The Production Line Podcast

In this episode, we open up discussing the report from John Dietz regarding Patrick Kane's interest in a reunion with Alex DeBrincat and whether or not it makes sense for the Red Wings. Next, we give our thoughts on Joe Veleno re-signing and what his role could be this season.

Hours before recording, Veteran right-handed defenseman, Jeff Petry, was traded to the Detroit Red Wings from the Montreal Canadiens. In this episode, we discuss our initial thoughts and feelings on the deal, what Jeff Petry brings to the lineup, and how the defensive core shapes up. We also talk about the chances of one of Simon Edvinsson or Albert Johansson making the opening night lineup and their path to making the roster in the next few seasons. To wrap up, we give our opinions on the Erik Karlsson trade and Tarasenko signing in Ottawa.

In this episode, we open with our love of Puckdoku and thoughts on the new Red Wings numbers. The Red Wings also signed Nate Danielson to a three-year, entry-level contract and re-signed Jared McIssac, Wyatt Newpower, and John Lethemon to one-year, two-way contracts. Later, we take a look at who Alex DeBrincat will play with and how the rest of the lineup could shape up come opening night. To wrap up, we give our thoughts on where Detroit sits in the Atlantic Division after their busy offseason.

Alex DeBrincat is a Detroit Red Wing.

It has been a wild week in the NHL. We start the episode with the Filip Zadina situation and the reports that there could be a mutual contract termination. Then we take a look back at the draft and give our thoughts on Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pelikka, and the rest of the Red Wings draft class. Then we look to the Red Wings signings in Free Agency, highlighted by JT Compher, Justin Holl, and Shayne Gostisbehere. To wrap up, we look at Steve Yzerman's comments and the Alex DeBrincat situation.

In this episode, we start with discussing the NHL trade market heating up and the crazy moves that happened over the weekend. Amongst the rumors, Alex DeBrincat in a potential move to Detroit has been discussed more and more, and we give our thoughts and how it could impact the draft. To finish, we shifted our focus to the draft, highlighting potential players that could be in the range of Detroit's picks and giving our Top-17 mock draft. 

In this episode, we open with our thoughts on Steve Yzerman's media availability ahead of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. We then look at the rumor mill surrounding the Red Wings and their search for a high-end scorer. Alex DeBrincat continues to be linked to Detroit but reports today suggest Travis Konecny could also be a name to watch. To wrap up, we look at the free-agent goalie class and Corey Pronman's most recent NHL mock draft.

In this episode, we start by recapping the Game Five and the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup. Later, we give an update on Alex DeBrincat and which teams are potentially on his trade list, and if Detroit is the best fit. To finish, we dive into the lackluster UFA defensive market and what direction the Red Wings should take.

In this episode, we open up by discussing what the Cole Caufield extension means for the Red Wings and Lucas Raymond. Next,  the recent reports surrounding Alex DeBrincat's future in Ottawa and Detroit, potentially being one of his preferred destinations. What would a DeBrincat trade look like? Should the Red Wings take the swing? We then break down our preferred free-agent forward targets and why they would make sense.  To wrap up, we give our thoughts on the Blue Jackets hiring Mike Babcock and the Stanley Cup Final.

In this episode, we recap the World Championships, highlighting Kubalik, Seider, Mazur. Next, we take a long look at the 2023 first round and which players will be available at 9th and 17th.