Locked On Red Wings - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings played their two best games of the season this weekend, but unfortunately lose both games. 5v5 it was their two best performances of the season, as they go toe to toe with the Leafs and DOMINATE the Rangers but only score one goal all weekend. They definitely got goalie's by Quick on Saturday but the real problem was the lack of finishing and the penalty kill continuing to ki...

Vladimir Tarasenko was signed to help replace the heaps of depth scoring the Red Wings lost this offseason. But, to this point he has just 3 points in 11 games. Where has his offense gone, and are we worried it wont come back? The Red Wings next two games are against high end opponents, in Toronto on Friday, and vs the Rangers on Saturday. What should we expect from the weekend slate? #LGRW Suppor...

Detroit needed to come into the United Center and take care of business against an inferior opponent and they did, beating the Blackhawks. It was a slow start to the game, but Detroit struck first thanks to a DeBrincat goal late in the 1st. After that Larkin, Veleno and Copp netted goals to help carry the Red Wings to a 4-1 victory. Cam Talbot was as steady as ever. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting...

The Detroit Red Wings are off to a decent start, with a 5-5-1 record. But the product on the ice looks significantly worse than that, so how did we get here. What has been working for the Red Wings in their 5 wins? Also, we preivew the Chicago Blackhawks. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 inst...

Patrick Kane is 3rd on the Red Wings in points with 8 points in 11 games, yet his underlying numbers are awful. Is it age? The team? Maybe the system? Why is he still seeing success on the scoresheet despite these numbers? #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play your first $...

The Detroit Red Wings won their rematch against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, in a fairly even back and forth game at even strength. The difference ended up being on special teams, where Dylan Larkin score both the Red Wings goals, giving him 7 on the season. But just as important to the win was goaltender Cam Talbot who made 31 saves, only allowing one goal. Detroit will be back in action Wedne...

Olli Maatta was dealt to the Utah Hockey Club for a '25 3rd round pick, late Tuesday night. Why did they execute this trade, and was the return enough? Detroit finished 4-5-1 in October, which is a fine result despite their performances, given the strength of schedule. But in October, the schedule lightens up and the Red Wings have to do better. How much better? Finally, previewing the Buffalo Sab...

The Winnipeg Jets are the best team in hockey and they looked like it on Thursday, beating the Red Wings 6-2. Detroit played fairly even at 5v5 but simple mistakes ended up costing them on each and every goal. Alex Lyon also had his first rough game in a while, letting in several softies from the point. The Power play got working though, as Larkin and DeBrincat convert. Maatta was traded to Utah,...

The Detroit Red Wings are 4-4-1 and playing incredibly inconsistent hockey. But one definitive bright spot early has been the quick emergence of Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson as the team's bonafide top pair. Ville Husso in Grand Rapids is out week-to-week with an injury, is this the final nail in the tandem's coffin? Finally, will these new lines stick? #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...

Detroit picks up just one point from the weekend slate, with two very different performances. Buffalo dominated the possesion on Saturday, and despite some timely scoring from Cat and Raymond, the Red Wings finally paid for their poor play. But on Sunday, Detroit shook up the lines and it was very effective very early on, as the Red Wings had their best game of the season. But...Edmonton is gonna...

Another night, another game getting demolished at 5v5 and on special teams. Yet, despite that Detroit defeats the Devils 5-3, and extend their win streak to 3. Goaltending was again the primary reason, with Cam Talbot making 38 saves on 41 shots and allowing 5 goals at 5v5. On the offense, Patrick Kane came alive on two late powerplays, feeding Larkin with a great pass before scoring one of his ow...

The Detroit Red Wings are 3-3 on the season thus far, an acceptable outcome in a very difficult October schedule. What trends have we seen in this early season and what level of confidence or concern does it give us? One notable trend is the quiet start of the season from Lucas Raymond and the Red Wings other top scorers. Should we be worried? Also, previewing the New Jersey Devils. #LGRW Support...

