Ep. 68: Jeff Blashill's 'daunting' task, Abby Roque interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Steve Yzerman's moves on NHL trade deadline day and Olympic silver medalist Abby Roque is the guest on this week's podcast.
Mar 22, 2022•37 min
OctoPulse: Taking the pulse of the Red Wings rebuild
The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast is taking the pulse of the Detroit Red Wings rebuild. If you enjoy Detroit Hockey, this is the show for you.
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Ep. 67: Wings' historic 10-7 loss spells trouble, Paul Woods interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' historic 10-7 loss against the Maple Leafs and the team radio analyst Paul Woods is the guest on this week's podcast.
Feb 28, 2022•30 min
Ep. 66: Red Wings after the All-Star break, Jason Ross Jr. interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the All-Star break and Blackhawks broadcaster Jason Ross Jr. is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
Feb 08, 2022•32 min
Ep. 65: Wings in playoff hunt at midseason, Mark Howe interview
Ted Kulfan hands out midseason grades for the Red Wings and Hall of Famer Mark Howe is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
Jan 20, 2022•39 min
Ep. 64: COVID strikes Red Wings again, Dwayne Norris interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' fourth game postponement because of COVID and Oxford native Dwayne Norris is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
Dec 29, 2021•36 min
Ep. 63: Jeff Blashill coach of the year candidate, Nick Libett interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the improving Red Wings (12-9-4), who have won four games in a row heading into Saturday's game against the New York Islanders at Little Caesars Arena and ex-Red Wing Nick Libett is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
Dec 03, 2021•41 min
Ep. 62: Break up the Red Wings, Shane Wright interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings (7-5-2), who have won three in a row and are tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference heading into Thursday's game against the Capitals at Little Caesars Arena and 2022 NHL top prospect Shane Wright is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
Nov 10, 2021•26 min
Ep. 61: Lucas Raymond's Calder Trophy odds, John Bacon interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings-Capitals game tonight and Lucas Raymond's chances of winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. New York Times best-selling author John Bacon is the interview guest on The Detroit News' podcast, OctoPulse.
Oct 27, 2021•29 min
Ep. 60: Red Wings season opener preview, Al Montoya interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' 2021-2022 season and former Michigan goalie Al Montoya is the interview guest on the Detroit News' podcast, OctoPulse.
Oct 14, 2021•36 min
Ep. 59: Traverse City training camp recap, Chaz Lucius interview
Ted Kulfan wraps up the Red Wings' training camp in Traverse City and former USA Hockey center Chaz Lucius is the guest on The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast.
Sep 29, 2021•28 min
Ep. 58: Red Wings reach for .500 hockey, Cross Hanas interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the new-look Red Wings after Day 3 of free agency, the odds of Detroit reaching the .500 level for the first time in six years and 2020 draft pick Cross Hanas is the interview guest on The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast.
Jul 31, 2021•36 min
Ep. 57: OctoPulse podcast: Lightning halfway home, Alex Tanguay hired, William Eklund interview
Ted Kulfan explains why the Lightning are halfway home to winning another Stanley Cup in episode 57 of the The Detroit News/OctoPulse podcast, which includes an interview with possible Red Wings draft prospect William Eklund of Sweden.
Jul 02, 2021•36 min
Ep. 56: Steve Yzerman settles for sixth, Simon Edvinsson
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings winding up sixth in Wednesday's NHL Draft Lottery, Steve Yzerman's subdued reaction, why Mark Scheifele deserves a suspension for Game 1 hit on Jake Evans and an interview with possible Red Wings draft prospect Simon Edvinsson, a 6-5, 210-pound defenseman from Sweden's Frolunda Indians.
Jun 03, 2021•36 min
Ep. 55: Tyler Bertuzzi's future, Dylan Guenther interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Tyler Bertuzzi's future after back surgery, Justin Abdelkader's comeback attempt with Team USA at the world championships, Jimmy Howard's retirement and how the Penguins could've used Jonathan Bernier in goal. The interview guest is possible Red Wings draft prospect and high-scoring winger Dylan Guenther of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
May 27, 2021•32 min
Ep. 54: Steve Yzerman sticks with Jeff Blashill, Matt Beniers interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Steve Yzerman's decision to retain coach Jeff Blashill and University of Michigan forward Matt Beniers is the guest on the podcast.
