Jan 26, 2026
Snowed in with Max Bultman, this (remote) Detroit Red Wings podcast covers game recaps for the Wild OT loss & Jets victory, with some huge depth contributions. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis examines Marco Kasper and Albert Johansson's resurgences, and Max Bultman's upcoming trade targets for Steve Yzerman.
(00:00) - Intro & Hockeytown Playoff Prediction
(4:50) Minnesota Game Recap
Detroit earns a crucial point against Bill Guerin's Wild despite
Simon Edvinsson's injury. Lucas Raymond is red hot and van Riesmdyk
and Finnie add to the offense as Larkin and the Red Wings battle
through back-to-back road games and blow multiple leads but escape
with overtime point against Hughes' Wild.
(14:50) - Winnipeg Game Recap
Red Wings bounce back with a solid victory over the Jets, including
John Gibson's stellar play in net while Todd McLellan's lineup
adjustments pay off on the road. Marco Kasper is rewarded, and
Patrick Kane pulls to within 1 point of Mike Modano's record.
(25:45) - Kasper and Johansson Updates
Marco Kasper and Albert Johansson are among two key Red Wings to
turn their seasons around, as well as Lucas Raymond catching fire
again. Plus, what the young defenseman (alongside Bernard-Docker)
brings to Detroit's blue line depth situation.
(32:45) - Trade Board Discussion with Max Bultman
Max breaks down his trade board and potential targets for
Steve Yzerman, including Justin Faulk or rangey Logan Stanley, or
forward like Robert Thomas or Bryan Rust . Red Wings sit at 69
points - do they buy or stand pat at the deadline?
(1:05:35) - NHL Notes
How the Leafs failed in Marner's return and Toronto's trajectory.
(1:13:30) - Overtime Mailbag
Questions and comments from Patreon supporters in our extended overtime segment.
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Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6983756/2026/01/20/red-wings-prospects-update-danielson-cossa-augustine/
Prashanth's Article: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/albert-johanssons-bounceback