to discuss the adjustments, the history of the draft lottery, tanking, and more. Save...
ListenListener mailbag: rebuild progress and Hronek RFA projections from 2021-03-04T00:58:15
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer spend this episode diving into answering your questions. First a look at the progress of the Red Wings' rebuild, and out of Detroit, Vancouver, and Buffalo who is in ...
ListenA series split with Chicago, a discussion about the goalie situation, potential trade targets, and more from 2021-03-02T06:05:54
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take a look at the series split against the Chicago Blackhawks, and finally the end of the power play drought. Also, comparing the play of Jonathan Bernier and Thomas...
ListenA snoozefest loss to Nashville, individual player dives, and more from 2021-02-25T01:52:31
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss a loss to Nashville where the Red Wings simply failed to show up. They take some time to dive into individual player performances at this point of the season,...
ListenRed Wings win in response to tragedy, Bernier's trade value, and more from 2021-02-23T01:47
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the team pulling together for a win against the Panthers after the tragic death of Sergei Tchekmarev. Also, will Jonathan Bernier get dealt before the season ...
ListenShut out by Chicago from 2021-02-19T02:08:21
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer break down a shutout loss for the Red Wings at the hands of the Blackhawks. They discuss the surprise in the Blackhawks' goaltending, lacking offense for Detroit, Tyl...
ListenThe five stages of an NHL rebuild from 2021-02-17T02:44:22
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last few Red Wings games before diving into the five stages of an NHL rebuild, including which step Detroit currently may be, and some other teams in the le...
ListenA loss to Florida, the upcoming Nashville series, farm rankings and more from 2021-02-11T01:54:47
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the Red Wings' narrow loss to Florida Tuesday and look ahead to a splittable series against Nashville. Also, they dive into Scott Wheeler's farm rankings, and w...
ListenAnthony Mantha a healthy scratch, Givani Smith's Gordie Howe hat trick as the Wings beat Florida from 2021-02-09T02:31:17
Fresh off the Red Wings 4-1 win over the Panthers in Florida on Super Bowl Sunday, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the decision to scratch a healthy Anthony Mantha, and what the reasoning be...
ListenA 5-1 loss to the Lightning, players return from COVID-19 list and more from 2021-02-05T03:05:21
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and how 11 games in, this team doesn't feel much different from last season Also, roster shuffling as ...
ListenA lack of panic from the Red Wings despite losing streak from 2021-02-02T01:38:18
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the losses to the Panthers over the weekend, and the 6-game losing streak the team is currently in, why does there seem to be minimal panic from the team? Als...
ListenA Dallas recap, Filip Hronek, and more from 2021-01-28T01:53:35
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into Red Wings-Stars, spotlight Filip Hronek, answer your mailbag questions, and much more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreak...
ListenA sweep by the Blackhawks brings back familiar feelings from 2021-01-25T01:16:47
The Red Wings lost two in a row to the Blackhawks, who were believed to be the worst team in the league this season. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dissect the two games and discuss if the Red Wing...
ListenThe Red Wings' start, line observations, Bobby Ryan and more from 2021-01-21T01:28
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' promising start, it is temporary, or a sign for the season? Also, a recap of the series vs CBJ, thoughts about the top 3 lines, Bobby Ryan, and...
ListenA Red Wings win vs Hurricanes, looking ahead to Columbus and a listener mailbag from 2021-01-17T21:30:19
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss last night's 4-2 Red Wings win over the Hurricanes, what did they see compared to Friday and a year ago? Also, discussing red flags on defense, what's wrong w...
ListenOpening night observations, naming Dylan Larkin Captain and more from 2021-01-15T23:23:15
Red Wings hockey is finally back, and Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, how some new faces on the team looked, Dylan Larkin named Captain, a...
ListenThoughts at the end of Red Wings camp and looking ahead to the start of the season from 2021-01-12T00:49:23
As Red Wings training camp closes, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share their final thoughts on camp, including Michael Rasmussen, Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers, Dennis Cholowski, and more. Also, se...
ListenObservations from Red Wings camp, the AHL and more from 2021-01-05T01:58:13
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share observations from the first few days of Red Wings camp, discuss the AHL announcing a start date, the benchmarks for a successful season, and more. Save on a sub...
