Hockeytown Rundown
by Hockeytown Rundown
Hockeytown Rundown is a podcast that focuses on all things related to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team and other hockey-related content. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including game recaps, player analysis, team news, and interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the field. Whether you're a die-hard Red Wings fan or simply a hockey enthusiast, Hockeytown Rundown offers engaging and informative content that will keep you up-to-date on all the latest happenings in the world of hockey.
Episodes
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WHATS HAPPENING IN HOCKEYTOWN? LARKIN & EDVINSSON UPDATES FT. ANSAR KAHN
What’s happening in Hockeytown? There’s A LOT to discuss surrounding the Detroit Red Wings, and we’re breaking it all down with Ansar Khan! On this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we dive into the latest updates surrounding Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, the direction of this organization, and...
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DETROIT RED WINGS NEWS: CAT’S BIG PAYDAY | EDVINSSON & LARKIN UPDATES | WHO'S THE NEXT CAPTAIN?
The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of questions surrounding the future of this team, and on this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we’re breaking it all down! We talk about Cat securing the bag, Simon Edvinsson’s contract situation, Dylan Larkin and his future in Detroit, and the biggest question of...
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DETROIT RED WINGS ARE PLAYING BETTER THAN THEIR RECORD SHOWS… BUT WHERE ARE THE GOALS?!
The Detroit Red Wings are off to a 1-3-1 start through their first five games of the season, and there are already A LOT of questions surrounding this team. The underlying 5-on-5 numbers are looking great, but when will Detroit finally start turning those chances into goals? On this episode of...
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DETROIT RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP & PRESEASON: WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT!
he Detroit Red Wings have officially wrapped up training camp, and preseason hockey starts TOMORROW. There are A LOT of questions surrounding this team heading into the season. On this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we break down everything coming out of training camp and what we can expect to…
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DETROIT RED WINGS ANNOUNCE SHAWN HORCOFF AS THE INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER | FT. JAKE RIVARD
The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced Shawn Horcoff as the team's interim General Manager, and there are A LOT of questions surrounding what comes next. On this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, I’m joined by Jake Rivard to break down the Horcoff announcement and what it could mean for the...
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HOW TO FIX THE DETROIT RED WINGS | FT. SEAN SHAPIRO
In this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we are joined by Sean Shapiro. We talk about: 🏒 What went wrong under Steve Yzerman 🏒 How to handle Dylan Larkin 🏒 What Detroit should look for in its next GM 🏒 Changes that need to be made 🏒 Much more! 🔴 Subscribe to Hockeytown Rundown for more…
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THE TRUTH BEHIND THE DETROIT RED WINGS OFFSEASON | FT. ANSAR KHAN
Hockeytown, Detroit Red Wings fans, you don't want to miss this one. This week we're joined by Ansar Khan, legendary Detroit Red Wings beat writer who has covered Hockeytown for M-Live for more than 25 years. With decades of experience covering the Wings and the NHL, Ansar gives his honest…
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS' FUTURE CHANGES IF DYLAN LARKIN STAYS
🚨 What if Dylan Larkin stays in Detroit? For weeks, there have been minimal updates surrounding Larkin's reported trade request, leaving Red Wings fans wondering what comes next. But with Steve Yzerman stepping down as General Manager, could the biggest change in the organization actually be the...
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SHOWTIME OUT OF DETROIT: WHAT NOW? FT. JAKE RIVARD
🚨 Patrick Kane is officially leaving the Detroit Red Wings and returning to the Chicago Blackhawks, sending shockwaves through Hockeytown and leaving Detroit with more questions than answers. In this episode, Zack is joined by special guest Jake Rivard to break down Kane's departure, what it…
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STEVE YZERMAN OUT! DETROIT RED WINGS GM STEPS DOWN | Ft. Jake Rivard
🚨 Steve Yzerman has stepped down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, creating one of the biggest questions the franchise has faced in years: Who is the next General Manager in Detroit? In this video, Zack and special guest Jake Rivard break down the future of the Red Wings after…
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DID STEVE YZERMAN DO ENOUGH? | RED WINGS DRAFT & FREE AGENCY
In this episode, we break down everything from the 2026 NHL Draft, free agency, analyzing every addition Steve Yzerman made, what each player brings to the roster, and whether Detroit addressed its biggest needs heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. The biggest storyline surrounding the…
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DETROIT RED WINGS TRADED COSSA FOR THIS?! JP HURLBERT 2026 NHL DRAFT
🚨 RED WINGS TRADED COSSA FOR THIS?! 😱 🚨 Steve Yzerman has made his move, and the Detroit Red Wings may have just landed a diamond in the rough! In a shocking draft-day deal, Detroit sends Sebastian Cossa to Utah and uses the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select JPH — a dynamic...
