PODCAST

The Flying Octopus

sabourin91

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

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Episode 80: Red Wings "Need Better Players" + Yzerman...

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2026/04/24

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas recap Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan’s end-of-year press conference, including notes on team offense needing to improve, the bottom-six needing an identity, the coaching staff remaining in place, and much more. The guys also share their thoughts on how the Red Wings can go about reconstructing their forward group for 2026-27 and what blockers they might face. That, and much more about Dylan Larkin’s leadership, team culture, and

28:59

Episode 79: Red Wings’ 2025-26 Season Ends In...

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2026/04/17

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas take a high-level view of the Red Wings’ 2025-26 season, including what went wrong, what went right, and what needs to change. There were certainly some successes from this season, but, at least for now, are overshadowed by the failure of the collapse. There is hope, though, and the guys preview how the Red Wings can right the ship in the offseason and continue their ascension in the standings heading into 2026-27.

33:40

Episode 78: Making Sense of the Red Wings’...

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2026/04/10

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas dive into Detroit’s late-season collapse and what comes next for the organization. The discussion ranges from offseason priorities, to potential targets, to a confidence check on Steve Yzerman’s ability to guide the team moving forward. The guys also recap the week that was, which included three painful losses and a breakthrough win on Thursday. The guys discuss becoming Red Wings therapists to cap it all off!

42:18

Episode 77: Here comes April, Playoff Worthy, Future...

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2026/04/04

Description: On episode 77, Evan and Devin compare the Red Wings season to a movie - horror or comedy? The Red Wings leave March behind and start April with a win, but what's behind the issues with this lack of offense and are they even playoff worthy? Goals have been hard to come by, we'll discuss why and what we think the fix is. Devin breaks down the future core of this team and the guys debate who stays and who goes. We'll look into goaltender John Gibson's presence and discuss whether he's

42:11

Episode 76: Do or Die Time for the Red Wings +...

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2026/03/27

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas dive into Detroit’s playoff push - or lack thereof. All of the other wild card-contending teams have caught fire, while the Red Wings have fallen back to Earth. What needs to happen for the Red Wings to break through and reach the playoffs? Who do they need to count on to get them across the finish line? The conversation then turns to the Grand Rapids Griffins and their historic season. The boys discuss Grand Rapids clinching the

35:01

Episode 75: Critical Win vs. Montreal, Rule of 3 &...

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2026/03/20

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas recap Detroit’s playoff-style win against the Montreal Canadiens, and what the regulation victory versus an Atlantic Division foe means in terms of the playoff race. With how the Eastern Conference is shaking out, it was truly a must-win game for the Red Wings. The guys also highlighted players who stood out, and gave J.T. Compher and Emmitt Finnie their flowers for stepping up in Dylan Larkin’s absence. The show then turns to Tony’s

32:34

Episode 74: Red Wings Injuries & How to Move Forward

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2026/03/13

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas recount Detroit’s last couple games and recent injuries, and then how they can take positives from those outings and apply them moving forward. The guys also give Marco Kasper and Justin Faulk their flowers as the two have stood out over the last couple games. Finally, the show ends with a surprise mid-game trade between the Red Wings and Lightning, and why such a move is allowed after the trade deadline.

39:29

Episode 73: Trade Deadline Recap & Larkin Injury

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2026/03/07

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas recap a roller coaster of a day, including Detroit’s trade deadline moves and Dylan Larkin suffering a knee injury in the game immediately after the deadline. The guys dive into Detroit’s three trades: bringing back David Perron, shipping out Elmer Soderblom, and landing Justin Faulk in a blockbuster deal with the St. Louis Blues. The episode wraps up with notes on other discussions the Red Wings had with teams leading up to the

44:04

Episode 72: We Are So Back, Red Wings Win & Trade...

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2026/02/27

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas welcome Tony back from paternity leave and the Red Wings back from the Olympic break. They recap the week that was, including Detroit’s top players shining bright at the Olympics and the Red Wings’ 2-1 win Thursday night in Ottawa. The discussion then turns to the March 6 trade deadline. The guys cover recent rumors surrounding Tyler Myers, Robert Thomas, and MacKenzie Weegar, and open the discussion to Detroit’s overall needs, which

43:12

Episode 71: Tate McRae, Power Play Woes, Gavin...

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2026/02/07

Summary: In this episode of the Flying Octopus Podcast, hosts Evan Sabourin and Devin Little discuss various topics ranging from the confusion surrounding pop culture figures in sports to the inconsistent performance of the Red Wings. They delve into the recent incident involving prospect Gavin McKenna, exploring the implications of social media reactions and public perception. The conversation shifts to the upcoming Olympic hockey games, highlighting team dynamics and expectations. Finally, they

64:21

Episode 70: Ben Chiarot, Eye Test vs Analytics and...

