The Conversation Line

Ken Daniels and Daniella Bruce sit down with Patrick Kane to discuss his milestone achievements - reaching 500 career goals and setting the record for most points by an American-born player. Kane reflects on his time with the Chicago Blackhawks, shares stories from his championship years, and gives insight into the current Red Wings roster, highlighting  the growth of its young players alongside v...

Red Wings rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka sits down with Ken Daniels and Daniella Bruce in another episode of The Conversation Line, presented by Fieger Law.   ASP reflects on spending the holidays in Detroit and shares some of his favorite Swedish holiday traditions. He also discusses his hockey journey, from his early amateur days to the NHL Draft, and finally his rookie season wearing th...

As #91 is cemented into Red Wings history as one of the greatest to ever wear the Winged Wheel, Seregi Fedorov joins Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal to discuss his legendary hockey career. He recalls his journey to Detroit and discusses all of his memories during his time with the Reds Wings. Fedorov reflects on many moments throughout his career including, the beginning of the Russian Five, his first...

Red Wings rookie forward Nate Danielson sits down with Ken Kal and Daniella Bruce for the latest episode of The Conversation Line, presented by Fieger Law. Danielson discusses how his quiet demeanor changes when he's around his teammates, along with his hobbies off the ice. He opens up how his time in juniors and in the minors molded him into the player and young man he is today.

Ken Daniels and Daniella Bruce welcome Red Wings rookie Emmitt Finnie as he takes fans inside his first year navigating NHL hockey. Finnie reflects on his journey from the WHL to draft day and his time in development camp. He shares insight into the tight-knit camaraderie forming among the Red Wings rookies, the veterans helping guide his transition, and the NHL stars who inspired him long before...

Coach Todd McLellan sits down with Ken Kal and Daniella Bruce to discuss the challenges of coaching a team with a mix of younger players and veterans. How has his experience as an NHL head coach changed over the years? How does he manage relationships with his players and assistant coaches? Get to know more about Todd's life off the ice, including his affinity for bourbon, passion for baseball, an...

  Red Wings hockey is back for its Centennial season, and the captain Dylan Larkin joins Ken and Daniella to discuss his 11th year in Detroit. How has the game changed since his rookie season? Larkin also opens up about the arrival of his daughter in the off season and shares the mental challenges he faced near the end of last season. What has he learned about managing both the mental and physical...

Daniella Bruce sits down with longtime Detroit sportscaster John Keating in this special edition of The Conversation Line. As Keating prepares to retire at the end of the Red Wings season, the two reflect on his remarkable career— from covering iconic Detroit sports moments to becoming a staple of Red Wings broadcasts. He shares how it felt to be honored on Opening Day, relives the 1997 Wings-Avs...

Ken Kal sits down with Red Wings forward Austin Watson. Known for his physical style of play, Watson discusses his role as an enforcer, his mindset when dropping the gloves, and the importance of standing up for his teammates. He reflects on his journey to Detroit, sharing experiences from his time in Nashville and what it means to join the team he grew up watching as an Ypsilanti kid. Also in thi...

Daniella Bruce sits down with Red Wings goaltending prospect and current Michigan State Spartans netminder, Trey Augustine. The two discuss Augustine’s standout season, including being named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year and a finalist for the Mike Richter Award, as well as his growth from year to year. What has he improved on the most? How has playing in high-pressure games, including back-to-ba...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings assistant general manager and director of amateur scouting, Kris Draper. The trio dives into Draper’s transition from player to front-office leader, his approach to scouting, and how he’s helping shape the future of the Red Wings. How has player development evolved since his playing days? What does he look for in the next generation of NHL talent?...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with one of the newest members of the Red Wings, Craig Smith. The trio discuss Smith’s transition to Detroit following the trade deadline, his excitement about joining the team, and his first impressions of the locker room. How is he adjusting to his new teammates? What makes Detroit feel like home for the Midwesterner? Also in this episode, Smith shares stories...