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PATRICK KANE & ALEX DEBRINCAT: STAYING OR LEAVING THE DETROIT RED WINGS?
In this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we dive into the future of two of the Detroit Red Wings' biggest stars: Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. With the shocking news of Dylan Larkin's departure from Detroit, the organization suddenly finds itself at a crossroads. Is this simply one major change,...
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DYLAN LARKIN'S 3 TRADE DESTINATIONS REVEALED!
In this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we're joined by special guest Michael Devellano @PucksandDreams to break down the biggest story in Hockeytown: Dylan Larkin's trade request. Following reports from Elliotte Friedman that the Detroit Red Wings captain wants out, and additional reporting from...
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DYLAN LARKIN REQUESTS TRADE OUT OF DETROIT WITH THE RED WINGS
In this emergency episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we're breaking down the stunning report from Elliotte Friedman that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. After spending his entire NHL career with the organization, becoming the face of the franchise, and...
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DETROIT RED WINGS UPDATE: PROSPECT BUZZ, GRIFFINS PLAYOFFS & GOALIE QUESTIONS
In this episode, we’re covering everything happening around the Detroit Red Wings and their pipeline as the offseason continues to heat up. From World Championship performances to prospect talk and the latest developments in Grand Rapids, there’s a lot to unpack. We break down the impact of…
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INSIDE THE GRIFFIN'S PLAYOFF RACE: A DEEP DIVE W/ BRANDON FROM HOCKEYTOWN WEST PODCAST
Griffins stand entering the playoffs, what was driving their late-season momentum, and whether this team is actually built to make some noise with a deep run. We go in-depth on the young talent in Grand Rapids and why this group matters so much to the future of the Detroit Red Wings. From rising...
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DETROIT RED WINGS END OF SEASON PRESSER: STEVE YZERMAN HAS FINALLY SPOKEN!
🚨 Red Wings End of Season Press Conference Breakdown 🚨 The season is officially over for the Detroit Red Wings—and now all eyes turn to what comes next. Following another year without playoff hockey, General Manager Steve Yzerman and Head Coach Todd McLellan addressed the media in their...
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS COLLAPSE AGAIN! 10 YEARS STRAIGHT OF MISSING THE NHL PLAYOFFS
The season is officially over for the Detroit Red Wings. With two games still remaining, the Red Wings have been eliminated from playoff contention—marking 10 straight years without postseason hockey in Detroit. A decade-long drought for one of hockey’s most historic franchises… and a fanbase...
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS NOW OWN THE LONGEST PLAYOFF DROUGHT IN THE NHL!
The Detroit Red Wings are in a spot no fan wants to admit, and it’s raising a tough question: Does this team hate losing enough? In this episode, we take a hard look at the biggest issue holding Detroit back right now: their inability to consistently win games when it matters most. The urgency…
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ARE THE DETROIT RED WINGS HUNGRY ENOUGH TO MAKE THE NHL PLAYOFFS?
The Detroit Red Wings are running out of time… and right now, it feels like this team just isn’t hungry enough to will their way into a playoff spot. In this episode, we break down a frustrating week in Hockeytown as the Wings dropped two critical home games to the Ottawa Senators and…
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THE NHL HAS A PROBLEM...AND GARY BETTMAN JUST PROVED IT!
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman met with league general managers this week to discuss some of the biggest topics shaping the NHL—both right now and in the future. And let’s just say… things got a little heated. In this episode, we break down the key takeaways from the GM meetings, including the...
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DETROIT RED WINGS INJURY REPORT: MARCH NIGHTMARE AND SADNESS
The month of March is quickly becoming another nightmare for the Detroit Red Wings and their fan base. Just when it felt like Detroit was in position to control its playoff destiny, the wheels have started to wobble again at the worst possible time. In this episode, we break down everything...
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DETROIT RED WINGS POST TRADE DEADLINE LIVE REACTIONS
The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and now it’s time to break it all down. In this live reaction episode, we dive into the moves made by the Detroit Red Wings and analyze how Steve Yzerman approached one of the most important deadlines of the season. Did the Red Wings make the splash fans...
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DETROIT RED WINGS TOP NHL TRADE DEADLINE TARGETS
The NHL Trade Deadline is almost here… and it feels like this could be the year for Detroit. In this episode, we break down the Detroit Red Wings’ top trade deadline targets and why Steve Yzerman should be hitting the phones hard. With the playoff race tightening and expectations rising, the time...
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DETROIT RED WINGS TRADE DEADLINE PREVIEW: IS THIS THE YEAR STEVE YZERMAN MAKES A SPLASH?
The clock is ticking in Hockeytown. In this episode, we take a hard look at where this team stands as the deadline approaches on March 6th at 3pm EST. Detroit went 2-2 in February, coming off a brutal loss to the Hurricanes, and currently sits 4th in the Atlantic Division while holding the first...
