Red Alert - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

Dylan Larkin told the Red Wings he’s done playing for Detroit, and the team suspended him without pay. Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry break down how Thursday unfolded, what an NHL executive texted Joe about Larkin, why sitting out costs the Red Wings nothing, his 10-team trade list, and the 4-1 win over Chicago on the night he walked away.
0:00 Emergency episode: Larkin suspended1:11 How Thursday unfolded2:39 An NHL exec’s text: “Who does he think he is?”4:42 Bad advice or something deeper?7:17 What is this costing the Red Wings? Nothing8:02 Grandpa Chapp’s ‘39 Ford9:28 Three teams, then ten10:28 Larkin is not Hellebuyck11:31 Entitled U.S. stars and Skubal14:03 No dog in him17:59 Seider, Cade and the Lions vs. Larkin on leadership18:58 The “spark” quote23:35 Locker room: “This is our squad”25:11 It’s a business, and the Wings can wait29:00 He quit on his team twice32:25 Gold medal as a third-line center35:20 Disappointed in him as a man39:11 Ilitch and Larkin: 50/5042:07 Cindy: he’ll never win a Cup45:46 Devellano made peace, then a second quit48:35 Montreal, Boston and Buffalo want him50:02 The most Minnesota player ever53:13 Does Larkin even want to play anymore?59:42 Kane gets the ovation Larkin won’t1:01:59 Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 11:04:11 A team a new GM can build on1:06:08 Cut your losses1:06:56 Wrap
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The Red Alert Podcast is back. Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry return as the Red Wings ride a six-game point streak and sit one point out of a playoff spot, with no GM, no captain, and no resolution on Dylan Larkin or Simon Edvinsson.
In this episode:- How the young guys are driving the streak: Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and Lucas Raymond's big first period in Vancouver- Why this team feels like Major League, and Chris Ilitch's LinkedIn post- The brutal November road schedule and the Thanksgiving quarter-mark test- Larkin's 10-team trade list: every team a contender, almost all of them low-tax- Cindy breaks down the Edvinsson stalemate from the negotiating table: talking is not negotiating- Michal Postava's NHL debut, John Gibson's eye, and Connor Hellebuyck going to New Jersey- Fun segment: pro athletes who lie about what they do for a living, including the blimp folder
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The Detroit Red Wings enter the 2026-27 season with major questions surrounding the organization.
Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry break down the state of the Red Wings, including Dylan Larkin’s trade situation, Shawn Horcoff taking over as interim general manager, the ongoing GM search, Chris Ilitch and the direction of the franchise, Simon Edvinsson’s contract situation and what Detroit’s turbulent offseason means for the upcoming season.
The discussion also turns to the roster itself: Marco Kasper’s breakout potential, Moritz Seider’s leadership, Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat, Detroit’s young prospects, projected line combinations, the Atlantic Division and whether the Red Wings have a realistic path back to the playoffs.
Plus, Joe and Cindy give their expectations for the 2026-27 Red Wings and identify the young players who could provide some hope for Detroit’s future.
 
 

Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, and this emergency edition of the Red Alert Podcast reacts to one of the most shocking moments in recent franchise history.
Joe and Cindy break down what this means for Steve Yzerman, the Red Wings’ failed rebuild, Detroit’s lack of center depth, Patrick Kane’s future, the organization’s culture, ownership concerns, and whether this signals a full reset for the franchise.
Is this on Larkin? Is this on Yzerman? Is this on ownership? And most importantly: where do the Red Wings go from here?

The Steve Yzerman press conference said EVERYTHING.
The Detroit Red Wings didn’t just miss the playoffs… they collapsed. And now the truth is out — this team isn’t tough enough, didn’t show up when it mattered, and might need major changes this offseason.
We break down:
Yzerman’s brutally honest message
The “soft team” problem
Why the bottom six FAILED
What happens next for this roster
This isn’t a recap. This is a reality check.

he Detroit Red Wings playoff race is slipping away and the biggest problem is not talent. It is effort, identity, and accountability. With Dylan Larkin gutting it out and the team still struggling, serious questions are being asked about coaching decisions, roster construction, and whether the rebuild under Steve Yzerman is actually working.
Are the Red Wings too softIs the locker room culture brokenAre veterans holding back young playersIs this roster built wrongAre players tuning out coaching
With the playoffs on the line, Detroit must win now. But the bigger conversation is what happens next. This episode dives into leadership, effort, accountability, and the future direction of the franchise.

The Detroit Red Wings have pushed their fans to the breaking point, and on this episode of the Red Alert Podcast Joe and Cindy unload exactly why. From blown games against Ottawa and on national TV to a season that’s slipped out of Detroit’s control, they dive into how a once-promising year has turned into a frustrating grind. They break down playoff odds, why this roster isn’t built for a deep run, and how a lack of grit and physicality has left the Wings soft and easy to play against.
Joe goes off on the team’s construction, calling out the absence of identity, culture problems in the room, and why even stars like DeBrincat, Larkin and Kane can’t drag a soft lineup into contender status on their own. Cindy adds context with projected point totals, playoff probability numbers, and why the Wings have surrendered control of their own destiny with just a handful of games left.
If you’re a Detroit Red Wings fan sick of moral victories and “trust the process” speeches, this rant-filled, brutally honest episode is for you.
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The Detroit Red Wings are entering the most critical stretch of their season — and it starts with a MASSIVE showdown against the Ottawa Senators.
In this episode of the Red Alert Podcast, we break down:
Why this Ottawa game is a must-win for Detroit’s playoff hopes
The brutal upcoming stretch vs Buffalo and Philadelphia
How playoff positioning is tightening in the Eastern Conference
Why goaltending could make or break this run
The impact of a potential Dylan Larkin return
Why Ottawa has been Detroit’s kryptonite — and what must change
Detroit is running out of time. Every point matters. Every game feels like playoff hockey.

The Detroit Red Wings are entering the most pivotal stretch of the season — and everything is on the line.
With Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp dealing with injuries, the Wings are being forced to prove if they truly have the depth, toughness, and coaching to survive a playoff race in the Eastern Conference.
In this episode of the Red Alert Podcast, we break down:
Why the next games vs Boston, Montreal, and Ottawa will define the season
How injuries to Larkin and Copp could change the entire playoff outlook
The emergence of players like Marco Kasper, Emmitt Finney, and Dominic Shine
Why physicality and “edge” may be the missing piece for Detroit
Whether Todd McLellan is carrying this team into the playoffs
This isn’t just hockey — this is playoff hockey BEFORE the playoffs.
If the Red Wings can survive this stretch, they’re in.If not… the season could slip away.

The Detroit Red Wings made a bold move at the trade deadline — acquiring veteran defenseman Justin Faulk — and it may be the move that defines their playoff push.
On this episode of the Red Alert Podcast, Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry break down what the trade really means for Detroit's blue line, the price Steve Yzerman paid, and why this move signals the Red Wings are serious about ending their playoff drought.
We dive into:
• Why the Justin Faulk trade was necessary• How Faulk changes Detroit’s defensive structure• Todd McLellan’s impact on the Red Wings culture• The importance of depth without Dylan Larkin• Detroit’s upcoming gauntlet vs Florida, Tampa Bay, and Dallas• Playoff probability and how close Detroit really is
The Red Wings are playing meaningful hockey again — but the next stretch of games will reveal whether this team is truly built for the playoffs.
Is Detroit ready to take the next step?
Or is the playoff race about to get even tighter?