Hug your goalies, Alex Lyon made 29 saves to lift Detroit to a 1-0 victory against the Islanders. Detroit only had 11 shots of their own, so it was all on goaltending to ge them to the win. And he did that. He has 66 saves in his last 68 shots against. Patrick Kane was the lone goal scorer in this game, his 1st of the season, on Detroit's 1st shot. A win is a win. #LGRW  Support Us By Supporting O...

Marco Kasper made his season debut on Saturday, recorded his 1st NHL point and handled himself very well as 3C. But is he here longterm? And if he is, what will his role be moving forward? Also, the 3rd pair has gotten eaten alive, despite its sheltered minutes, how can they fix it? Finally, previewing the New York Islanders. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Still searching f...

The Nashville Predators can't seem to snap their season opening losing streak, much to the Red Wings benefit. Detroit topples the Predators 5-2 in Nashville, thanks to a 37 save performance from Alex Lyon. Vladimir Tarasenko tied it early on a goal assisted by Marco Kasper, his 1st NHL point. Then Detroit converted on their first powerplay, something they have failed to do early in the season. Thi...

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Rangers again on Thursday, as the same problems from Monday proved costly yet again. Rangers converted three times on their power play, and Detroit only converted one of theirs in garbage time. In the defensive zone they continued to struggle gaining posession and breaking out, leading to many chances again — and Artemi Panarin and Vinny Trocheck made Detroit pay....

Justin Holl has been recalled, confirming his assgnment to the AHL was a paper move to save cap. But when Petry and Fischer are healthy enough to play again, when will Husso be recalled? Will he stay in the AHL to live reps and to accrue cap space? Or will he be called back up to resume his role? Also, discussing the line shuffling at practice, ahead of the game against the Rangers. #LGRW Support...

Justin Holl (and Austin Watson) were assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday despite two solid efforts against Nashville and New York. Is this a sign on Christian Fischer and Jeff Petry's imminent return? Or is this just a paper move? When Petry DOES come back, how will the D shake out as Detroit tries to balance 8 defensemen all fighting for 6 spots? Also, why the heck are the Red Wings...

The Detroit Red Wings played a strong game against one of the leagues best, the New York Rangers. But unfortunatley one of the leagues best net minders, Igor Shesterkin, was nigh unbeatable. Fueled by frustration and desperation, Detroit's domination devolved into a run and gun style in the 3rd, but no success could be found. Meanwhile pivotal lost faceoffs converted to goals for New York, beating...

The Red Wings rode an incredible goaltending performance to their first win of the season. Shutting out the Nashville Predators on a 42 save performance from Calm Talbot. The defense in front of him did do a nice job of blocking shots and limiting high danger opportunities in front of him as well, even if the volume is a concern. Edvinsson, Seider, Holl and Ajo all stood out. Compher, Copp and Lar...

The Red Wings got out to an early 1-0 lead thanks to a DeBrincat goal, but it went downhill from there as massive defensive lapses and poor goaltending chased Husso quickly. Alex DeBrincat quietly had a three point night but the offense struggled to solve Blomquist in net, while Pittsburgh found offense too easy at the other end. Tarasenko scored his first goal as a Red Wing.81 more games at least...

Ahead of the home opener, Derek Lalonde announced that Ville Husso will be the starter for the Detroit Red Wings for game one. Across the ice, how do the Penguins stack up? They may no longer be the powerhouse they once were but you can never count Crosby out. Beyond that, it will be a difficults October for Detroit. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app,...

The Red Wings have a solid roster, but is it enough for them to be considered a playoff team? We answer that question and predict who will lead the team in points, pims, starts and more! #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it?...

Austin Watson, as expected, signed a 1-year, 2-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings today.  But the confusion came minutes after the news that Justin Holl cleared waivers came across the wire. The Red Wings had waived newly signed forward -- Austin Watson? If Detroit was always going to waive Watson, why waive Holl? Better yet, why waive Holl when later that same day it was announced he was sta...

The Detroit Red Wings on Sunday trimmed their roster to 28 players. The most notable moves were waiving D Justin Holl, and sending preseason standout Marco Kasper to the AHL. Was this just a paper move? Or is this a sign Austin Watson earned himself a roster spot? Detroit also dropped their final two preseason games, blowing leads to Ottawa and Toronto. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...