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DETROIT RED WINGS LOSE 3 IN A ROW: TIME TO BREAK UP THE 2ND LINE?
The Detroit Red Wings hit a rough patch this week, going 0-2-1 against the Kings, Capitals, and Avalanche, and the timing couldn’t be more interesting. With the NHL Olympic break looming and just two games left before the pause, the pressure is starting to build — especially as teams in the...
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DETROIT RED WINGS: EDVINSSON'S INJURY | KASPER & ALJO RESURGENCE | TRADE RUMORS & TARGETS
The Detroit Red Wings just put together a huge 3-0-1 week against the Senators, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Jets, continuing to stack points and prove this team is for real. But as strong as the results were, the week didn’t come without a cost. We dive into the impact of Simon Edvinsson’s injury, and...
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DETROIT RED WINGS RETIRE FEDOROV'S JERSEY | SHOULD THEY TARGET ARTEMI PANARIN?
The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up the week 2–1 with matchups against the Hurricanes, Bruins, and Sharks, and it all started with a night that will live forever in Hockeytown. Monday night was pure magic as the Wings retired Sergei Fedorov’s iconic #91 and followed it up with an overtime thriller....
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DETROIT RED WINGS TRADE RUMORS: IS NOW THE TIME TO BUY HIGH AT THE TRADE DEADLINE?
The Detroit Red Wings just wrapped up a perfect 3-0 stretch against the Ottawa Senators, Vancouver Canucks, and Montreal Canadiens, and the vibes in Hockeytown are getting real. Big wins, big moments, and big questions as this team keeps stacking points. We start by breaking down Patrick Kane’s...
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS 2025 WRAP UP | WHATS IN STORE FOR 2026 | ARE LARKIN AND RAYMOND INJURED?
As we close the book on 2025 and roll into 2026, the Detroit Red Wings are doing it from a place nobody expected — on top of the Atlantic Division. An incredible 11-3-1 December has completely shifted the outlook of this season, and it starts behind the bench with Todd McLellan. In this episode…
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DETROIT RED WINGS MORITZ SEIDER FOR NORRIS | BEST DECEMBER IN OVER 10 YEARS
Moritz Seider is on an absolute heater! and it might be time to start talking Norris Trophy. With the Detroit Red Wings sitting 1st in the Atlantic Division, Seider has been the engine driving this team on both ends of the ice. Heavy minutes, elite defense, timely offense… he’s doing it all, and...
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DETROIT RED WINGS PIPELINE: INSIDE THE GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS | FT. ELAINE SHIRCLIFF
The Detroit Red Wings pipeline is absolutely on fire, and it all starts in Grand Rapids. In this episode, we’re joined by Elaine Shircliff to go inside the historic start by the Grand Rapids Griffins, who have opened the season an unbelievable 23-1-0-1 through their first 25 games — the best…
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DETROIT RED WINGS COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL ROAD TRIP, LOSE ON HUGHES & AN APOLOGY TO JOHN GIBSON
The Detroit Red Wings just wrapped up a massive West Coast road trip, and it’s time to give credit where it’s due — including a public apology to John Gibson. After going 3–1–0 against the Canucks, Flames, Oilers, and Blackhawks, Gibson posted two shutouts and slammed the door all week long....
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS STATE OF THE FRANCHISE FT. MICHAEL DEVELLANO
The future of the Detroit Red Wings is the focus of this week’s deep dive as we’re joined by special guest Michael Devellano for a full-on Hockeytown roundtable. From the young core already making noise in the NHL to the prospects knocking on the door, this episode covers it all. We start with…
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS SURGING: KANE & JVR HEAT UP + DISCOVERY LINE SHINES
The Detroit Red Wings finally put together a strong week, grabbing 5 of 6 possible points with wins over the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets, plus a hard-fought matchup against the Seattle Kraken. After a rollercoaster stretch, the boys are starting to find some rhythm — and a big reason...
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WHAT IS THE COST FOR THE DETROIT RED WINGS TO ACQUIRE QUINN HUGHES? FT. JAKE RIVARD
We’re back with another loaded episode, and this time we’re joined by special guest Jake Rivard from 313Hockey to break down his latest article, “Bad Luck, or Bad Vibes?” If you’ve been feeling the rollercoaster that is the Detroit Red Wings season, this conversation hits every angle. We dig deep...
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DETROIT RED WINGS TRADE RUMORS: STEVE YZERMAN TARGETTING QUINN HUGHES
The Detroit Red Wings just wrapped up a brutal week — four games, four losses — and the panic button in Hockeytown is getting real. After falling to the Devils, Predators, Lightning, and Bruins, it’s clear this team needs help… fast. So we’re issuing a full-on PSA and SOS to Steve Yzerman: It’s...
