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The Flying Octopus

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An all new Red Wings hockey podcast hosted by Tony Wolak, Devin Little and Evan Sabourin

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Episode 28: Red Wings On the Brink, Fixing the...

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2025/03/28

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss the Red Wings’ three games this week – their 5-1 win over Utah, the 5-2 loss to Colorado, and Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Ottawa. It’s not all doom and gloom, though – there are plenty of positive and neutral takeaways from the latest loss and the season as a whole. Next, the fellas turn to the 2025 NHL Draft where the Red Wings are likely to pick in the 9-12 range. Could they land a Jackson Smith or Victor Eklund to bolster their

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Episode 27: Red Wings On the Brink, Fixing the...

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2025/03/21

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss the current state of the Red Wings heading into a critical road trip. Detroit faces off against Vegas on Saturday, Utah on Monday, and Colorado on Tuesday before returning home to take on the Senators on Thursday. The discussion then turns to Detroit’s faltering offensive output and what the Red Wings can do to put more pucks in the net. The fellas also touch on playoff odds, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and the Avengers.

51:18

Episode 26: Red Wings (Finally) Win, Marco Kasper’s...

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2025/03/14

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss Tony and Devin’s experience at the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series. Next up, the fellas recap Detroit’s 7-3 win vs. Buffalo, including the dominance of the DeBrincat-Kasper-Kane line, Marco Kasper’s emergence as a true 2C, and Petr Mrazek’s second debut in Detroit. The discussion then turns to Jonatan Berggren, who has been scratched the last two games - what is his future? Is it in Detroit? And finally, the focus turns to Red

42:39

Episode 25: Red Wings Trade Deadline Recap

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2025/03/08

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys revisit the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Included are thoughts on the Red Wings trade with Chicago for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith for Joe Veleno. We'll also discuss the biggest trades of the day and discuss what moves we were hoping to see Detroit make. Carter Mazur's debut did not go as planned and Devin breaks down what's next for one of the Red Wings top prospects. Plus we'll revisit the Jake Walman trade and try to analyze how the

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The Flying Octopus : Episode 24 - Wings Blue Jackets...

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2025/02/28

Episode 24: The crew breaks down the Red Wings Blue Jackets game from Thursday night. Then they discuss the impact of Andrew Copp's injury and look at possible lineup changes. Where does Detroit go from here? Potential trade targets with some big names could be available. Will Yzerman bite? Plus we'll look ahead to Devin and Tony's trip to the Stadium Series on Saturday.

26:56

Episode 23: Red Wings Return to Playoff Chase as 4...

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2025/02/21

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap the 4 Nations Face-Off, its impact on the popularity of hockey, and the critical roles Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond played for their respective countries. Next, the discussion turns to the Red Wings returning to action on Saturday vs. the Minnesota Wild. The fellas discuss Detroit’s playoff push, the trade deadline, and what the team needs to do to make the playoffs a reality. Plus, updates on Vladimir Tarasenko, trade targets,

45:26

Episode 22: Impact of Red Wings’ 4-Game Road Trip...

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2025/02/07

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas analyze Detroit’s successful four-game road trip and the impact it had on the Eastern Conference playoff race. After touching on how Elmer Soderblom, Albert Johansson, and Marco Kasper have adapted to the NHL pace of play, the guys transition to a deep dive on how Detroit’s roster is constructed and their confidence level in the player groups.

44:52

Episode 21: Red Wings Trade Deadline Preview:...

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2025/01/31

The fellas took a different approach with this week’s episode – a full trade deadline preview from the perspective of Detroit’s front office. Tony and Devin play the roles of Steve Yzerman and Shawn Horcoff/Kris Draper, respectively, and examine the state of the Red Wings, Detroit’s playoff chances, team needs, pending free agents, and the salary cap. Then, the guys dissect trade proposals and their implications now and in the future.

45:08

Episode 20: Red Wings’ Statement Win vs. Montreal,...

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2025/01/24

First up in this week’s episode, the guys recap Detroit’s 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens after a rough road trip. Next up is a breakdown of Elmer Soderblom’s play with the Red Wings, what he needs to do to stay in the lineup, and what made him successful in Grand Rapids. After that, the conversation continues with a discussion on Detroit’s top prospects with the Griffins, including Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, and William Wallinder. And finally, the fellas discuss Detroit’s quarter-century

26:24

Episode 19: Red Wings Rebound vs. Florida, Red-Hot...

