PFH Podcast

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, we attempt to cover every bit of news that has hit the Red Wings since the end of the 2026 season. We break down the incoming draft class, including a surprise 1st round pick and 4th round pick gained from trading away two Grand Rapids prospects. From there, we dive into the free agent acquisitions and how they fit in the context of the team, before concluding w...

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, the Carolina Hurricanes have finally claimed the Stanley Cup! After years of knocking on the door, the Canes have defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games, winning their first Cup in the analytics era. We start the podcast talking about all angles of the Finals that were and the outlook for both teams in the near future. After that, we pivot into coverage of...

At long last, the much-anticipated (i.e. delayed) season-in-review episode has arrived! Not wanting to settle for boring player grades or tiermakers, the team at PFH Labs cooked up a new recipe: a Red Wings-only draft! Jambi, the Mexinadian, and Diddums each take turns drafting a one-line team composed entirely of players who finished their season with the 2025-26 Detroit Red Wings. We all went th...

Welcome to the first-ever emergency episode of the PFH Podcast. Sadly, it is for a worst-case scenario: Dylan Larkin, the Captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade per reports. In this show, we talk about this news with the future of the team in mind, but also take some time to put ourselves in the shoes of Dylan Larkin and understand why he might have made this decision. We also spe...

PFH Podcast - Episode 33 - Cup Finals Eve (After Dark) On this edition of the PFH podcast, Jack riffs an "After Dark" episode while we eagerly await Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals. In light of the somber news of Claude Lemieux's passing, it starts with a memoriam of his life and his impact on the game, both as one of its greatest heels and greatest advocates. Then, some closing thoughts on...

On this week's episode of the PFH podcast, we preview the conference final match-ups with the Low Quality Bruins Fan (a.k.a. Ian Bonner). Despite the 4th and final team not yet decided at time of recording, we spend over an hour covering the most important players, numbers, and in-game elements for both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. After that, some brief team talk for the Bruins and...

On this week's episode of the PFH podcast, we do a brief recap of the Grand Rapids Griffins playoff series against the Manitoba Moose before diving into the biggest storyline of that series: Michal Postava as the starter, and Sebastian Cossa as the backup. After we cover that, we invite Colby Kistner and special guest Scott Kistner to the show to chat about the playoff picture as we go through the...

On this extra special extended edition of the PFH Podcast, we go in-depth into end-of-season media availabilities for all key players and staff who had them. First we dive into the player availabilities, covering some telling responses about the end of the season and their perspective on what must be done to improve. Next, it's Steve Yzerman's turn to face the music, and we cover a ton of the big...

On this episode we turn our focus outward to the Stanley Cup playoffs, and invite Zach Staden of the Dump and Chase podcast on YouTube to power rank each of the 8 match-ups in the first round. After that, we dive into some contrast between the opening game press availability and the final game press availability, before concluding with a brief comment and reflection on Dylan Larkin's tenure as cap...

On this episode we remark upon the formal, final elimination day for the Red Wings. We quantify the magnitude of this historic collapse en route to the 10th straight season without playoffs. We address some of the common retorts to that frustrating fact, qualify the metrics of "progress" which may or may not be demonstrated, and finish by review some team media clips to dissect the pervasive and p...

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, yet more disappointment for the Detroit Red Wings as they drop 3 of 4 in pretty embarrassing fashion. Come listen as Jack gets all wound up about those losses and the pervasive culture problems at the rot of the Red Wings franchise. Then, we engage in an excercise outlining all 5 Steps of Grief in mourning of the impending doom for the Red Wings season. Thanks f...

On this episode, Paul Jackson of the Maher Media Co. joins the show to talk all things Philadelphia Flyers in the Finale to the PFH home-and-home series for the 2025-26 season [starts at 29:08]. Before that though, we do a brief autopsy of the Sabres and Flyers back-to-back from this past weekend and lament the multi-faceted failures of the Detroit Red Wings to rise to the occasion. Thanks for lis...

PFH Podcast - Episode 25 - Déjà Vu On this episode, we do a little bit of venting about the Red Wings dropping out of the playoff picture after two huge regulation losses to the Bruins and the Senators. We chat about some of the dire team statistics since the Olympic break, and ask the biggest question of the season: can this season still be considered a success even if the playoffs slip away? We'...

