The Grind Line - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

Greg and Ryan return with GM search updates on Brett Peterson and Jeff Kealty, plus a wild report that Chris Ilitch may have personally blocked a Steven Stamkos signing. Then, with Connor Hellebuyck's trade request making headlines alongside Dylan Larkin's, they break down how NHL no-trade clauses actually work and pitch real fixes for how the next CBA could rework them.

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Mailbag episode. Greg and Ryan cover the GM search update with Turnkey/ZRG Partners hired, the latest on Dylan Larkin's unchanged trade request, then dig into your questions on Albert Johansson's ceiling, whether the Wings could finish dead last, Todd McClellan's coaching style, and draft/free agency scenarios for 2027.

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Ryan's back from a couple weeks away and a search firm has officially been hired to find the next GM, reportedly targeting an analytics-first hire as the anti-Yzerman. We break down the training camp timeline crunch, the confusion around Shawn Horcoff's role, the pressing need to lock up Simon Edvinsson, and why Chris Ilitch's continued silence, paired with steep ticket price hikes, is wearing on the fanbase. The back half turns to Dylan Larkin: his total silence all offseason, whether his trade request was a "bold strategy" that backfired, and who should wear the C on opening night if...

Whoever steps in as the next General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings has a ton of work to do. Carlo from Hockeytown Rundown joins the show to talk about decisions the next guy has to make, rebuilding the locker room, who still needs to go, and what the lineup is looking like going into next season.

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Patrick Kane is a Blackhawk again. Jake Rivard from Octopus Thrower react to the signing, dig into what it means for Alex DeBrincat's future in Detroit, and revisit the theory linking Dylan Larkin's trade request to Steve Yzerman's exit. Then they each make the case for an outside-the-box Red Wings GM candidate: Sam Ventura of the Sabres and Evan Gold of the Providence Bruins. Plus, Dylan Larkin's summer takes a weird turn.

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Steve Yzerman has stepped down as General Manager and President of Hockey Operations of the Detroit Red Wings, shifting into an advisory role under owner Chris Ilitch.

We dig into why the timing is so unusual and whether the Dylan Larkin trade request played a role in the decision, and what this means for the team going forward, while answering your questions and going through a few options for replacement!

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Simon Edvinsson doesn't have a contract yet, and the offer sheet rumors are already swirling. We break down his development, whether Detroit matches an offer from a team like Carolina, and what it would cost. Then it's Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts, Yzerman's spending patterns, the Alex DeBrincat extension question, and the Dylan Larkin saga takes another turn as his trade list still hasn't expanded.

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Steve Yzerman hits the free agent market on day 1 and picks up Viktor Arvidsson and Daniil Tarasov. Then he goes out and adds muscle by trading for Keegan Kolesar. Are these winning moves, and who is left out there?

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The Red Wings trade Sebastian Cossa and buck the 2-way low ceiling trend at the draft table with high offense prospect JP Hurlbert. Plus Yzerman speaks on Larkin, a surprise high-end Russian comes to dev camp, and the trash patch gone?

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The Dylan Larkin cloud still hangs over the Red Wings, but they do sign William Wallinder and, in a sad move, send Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils.

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The PWHL Detroit team had a packed venue for their first draft, where they finally got their goalie. We chat about the results, the NHL buyout window opens, more Larkin bluster, and the unfortunate return of Mike Babcock.

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After giving it the weekend to sink in, Jake Rivard from Octopus Thrower joins us to evaluate how Yzerman moves forward, how the Wings could come out better in the end, and what a return for Dylan Larkin might look like.

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Elliotte Friedman, followed by the rest of the hockey world, has reported that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. We give our snap reactions to the news, as well as possible destinations if they choose to move him.

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Moritz Seider places 5th in Norris voting, Wings take off at the World Championship, and the Wings' Stanley Cup Checklist dropped. What do they need to get back into the playoffs?

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We send our condolences to the family and friends of Claude Lemieux on his sudden passing. The NHL has "reminded" teams about tampering after the Blackhawks were caught shopping a pending UFA. Plus, more Red Wings' prospects just keep winning!

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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard gives the Griffins life with a 4-3 OT beauty that can only be described as Datsyukian. Then Evolving Hockey drops their new contract projections. What do the Wings stand to make? Plus ridiculous Dylan Larkin rumors.

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Moritz Seider was arguably the best defenseman in the league defensively while being in top 15 in offense, but was not a Norris finalist. Let's be mad about it. Plus some Griffin's standouts and Max Plante at the World Championship!