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2026/01/30

SUMMARY:In this episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, hosts Evan Sabourin, Devin L., and George Malik discuss the recent performance of the Detroit Red Wings, including game recaps, player injuries, and the implications of Ben Chiarot's new contract. The conversation delves into the ongoing debate between analytics and the eye test in evaluating player performance, as well as the potential for a ring of honor to honor past players. The hosts also touch on future prospects for the team and upcoming

45:02

Episode 69: Weekly Recap, Edvinsson Injury and...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of the Flying Octopus podcast, hosts Evan Sabourin and Devin Little discuss the Detroit Red Wings' recent games, player performances, and the implications of injuries on the team's playoff aspirations. They delve into trade deadline strategies, the importance of goaltending, and the promising prospects in the Red Wings' pipeline. The episode also highlights notable news from Hockey Town, including updates on beloved analyst Mickey Redmond and the impressive season of the Grand

43:29

Episode 68: Red Wings Recap: Fedorov's Legacy and...

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2026/01/16

SummaryIn this episode of the Flying Octopus podcast, hosts Evan Sabourin and Devin Little dive into the recent retirement ceremony of Detroit Red Wings legend Sergei Fedorov, reflecting on the emotional impact it had on fans and the community. They discuss the significance of Fedorov's contributions to the team and the nostalgia it evoked among attendees, highlighting the generational connections formed during the event. The hosts also recap the Red Wings' recent games, including a thrilling

63:01

Episode 67: Kane's 500th, Fedorov comes home, trade...

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2026/01/09

In this episode of the Flying Octopus podcast, the hosts discuss Patrick Kane's milestone 500th goal, the recent performance of the Detroit Red Wings, and the impact of line changes on team dynamics. They analyze John Gibson's crucial role in goaltending, Nate Danielson's addition to the Griffins, and strategies for the upcoming trade deadline. The episode also celebrates Sergey Fedorov's jersey retirement and recaps the World Juniors, highlighting the success of Red Wings prospects. The

57:52

Episode 66: Tops in the Atlantic, Simon Says and...

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2026/01/03

On episode 66 of The Flying Octopus Podcast, @hockeywithdevin and @sabourin91 recap another successful week for the Red Wings that saw the team reach the top of the Atlantic division. Simon Edvinsson's "coming - out -party" was epic and a key moment in his development as well one of the top games of the season. Then the boys break down the Olympic rosters that came out on Friday, January 2nd. Who's in and who's out? Who got snubbed? We'll hit on that and more on episode 66 of The Flying Octopus

44:46

Episode 65: Road Trip Recap, ASP shines, Berggren...

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2025/12/19

On episode 65 of The Flying Octopus podcast - Travis Focht and Nick Harrington from @HockeytownWpod join Devin and Evan to recap the Red Wings' 6 - game road trip. The guys break down Todd McLellan's first "full" season behind the bench. Axel Sandin-Pellikka's game has continued to improve. Is he the superstar defender that Detroit so desperately needs? Devin tells you why he could be something special. Plus the Red Wings say goodbye to Jonatan Berggren and hello to John Leonard. All that and more

20:05

Episode 64: No Hughes For You

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2025/12/14

In this episode of the Flying Octopus Podcast, hosts Evan Sabourin and Devin Little discuss the recent trade of Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. They analyze the implications of the trade for both teams, the assets exchanged, and the potential impact on the Red Wings. The conversation also explores other trade targets for the Red Wings and reflects on the team's current standing and future moves.Takeaways: The trade of Quinn Hughes to Minnesota was unexpected. Minnesota had the assets to make a

67:30

Episode 63: Shane Malloy from Sirius XM NHL Radio...

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2025/12/06

On Episode 63 of The Flying Octopus Podcast, Shane Malloy from Sirius XM NHL Radio joins the show to break down the latest on the Quinn Hughes situation in Vancouver. He gives his thoughts on what it will take to land the star defenseman in Detroit and the kind of immediate impact he would have on a team desperately looking to end a 10 year playoff drought. Plus Evan says there's already two superstars on this current Red Wings team, but pump the brakes for now. Plus Devin makes a plea for Alex

48:56

Episode 62: George Malik and Travis Focht join the...

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2025/12/01

On Episode 62 of The Flying Octopus podcast, George Malik from the Malik Report and Travis Focht from Hockeytown West join us to talk all things Red Wings hockey. The boys recap Detroits 4 game losing streak and address how they can climb out of this hole. We also talk Quinn Hughes and break down what the Wings would have to give up for him. What is wrong with John Gibson and how long is his leash? Is it time for Sebastian Cossa to get the call? Plus the guys dig in and break down the Grand

43:45

Episode 61: Ups and Downs with Hockeytown West...

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2025/11/21

On Episode 61, the guys from Hockeytown West Podcast join the show to help recap the week that was in Red Wing land. Is Nate Danielson here to stay? The guys break down Marco Kasper's slow start to the season. What changes would benefit him? The Griffins are on a historic run - Travis Focht, Nick Harrington and Brandon Cooke discuss the impact of the Red Wings minor league affiliate on the city of Grand Rapids and tell us what to look forward to. All that and more plus a little "ginger power" on

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