The Red and White Authority

In Episode 8 of The Red and White Authority, joining us is Shawn Horcoff, Detroit's Director of Player Development. Horcoff discusses his approach to the Wings prospects, which is a lot more hands-on than you may expect. In this candid conversation, Horcoff also elaborates on how social media is part of game and ultimately it is up to an individual player to take responsibility for their actions on and off the ice.

In Episode 7 of The Red and White Authority, we're joined by Detroit general manager, Ken Holland, who gives us an overview of the hockey club. We begin with the signing of free agent defensemen Trevor Daley and Luke Witkowski. Holland also discusses why the Wings left goalie Petr Mrazek unprotected in the expansion draft, gives an update on Detroit's injured players, and reveals his expectations for next season. Plus, Holland reviews last week's NHL Entry Draft and elaborates on why a player's character is something the Wings believe is essential for success on the ice.

In episode 6 of The Red and White Authority our guest is Craig Custance the Editor-in-Chief of The Athletic Detroit. Our conversation focuses in on what players the Red Wings will likely target in the free agent market. On July 1 at noon, Detroit and the rest of the NHL will be able to sign the 2017 class of unrestricted free agents. Custance also offers an overview of what may happen throughout the league and gives his forecast for the 2017-18 Red Wings team.

In episode 5 of The Red and White Authority, TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button is our guest. Button will offer his assessment of the Red Wings 2017 draft class and offer his analysis of Detroit's top six picks. Plus, Button will give an overview of the 2017 NHL Draft and tell us why it is nearly impossible to pass judgment on a draft class until a few years have passed.

In Episode 4 of the Red and White Authority, Tyler Wright, the Red Wings Director of Scouting breaks down Detroit's 11 draft picks from the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Wright provides an in-depth analysis of each player and discusses why character is one of the traits he and the Wings covet when they're assessing their final draft list. It is an insightful, honest and thought provoking conversation.

In Episode 3 of the Red and White Authority, former Red Wing and current assistant to General Manager, Ken Holland, Kris Draper joins us to give us the scoop on what positions the Red Wings will focus on during this year's NHL Draft. Draper also talks about the Wings losing Tomas Nosek in the Expansion Draft and what the Wings are hoping to see from Petr Mrazek this upcoming season.

Welcome to The Red and White Authority, Episode 2: NHL Expansion Draft. We are joined by Hockey Hall of Fame writer, Kevin Allen, from USA Today. With the NHL Expansion Draft a mere few days away, Allen offers his insights to a variety of issues including, why the Red Wings left goalie Petr Mrazek unprotected, will Vegas select Mrazek, if Mrazek is taken, how will it impact Detroit's draft strategy?,Plus, Allen offers an overview of the expansion draft and predicts which unprotected player the Wings will lose to Vegas.

Welcome to the The Red and White Authority, the official podcast of the Detroit Red Wings. Our first ever guest is Red Wings Head Coach, Jeff Blashill, who goes in depth on a number of issues surrounding the Wings. Blashill also touches upon his stint as the head coach for Team USA – including player evaluations - in the recently concluded World Championships, where the Americans finished fifth overall. Detroit’s coach concludes our conversation by giving his expectations for the upcoming season and how he has developed into a better coach during his first two seasons in Detroit. It is a candid discussion where Blashill is reflective, frank and insightful.