The Detroit Red Wings hit the 2025 quarter-mark in first place in the Atlantic Division. In this episode, Joe and Cindy break down why this surge matters, what it says about the Red Wings’ identity, and whether this momentum is sustainable.

Topics covered:

Why the Thanksgiving benchmark still matters for playoff odds

Todd McClellan’s impact and why this is the best-coached Red Wings team in years

The youth movement: Raymond, Seider, Edvinsson, Pelica, Danielson

Lucas Raymond’s breakout and his push toward a 90–100 point season

Dylan Larkin reaching 600 career points and why the hate is nonsense

The goalie dilemma with Talbot and Gibson ranking near the bottom in GSAX

Whether Sebastian Cossa is ready for NHL action

How a potential trade could unlock more offensive help

The brutal November–December schedule and why this stretch defines the season

What Detroit must do to avoid another late-year collapse

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