Mar 26, 2026
Another March Sadness episode. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings vs Senators crushing loss in what should have been their most winnable big game of the season. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down where the playoff race stands, Larkin's return, and Yzerman extending JBD.
(00:55) - Intro
(03:30) - Ottawa Loss Breakdown
Red Wings fall to injury-depleted Senators on back-to-back despite
Ottawa missing five defensemen including Jake Sanderson. Discussion
on the Patrick Kane offside that negated an Alex DeBrincat goal,
plus how Dylan Larkin's return, Yakemchuk's guaranteed goal, and
DeBrincat and Zub's fight all ended in disappointment for Todd
McLellan's squad.
(27:45) - Playoff Race Math
Breaking down where Detroit sits after the regulation loss and
which teams they need to leapfrog with limited games remaining -
can Steve Yzerman's roster do it? How much can Moritz Seider
and Simon Edvinsson support from the back end for a stagnant
offense?
(38:20) - Jacob Bernard-Docker Extension
Steve Yzerman extends JBD to a 2 year, $1.6 million AAV extension -
what this means for the blue line depth, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and
future moves.
(46:00) - Axel Sandin Pellikka Sent Down
ASP returns to Grand Rapids Griffins before the Ottawa game - how
is his path affected?
(53:40) - NHL Suspension Debate
Around the league discipline decisions and how stars like Connor
McDavid may affect future changes with George Parros and Gary
Bettman.
(1:05:00) - Overtime Q&A
Your questions on the March sadness in Hockeytown and whether it's
truly over for the Red Wings' playoff hopes.
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