Ep. 98: Mickey Redmond's bold prediction, Madison Packer interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Wings' improved playoff chances two weeks before the trade deadline and Madison Packer is the interview guest.
Feb 24, 2024•27 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. 97: Wings halfway home, Cole Eiserman interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' roller-coaster first half of the season and USA Hockey's Cole Eiserman is the interview guest.
Jan 12, 2024•24 min
Ep. 96: Kane more than able, Dave Poulin interview
Ted Kulfan talks about Patrick Kane's debut, the latest Vegas odds of Detroit making the playoffs, including a 3% chance of winning the Stanley Cup and former NHLer and TSN analyst Dave Poulin is the interview guest.
Dec 09, 2023•30 min
Ep. 95: Wings-Bruins showdown, Jordan Forgione interview
Ted Kulfan previews Saturday's showdown between the Wings and Bruins and Jordan Forgione is the interview guest.
Nov 03, 2023•25 min
Ep. 94: Seider's Norris Trophy candidacy, Doug MacLean interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' season opener in New Jersey and ex-Red Wings assistant general manager Doug MacLean is the podcast guest.
Oct 11, 2023•37 min
Ep. 93: New-look Wings hit the ice, Greg Innis interview
Ted Kulfan says expect the Red Wings' playoff chase to fall just short this year and team statistician Greg Innis is the interview guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
Sep 20, 2023•26 min
Ep. 92: Free agency, draft recap, Steve Coates interview
Ted Kulfan reviews the Red Wings' free agency and draft additions, Filip Zadina's options and forrmer Michigan Tech and Red Wings forward Steve Coates is the podcast guest.
Jul 08, 2023•34 min
Ep. 91: Free-agent target Gudas, Nate Danielson interview
Ted Kulfan says free agents Radko Gudas and Tom Wilson would benefit the Red Wings and Wheat Kings center Nate Danielson is the interview guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
Jun 10, 2023•29 min
Ep. 90: Wings stay put in lottery, Trey Augustine interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings staying put with the ninth overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery and USA Hockey's Trey Augustine is the interview guest.
May 09, 2023•35 min
Ep. 89: Yzerman, Lalonde review season, William Horcoff interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' season-ending news conferences with general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Derek Lalonde and William and Shawn Horcoff are the interview guests.
Apr 15, 2023•39 min
Ep. 88: Marco Kasper on fast track, Tripp Tracy interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings recalling first-round draft pick Marco Kasper and Hurricanes TV analyst Tripp Tracy is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
Apr 01, 2023•43 min
Ep. 87: Blues' Vrana lights it up, Bryan Trottier interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at ex-Red Wing Jakub Vrana's hot start with the Blues, Simon Edvinsson about to make his NHL debut against the Avalanche, and Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier is the podcast guest.
Mar 17, 2023•39 min
Ep. 86: Sabres, Sens ahead of Wings' rebuild, Riley Sawchuk interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline and Grand Rapids rookie Riley Sawchuk is the interview guest on the podcast.
Mar 04, 2023•29 min
Ep. 85: Wings-Caps preview, Leo Carlsson interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' final game of a successful five-game road trip in Washington and Sweden's top NHL prospect Leo Carlsson is the interview guest.
Feb 21, 2023•19 min
Ep. 84: Connor McDavid hits Detroit, Bob Stauffer interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' after the All-Star break, including Tuesday's game against Connor McDavid and the Oilers and Oilers broadcaster Bob Stauffer is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
Feb 07, 2023•27 min
Ep. 83: Fabbri off to fast start, Perreault/Smith/Leonard interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' western road trip next week, takes a look at the return to the lineup of Robby Fabbri and Tyler Bertuzzi, and USA Hockey's Gabe Perreault, Will Smith, and Ryan Leonard are the guests on the OctoPulse podcast.
Jan 14, 2023•26 min
Ep. 82: Walman dances into NHL history, Annelies Bergmann interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings in 2023 heading into Wednesday's game against the Devils and USA Hockey goalie Annelies Bergmann is the interview guest.
Jan 02, 2023•28 min
Ep. 81: Wings regroup after Reaves hit, Riley Brengman interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' four-game winless streak, the Ryan Reaves hit and NCAA champ Riley Brengman of China Township is the guest.
Dec 15, 2022•34 min
Ep. 80: Yzerman on increase of NHL comebacks, John Shannon interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings at the one-quarter mark of the season and former Hockey Night in Canada executive director John Shannon is the podcast guest. Kulfan also comments on Steve Yzerman's interview in the first intermission of the TNT broadcast on Wednesday. The Red Wings' GM explained the increase in NHL rallies, including the Wings' comeback from a 4-1 deficit against the Sabres in a 5-4 shootout loss at Little Caesars Arena....
Dec 01, 2022•31 min
Ep. 79: Wings head west for four-game test, Jakub Petr interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Thursday's 8-2 loss at home against the Rangers, previews the western road trip beginning in Los Angeles on Saturday and Czechia U18 head coach Jakub Petr is the special interview guest.
Nov 12, 2022•26 min
Ep. 78: Wings hit speed bump in Boston, John Bacon interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' 5-1 loss in Boston, the team's 3-2-2 start and author John Bacon is the guest on this edition of the OctoPulse podcast.
Oct 28, 2022•40 min
Ep. 77: Red Wings' opening lineup, Rick Zombo interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' season opener against the Canadiens and former Wings defenseman Rick Zombo is the guest on this week's OctoPulse podcast.
Oct 14, 2022•39 min
Ep. 76: Coach Lalonde era begins, Red Berenson interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the new-look Red Wings after two days of training camp in Traverse City and former Michigan coach Red Berenson is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
Sep 24, 2022•33 min
Ep. 75: Matthew Tkachuk trade rumors, Mike Cammalleri interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Matthew Tkachuk trade rumors to Detroit and former Wolverine Mike Cammalleri is the special guest on the podcast.
Jul 23, 2022•33 min
Ep. 74: Rating 2022 Red Wings draft, Husso trade, Lalonde's hiring
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' 2022 NHL Draft, the Ville Husso trade and the hiring of head coach Derek Lalonde from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Jul 11, 2022•10 min
Ep. 73: Lightning's Lalonde last coach standing; Frank Nazar interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the improving odds of Tampa Bay's Derek Lalonde to be named the Red Wings' next head coach and USA Hockey's Frank Nazar of Mount Clemens is the interview guest.
Jun 25, 2022•24 min
Ep. 72: Hiring ex-Bruin Cassidy carries risk, Cutter Gauthier interview
Ted Kulfan lists the pros and cons of hiring ex-Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy and USA Hockey's Cutter Gauthier is the interview guest.
Jun 11, 2022•27 min
Ep. 71: Larkin's 'curious' agent switch, Joakim Kemell interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Dylan Larkin's 'curious' agent switch, the latest odds in the Wings' coaching search and Finnish prospect Joakim Kemmel is the interview guest.
May 28, 2022•23 min
Ep. 70: NHL draft lottery preview, Dave Drinkill interview
Ted Kulfan previews next week's NHL draft lottery with the odds of the Red Wings selecting Shane Wright, updates the coaching search to replace Jeff Blashill and Saginaw Spirit GM Dave Drinkill talks about the team's 15-year-old phenom Michael Misa, the No. 1 pick in the OHL draft.
May 06, 2022•34 min
Ep. 69: Rasmussen takes big step forward, Logan Cooley interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Michael Rasmussen's improved play of late and USA Hockey center Logan Cooley is the guest on this week's podcast.
Apr 07, 2022•23 min
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