ListenThe World Juniors: Team USA, Red Wings prospects and more with NHL Network's Stephen Nelson from 2021-01-01T23:20:48
Max Bultman is joined by NHL Network's Stephen Nelson to discuss the latest on the World Juniors, from prospects Elmer Soderblom and Lucas Raymond, to Matt Berniers. Also, can Team USA go all the w...
ListenEarly World Junior Championships observations: Team Sweden, Red Wings prospects + more from 2020-12-28T10:00
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer give their thoughts on what they've seen from the first games of the World Juniors, including Team Sweden and Red Wings prospects playing in the tournament, Trevor Ze...
ListenDiscussing a new season and reconfigured Central division and where the Red Wings fit in from 2020-12-21T22:52:33
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take a look at the reconfigured Central division and discuss how the Red Wings stack up against the other teams. Also, how will the lack of exhibition games affect te...
ListenDiscussing Anthony Mantha's new contract with the Red Wings from 2020-11-04T23:03:41
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss a new 4-year contract for Anthony Mantha. Did the Red Wings get a good value, and what are his expectations over the next couple of seasons? Plus, GM Steve Yz...
ListenBreaking down the Tyler Bertuzzi deal from 2020-10-29T00:24:07
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's 1-year, $3.5 million deal, and the possible long term effects for him and the team.Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfa...
ListenShawn Horcoff discusses the Red Wings' Swedish pipeline from 2020-10-22T00:34:38
Max Bultman is joined by Red Wings Director of Player Development Shawn Horcoff to discuss the Red Wings' prospects and their development while playing in Sweden. Then Prashanth Iyer joins Max in a...
ListenDiscussing the Red Wings' roster after free agency moves from 2020-10-14T01:32:52
It's a few days into free agency, and the Red Wings roster now looks pretty different. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dig into the moves, discuss the best and most surprising additions, Bobby Ryan,...
ListenLucas Raymond and the Red Wings' 2020 Draft Class from 2020-10-09T01:36:10
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' draft class from #4 pick Lucas Raymond on, the expectations for this class, and a preview of free agency. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/mont...
ListenA preview of the 2020 NHL Draft from 2020-10-01T09:00
With the draft drawing near, MaxBultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss if this year's situation hurt or helped teams in their scouting of prospects, the positional value of the first ten picks, share s...
ListenDiscussing the trade for Marc Staal, Torey Krug and more from 2020-09-28T02:30:20
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' trade for Marc Staal from the New York Rangers, including the strategy behind it and the potential effects it can have for the team. Plus, Tore...
ListenWhile Other Leagues Lead, the NHL Finally Follows from 2020-08-27T23:28:35
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the sporting world’s response to the Jacob Blake shooting and compare how players in other leagues acted in contrast with the NHL and its players. Also, there...
ListenCatching Up On the Latest on the Red Wings and The NHL Qualifying Round from 2020-08-12T23:25:48
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings loaning Filip Zadina the Czech League and Moritz Seider to DEH while the team is in its offseason. Also, they discuss the results of the qualify...
ListenMerits of Drafting A Defenseman at 4th overall from 2020-07-20T07:14:01
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ListenWhat the Red Wings could do with a flat salary cap from 2020-07-06T22:32:25
With the news that the NHL may move ahead with a flat salary cap over the next couple of seasons, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into what it could mean for the Red Wings, and also some other ...
ListenDraft lottery fallout, the options at Pick 4 from 2020-06-27T17:24:09
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer react to the results of the draft lottery, including thoughts on a placeholder pick at #1, who the Red Wings could take with their #4 pick and more. Follow Max on Tw...
ListenBob McKenzie's Prospect List and Draft Lottery Week from 2020-06-22T23:54:23
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Bob McKenzie's draft list and discuss who the Red Wings could select with their picks accordingly, answer listener questions and get you ready for Friday's dr...
ListenMax's Latest Red Wings Mock Draft from 2020-06-15T11:00:07
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss changes in the WFB family and an offseason plan for the show moving forward. They discuss Max's picks in his latest mock draft, and Prashanth of course takes ...
ListenTuesday, June 2nd, 2020 from 2020-06-03T00:53:53
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Scott Wheeler and Corey Pronman's 2020 NHL Draft rankings which can be found at The Athletic. Max and Prashanth also address the happenings of this weekends e...
ListenBlashill returns, next captain coming&free agency outlook from 2020-05-28T23:38:27
1:20 Steve Yzerman announces Jeff Blashill will be back behind the bench next season; Right move?18:45 Is Dylan Larkin a lock to be the next captain?24:15 How aggressive will Yzerman be during the ...
