Hockeytown Rundown

The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of questions surrounding the future of this team, and on this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we’re breaking it all down!

We talk about Cat securing the bag, Simon Edvinsson’s contract situation, Dylan Larkin and his future in Detroit, and the biggest question of them all: WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT CAPTAIN OF THE RED WINGS?

We also dive into potential trade fits for both Edvinsson and Larkin, what those deals could look like, and whether Detroit should even consider moving either player. With so much uncertainty surrounding the roster, we discuss what makes sense for the Red Wings moving forward and what needs to happen to get this team where it needs to be.

🔴 Cat secures the bag

🔴 Whose top line is it anyways? ADB-Finnie-MBN

🔴 Simon Edvinsson’s contract situation and potential trade destinations

🔴 Dylan Larkin updates and potential trade fits

🔴 Who should be the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings?

🔴 & Much more!

There’s a lot to discuss in Hockeytown, and we want to hear from you!

Who should be the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings? Would you consider trading Edvinsson or Larkin, and what would it take to make a deal happen? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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The Detroit Red Wings are off to a 1-3-1 start through their first five games of the season, and there are already A LOT of questions surrounding this team. The underlying 5-on-5 numbers are looking great, but when will Detroit finally start turning those chances into goals?

On this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we break down the Red Wings' first five games, what the numbers are telling us, and what needs to happen for this team to start finding the back of the net.

We discuss:

🔴 Detroit's 1-3-1 start and what we've seen through the first five games

🔴 The encouraging 5-on-5 expected goals numbers and when they might translate into actual goals

🔴 Dylan Larkin's return to the lineup and what it means for the Red Wings

🔴 Simon Edvinsson still being without a contract and what a deal should look like in terms of dollars and term

🔴 How much of an impact Detroit's young players are having on this team

🔴 What needs to change for the Red Wings to start turning good underlying numbers into wins

🔴 And MUCH more!

The Red Wings are creating chances, and the underlying numbers are giving us reasons to be optimistic. But at some point, those chances HAVE to turn into goals. Is this just a matter of time, or should Detroit fans already be concerned about another slow start?

Let us know what YOU think in the comments!

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he Detroit Red Wings have officially wrapped up training camp, and preseason hockey starts TOMORROW. There are A LOT of questions surrounding this team heading into the season.

On this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we break down everything coming out of training camp and what we can expect to see once the Red Wings hit the ice for preseason.

We discuss:

🔴 Larkin and Horcoff's press conferences

🔴 What we learned from Red Wings training camp

🔴 Rookie paths to make the opening night roster

🔴 Chris Illitch and the expectations surrounding this team

🔴 Can this Red Wings roster actually be competitive?

🔴 The biggest questions still facing Detroit

🔴 And MUCH more!

Can Detroit finally take the next step, or will it still be the same old song and dance we have seen the last decade?

Let us know what YOU think in the comments!

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The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced Shawn Horcoff as the team's interim General Manager, and there are A LOT of questions surrounding what comes next.

On this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, I’m joined by Jake Rivard to break down the Horcoff announcement and what it could mean for the future of the Red Wings.

We discuss:

🔴 Shawn Horcoff taking over as interim GM

🔴 Larkin, DeBrincat, Edvinsson and the young core

🔴 What Horcoff could change within the organization

🔴 The possibility that Horcoff may NOT be the GM this time next year

🔴 What the Red Wings should be looking for in their next permanent GM

🔴 Bob Wojnowski interview with Chris Illitch

Is Shawn Horcoff simply keeping the seat warm, or could he do enough to earn the job permanently?

Let us know what YOU think in the comments!

🎙️ Featuring: Jake Rivard

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In this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we are joined by Sean Shapiro.

We talk about:

🏒 What went wrong under Steve Yzerman

🏒 How to handle Dylan Larkin

🏒 What Detroit should look for in its next GM

🏒 Changes that need to be made

🏒 Much more!

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Get to know Sean: 00:00

Getting into it: 06:31

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Hockeytown, Detroit Red Wings fans, you don't want to miss this one.

This week we're joined by Ansar Khan, legendary Detroit Red Wings beat writer who has covered Hockeytown for M-Live for more than 25 years. With decades of experience covering the Wings and the NHL, Ansar gives his honest insight into everything happening around the organization. No topic was off limits.

We break down:

🏒 Steve Yzerman stepping down as Red Wings General Manager

🏒 What really happened with Dylan Larkin

🏒 Alex DeBrincat's future with the organization

🏒 Simon Edvinsson's extension may be on hold

🏒 Potential future GM candidates

🏒 The voice of the fanbase and their criticisms

🏒 The direction of Hockeytown moving forward

🏒 And so much more!

From front office decisions to the current roster, the future of this organization, and what fans should realistically expect, Ansar answers the questions every Red Wings fan has been asking. This is one of our most in-depth hockey conversations yet.

Whether you've followed Ansar's work for years or you're looking for the latest Detroit Red Wings news, rumors, analysis, and NHL discussion, this episode has something for every Hockeytown fan.

👍 If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE for more Detroit Red Wings content, and leave a COMMENT with your biggest takeaway or your thoughts on the future of the franchise.

