The Flying Octopus

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys project new contracts for Detroit’s RFAs: Jonatan Berggren, Albert Johansson, and Elmer Soderblom. Plus, identifying what a new deal for Patrick Kane could look like. The fellas then pivot to Cole Reschny and his draft profile. The 5-foot-11 center posted 92 points in 62 games for the Victoria Royals of the WHL. Finally, the show wraps...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap the hockey hot stove now that we’ve reached the Stanley Cup Final, including Jason Robertson reportedly being on the trade block and what it would take to acquire him. Plus, additional trade targets and the impacts they could have in Detroit. The fellas then pivot to Victor Eklund and his draft profile. The Swedish winger could b...

Description: In this weeks episode the Hockeytown West Podcast joins The Flying Octopus and previews the Kelly Cup finals as the Toledo Walleye get set for Game 1 on Saturday. We also take a look back at the Grand Rapids Griffins' 2024-25 season and discuss what players took the next step in their development while predicting who makes a run at a roster spot in Detroit next season. All that and mo...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys dive into the summer of Mitch Marner. Do the Red Wings have enough cap space to host their own Mitch-a-Palooza? Should they even pursue Marner? The fellas discuss the pros and cons there. Next, the guys offer up two bold moves that the Red Wings should make this offseason. Offense firepower, defensive stalwarts - you name it. And final...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas dive into Detroit’s goaltending as the final installment of a four-part team review series. Cam Talbot, Alex Lyon, and Petr Mrazek combined to form a better goaltending core than what we’ve seen in years passed, but still left a bit to be desired. Now, Talbot and Mrazek look to hold down Detroit’s crease in 2025-26. The guys then piv...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas do a deep dive on Detroit’s special teams from the 2024-25 season as the third installment of a four-part team review series. The Red Wings had one of the hottest power plays in the league, but also THE coldest penalty kill. Next up are evaluations of Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, and Vladimir Tarasenko. What does the future hold for t...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys do a deep dive on Detroit’s five-on-five defense from 2024-25 as the second part of a four-part team review series. The Red Wings ranked poorly relative to the league in defensive metrics, but improved year-over-year. Next up are evaluations of Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Ben Chiarot as the defensive focus continues. What did t...

 In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas review Detroit’s five-on-five offense from the 2024-25 as part of a four-part team review series. The Red Wings ranked poorly relative to the league in offensive production, and the guys analyze why that was the case, plus what changed from a year ago. Next up are evaluations of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat. What...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss the final three Detroit Red Wings games of the 2024-25 season: a 6-4 win over the Dallas Stars, a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, and a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on the final day of the season. The conversation then turns to key takeaways from the 2024-25 season, including the youth movement...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss Detroit’s outings against Montreal and Florida that effectively ended their playoff hopes. The games also illuminated a season-long trend: Detroit’s inability to generate offense on a consistent basis. The fellas talk about the timing of the Red Wings’ offensive woes, offseason priorities, and the forwards heading into 2025-26....

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss the Red Wings’ remaining schedule and what to watch for down the stretch, including the young core playing pivotal roles, an improved penalty kill, and more. The discussion then turns to the positives to take away from the 2024-25 season and why the Red Wings are in great shape heading into the offseason. Finally, the fellas di...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss the Red Wings’ three games this week – their 5-1 win over Utah, the 5-2 loss to Colorado, and Thursday’s 4-3 loss to Ottawa. It’s not all doom and gloom, though – there are plenty of positive and neutral takeaways from the latest loss and the season as a whole. Next, the fellas turn to the 2025 NHL Draft where the Red Wings are...