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SHOULD THE DETROIT RED WINGS BE WORRIED ABOUT JOHN GIBSON & MARCO KASPER?
The Detroit Red Wings are finding ways to win, but how consistent can they sustain that with two storylines that are jumping to the front of the conversation? John Gibson’s shaky start in Detroit and Marco Kasper battling a real sophomore slump. Gibson has had some tough outings lately, leaving...
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DETROIT RED WINGS TOP LINE SCORING | BOTTOM 6 SNORING IN NOVEMBER
The Detroit Red Wings top line is scoring… but the bottom six is snoring their way through November. When guys like Larkin, Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat show up, the Wings can hang with anybody. But the second they go quiet? This team suddenly can’t buy a goal. And that’s the problem — depth…
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THE DETROIT RED WINGS STRUGGLES CONTINUE AND CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE!
The Detroit Red Wings’ struggles continue, and it’s becoming clear that something needs to change. After tough outings against the Sharks, Golden Knights, Rangers, and Blackhawks where rookie Nate Danielson made his NHL debut, the Wings are fighting to find their rhythm offensively. The scoring…
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DETROIT RED WINGS TOP 5 PROSPECTS IN THE PIPELINE
The future in Hockeytown looks bright 🔥 In this episode, we’re breaking down the Top 5 prospects in the Detroit Red Wings pipeline and what makes each of them so exciting for the team’s future. From skill and hockey IQ to compete level and NHL readiness, we’re ranking who’s closest to making an...
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DETROIT RED WINGS ROLLERCOASTER: EARLY SEASON UPS & DOWNS AFTER A MASSIVE COMEBACK DUB
The Detroit Red Wings Rollercoaster 🎢 is officially in full swing. After back-to-back losses to the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders, the Wings bounced back in a massive way storming back against the St. Louis Blues with six unanswered goals to earn a comeback win that fired up Hockeytown....
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DETROIT RED WINGS STAY HOT ON A 5 GAME WINNING STREAK!
Caution: The Detroit Red Wings might actually be finding their groove 👀 After a strong stretch of games against the Maple Leafs, Panthers, Lightning, and Oilers the Wings are showing signs of something we haven’t seen in a while... and that's consistency. The young guns are stealing the show…
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DETROIT RED WINGS WEEK 1 VIBE CHECK: ARE WE BACK? FT. JAKE RIVARD
It’s Week 1 of the NHL season, and it’s time for a Red Wings vibe check! Are we back yet? 👀 After years of rebuilding, the question in Hockeytown is simple: Are the Detroit Red Wings finally a team to reckon with? Can this group actually make a real push for the playoffs in 2025? We’re joined by...
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DETROIT RED WINGS OPENING WEEKEND RECAP | 2025-2026 HOT TAKES
Opening Night/Weekend is in the books, and the Detroit Red Wings are already giving fans plenty to talk about. From the lows of their season opener to the highs that followed, we break down all the ups and downs from the first two games of the year. What went right, what went wrong, and what it…
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DETROIT RED WINGS ROOKIE WATCH: WHO MAKES THE OPENING NIGHT ROSTER?
The countdown to Opening Night is on, and the Detroit Red Wings have some tough decisions to make. In this episode of Hockeytown Rundown, we’re joined by special guest Michael Devellano to break down the rookie race and predict who cracks the roster when the puck drops on Thursday. From Michael...
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DETROIT RED WINGS PRE-SEASON HEAT CHECK: COMPHER & BERGY MISSING IN ACTION
The Detroit Red Wings are a few games into the preseason, and there’s already plenty of buzz around the roster. Several of the team’s young prospects are turning heads, showing flashes that could earn them a spot in Detroit sooner than expected. But it hasn’t all been positive. A few veterans are...
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HOT TAKES FROM DETROIT RED WINGS TRAINING CAMP 2025
The Detroit Red Wings just wrapped up Training Camp in Traverse City, and it gave us plenty to talk about. From prospects making a push to veterans holding their ground, the battles on the ice gave fans an early look at how this roster is shaping up. It all led into the annual Red & White Game at...
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DETROIT RED WINGS UNVEIL NEW CENTENNIAL JERSEYS | PROSPECT TOURNAMENT RECAP
The Detroit Red Wings just dropped their brand-new Centennial jerseys, and they’re already sparking big reactions across Hockeytown and the world of hockey. Are these new threads a hit or a miss? On top of that, the Prospect Tournament is in the books, and we’ve got all the takeaways. From…
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About this show
Hockeytown Rundown is a podcast that focuses on all things related to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team and other hockey-related content. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including game recaps, player analysis, team news, and interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the field. Whether you're a die-hard Red Wings fan or simply a hockey enthusiast, Hockeytown Rundown offers engaging and informative content that will keep you up-to-date on all the latest happenings in the world of hockey.
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