Tomorrow is the NHL Draft, and somehow the Detroit Red Wings head into it without a first-round pick while the rest of the league reshapes the NHL.

Since our last episode we've seen one of the wildest trade weeks in recent memory.

• Brady Tkachuk joins his brother in Florida.
• Washington adds Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou.
• Ottawa lands William Eklund.
• Buffalo flips Bowen Byram into the 4th overall pick.
• Calgary pays a massive price for Simon Nemec.
• Colorado, Toronto and several others continue adding NHL talent.

Meanwhile...

The Dylan Larkin situation continues to evolve.

Reports suggest his trade list may now include Utah and San Jose, opening the door to entirely new conversations.

Could San Jose's No. 2 overall pick actually be available?

Did Mike Grier and Steve Yzerman build enough trust through the Jake Walman trade to revisit "future considerations?"

Is Florida now effectively out after landing Brady Tkachuk?

Most importantly...

Has Steve Yzerman once again waited too long while the market moves around him?

We also dive into:

• Chris Johnston's newest trade board
• Max Bultman's thoughts on whether the Brady Tkachuk trade sets the floor or ceiling for Dylan Larkin
• The weak unrestricted free agent market
• Shayna Goldman's RFA targets
• Whether Detroit should reacquire its own first-round pick to become an offer sheet player
• Teams with multiple first-round selections and whether Detroit should target draft capital or NHL-ready replacements.

The offseason isn't slowing down—and neither are we.

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For years we've asked the question:

If the Detroit Red Wings were going to copy another contender, which team should it be?

Back when the Hurricanes were making deep playoff runs, we argued Carolina was the blueprint. Now Rod Brind'Amour and the Hurricanes have finally won the Stanley Cup.

So how close are the Red Wings to becoming Carolina?

And after Vegas reached another Stanley Cup Final, how close are the Red Wings to becoming Vegas?

In this episode we compare Detroit's roster, scoring depth, even-strength production, power play production, shooting percentage, and lineup construction against both Stanley Cup finalists.

The results are eye-opening.

We also discuss the latest Dylan Larkin trade rumors, including reports that Florida has already submitted an offer and a new breakdown from Max Bultman and Shayna Goldman on potential trade destinations.

Topics include:

• Why Carolina is still the better blueprint for Detroit
• Why Vegas is further away than many fans realize
• The importance of five-on-five scoring
• Detroit's lack of middle-six production
• Rod Brind'Amour's system versus roster talent
• Florida, Vegas and Minnesota's pursuit of Dylan Larkin
• Could Montreal become the best trade partner?
• Why Utah might still be the most interesting fit
• Mason McTavish and Anaheim
• Carolina's potential package
• What Steve Yzerman should be looking for in a trade return

The Red Wings are entering a franchise-defining offseason. Before we talk about where Dylan Larkin might go, let's figure out where Detroit actually stands.

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The biggest Detroit Red Wings story in years may have just dropped.

According to Elliotte Friedman, Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. While details remain limited, multiple reports suggest frustration with Detroit's inability to end its playoff drought and growing tension between Larkin and Steve Yzerman may have contributed to the situation.

If true, this changes everything.

In this emergency Red Wings Rant episode, we break down:

* What Friedman actually reported

* Why Larkin may have reached this point

* Whether Steve Yzerman could actually move his captain

* Potential trade destinations

* What a Larkin trade package could look like

* What this means for Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider and the future of the franchise

* Whether this is a sign that the Yzerplan has failed

The Detroit Red Wings have spent a decade trying to rebuild. If their captain wants out, the organization may be facing its biggest crossroads yet.

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The Detroit Red Wings offseason is officially here, and after missing the playoffs again, the pressure is building on Steve Yzerman to make real changes.

In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we catch up on the latest around Detroit, dive into the NHL rumor mill, and look at how a rising salary cap and a thin free agent class could create a wild trade market this summer.

We discuss potential Red Wings targets including Elias Pettersson, Mason McTavish, Jordan Kyrou, Robert Thomas, Jason Robertson, Alex Tuch, Bobby McMann, Mason Marchment and more. We also break down Max Bultman’s three offseason paths for Detroit and ask the biggest question facing the Yzerplan: is it time for a safe upgrade, a big swing, or a franchise-altering trade?

Topics include:

Why this could be a trade-heavy NHL offseason

Whether Elias Pettersson makes sense for Detroit

The risk and reward of targeting Mason McTavish

Could Jordan Kyrou or Robert Thomas fit the Red Wings?

Is Jason Robertson even realistic?

What Detroit should do with Sebastian Cossa

How the Red Wings can improve five-on-five scoring

Why the bottom six needs more speed, edge and identity

Whether Yzerman needs to make the playoffs in 2026-27

The Red Wings have cap space, prospects, picks and pressure. Now we find out how aggressive this front office is willing to be.

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The Detroit Red Wings are officially at a crossroads.

After a 10th straight season without playoffs and another late-season collapse, Steve Yzerman finally said what everyone has been thinking: this team needs to change.

But here’s the real question…
Will he actually do it?

In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down insights from Max Bultman’s latest reporting on:

• Yzerman’s blunt message to the roster
• The biggest flaws that STILL haven’t been fixed
• Why the bottom six is holding this team back
• The core players that aren’t going anywhere
• The names that could be moved this offseason

We also dive into what this team actually needs to take the next step and whether internal growth is enough… or if it’s time for real roster change.

Because at this point, it’s not about identifying the problem.
It’s about fixing it.

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The Detroit Red Wings season didn’t end with a whimper… it ended with an 8-1 collapse against the Florida Panthers.

And honestly? It felt fitting.

In this quick season wrap episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down:

• Why this loss perfectly summarizes the Red Wings’ season
• The three big-picture questions raised by Max Bultman
• Whether Steve Yzerman needs to rethink his approach
• The report that Detroit was willing to move Simon Edvinsson for Quinn Hughes — and what that says about risk vs. aggression

Is this team finally ready to take a step forward?
Or are we watching the same story play out again?

Plus — a quick thank you as Red Wings Rant makes the Hockeytown West Finals (Ignite the Nest Competition).

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The season is over.

And if you’re still holding onto hope, let me ask you this:

What else do you need to see?

The Detroit Red Wings just lost again—this time blowing a late lead with 17 seconds left against the Columbus Blue Jackets before losing in a shootout.

Three straight losses.
Multiple late-game collapses.
Points handed directly to the teams you’re chasing.

Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are taking care of business—beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 and tightening their grip on the final playoff spot.

Now?

• 3 points back
• Effectively 4 (tiebreaker lost)
• 4 games left
• ~6% playoff odds

This episode breaks down:

• Why this was the final nail in the coffin
• The brutal pattern of late-game failures
• The Patrick Kane penalty vs Minnesota
• The Columbus collapse with 17 seconds left
• What Max Bultman got exactly right about this stretch
• Quotes from Dylan Larkin and Todd McLellan that say everything

This wasn’t bad luck.

This was a season full of missed chances… finally catching up to them.

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