PFH Podcast - Episode 24 - 2026 Trade Deadline Retrospective (ft. Vivek Kalia) On this episode, we briefly discuss the gritty Red Wings performances over the past 3 games while the injury bug roars through Hockey Town, before turning our focus outward and inviting our friend Vivek Kalia back to the show to discuss some of the biggest trade deadline stories from this past trade season. Nazem Kadri...

PFH Podcast - Episode 23 - Time Marches On (After Dark) On this After Dark episode (a second straight!), all of the warm feelings from the trade deadline have frozen over in the wake of the worst loss of this Red Wings' season and injuries to both of their top 6 centers. This one's part analysis, part vent session, but 100% from the heart. Thanks for listening! Follow us on X: https://x.com/PFH_Po...

PFH Podcast - Episode 22 - Deadlines and Lifelines (After Dark) On this "after dark" episode of the PFH Podcast we are talking all about the Detroit trade deadline. Justin Faulk is a Red Wing, David Perron is a Red Wing once again, and Elmer Soderblom is a Pittsburgh Penguin. We also talk about what the Red Wings look like now that Dylan Larkin will be sidelined for at least a few games with a kne...

PFH Podcast - Episode 21 - The Hunted (ft. Colby Kistner and Jaws from Flying Fluffy) This week's episode of the PFH podcast features friends and Florida Panthers YouTube creators Colby Kistner and Jaws of the Flying Fluffy channel! We sit down for almost an hour and chat about the Cats in advance of their upcoming match-ups with the Red Wings. Before that feature, Jack discusses Edvinsson's up-an...

TEAM USA HAS WON AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL. For the first time in 46 years, we get to recap a winning effort on the hockey world's greatest stage... and we have a hell of a lot to recap. In this jumbo edition of PFH, we talk about Dylan Larkin as a heart-and-soul player for the USA, Connor Hellebuyck and Jack Hughes with legacy games, and the future of USA hockey -- both the men's and women's teams --...

On this "After Dark" edition of the PFH Podcast, Jack rants about the line combinations for Team USA and Dylan Larkin's role within them, discusses Lucas Raymond's contributions to a struggling Team Sweden, and reflects on Team Germany's reliance on Mo Seider and their stars, and ponders on the supposed dominance. All that, plus some thoughts on Team Canada, the rest of the field, and the women's...

PFH Podcast - Episode 18 - Give us a Break On this episode of the PFH Podcast, the Red Wings stumble into the olympic break with some pretty ugly-looking numbers which Jack discusses before mentioning a couple new potential trade targets. Then we turn our focus outward to the NHL and talk Stadium Series, officiating, and the storylines around some teams with very different trajectories. Thanks for...

On this very special, very spontaneous episode of the PFH Podcast, Jack has some thoughts after the home game against the Colorado Avalanche about some concerning trends about the Detroit Red Wings and the upcoming decisions this management group will need to make. It's a very free-flowing episode this time, so if you like it, please be sure to leave a comment on your favorite podcast platform and...

PFH Podcast - Episode 16 - Benny and the Avs (ft. Prescott Chambers of the AvAttack) On this episode of the PFH Podcast, Patrick Kane is in the record books, Ben Chiarot is a polarizing defenseman, and a home-and-home with the Colorado Avalanche is on deck. Prescott Chambers of the AvAttack YouTube channel joins to discuss the Avs' season and storylines of the Colorado Avalanche. Do you have an op...

PFH Podcast - Episode 15 - Let's Make a Deal On this episode of the PFH Podcast, we get nitty gritty on some trade talk! After discussing a couple of storylines about most recent road trip. we go through and identify a handful of targets from a handful of teams that the Red Wings would be wise to target ahead of this trade deadline. Did you have a player in mind that we didn't talk about? Be sure...

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, we talk about the past week of ceremonies for Sergei Fedorov and Patrick Kane, some personnel trends on the current squad, and a paradigm shift in Hockeytown. After that, we have a (somewhat muffled) chat with Nicky Sager of the D2B2 Sports podcast about the turmoil surrounding the New York Rangers. Thanks for listening!  Follow us on socials - https://x.com/PFH...

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, Patrick Kane scores goal #500 and Sergei Fedorov gets his jersey retired, sparking conversation on the complicated legacies of both players. Then, known friend and trusted agent Adam Lanseur joins us for a deep dive on the Hockeytown season just past the halfway point. Thanks for listening!  Follow us on socials - https://x.com/PFH_Podcast https://x.com/Jambi_Po...