May 19, 2021•37 min
Ep. 53: Jeff Blashill awaits GM decision, Kent Johnson interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look coach Jeff Blashill's future with two games left in the regular season and University of Michigan forward Kent Johnson is the guest on this week's OctoPulse podcast.
May 04, 2021•30 min
Ep. 52: Jakub Vrana's breakout game, Tim Mayer interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Jakub Vrana's four-goal game against the Stars and AHL referee Tim Mayer of Okemos is the guest on this week's OctoPulse.
Apr 23, 2021•39 min
Ep. 51: Anthony Mantha era ends abruptly, Brian Lawton interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Red Wings' blockbuster trade with the Capitals and Hockey Network analyst Brian Lawton is the guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
Apr 13, 2021•40 min
Ep. 50: Red Wings' trade deadline preview, Luke Hughes interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings heading into next week's NHL trade deadline, the emergence of Michael Rasmussen as a power forward and NHL draft prospect Luke Hughes is the special guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
Apr 06, 2021•31 min
Ep. 49: OctoPulse podcast: Redrafting Tim Stutzle or Lucas Raymond, Mark Kirton interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Nashville series, the Columbus weekend games, the new NHL draft lottery, the trade deadline and former Red Wings center Mark Kirton is the special guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
Mar 26, 2021•39 min
Ep. 48: OctoPulse podcast: How Jeff Blashill can be re-signed, Scotty Bowman
Ted Kulfan talks about how Jeff Blashill is "coaching for his Red Wings career" in the second half of the season and Scotty Bowman discusses his longtime friend and Red Wings statistician Adam Mitchell, who died of a heart attack a year ago.
Mar 15, 2021•29 min
Ep. 47: OctoPulse podcast: Anthony Mantha stuck in neutral; Jerry Green's love of hockey
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' recent stretch of winning hockey heading into Tuesday's game in Columbus and Detroit News reporter Jerry Green recounts his favorite hockey memories since he arrived in Detroit in 1954.
Mar 02, 2021•41 min
Ep. 46: Red Wings' old lineup isn't working, Doug Plagens
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' 5-1 loss against the Lightning, Luke Glendening's "private conversation" in the dressing room and Detroit native and Florida Panthers broadcaster Doug Plagens is the guest on this week's podcast.
Feb 04, 2021•47 min
Ep. 45: Red Wings (2-2) hit the road for first time, Murray Howe
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings (2-2) heading out on the first road trip of the season, the early success of Bobby Ryan and Murray Howe talks about his book on his dad Gordie Howe, "Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father."
Jan 22, 2021•24 min
Ep. 44: Captain Dylan Larkin, three key players to watch, Tim Taylor
Ted Kulfan talks about new Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, three key players heading into the home opener and the 56-game schedule.
Jan 14, 2021•33 min
Ep. 43: Red Wings finally return to ice, Rick Vaive
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings returning to training camp, the likely 23-man roster and taxi squad and ex-Maple Leaf Rick Vaive discusses his days battling Steve Yzerman, Bob Probert and the Red Wings.
Dec 31, 2020•55 min
Ep. 42: NHL, Red Wings close to returning, Paul Stewart
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the NHL's plans to start the regular season on Jan. 13, the economic impact on Wings owner Christopher Ilitch and ex-NHL referee Paul Stewart talks about his rocky relationship with former captain Steve Yzerman.
Dec 11, 2020•39 min
Ep. 41: Anthony Mantha's potential, Wes McCauley interview
Ted Kulfan talks about Anthony Mantha's new contract, potential starting dates for the 2021 NHL season, his interview with coach Jeff Blashill and lineup projections plus an interview with NHL referee and former Red Wing Wes McCauley.
Nov 13, 2020•53 min
Ep. 40: Steve Yzerman draws line with salary structure, Mike Emrick
Ted Kulfan talks about GM Steve Yzerman setting the team's payroll structure and retired NHL broadcaster 'Doc' Emrick is the guest on this week's podcast.
Oct 29, 2020•39 min
Ep. 39: Goalie Greiss latest Red Wings' free agent, Manon Rheaume
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Red Wings' free agent additions Thomas Greiss, Bobby Ryan, Jon Merrill and the NHL's first female player Manon Rheaume is the special guest on episode 39 of OctoPulse.
Oct 10, 2020•47 min
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