Ted Kulfan explains why the Lightning are halfway home to winning another Stanley Cup in episode 57 of the The Detroit News/OctoPulse podcast, which includes an interview with possible Red Wings draft prospect William Eklund of Sweden.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings winding up sixth in Wednesday's NHL Draft Lottery, Steve Yzerman's subdued reaction, why Mark Scheifele deserves a suspension for Game 1 hit on Jake Evans and an interview with possible Red Wings draft prospect Simon Edvinsson, a 6-5, 210-pound defenseman from Sweden's Frolunda Indians.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at Tyler Bertuzzi's future after back surgery, Justin Abdelkader's comeback attempt with Team USA at the world championships, Jimmy Howard's retirement and how the Penguins could've used Jonathan Bernier in goal. The interview guest is possible Red Wings draft prospect and high-scoring winger Dylan Guenther of the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at Steve Yzerman's decision to retain coach Jeff Blashill and University of Michigan forward Matt Beniers is the guest on the podcast.

Ted Kulfan takes a look coach Jeff Blashill's future with two games left in the regular season and University of Michigan forward Kent Johnson is the guest on this week's OctoPulse podcast.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at Jakub Vrana's four-goal game against the Stars and AHL referee Tim Mayer of Okemos is the guest on this week's OctoPulse.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at Red Wings' blockbuster trade with the Capitals and Hockey Network analyst Brian Lawton is the guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings heading into next week's NHL trade deadline, the emergence of Michael Rasmussen as a power forward and NHL draft prospect Luke Hughes is the special guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Nashville series, the Columbus weekend games, the new NHL draft lottery, the trade deadline and former Red Wings center Mark Kirton is the special guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.

Ted Kulfan talks about how Jeff Blashill is "coaching for his Red Wings career" in the second half of the season and Scotty Bowman discusses his longtime friend and Red Wings statistician Adam Mitchell, who died of a heart attack a year ago.