The Detroit Red Wings have started their preseason, and so begins the watch to see who cracks the Hockeytown roster.

Tune in as we discuss Marco Kasper and Sebastian Cossa's strong performances in the Winged Wheel to start the exhibition season, how Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, and Albert Johansson stacked up, and more from Detroit's 2 wins over Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks (including Tarasenko's goal, Raymond's snipe, the Rasmussen-Copp-Compher line, & more) (3:30).

After that, we're joined by Ryan Mead of Blueshirts Breakaway to discuss Erik Gustafsson and how he can replace Shayne Gostisbehere, the Jacob Trouba saga and whether Yzerman will still acquire him, Lafreniere & Kakko updates, Ryan's thoughts on Larkin, Kane, DeBrincat, Seider, Raymond & Co. & whether the Red Wings are postseason-bound, and Metropolitan Division predictions (13:05)! 

Next, we give our own Metro Division Preview, with analysis & predictions for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Michkov & the Philadelphia Flyers, Lamoriello's New York Islanders, Seth Jarvis & the Carolina Hurricanes, Jack Hughes & the New Jersey Devils, Shesterkin & the New York Rangers, Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, and Sidney Crosby & the Pittsburgh Penguins (44:40).

Finally, thoughts on the Pare knee on Patrik Laine (1:16:05) before we take your question & comments in our Overtime segment (1:21:00) - enjoy!

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