The Grind Line - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

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  Horcoff's Interim Tag, Dylan Larkin's Wild Presser, & Todd McLellan Delivers | Ep. 407 18.09.2026 32min

  Shawn Horcoff gets named interim GM two months into the search, and it plays like a fallback after Chris Ilitch's first choice said no. Greg and Ryan break down what Horcoff actually confirmed about Edvinsson and DeBrincat, and how an eighteen-minute presser still managed to say almost nothing. Then Dylan Larkin sits down for his first media session since requesting a trade and gives no explanation, no confirmation that the request still stands, and a captaincy answer that rubbed both hosts the wrong way. What he said, what he dodged, and why it landed so badly. Second half: Todd McClellan's press conference, easily the most substantive of the week. Marco Kasper's shooting percentage regression explained with an Ovechkin comparison, who steps up now that Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk are gone, and the roster battle between MBN and Carter Bear heading into a shortened preseason.
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  Scott White, Dylan Larkin, & Wings Prospects | Ep. 406 15.09.2026 25min

  Dylan Larkin speaks, the Red Wings strip the captaincy with no GM in place, and Sean Shapiro talks about the parallels between Scott White and Detroit's opening. Plus: Carter Bear steals the show at the prospect tournament.
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  A GM decision made? Finally some good news for the Red Wings | Ep. 405 10.09.2026 27min

  The GM search might have an answer. Nobody's saying who yet. Greg is joined by Jake Rivard from Octopus Thrower to break down what they're hearing on the Red Wings GM decision, why Alex DeBrincat's comments this week should calm some nerves, and why the Zeev Buium contract just made Simon Edvinsson a lot more expensive. Plus Dylan Larkin's media blackout and a moment for Barry Melrose.
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  GM Search Update + How To Fix No Trade Clauses | Ep. 404 28.08.2026 28min

  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: Search Firm Named, Larkin Won't Budge | Ep. 403 13.08.2026 28min

  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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  Search Firm Hired, Ilitch & Larkin Still Silent | Ep. 402 07.08.2026 21min

  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 he doesn't.
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  Red Wings GM Search Won't Be Quick | Ep. 401 31.07.2026 36min

  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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  Sayonara Showtime: Patrick Kane Leaves the Red Wings | Ep. 400 24.07.2026 29min

  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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  The End of the Yzerplan | Ep. 399 16.07.2026 39min

  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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  Will Steve Yzerman Pay Up? | Ep. 398 09.07.2026 27min

  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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  Free Agency Wins for Yzerman? | Ep. 397 03.07.2026 29min

  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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  Red Wings Draft Haul & Dev Camp Surprise | Ep. 396 30.06.2026 39min

  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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  Making Minor Moves | Ep. 395 26.06.2026 22min

  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 NHL Buyout Window & Mike Babcock | Ep. 394 19.06.2026 41min

  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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  Life after Dylan Larkin | Ep. 393 08.06.2026 38min

  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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  Dylan Larkin has Requested a Trade - Emergency Pod 04.06.2026 13min

  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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  The Red Wings' Stanley Cup Checklist | Ep. 392 04.06.2026 31min

  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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  NHL Threats & Prospect Progress| Ep. 391 29.05.2026 29min

  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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  Griffins' Win & Contract Talks | Ep. 390 21.05.2026 32min

  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 Norris Snub | Ep. 389 12.05.2026 31min

  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!