ListenThe NHL's 24-team Return-to-Play&Draft Lottery plans from 2020-05-27T00:15:48
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer breakdown the NHL's 24-team return to play format as well as the Draft Lottery plans and what it all means for the Detroit Red Wings.Follow Max on Twitter: @m_bultman...
ListenDominant Red Wings Bracket Part 2 from 2020-05-21T17:32:01
00:50 Does the proposed 24-team playoff format make sense? Potential matchups and other alternatives12:20 Continuing the 16-team bracket (Modern vs. Historic) to determine the best Detroit Red Wing...
ListenDominant Red Wings Bracket part 1 from 2020-05-19T17:56:52
1:05 The NHL still weighing their options on the draft and potential 24-team playoff7:40 16-team bracket (Modern vs. Historic) to determine the best Detroit Red Wings team ever; Make sure you vote!...
ListenDetroit Red Wings Trivia from 2020-05-14T23:03:23
How well do you know the Detroit Red Wings? Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer put each other to the test as they take part in a three-round trivia challenge based on Detroit's draft history, champions...
ListenWhat the AHL cancellation means for Detroit's prospects from 2020-05-12T00:03:04
1:00 AHL officially announces the cancellation of their season5:00 24-team playoffs vs. regular 16-team format9:00 Grand Rapids Griffins; Which players are affected the most?25:15 Top 31 prospects;...
ListenThe Great Draft War from 2020-05-07T17:01:04
00:30 Waiting on the NHL to decide how the draft will be done; What should they do? Will we see a draft in June?31:30 Middle ground proposal40:15 Listener questionsFollow Max on Twitter: @m_bultman...
ListenLast Place Pays from 2020-05-04T00:00:10
00:30 What the NHL's proposed Draft Lottery format would mean for the Detroit Red Wings and the rest of the league10:30 Quinton Byfield vs. Tim Stutzle17:00 Does age matter?22:00 A Detroit team wit...
ListenScott Wheeler joins the show from 2020-04-30T18:00:58
1:30 Scott shares how his scouting process has changed over the years and some of the factors he includes when putting together his prospect rankings5:30 Scott's seen Marco Rossi's development firs...
ListenVirtual draft, old lottery format&08 NHL Finals from 2020-04-27T13:09:28
1:00 Virtual NFL Draft; How did the Detroit Lions do?8:00 Can the NHL pull off a virtual draft?16:00 Reports suggest the NHL could revert back to the 2012 draft lottery format which would benefit t...
ListenWhat if Detroit extended Marian Hossa instead of Johan Franzen? from 2020-04-23T02:55:26
1:00 The pros and cons of the NHL draft in June, before the potential season resuming11:10 The idea of the NHL using four arenas to restart the season24:10 What if the Red Wings extended Marian Hos...
Listen2020-21 expectations for the top 10 Red Wings prospects from 2020-04-21T12:24:03
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the expectations for Detroit's top 10 prospects heading into the 2020-21 season. Will Moritz Seider and Joe Veleno be with the Red Wings on opening night? Can...
ListenNHL Mock Draft with Winged Wheel Pod from 2020-04-17T13:05:53
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer welcome in Ryan Hana and Brad Krysko of the Winged Wheel Pod. They complete a full two-round NHL mock draft with trades! Brad drafts for teams in the Atlantic Divisio...
ListenWhere can hockey analytics go next? from 2020-04-14T01:06:05
3:00 Evaluating goalies17:20 Where can hockey analytics go next?36:50 A series of historic Detroit teams using jersey numbers54:20 Listener questionsFollow Max on Twitter: @m_bultmanFollow Prashant...
ListenNHL mock draft breakdown from 2020-04-09T16:42:57
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer breakdown The Athletic's latest NHL Mock Draft in which beat writers preview the 2020 draft lottery. They talk about the rise and fall of certain players as well as t...
ListenSalary cap draft and the lessons of great contracts from 2020-04-06T17:12:04
Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer each build a full 23-man NHL roster using the salary cap. Prashanth can't draft anyone on an entry-level contract, but he gets to start the draft with 23 straight pic...
ListenMid-round draft targets&best lines of the last decade from 2020-04-01T23:32:15
1:30 Mid-round draft targets28:00 Best lines of the last decade39:50 Best lines from 2000-201048:30 Listener questions Follow Max on Twitter: @m_bultmanFollow Prashanth on Twitter: @iyer_prashanth...
