Oct 20, 2022
Three games in, and Dylan Larkin has already given us what has to be one of the Plays of the Year in the NHL. Lots happening already for the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL, and we're here to break it all down!
We start with a note about Jakub Vrana being away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program - we wish Jakub the best and look forward to seeing him return whenever is appropriate (6:18).
With Detroit being dealt their first loss at the hands of Los Angeles, we discuss the game & how it indicates a new-look Red Wings: one that doesn't quit. Tune in as we break down how the game progressed, how the likes of Elmer Soderblom, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Filip Hronek, & others performed, & what this means for Yzerman's team in Hockeytown moving forward (7:29).
Of course, we discuss Dylan Larkin's "The Shift" - the incredible, heroic defensive play to save the game for Detroit by diving to stop an empty-net goal by Arvidsson (between his legs), eventually leading to Sundqvist's tying goal to send it to overtime (20:54).
Next, with Bertuzzi's injury and Vrana's absence, we analyze the opportunity laid out for Filip Zadina: is this is last real chance at making the top 6 of this roster? What can we expect? Will he rise to the task? (30:30) We also cover how this impacts Kubalik, Veleno, Suter, Soderblom, & others (36:50).
We also take a look at Grand Rapids, where we discuss how Simon Edvinsson has started his season in the AHL, and what Sebastian Cossa's opportunity with the Griffins means for his development (37:47).
Finally, we take a look at the report of the NHL's salary cap possibly going up $4 million next season, how it affects contracts for Larkin, Bertuzzi, & Seider and Raymond, & what it means for cap crunched teams. (47:32). Finally, a look at coaches on the hot seat (56:00), a quick hint at Detroit's Reverse Retro jersey (1:02:00) and so much more - enjoy! #LGRW
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