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2025/01/17

Description: First up in this week’s episode, the guys recap Detroit’s 5-2 win on the road against the Florida Panthers, including superb goaltending from Cam Talbot and a resilient effort from Justin Holl after a disastrous game Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Next up is a breakdown of the Red Wings’ power play, what has made it successful under Todd McLellan, and how it compares to Detroit’s power play under Derek Lalonde. And finally, the fellas discuss the 2025 NHL Stadium Series jerseys

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Episode 18: Red Wings’ Top Players Taking Charge,...

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2025/01/10

In this week’s episode, the guys take stock of Detroit’s play during their current five-game winning streak, including how the Red Wings have been led by their top players – Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Moritz Seider. That’s followed by a discussion on what is driving this change. Next, the podcast turns to Dylan Cozens. The Red Wings have shown interest in the Buffalo Sabres forward, but is he the right fit for Detroit? Finally, the guys chat about Marco Kasper’s

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Episode 17: Red Wings Win 3 Straight, Todd McLellan’s...

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2025/01/03

In this week’s episode, the guys recap Detroit’s 5-4 win in Columbus, from the Red Wings’ adaptability on the power play to the failed coaching challenge that led to a Jonatan Berggren game-winning goal out of the penalty box. Then, the conversation turns to Todd McLellan’s early impact on the team and how the Red Wings are playing fast and loose hockey. Finally, the guys detail Joe Veleno’s ascendance to the top line, how he fits alongside Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, and what to expect moving

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Episode 16: Red Wings Fire Lalonde, Hire McLellan &...

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2024/12/27

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys dissect Detroit’s decision to fire head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Boughner. Why was change needed and why was it needed now? They also discuss the Red Wings hiring Todd McLellan as the next head coach and Trent Yawney to oversee the defense. What can McLellan and Yawney bring to the table that can salvage Detroit’s season? Finally, it’s time for the World Junior Championship, and Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka

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Episode 15: The Flying Octopus - Everything Is Gonna...

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2024/12/20

On episode 15 of The Flying Octopus - George, Devin and Evan recap Wednesday's win against the Flyers. Could this be a turning point? The guys discuss Moritz Seider's big week and talk about his overall value to the team. Can he reach Pronger - like status? Prospects are coming and patience is needed. But how much longer? We'll also break down the Kappo Kakko trade to Seattle and discuss why the Red Wings may have stayed away. That and more on episode 15 of The Flying Octopus podcast.

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Episode 14: Tension Mounting in Hockeytown

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2024/12/13

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss Detroit’s lackluster effort against the Philadelphia Flyers and what that means for the rest of the season. Change is clearly needed, but to what degree? Should the Red Wings adjust their game plan? Or make drastic moves like a trade or a change behind the bench?

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Episode 13: Change Needed In Hockeytown

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2024/12/07

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap Detroit’s losing streak, the organization’s interest in Jacob Trouba, and how these two seemingly divergent topics make sense. Then, a higher level conversation about the month of December and Detroit’s window for closing the gap in the Eastern Conference standings. And finally, how change is needed in Detroit, and what that means, whether that has to do with the coaching staff, lineup tweaks, or trades.

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Episode 12: The Flying Octopus - Red Wings Rebound...

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2024/11/22

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap Detroit’s 2-1 win over the New York Islanders, including praise for Jonatan Berggren, Lucas Raymond, and even the Ben Chiarot/Jeff Petry pairing. Following that, the discussion turns to what’s next for the Red Wings – two moves to get Detroit closer to a playoff berth, two moves to improve draft lottery odds, and two more moderate moves to stabilize the current team. Finally, the guys discuss the future of the salary cap, which is

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Episode Title: Episode 11: Red Wings’ West Coast Road...

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2024/11/15

Episode Description: In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss the upcoming west coast road trip, Jonatan Berggren getting the monkey off his back, and Simon Edvinsson’s growing confidence. Then the focus turns to the NHL standings with the Winnipeg Jets flying out of the gate, the Nashville Predators stumbling, and the Red Wings finding themselves in the mushy middle + what they can do to assert themselves as a playoff contender. Finally, Detroit’s 2006 offer sheet to

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Episode 10: The Flying Octopus - Two Wins, Edvinsson...

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2024/11/08

Big milestone for The Flying Octopus Podcast – 10 episodes! Join us for a detailed analysis of Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson’s strong play, a solid win against the Blackhawks, the Red Wings’ overall identity, and much more. Oh, and a contest announcement…

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Episode 09: The Flying Octopus: Panic In Hockeytown

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2024/11/01

The Red Wings are struggling to say the least. Evan, Devin and George break down the latest on Detroit's losing streak. What has happened to the Yzerplan? How can this team turn things around? Lineup changes. Should Seider and Edvinsson be split up? Devin delivers a positive Griffins update. That and more on this Halloween edition of The Flying Octopus Podcast.

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