Daniella Bruce sits down with Red Wings massage therapist Britta Ottoboni and Red Wings dietitian Lisa McDowell in honor of Women’s History Month. Britta shares her journey from athletic training to working with Olympic athletes before joining the Red Wings, while Lisa discusses her role in optimizing player nutrition and hydration. What’s the most unusual food request a player has ever made? How...

Ken Kal sits down with Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson who shares insights about growing up in Karlstad, Sweden and his family’s deep hockey roots. He discusses being drafted by Detroit, the challenges of adapting to the speed of the NHL, and his time with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Also in this episode, hear about the impact of coaching changes and his experience defending some of the leagu...

Ken Kal sits down with Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan to explore his journey from small-town Saskatchewan to the NHL. McLellan reflects on his early playing days and his transition into head coaching in San Jose after winning the Stanley Cup with Detroit as an assistant coach in 2008. Also in this episode, McLellan shares his philosophy on team building and why a good coach always starts with...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon this week. The netminder talks about his adjustment from living in a rural Minnesota town with no stoplights to playing Ivy League college hockey at Yale. At what point of his career did he start his trademarked "Lyon Eyes" stare-down? Also in this episode, Lyon explains how the pressures and stress of the position may have someth...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal are joined by Red Wings defenseman Moritz "Mo" Seider this week. The three talk about his track from Zell, Germany to Detroit, Michigan and his favorite parts about the city. How was Seider exposed to the game of hockey in a country that's known for soccer? Also in this episode, Seider remembers taking a trip to the U.S. to watch his first NHL game. Presented by Fieger L...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal are joined by Red Wings right winger Alex DeBrincat this week. The Michigan native goes back to his days in Farmington Hills and Traverse City and talks about playing for the team he grew up rooting for. Which former Red Wings player did he try to model his game after? Also in this episode, DeBrincat shares his thoughts on what it's like to be booed as a visiting player....

Ken Daniels is joined by the television and radio voices of the Detroit Tigers, Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson, respectively, this week to share broadcasting memories from the various booths they've called games from. How did they each find an affinity for the art of play-by-play? The trio also preview the upcoming "Hot Stove Stories! Rounding the Bases with Mike Tirico" event which will feature...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels are joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane this week. Now in his 19th season in the NHL, Kane is still able to remember the details of his 474 (and counting) career goals and reveals which individual trophy means the most to him. What happened to the infamous puck shot by Kane that clinched the 2010 Stanley Cup? Also in this episode, the former first-...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal are joined by Detroit Red Wings assistant GM / Grand Rapids Griffins GM Shawn Horcoff this week to talk hockey development and management. The trio discuss the difficulty jumping from the AHL to the NHL. How did Horcoff go from competing against Steve Yzerman to working alongside him? Also in this episode, Horcoff shares his thoughts on some up-and-coming rookies like Se...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson this week to talk about his childhood memories growing up near Gothenburg, Sweden - from fishing with family to playing in competitive soccer tournaments all over Europe. Which Red Wings teammate is the best soccer player? Also in this episode, Edvinsson shares his thoughts on goalie communication, chemistry with Mo Seid...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings goalie, Cam Talbot this week as he approaches a career milestone. With 498 career games under his belt, what will number 500 mean to him? From a small town in Ontario to the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Talbot explains when the possibility of playing in the NHL sank in. Also in this episode, we learn the origins behind Cam’s Ghostbusters g...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels are joined by newly minted Red Wings Hall of Famer, Pavel Datsyuk. As Datsyuk reflects on his impressive 14-year NHL career, what stands out the most to him? Daniels recounts some of his favorite Pavel memories, including moments with Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, and Igor Larionov. For Pavel, what was it like to play one season with Dylan Larkin? Also in this episod...

Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels sit down with Red Wings equipment managers Brady Munger and John Remejes, as the duo share their unique behind-the-bench perspective. Does a broken stick really make a distinct sound? How long does it take to pack all team gear post-game? Also in this episode, the story of one NHL goalie accidentally locking himself in a locker room closet. Presented by Fieger Law.