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01:23:44

Red Wings Winning Ugly, Top Line Questions, and the...

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2026/01/08

The Red Wings are still winning — but the path hasn’t been clean.In this extended episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down a critical stretch that includes back-to-back losses to Pittsburgh, a controversial but important win over Ottawa, and what those games reveal about where Detroit actually stands. The Wings were thoroughly out-chanced against the Penguins at five-on-five, posting just a 38.4% expected-goals share. Against Ottawa, they flipped the script on the scoreboard — despite MoneyPuck

00:44:20

Seider Takes Over as Wings Sweep Caps, Lead the Atlantic

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2025/12/24

The Red Wings are rolling — and Moritz Seider is driving the bus.In this short pre-game episode before puck drop against the Stars, we break down Detroit’s back-to-back wins over the Washington Capitals, capped by Seider’s overtime game-winner and another dominant weekend from Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond. The Wings are now first in the Atlantic by points and points percentage, tied for third-most regulation wins in the Eastern Conference, and — most importantly — winning games the right way,

01:00:51

Should Red Wings Sack Up? | December analytics...

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2025/12/19

The Red Wings are back in first place in the Atlantic — but the path there hasn’t been clean.This week on Red Wings Rant, we break down a wildly successful West Coast road trip, including shutout wins in Vancouver and Chicago, a statement victory over the Islanders, and why the Utah Mammoth loss looks more like a fatigue-driven anomaly than a warning sign. December has quietly become Detroit’s regression-to-the-mean month, with top-tier PDO, shooting percentage, and goaltending metrics finally

01:06:45

Red Wings: Norris Duo Loading? Hughes Rumors, Seider MVP

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2025/12/11

The Quinn Hughes smoke is turning into real fire.In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down Elliotte Friedman’s latest reporting that Detroit and Vancouver have talked — and that if the Canucks decide to move Hughes, the Red Wings are one of the few teams with the assets to get him. We also walk through Harman Dayal’s fascinating new piece in The Athletic, detailing why Detroit is uniquely positioned to extend Hughes long-term thanks to CBA timing, Michigan ties, and a massive financial

01:10:56

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Why the Red Wings Are Winning…...

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2025/12/04

Detroit just beat the Bruins — but the analytics still scream danger.Second-worst PDO. Fifth-worst save percentage. Second-worst shooting percentage. And a massive gap between expected goals and actual goals.Tonight we break down the advanced stats behind Detroit’s inconsistency, why 5-on-5 offense keeps stalling, how the defense collapses without Edvinsson, and what the team can fix on this road trip. We’ll also cover which trade targets make sense from Toronto, Nashville, Calgary, and Vancouver —

00:47:03

Red Wings vs Devils Reaction: Detroit Fights Hard,...

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2025/11/27

The Detroit Red Wings lost 4–3 to the New Jersey Devils, but unlike so many of their blowout losses this season, this one showed real fight. Detroit heavily out-chanced the Devils at 5-on-5, dominated long stretches of play, and nearly tied the game with a frantic two-minute barrage in the final moments. This was one of those rare “good” losses — not something we celebrate often on Red Wings Rant — but the effort in periods two and three showed what this team can be when they lock in.Still, the

00:47:55

Red Wings in First Place: Real Contenders or Just Hot...

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2025/11/20

The Red Wings reached the 20-game mark in first place in the Atlantic Division. But does the record match the reality?This week on Red Wings Rant, we break down: The Wings’ best shutdown third period of the season • Todd McLellan’s message on game management — and why it matters • How Detroit blew a 4–1 lead, then responded with back-to-back wins • Why the stars (Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond, Seider) are carrying this team • The rookies bounce back: Danielson, Finnie, ASP • Cam Talbot taking

00:54:15

Red Wings Are a Top-10 Win Percentage Team | Why Do...

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2025/11/14

The Red Wings are one of the strangest teams in the NHL right now.By straight win percentage, Detroit ranks like a top-10 team. But watch the games — or just check the box scores — and you see a team that either plays fast, structured, playoff-caliber hockey … or completely falls apart for long stretches. In this episode, we break down why the Wings keep swinging between dominant and disastrous, including: Why their win percentage paints a WAY better picture than their actual record The standings

00:35:46

Red Wings Wrap Up Road Trip Strong | Gibson Shines in...

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2025/11/06

The Detroit Red Wings finish their five-game road trip sitting second in the Atlantic Division — and the analytics show exactly why. Detroit currently sits around 51.5% in expected goals for percentage (xGF%) at both five-on-five and all strengths, signaling a team that’s genuinely driving play and out-chancing opponents most nights.But dig deeper, and the cracks appear:Detroit’s high-danger scoring chance percentage dips below 50%, and their high-danger shooting percentage ranks in the league’s

01:06:06

Red Wings Rise Again: McLellan’s Timeout, Larkin’s...

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2025/10/31

The Detroit Red Wings’ rollercoaster start to the season continues — but this week, it’s all trending upward.After being booed off home ice, Todd McLellan’s explosive timeout lit a fire under Detroit, leading to a six-goal comeback and a dominant 5-2 follow-up in St. Louis. Matt and Mike dive into what Max Bultman called “the night that showed both sides” of this team — one that can look disjointed and unstoppable in the same 60 minutes. We’ll break down: McLellan’s message behind the

00:54:42

Red Wings Reality Check: What the Buffalo Loss...

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2025/10/24

The Detroit Red Wings’ five-game win streak is over — but the message from Todd McLellan is loud and clear. After a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Matt and Mike break down what went wrong, what still looks strong, and what this team must fix to keep their hot start alive.In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we react to Max Bultman’s latest reporting on the Sabres game, dive into McLellan’s postgame comments about preparation and focus, and examine why structure and pace remain the Red Wings’ biggest

00:55:11

Three Straight and Feeling Great: Red Wings Keep...

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2025/10/17

Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. Matt and Mike are back from Little Caesars Arena — and the Detroit Red Wings are officially on a roll. After taking down the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 4-1, the Wings have now strung together three straight wins to move to 3-1-0.The guys break down what it was like inside the arena, who passed the eyeball test (spoiler: Axel Sandin-Pellikka looked

01:13:20

Red Wings Season Preview: Rookies Rise, Opening Night...

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2025/10/09

Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. 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. We break down: 🔥 Roster shake-up: Gustafsson and Holl waived, clearing the way for rookies Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka

01:11:04

Red Wings Preseason Stock Watch: Emmitt Finnie...

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2025/10/02

Hi everybody and welcome to Red Wings Rant! Where tirades and impassioned pleas for your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home!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 line? 💪 Michael Rasmussen – Andrew Copp – Mason Appleton line

00:44:54

Red Wings Preseason: Finnie Shines, Roster Battles...

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2025/09/25

Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. 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, and a little bit of “hate” in his game—that’s making him impossible to ignore. Is he a real contender for the top line with

00:58:18

Red Wings Training Camp Begins

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2025/09/19

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 Brandsegg-Nygård: Physical, high-volume shooter. Axel Sandin-Pellikka: Confident

01:24:23

How long is 'too-long' for the Yzerplan?

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2025/07/24

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

01:13:54

Red Wings Free Agency Day 1: What’s Next?

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2025/07/02

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

01:52:47

Last Rant Before the Madness: Wings' Summer Strategy,...

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2025/06/26

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

00:46:46

Draft Day Decisions: Wings on the Clock at #13 | More...

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2025/06/12

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 the

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