Red Wings Rant Podcast

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The wait is over — Red Wings hockey is BACK.
In this Red Wings Rant Season Preview, Matt and Mike dive into what could be the most exciting opening night in years as Detroit’s youth movement takes center stage.

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The Detroit Red Wings are halfway through the preseason, and it’s time to check in on who’s trending up, who’s trending down, and what it means for the opening night roster.

In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down:

• 🚀 Emmitt Finnie’s breakout camp — is he ready for Larkin & Raymond’s top l...

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Mike and Matt break down the Detroit Red Wings Red & White Game with fresh eyes from inside Little Caesars Arena. Who passed the eyeball test? Who left us worried?

We spotlight Emmitt Finnie’s relentless camp performance—tenacity, smarts, a...

The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up their 2025 Prospect Showcase in Frisco, Texas against the Dallas Stars with a 6–2 win and a 6–5 loss. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down the biggest takeaways from The Athletic, The Hockey News, and NHL.com: Amadeus Lombardi: Elite playmaking, 1G 4A — NHL-ready? Nate Danielson: Defensive IQ, added size — the next Seider? Shai Buium: 2 goals, strong pairing with ASP. Michael Brand...

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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 goa...

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...

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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 s...

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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!

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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 Playo...

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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?...

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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...

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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 i...

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 an...

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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 ov...

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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 cou...

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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 u...

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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 br...

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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 bi...

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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’...