ListenReliving Fight Night at the Joe from 2020-03-30T13:46:50
1:00 Reliving "Fight Night at the Joe" between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche from March 26th, 199739:00 Listener questions: Compliance buyouts, Anthony Mantha's price tag and more! F...
ListenNHL player comps for Detroit's prospects from 2020-03-25T21:57:11
On today's episode of Wings for Breakfast, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer present the closest NHL player comparisons for Detroit's prospects. Max shares comparisons from Scott Wheeler, Craig Button...
ListenAll time Red Wings team&2020 first round mock draft from 2020-03-23T14:23:02
8:40 Build an all-time Red Wings team using this budget28:50 Pivotal moments in Detroit history: What if the Red Wings didn't trade the Pavel Datsyuk contract?43:45 Tankathon: NHL Mock draft57:00 L...
ListenProspect risers; 2020 draft breakdown from 2020-03-18T18:28:30
4:30 Breaking down the late-season risers in the Red Wings’ farm system28:25 Players Detroit could add to its system42:20 Bob McKenzie's mid-season prospect rankings49:50 Which CHL players could ta...
ListenThe NHL's pause begins from 2020-03-16T13:35
00:30 Coronavirus impact in hockey and around the world7:00 What can you do to help?10:35 If the NHL season resumes, what would it look like? Potential playoff matchups13:30 Storylines Detroit fans...
ListenBiega extension and just how good Bernier’s been from 2020-03-09T13:30:16
00:45 Back-to-back wins13:30 Red Wings sign Alex Biega to a one-year extension; What does the defense look like next season?22:30 Filip Zadina close to returning25:30 Does Jonathan Bernier belong i...
ListenRyan Clark on lessons from the Avs rebuild from 2020-03-02T16:24:22
Max Bultman welcomes in Ryan Clark who covers the Colorado Avalanche for The Athletic. Ryan shares his journey to Colorado, what the Avs are like to cover and his perception on Detroit's rebuild. T...
ListenRed Wings' trade deadline from 2020-02-25T04:01:04
00:30 Was the return for Andreas Athanasiou fair?8:30 Reset timeline, Steve Yzerman's vision and goals15:45 Other trades around the league; Winners and losers24:00 No trade market for Jonathan Bern...
ListenAlexis Lafreniere widening gap, Mike Green pitch&deep look into Tyler Bertuzzi from 2020-02-17T15:36:22
4:30 Filip Hronek suffers head injury; Ripple effect10:30 Andy Greene traded to the New York Islanders; Can Detroit get a second round pick for Mike Green or a fifth for Trevor Daley?16:45 Alexis L...
ListenAnalytics conference, Cholowski demotion, Seider, Veleno&Rasmussen player comps from 2020-02-10T16:26:14
1:50 Jonathan Bernier steals another4:20 What could Detroit do differently to help out their goalies?8:35 Andreas Athanasiou increases trade value with two goals12:05 Analytics conference16:05 Denn...
ListenRest of season over/unders and most realistic deadline trade from 2020-02-03T15:00:40
2:00 Filip Zadina sidelined for 2-3 weeks; Andreas Athanasiou set to return7:00 Back-to-back losses to the Rangers11:00 Team MVP12:00 Goal differential; Where does this Detroit team stack against s...
ListenGR prospect updates, potential call-ups&all-time Red Wings skills competition from 2020-01-27T23:50:24
1:30 Grand Rapids playoff push; Prospects look good!6:40 Who should the Red Wings promote before the season ends?13:20 Moritz Seider's ready for the show; Who else may be?20:00 Tyler Bertuzzi shows...
ListenFixing special teams, 2020 defense core and prospect updates from 2020-01-20T14:22:18
1:30 Dumb penalties ruin good showings from Jimmy Howard6:55 How to fix the special teams26:25 Valtteri Filppula suffers injury; Who would fill the void if Filppula missedtime?33:15 Jonatan Berggre...
ListenTumultuous power plays, Filip Hronek's strong play and return of the prospects from 2020-01-13T17:27:16
1:45 Possession and shot quality not enough for a win against Buffalo3:50 The power play continues to let Detroit down; What's been the problem?12:30 Madison Bowey trending up16:50 Jonathan Bernier...
