Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. We’ll kick off with some quick hits before diving into rebuilds and trade chatter: New Goalie Coach Michael Leighton joins the staff—an interesting choice given he’s often remembered for yielding Patrick Kane’s Stanley Cup–winning goal back in 2010. Roster Moves • Mason Appleton is inking his deal to bring depth up front. • Elmer Söderblom re-signs, keeping that hea...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 367
The first day of NHL Free Agency is in the books, and the Detroit Red Wings have upgraded, but not by much. We’re going live to break down the Day 1 action: Who the Wings missed out on — including Mitch Marner, Gavrikov, K’Andre Miller, and the Florida exodus Who they did sign — James Van Riemsdyk signs, Patrick Kane returns, trade for John Gibson, plus Berggren and Johansson ink new deals What still needs to happen for this offseason to be a win, like targeting Ehlers Potential trade targets no...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 366
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. This week on Red Wings Rant, we break down our final thoughts ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft and free agency frenzy. Using Prashanth Iyer’s offseason blueprint and the Daily Faceoff Top 50 Free Agents list, we explore: How the Red Wings should leverage their draft capital Trade ideas to optimize the cap for the 2026-27 contention window Why Iyer Prashanth says Rasmus A...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 365
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. Let's kick things off by celebrating Axel Sandin Pellikka's 2025 Elite Prospects Award. We also discuss more trades with Chris Kreider, Nic Hague, Mitch Marner, Martin Necas, Elias Pettersson, Jason Robertson, Marco Rossi, and more! The Red Wings are staring down a pivotal moment in the 2025 NHL Draft with the 13th overall pick. With glaring needs at both wings and ...
Jun 12, 2025•47 min•Ep. 364
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Red Wings missed the playoffs (again), and we don’t even get the catharsis of knowing what moves are on the table yet. So, let’s do the next best thing—scout the winners. This week, we’re breaking down the Final Four teams in the NHL Playoffs and analyzing which of their strategies the Red Wings could reasonably copy. Should we go all-in on elite top-line scorin...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 363
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we take a hard look at where the Yzerplan stands after Year 6 and what Steve Yzerman had to say in his postseason press conference. With a ninth straight playoff miss and glaring roster holes, fans are asking: What's next? We dig into: 🔍 Yzerman’s press conference highlights – from roster construction to free agency outlook 🍁 Tor...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 362
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. Captain Dylan Larkin finally opens up about the 2024-25 Red Wings season — and he's not holding back. In this episode, we break down Larkin’s honest assessment of how a lack of effort from the front office, specifically GM Steve Yzerman, drained morale in the locker room and left the team struggling to make progress without support. Did Yzerman's quiet trade deadlin...
Apr 24, 2025•58 min•Ep. 361
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Red Wings are about to miss the postseason for the ninth straight year, and with this being Episode 360, we’ve officially gone full circle. Like the 2016–17 team that kicked off this drought, this year’s squad is heading to the tee box—with a few extra pity points and a lot of déjà vu. We break down what went wrong again , and why the playoff push fizzled out de...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 360
The Detroit Red Wings are officially out of the playoff race — and in this episode of Red Wings Rant, we’re pointing the finger at Steve Yzerman’s 2023 free agency decisions. We dig into why Vladimir Tarasenko and Justin Holl didn’t live up to expectations and how those signings may have cost the Wings a chance at postseason hockey. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens just signed Ivan Demidov, continuing their rebuild with purpose and precision. We compare where Montreal is heading versus where De...
Apr 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 359
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Red Wings have just 8 games left, are 4 points out of a playoff spot, and own the toughest remaining schedule in the NHL. After yet another soul-crushing loss, we’re here to say what everyone’s thinking: it’s not technically over... but it’s over. In this episode, we break down why this collapse should spark bigger changes than most fans expect—especially with D...
Apr 03, 2025•40 min•Ep. 358
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Detroit Red Wings are still clinging to a playoff spot, but with the hardest remaining schedule in the NHL and another tough loss—this time to the Washington Capitals—how much longer can they hold on? The Wings could have won this game, but at this point in the season, do moral victories even matter? We break down the latest loss, the team's struggles, and wheth...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 357
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Red Wings are in a tailspin, dropping six straight and making no major moves at the trade deadline to shake things up. So… is the season over? Should the Wings ride it out with their veterans and hope for a miracle, or is it time to call up the kids and see if a prospect-heavy lineup can bring some energy—and maybe even sneak into the playoffs? We break down Det...
Mar 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 356
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. With the NHL Trade Deadline just days away, the Detroit Red Wings are coming off tough losses to the Blue Jackets and Hurricanes. Do these setbacks change how you feel about the team buying at the deadline? We’ll break down Detroit’s playoff hopes, their brutal remaining schedule, and what Carter Mazur’s call-up could mean for the final stretch. Did the Wings’ decis...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 355
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this explosive episode of Red Wings Rant, we kick things off by celebrating Patrick Kane’s sensational overtime winner over the Anaheim Ducks—a moment of brilliance that lit up the ice. But while Kane’s heroics spark celebration, we can’t ignore the bitter déjà vu: last year, despite an easy remaining schedule, our team fell short of the playoffs, thanks in no sm...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 354
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Four Nations Face-Off is proving to be everything the NHL All-Star Game wasn’t—intense, competitive, and packed with energy! We break down how this tournament has completely revitalized mid-season international play, bringing fans the excitement they’ve been craving. Lucas Raymond has been electric for Sweden, while Dylan Larkin has been a key force for Team USA...
