The Valenti Show

This week's Best Of Valenti begins with the guys reacting to Dusty May leaving Michigan to coach the Mavericks. Then, they draft the all-time Italian NBA players, discuss the top sports draft busts ever, and much more!

Valenti and Rico spent the final show of the week discussing the latest on Dylan Larkin and Steve Yzerman's willingness (or unwillingness) to deal his captain. They took multiple different angles on this conversation and reacted to 2 separate reports. Plus, they mixed in some other general football topics before returning to the Red Wings talk to round things out.

The guys began the show with their immediate thoughts on a report from NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun throwing cold water on any smoke regarding Dylan Larkin getting traded any time soon. They discussed the potential ramifications if this news turns out to be true and what the perception will be in Detroit about both Steve Yzerman and Larkin. Then, they finished the hour with an "In Football Today".

Valenti and Rico quickly reacted to the news that Brendan Sorsby has been denied entry to the CFP for this upcoming season. Then, they addressed another Dylan Larkin report, this time one that links him to the Minnesota Wild.

Mike and Rico had some fun guessing the top-100 NFL players from CBS Sports. Then, they heard from some more Red Wings fans before wrapping the hour with an acknowledgement of the latest on Jalen Duren's potential contract extension with the Pistons.

The guys rounded out the show with some parting thoughts to wrap up their Red Wings/Dylan Larkin conversation today.

Mike and Rico open the final hour trying to decipher what is true and untrue about the Dylan Larkin reports from today.

The guys spend a few minutes reacting to the latest news about a potential Jalen Duren/Pistons extension.

Valenti and Rico keep the phone lines open for the listeners regarding the 2 Larkin/Red Wings reports they've discussed today.

Pete Prisco of CBS Sports ranked the top 100 NFL players and the guys react to the list.

Mike and Rico react to another Larkin-related report, this one related to interest from the Wild in acquiring him.

Mike and Rico continue their Yzerman/Larkin conversation and take a slightly different angle concerning whether Alex DeBrincat could be on the way out too.

Brendan Sorsby can't catch a break lately...

The guys go through the biggest NFL/CFB topics in this blitz.

The people share Mike and Rico's sentiments regarding Pierre LeBrun's Yzerman report.

Valenti and Rico don't think that Steve Yzerman is serious about trading Dylan Larkin.

Mike and Rico are very disappointed to hear the latest in the Dylan Larkin trade saga.

Valenti and Rico spent the vast majority of the show discussing 3 things: a potential Skubal trade, Terrion Arnold's potentially career (and freedom) ending arrest, and how the Pistons need to approach the next few weeks of the offseason.

The guys quickly touched on the Tigers' series loss to the Yankees before diving headfirst into the news that Terrion Arnold has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges that can keep him in jail for years. They discussed whether the Lions handled the situation well and if they adequately prepared for this to happen.

The guys naturally carried over the Terrion Arnold discussion into the second hour. They shifted gears in the third segment to react to some big moves made around the NBA in the last 24 hours.

Mike and Rico went through a list of players and potential moves Trajan Langdon and the Pistons can seek out this offseason to improve their chances of winning a title. They offered and debated some intriguing names, like Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James.

The Skubal conversation was revisited to open the final hour. Then, the guys worked in some final calls and thoughts on the Terrion Arnold situation, the Pistons' potential targets this offseason, and the aforementioned Skubal conversation.

Mike and Rico communicate with a few more callers on the myriad of big topics they discussed today.

Mike has a few more thoughts regarding the Tigers/Tarik Skubal's loss to the Yankees last night and why Scott Harris has to move on from his ace.

Mike and Rico bring the people in on the Pistons' offseason conversation via your texts and calls.