ListenZadina keeps producing, 2nd period struggles&World Junior wrap-up from 2020-01-07T03:12:32
2:20 Filip Zadina keeps producing; Second period struggles continue 10:45 World Junior wrap-up23:40 Special teams let Detroit down against Dallas30:30 Listener questionsFollow Max on Twitter: @m_bu...
ListenIs Mantha injury prone? Trade Bernier? World Juniors breakdown from 2019-12-30T16:16:48
1:30 Jonathan Bernier can only do so much...5:15 Detroit PP vs Tampa Bay PP9:40 Game Score: Dylan Larkin&Tyler Bertuzzi struggle vs TB15:45 Anthony Mantha out another month: Where will the offense ...
ListenUgly finish in Toronto, Tyler Bertuzzi's strong play&World Juniors preview from 2019-12-23T17:20:30
2:15 Lack of scoring continues; Where will the offense come without Anthony Mantha?7:45 Ugly ending in Toronto; A look into player safety, fighting, hitting and concussions22:45 Tyler Bertuzzi's st...
ListenEvaluating Zadina after 10 games, 5-on-5 play and Kyle Wood addition from 2019-12-16T16:41:04
2:46 Five-on-five expected goal percentage and power play struggles10:20 Filip Zadina here to stay; Evaluating his play after 10 games25:15 Detroit adds Kyle Wood from Carolina in exchange for Oliw...
ListenProspect watch, Eric Comrie's debut and Filip Zadina's place in the lineup from 2019-12-09T16:43:29
1:40 Top line struggles vs PIT; Late push by Dylan Larkin6:30 Filip Zadina evaluation; Where should he play in the lineup?14:40 Eric Comrie's debut; Will he play this week?21:15 Prospect watch28:40...
ListenGet to know Eric Comrie, how to generate more offense and system changes from 2019-12-02T15:29:45
1:30 Red Wings remain fragile7:40 High danger scoring changes; How can they generate more offense?23:40 Changing assignments, roles and systems26:40 Red Wings pick up Eric Comrie from Arizona; Thou...
ListenThe 2010s: The Detroit Red Wings All-Decade Team from 2019-11-27T11:00:18
3:10 Best team of the decade9:25 Center12:25 Left wing14:25 Right wing20:30 Defense23:40 Goaltender theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast for 40% off subscription to The Athletic Learn more about you...
ListenLife without Anthony Mantha, Filip Zadina's 2019 debut&Dylan Larkin's game from 2019-11-25T14:49:48
1:40 Anthony Mantha suffers injury Saturday and misses Sunday's game7:00 Filip Zadina makes 2019 debut Sunday13:30 Do you burn Zadina's entry level contract?24:15 Thin on defense27:20 Detroit prosp...
ListenAdditional scoring, goals above replacement and defense core from 2019-11-18T15:50:18
1:40 What's working over this current five-game point streak?6:40 Strong play from the second line9:40 Goals above replacement in the bottom-six14:40 Anthony Mantha&Dylan Larkin16:25 Defense core20...
ListenEvaluating Robby Fabbri, goaltending and other trade targets from 2019-11-11T14:03:49
1:10 Evaluating the Robby Fabbri trade10:30 Jimmy Howard vs Jonathan Bernier20:00 Who should Fabbri play with?23:30 Other possible buy-low trade targets around the league33:15 Twitter questions the...
ListenHistoric pace, Grand Rapids report, Brendan Perlini's debut and future from 2019-11-04T14:42:54
1:30 Rough weekend for the Red Wings 9:30 Evaluating Detroit after 15 games15:00 Brendan Perlini's debut and future with Detroit 30:30 Detroit on pace for one of its worst seasons ever35:30 Grand R...
ListenTop-six shuffle, what has to improve and Givani Smith's debut from 2019-10-28T12:52:31
1:30 Top-six shuffle10:30 Biggest issue20:30 Givani Smith takeaways after NHL debut26:30 Evaluating Taro Hirose's game31:30 Grand Rapids report39:30 Twitter questions theathletic.com/wingsforbreakf...
ListenEvaluating Darren Helm, Andreas Athanasiou, zone starts&special teams from 2019-10-21T12:32:56
3:00 0-3 Canadian trip6:00 Juggling the lines8:00 A deeper look into Darren Helm's numbers12:00 Zone starts17:00 Special teams26:00 What's going on with Andreas Athanasiou?33:00 Twitter questions51...
ListenExpected goals for and should Detroit trade Jimmy Howard or promote Justin Abdelkader? from 2019-10-14T13:05:02
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