Feb 20, 2025•33 min•Ep. 353
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. With the Four Nations Faceoff break approaching, the Detroit Red Wings have a prime opportunity to shake things up—and the rumor mill is buzzing! We break down Detroit’s potential trade targets as Steve Yzerman looks to move Vladimir Tarasenko and explore additions that could strengthen the roster for a playoff push. Could Dylan Cozens or K'Andre Miller still be in ...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 352
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Red Wings keep piling up wins, but does that mean they’re a good team even when they’re not playing well? We break down Detroit’s successful West Coast trip, Albert Johansson’s impressive defense against Connor McDavid, Elmer Soderblom’s point streak, Alex DeBrincat’s two-goal night vs. Vancouver, Dylan Larkin’s resurgence post-Todd McLellan, and Lucas Raymond’s...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 351
Steve Yzerman’s draft picks are starting to pay off for the Red Wings! Lucas Raymond continues to shine, Marco Kasper is looking like a future star, and Elmer Söderblom’s call-up is going even better than expected. We’ll break down how these young players are proving Yzerman’s long-term vision is working. Meanwhile, out west, Jim Rutherford’s comments about the Vancouver Canucks signal major trouble ahead. With Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller’s futures up in the air, there doesn’t seem to be a ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 350
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Detroit Red Wings' 7-game winning streak had fans flying high, but last night's loss to the San Jose Sharks raises questions. Was this a classic trap game or a preview of potential struggles ahead? We'll break down the game and evaluate how new head coach Todd McLellan handled his second real test. Plus, with a gauntlet of games against powerhouses like the Flor...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 348
Hi everyone and welcome to Red Wings Rant, where tirades and impassioned pleas for your Detroit Red Wings, finally have a home. In tonight's episode of Red Wings Rant, we dive into the Detroit Red Wings' thrilling game against the Ottawa Senators, breaking down the key moments, standout performances, and what it means for their playoff push. We will also look into potential trade targets Elias Pettersson, JT Miller, and Dylan Cozens as well as potentially picking Sprong up off waivers. Are you w...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 347
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this explosive episode of Red Wings Rant, we dive deep into the shocking coaching shakeup in Detroit. After a lackluster 13-17-4 start to the season, GM Steve Yzerman has decided to part ways with head coach Derek LaLonde and bring in the seasoned Todd McLellan. We'll dissect the reasons behind this drastic move and what it means for the Red Wings' future. Was La...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 346
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. After the Detroit Red Wings secured a solid 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, they lose handily the lowly Montreal Canadiens. We discuss next steps for the Red Wings and Steve Yzerman. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rd2RUDkzuS Let’s have fun! Sponsored by Draft Kings, Raycon and GameTIme! Please find us on your favorite Podcast App by clicking here: ht...
Dec 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 345
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Detroit Red Wings pulled off an electrifying 6-5 comeback win over the Buffalo Sabres, with Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider shining on the ice. Plus, rookie goaltender Sebastian Cossa made his NHL debut in this high-stakes thriller! We'll break down the game, the Red Wings' current standings, and whether it’s time to consider selling upcoming UFAs like Patrick K...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 344
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. The Detroit Red Wings faced off against the Calgary Flames tonight, looking to secure their second win after a strong showing against the New York Islanders on Monday. With just 4 goals allowed in their last three games, have the Wings finally figured out their defensive game, or is this streak a result of facing weaker offenses? On the flip side, the Red Wings cont...
Nov 28, 2024•56 min•Ep. 343
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this episode of Red Wings Rant , we dive into the psychology of Red Wings fans—those fuming for immediate action and those justifying every stumble. Why neither approach helps, and why the best strategy might be to endure the pain of losing for a brighter future at the draft. We’ll dissect the gut-punch losses to Anaheim and San Jose, break down today’s lineup ch...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 342
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this episode, we break down the Red Wings’ gritty 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres and dive into the power play that's been on fire through the season's first month. We’re highlighting the tireless efforts of Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson, who continue to impress with their work ethic. However, it’s not all smooth sailing – the Wings are struggling at 5-on-5, ...
Nov 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 341
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this episode, we dive into a tough week for the Detroit Red Wings. We'll break down the recent losses to the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers, discuss what our .500 record means at this point in the season, and look at the league’s worst possession numbers—currently ours. With an upcoming game against the undefeated Winnipeg Jets, we’ll debate what needs to chan...
Oct 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 340
Hi everybody and welcome to Red Wings Rant! Where tirades and impassioned pleas for your Detroit Red Wings, FINALLY have a home. Red Wings Rant: Post-Game Recap – Red Wings vs. Islanders! 🏒 Join us as we break down all the action from tonight's matchup against the New York Islanders! We'll dive into the standout performances, key plays, and what this game tells us about the Red Wings' season trajectory. Did Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin, and Moritz Seider rise to the occasion? How did Alex Lyon ...
Oct 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 339
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. Three games into the season, and the Detroit Red Wings have shown us two very different versions of themselves. In the season opener, the Wings suffered a rough 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where sloppy turnovers and weak defense overshadowed Alex DeBrincat's strong performance. But after making roster adjustments—benching Erik Gustafsson and bringing in Albe...
Oct 15, 2024•54 min•Ep. 338
Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant : Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this episode of Red Wings Rant , we break down the finalized roster for the 2024-25 season as the Detroit Red Wings gear up for an exciting campaign. Today, the team added veteran forward Austin Watson on a one-year, two-way deal after a successful PTO. We'll also discuss the assignments of young prospects like Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, and Sebastian Cossa to...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 337