Intro: 00:00

Get to know Ansar: 00:23

Getting into it: 04:12

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🚨 What if Dylan Larkin stays in Detroit?

For weeks, there have been minimal updates surrounding Larkin's reported trade request, leaving Red Wings fans wondering what comes next. But with Steve Yzerman stepping down as General Manager, could the biggest change in the organization actually be the key to keeping the captain in Hockeytown?

In this episode, Zack and Carlo explore one of the biggest "what if" scenarios facing the Detroit Red Wings and whether a new front office could completely change the direction of the franchise.

Along the way, we break down several of the biggest storylines surrounding Detroit's future:

🔴 How and Why Yzerman stepped down

🔴 The Larkin staying in Detroit theory

🔴 Patrick Kane's return to Chicago: what he meant to the Red Wings org and fanbase

🔴 Does Alex DeBrincat's future in Detroit depend on whether Larkin stays?

🔴 Marco Kasper's dominant Summer League performance and expectations

🔴 Who is the perfect General Manager to lead the next era of Red Wings hockey?

From Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider to Marco Kasper, Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Detroit's young core is ready to take the next step. The question is whether they'll be doing it alongside Dylan Larkin, or without him.

With Patrick Kane gone, no General Manager in place, and uncertainty surrounding the captain and several key roster decisions, the Red Wings find themselves at a turning point. One hire could change everything. One decision could reshape the future of the franchise. And if Larkin stays... the outlook for Detroit may be very different than anyone expected.

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments:

Do you think Dylan Larkin will remain a Detroit Red Wing? Could Steve Yzerman stepping down be the turning point that keeps him in Hockeytown? And who should be the next General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings?

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🚨 Patrick Kane is officially leaving the Detroit Red Wings and returning to the Chicago Blackhawks, sending shockwaves through Hockeytown and leaving Detroit with more questions than answers.

In this episode, Zack is joined by special guest Jake Rivard to break down Kane's departure, what it means for the future of the Red Wings, and where the organization goes after one of the most disappointing offseasons in recent memory.

With Patrick Kane gone, Detroit now faces several massive questions that could define the franchise for years to come:

🔴 Why did Patrick Kane choose Chicago over Detroit?

🔴 What does Kane's departure mean for Alex DeBrincat and his long-term future?

🔴 Should the Red Wings finally commit to a full rebuild?

🔴 How much responsibility should the next GM have in reshaping this roster?

🔴 Which young players are now positioned for bigger opportunities?

🔴 Is Detroit any closer to competing, or have they taken another step backward?

From Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider to Marco Kasper, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and Simon Edvinsson, the next generation will be asked to carry even more of the load as the organization searches for a new identity.

With no Patrick Kane, no General Manager, no captain, and key contract situations still unresolved, the Red Wings enter one of the most uncertain periods in franchise history. The next GM will inherit a roster full of difficult decisions that could determine whether Detroit pushes forward or tears it down and starts over.

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments:

Did Patrick Kane make the right decision by returning to Chicago? Should the Red Wings embrace a rebuild, or is there still a path to contention? And what should the next GM's first move be?

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🚨 Steve Yzerman has stepped down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, creating one of the biggest questions the franchise has faced in years: Who is the next General Manager in Detroit?

In this video, Zack and special guest Jake Rivard break down the future of the Red Wings after Yzerman’s departure and what this change means for the direction of the organization moving forward.

With a new GM set to take over, Detroit now faces several major decisions that could shape the next era of Red Wings hockey:

🔴 What direction will the new front office take?

🔴 How will Dylan Larkin’s trade request impact the franchise?

🔴 What does the future look like for Alex DeBrincat in Detroit?

🔴 Will Simon Edvinsson’s extension get done, and how important is he to the team’s future?

🔴 What role will head coach Todd McLellan play moving forward?

🔴 Is Detroit still building toward contention, or is the organization entering a new phase?

From Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider to Marco Kasper and Simon Edvinsson, the Red Wings have built a promising young core, but the next GM will have some massive decisions to make.

Steve Yzerman’s tenure changed the direction of this franchise, but now a new chapter begins.

The question is: Where do the Red Wings go from here?

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments:

Who should be the next GM of the Detroit Red Wings, and what should their first move be?

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In this episode, we break down everything from the 2026 NHL Draft, free agency, analyzing every addition Steve Yzerman made, what each player brings to the roster, and whether Detroit addressed its biggest needs heading into the 2026-27 NHL season.

The biggest storyline surrounding the organization continues to be Dylan Larkin's reported trade request. We discuss the latest developments, what it could mean for the franchise moving forward, and whether there's still a path for Detroit to keep its captain.

Meanwhile, Patrick Kane remains unsigned, leaving fans wondering if a return to Detroit is still possible or if another team will land the future Hall of Famer before training camp begins.

With the draft complete, free agency underway, and major questions still surrounding the team's core, the Red Wings are entering one of the most important stretches of Steve Yzerman's tenure as general manager.

🔥 In this episode:

✅ Cossa trade for JP Hurlbert

✅ Breaking down Steve Yzerman's free agency additions

✅ Latest on the Dylan Larkin trade request saga

✅ Patrick Kane still unsigned: What happens next?

✅ Did the Red Wings improve enough this offseason?

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