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Does the signing of Patrick Kane chart the course of the entire offseason? We chat the positives and negatives of bringing Kane back, plus the mystery announcement set for Wednesday. Is the PWHL on the way to Detroit?

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Brandon Cooke from The Hockeytown West Podcast and Jake Rivard from Octopus Thrower jump on the show to chat through Steve Yzerman's post-season press conference, where the tone set was get good or get gone. Then we break down some of the future Wings that are going to help the Griffins in their quest for the Calder Cup!

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The 2025-26 season is over for the Detroit Red wings and we are doing our end of season eulogy. What went right, what went wrong, and what do they do now? Plus we answer some of your questions to cap off our 9th season!

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The 2025-26 season ends on an expected note, a blown lead loss to the Devils, at home, on Fan Appreciation night. What went wrong? Plus some positive news on the prospect front.

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The Detroit Red Wings' playoff picture is getting bleaker with 2 big losses over the weekend, and the players are giving into the "outside noise." Will they crumble because people are being mean online, or will they rise up and win out? Plus, the Wings were never in on Robert Thomas?

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The Wings play a fantastic 2 periods to beat the Buffalo Sabres then come out cold and disinterested, dropping a game to the Flyers. In a theme that is becoming far too common, where is the disconnect? Plus an update on some prospects coming over!

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The Wings pull out a win against Montreal but lose the goalie battle to Boston, now many are questioning the Yzerplan. Could the injection of Dylan Larkin get them back in the win column and is the Yzerplan still on track?

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The Wings take the league's best Dallas Stars to OT and win big against the Flames as they stay in the playoff race in the East. How are guys like Finnie and Shine showing up and can they continue to string together points?

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With news that Larkin & Copp will be out for weeks, a bunch of uninspired players, and a 4-1 loss to the Lightning, how can the Red Wings beat the odds and break their playoff drought when it seemed like a sure thing?

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The Wings barely hold on to a playoff spot after a shutout of the New Jersey Devils, followed by an embarassing blown game to the Florida Panthers. They also lose Copp to injury, decimating their center depth. How can they move forward with that big of a blow to their roster?

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Steve Yzerman makes a trade deadline splash fans have been asking for by bringing Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings. What did they give up, and how does it make the team better? Plus, we react to the Yzerman presser!

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The Red Wings lose big to the Carolina Hurricanes, then mount a comeback on a Monday afternoon against Nashville. What was the difference between the games and who stood out?

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Dylan Larkin continues to soar as he scores the Red Wings' only 2 goals to lift the team to an overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. How did the return of Simon Edvinsson help get them there, and some more trade rumors are out there!

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Dylan Larkin and Team USA bring home the gold after an intense match against Team Canada. After being described as the heart and soul of the team, can Larkin spark the same energy with the Red Wings down the stretch?

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Greg and Ryan are joined by Brian Fisher and Scotty Bentley from Locked On Red Wings to break down Detroit’s preseason predictions — and how they’ve actually played out.

From Marco Kasper’s tough year to Lucas Raymond’s superstar breakout, we’re revisiting the receipts and grading ourselves on everything we said back in October.

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Can the Olympic break help reset guys like Emmitt Finnie and Axel Sandin-Pellikka for the stretch to the playoffs? Then we take a look at Vincent Trockeck and Mika Zibanejad, which makes more sense for Steve Yzerman at the deadline?

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Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond all pick up Olympic wins for their respective countries. What gives their teams the leg up over countries like Italy and Slovakia? Plus, which players have to step up post-break to ensure a Wings playoff berth?

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The Detroit Red Wings crawl their way into Olympic break going 1-3-1 in the last 5. Where has the offense gone and is Simon Edvinsson that much of a difference maker?

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Beating the Winnipeg Jets keeps the Detroit Red Wings near the top of the league. We take your questions on trade targets, GR promotions, and where priorities should lie at the deadline!

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The Red Wings secure 3 points in a road back-to-back against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild. They have played some of the most back-to-back games in the league, but only have 2 left to close the season while teams around them are going to face a gauntlet. Is this a chance to create a buffer in the standings?

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There are 8 games left before the Olympic Break and the Detroit Red Wings are still tied with Tampa atop the Atlantic. What do they have to do to keep pace and what trades could be made with Kiefer Sherwood and Rasmus Andersson now off the market?

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In an emotional night, the Detroit Red Wings finally send Sergei Fedorov's 91 to the rafters before continuing their winning streak against the Carolina Hurricanes. Andrew Copp, Lucas Raymond, and JVR are on fire.

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Patrick Kane finally hits the 500 goal milestone in a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Does this remove some of the pressure and did we get to see the play of a future Red Wing in Kiefer Sherwood?

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