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The Grind Line - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

The Grind Line - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

The Grind Line Podcast 413 episodes Nov 4, 2026

The Grind Line is a bi-weekly podcast about the Detroit Red Wings and news from around the NHL. The hosts share their own opinions and analysis of the team. They note that their views are not representative of the Detroit Red Wings organization. Listeners can follow the show on social media and rate or review it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Episodes

Red Wings Beat Panthers, MBN’s Historic Start & Brisson Sass | Ep. 416
Red Wings Beat Panthers, MBN’s Historic Start & Brisson Sass | Ep. 416 Nov 4, 2026 27:36 The Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers on the first half of a back-to-back, and Greg and Ryan record with the Tampa game still going. They start with Pierre LeBrun’s report that Pat Brisson turned down Shawn Horcoff’s request to expand Dylan Larkin’s list, why Horcoff holds the leverage, and Brandon Hagel’s comments on players requesting trades. They also dig into the Simon Edvinsson angles, from
Larkin Will Never Play for the Red Wings Again | Ep. 415
Larkin Will Never Play for the Red Wings Again | Ep. 415 Oct 30, 2026 27:37 Episode 415. Dylan Larkin’s agent, Pat Brisson, told Shawn Horcoff that Larkin will no longer play for the Red Wings, and the team responded by suspending him without pay. Greg and Ryan break down the Red Wings’ statement, Brisson’s statement, Darren Dreger’s report that CAA believes trades on the 10-team list were close, and Horcoff’s press conference. They cover Larkin’s season so far, how Emmit
Postava Makes a Statement in Edmonton + Griffins Prospect Report | Ep. 414
Postava Makes a Statement in Edmonton + Griffins Prospect Report | Ep. 414 Oct 28, 2026 35:39 The Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers in a shootout, and Michal Postava makes a statement in his first NHL start. Greg and special guest Brandon from the Hockeytown West Podcast break down 25 saves, the Dominik Hasek comparison, and what it means for the goalie picture with John Gibson, Daniil Tarasov, and the trade of Sebastian Cossa. Also: Moritz Seider shutting down Connor McDavid, and Michael
Larkin’s 10-Team Trade List & Finnie Takes Over at 1C | Ep. 413
Larkin’s 10-Team Trade List & Finnie Takes Over at 1C | Ep. 413 Oct 22, 2026 33:08 Dylan Larkin’s trade list now has 10 teams on it, and Greg and Tyler go through each one: Florida, Minnesota, Vegas, Dallas, Washington, Carolina, Utah, Tampa Bay, New Jersey, and Colorado. They sort out who has the cap space, who has the prospects Detroit would want, and why Utah looks like the best fit. Plus Jim Devellano’s “kissed and made up” comment, John Buccigross saying a deal is coming wi
Alex DeBrincat Extends as Losses Pile Up | Ep. 412
Alex DeBrincat Extends as Losses Pile Up | Ep. 412 Oct 14, 2026 31:11 The Red Wings lose 5-4 in overtime to New Jersey and sit 1-3-2, but the night brings the first real good news of the season: Alex DeBrincat is signing a seven-year, $91 million extension. Greg, Ryan and Tyler go through the contract details, the no-trade protection, and why DeBrincat, Emmett Finney and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (all four Detroit goals against New Jersey) are the best thing about th
Larkin Returns in a Win, Ilitch Control Report | Ep. 411
Larkin Returns in a Win, Ilitch Control Report | Ep. 411 Oct 9, 2026 26:53 The Red Wings beat Ottawa with Dylan Larkin back in the lineup and no C on his jersey. Greg and Ryan break down the night: Larkin booed on every touch, then named first star after a goal and an assist, two goals from Alex DeBrincat, three assists from Lucas Raymond, Justin Faulk’s 500th point, and Emmitt Finnie dropping the gloves for the first time. They also dig into the rookies. Anton Johansson
Edvinsson Mulling Trade, Red Wings Start 0-2 | Ep. 410
Edvinsson Mulling Trade, Red Wings Start 0-2 | Ep. 410 Oct 6, 2026 29:34 Simon Edvinsson is still in Sweden, the Red Wings are 0-2, and now there are reports he might want out. Greg and Ryan go through the four reports from October 5th, including Elliotte Friedman's update, Chris Johnson's report that the first contract offer didn't come until mid-September, and Dave Pagnotta's number on the six-year pitch that Greg says falls well short of the market. Before that, Kri
Edvinsson Still Unsigned, Red Wings' 23-Man Roster | Ep. 409
Edvinsson Still Unsigned, Red Wings' 23-Man Roster | Ep. 409 Sep 29, 2026 28:15 Three days before puck drop, Simon Edvinsson still doesn't have a locker in the Red Wings dressing room. Greg and Tyler break down the contract standoff, the reported $9-10 million ask, the bridge-deal rumors, and why locking up a 23-year-old, 6'6" defenseman shouldn't be this hard. Then the 23-man opening night roster is out. Full breakdown of the lines and pairings, the center depth problems up
Dan Cleary Promoted, Goalie Duel in Columbus, & MBN and Anton Shine | Ep. 408
Dan Cleary Promoted, Goalie Duel in Columbus, & MBN and Anton Shine | Ep. 408 Sep 23, 2026 30:14 Preseason hockey is finally on the TV, and Greg and Ryan cover two games worth of storylines. First: reports that Dan Cleary is taking over as Grand Rapids GM while Shawn Horcoff runs Detroit as interim. What it actually means, and why the "who has Cleary developed" question has a longer answer than people give it credit for. Then the games. A goalie duel in Columbus that ended in a scoreless shoo
Horcoff's Interim Tag, Dylan Larkin's Wild Presser, & Todd McLellan Delivers | Ep. 407
Horcoff's Interim Tag, Dylan Larkin's Wild Presser, & Todd McLellan Delivers | Ep. 407 Sep 18, 2026 32:01 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 explanatio
Scott White, Dylan Larkin, & Wings Prospects | Ep. 406
Scott White, Dylan Larkin, & Wings Prospects | Ep. 406 Sep 15, 2026 25:35 Dylan Larkin finally has a statement, and it says nothing. Greg and Ryan break down why his training camp comments changed nothing about the trade request, and why the Red Wings stripped the captaincy heading into the 2026-27 season with still no general manager hired. The team put out three separate statements this week - camp attendance, the trade request, and the captaincy - and none of them mo
A GM decision made? Finally some good news for the Red Wings | Ep. 405
A GM decision made? Finally some good news for the Red Wings | Ep. 405 Sep 10, 2026 27:22 The GM searchmight 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. Follow the s

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