The Hockey Writer's Grind Line is back for another grind, and this week we're discussing the contract status of Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi, as well as determining whether or not the Detroit Red Wings' offseason moves have blocked their top prospects from arriving in the NHL. Pour yourself some coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy our latest grind!

Time Stamps

1:50 1 Good, 1 Bad From the Past Two Weeks

6:01 Red Wings Free Agent Frenzy: Did It Block the Top Rookies From Making the Lineup?

11:08 Red Wings Entering "Make It or Break It" Seasons

16:57 Is Pius Suter entering a "make it or break it" season?

19:23 Is Filip Hronek entering a "make it or break it" season?

24:56 How many rookies will make their NHL debut for the Red Wings this season?

25:34 Yes or No: Filip Zadina will still be a Red Wing when the 2022-23 season is over

27:09 Is extending Dylan Larkin the right move? / What should a deal look like?

35:43 Why isn't there a lot of chatter about extending Tyler Bertuzzi?

43:13 How many points will Larkin record this season?

43:46 True or False: Tyler Bertuzzi will have another 30-goal season this year

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