 In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss the current state of the Red Wings heading into a critical road trip. Detroit faces off against Vegas on Saturday, Utah on Monday, and Colorado on Tuesday before returning home to take on the Senators on Thursday. The discussion then turns to Detroit’s faltering offensive output and what the Red Wings can do to put more pucks...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys discuss Tony and Devin’s experience at the Navy Federal NHL Stadium Series. Next up, the fellas recap Detroit’s 7-3 win vs. Buffalo, including the dominance of the DeBrincat-Kasper-Kane line, Marco Kasper’s emergence as a true 2C, and Petr Mrazek’s second debut in Detroit. The discussion then turns to Jonatan Berggren, who has been scr...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus podcast, the guys revisit the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Included are thoughts on the Red Wings trade with Chicago for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith for Joe Veleno. We'll also discuss the biggest trades of the day and discuss what moves we were hoping to see Detroit make. Carter Mazur's debut did not go as planned and Devin breaks down what's next for one o...

Episode 24: The crew breaks down the Red Wings Blue Jackets game from Thursday night. Then they discuss the impact of Andrew Copp's injury and look at possible lineup changes. Where does Detroit go from here? Potential trade targets with some big names could be available. Will Yzerman bite? Plus we'll look ahead to Devin and Tony's trip to the Stadium Series on Saturday. 

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap the 4 Nations Face-Off, its impact on the popularity of hockey, and the critical roles Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond played for their respective countries. Next, the discussion turns to the Red Wings returning to action on Saturday vs. the Minnesota Wild. The fellas discuss Detroit’s playoff push, the trade deadline, and what th...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the fellas analyze Detroit’s successful four-game road trip and the impact it had on the Eastern Conference playoff race. After touching on how Elmer Soderblom, Albert Johansson, and Marco Kasper have adapted to the NHL pace of play, the guys transition to a deep dive on how Detroit’s roster is constructed and their confidence level in the play...

The fellas took a different approach with this week’s episode – a full trade deadline preview from the perspective of Detroit’s front office. Tony and Devin play the roles of Steve Yzerman and Shawn Horcoff/Kris Draper, respectively, and examine the state of the Red Wings, Detroit’s playoff chances, team needs, pending free agents, and the salary cap. Then, the guys dissect trade proposals and the...

First up in this week’s episode, the guys recap Detroit’s 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens after a rough road trip. Next up is a breakdown of Elmer Soderblom’s play with the Red Wings, what he needs to do to stay in the lineup, and what made him successful in Grand Rapids. After that, the conversation continues with a discussion on Detroit’s top prospects with the Griffins, including Nate Da...

Description: First up in this week’s episode, the guys recap Detroit’s 5-2 win on the road against the Florida Panthers, including superb goaltending from Cam Talbot and a resilient effort from Justin Holl after a disastrous game Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Next up is a breakdown of the Red Wings’ power play, what has made it successful under Todd McLellan, and how it compares to Detroit’...

In this week’s episode, the guys take stock of Detroit’s play during their current five-game winning streak, including how the Red Wings have been led by their top players – Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Moritz Seider. That’s followed by a discussion on what is driving this change. Next, the podcast turns to Dylan Cozens. The Red Wings have shown interest in the Bu...

In this week’s episode, the guys recap Detroit’s 5-4 win in Columbus, from the Red Wings’ adaptability on the power play to the failed coaching challenge that led to a Jonatan Berggren game-winning goal out of the penalty box. Then, the conversation turns to Todd McLellan’s early impact on the team and how the Red Wings are playing fast and loose hockey. Finally, the guys detail Joe Veleno’s ascen...

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys dissect Detroit’s decision to fire head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Boughner. Why was change needed and why was it needed now? They also discuss the Red Wings hiring Todd McLellan as the next head coach and Trent Yawney to oversee the defense. What can McLellan and Yawney bring to the table that can salvage Detroit’s se...

On episode 15 of The Flying Octopus - George, Devin and Evan recap Wednesday's win against the Flyers. Could this be a turning point? The guys discuss Moritz Seider's big week and talk about his overall value to the team. Can he reach Pronger - like status? Prospects are coming and patience is needed. But how much longer? We'll also break down the Kappo Kakko trade to Seattle and discuss why the R...