In part one of our discussion with Shawn Horcoff, the director of player development for the Red Wings, Horcoff offers an overview of his job, which includes: flying all over the world to check-in on the Red Wings' prospects, how he is constant contact with the prospects through email and being aware of the latest training methods for the development of hockey players.

In part two of Episode 62 of The Red and White Authority, Shawn Horcoff gives his assessment of several of the Red Wings prospects revealing what their status is within the Red Wings organization.

Former Red Wing and current player agent Ryan Barnes joins us on Episode 60 of The Red and White Authority to discuss the upcoming NHL combine in Buffalo

In part one Tyler Wright discusses how the Red Wings staff must scourer the globe to find hockey players, the importance of landing legitimate prospects in the later rounds of the draft, the depth of the 2018 draft class and comments on whether Michael Rasmussen has a shot at making the Red Wings roster out of training camp.

In part two Tyler Wright continues to discuss the development of some of the Red Wings current prospects including defensemen Dennis Cholowski, Gustav Lindstrom, and whether Detroit has made a decision on defenseman Jordan Sambrook. Wright also offers a behind the scenes look at the pre-draft meetings where the Red Wings put together their final draft philosophy and their player board together.

In Part three Tyler Wright comments on some of the individual players in the 2018 NHL draft including Oliver Wahlstrom, Rasmus Kupari and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Wright concludes with the Red Wings vetting process and what he and the organization will be doing leading up to the draft.

Detroit's first pick, 20th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Dennis Cholowski is our guest on Episode 59 of The Red and White Authority. Cholowski discusses his life in hockey

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey.

Part 1 begins with Holland's approach to the draft, moves to the 2018 NHL Draft, Detroit's plan on rebuilding the defense, and then talks contracts.

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey.

Ken Holland hones in on prospect talk, offers his opinion of 2017 first round pick Michael Rasmussen, then gives his views on 2016 first round pick Dennis Cholowski & 2016 2nd round pick Filip Hronek.

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey.

In part 3, Ken Holland discusses the development of Detroit's forwards, the Red Wings restricted and unrestricted free agents, and updates us on coaching staff moves and possibly front office additions.