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The Detroit News brings you discussions and interviews from the world of sports in Detroit and in Michigan. Episodes feature such News personalities as Bob "Wojo" Wojnowski, John Niyo, Angelique Chengelis, Matt Charboneau, Gregg Krupa, Ted Kulfan, Chris McCosky, Lynn Henning and more. Lions. Tigers.…

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    OctoPulse podcast: Defiant Yzerman demands more from Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 24:36


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Detroit Red Wings' season-ending news conference with general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan.

    Pistons podcast: John Niyo, Coty Davis break down Knicks' series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 36:41


    The Detroit Pistons will begin the 2025 NBA postseason on Saturday in an an Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup against the New York Knicks. Despite entering the series as the underdog, what can the Pistons do to advance to the second round of the playoffs? @cotydavis_24 and @JohnNiyo talk about the team's playoff chances and NBA award winners.

    Pistons podcast: Would the Knicks be best chance for first-round upset?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 37:57


    With three games remaining in the regular season, there is still an opportunity for the Pistons to improve their position in the Eastern Conference standings as they aim to catch the Milwaukee Bucks. However, should the Pistons stay as the No. 6 seed, would the New York Knicks give Detroit the best chance at a first-round upset?

    OctoPulse podcast: Wait till next year the familiar Wings' refrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 23:57


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' 4-1 loss in Montreal which all but eliminates them from the playoffs for the ninth straight year and Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay is the interview guest on this episode of the OctoPulse podcast.

    OctoPulse podcast: Larkin sputters to finish line; Emily Kaplan interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 16:51


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' slim playoff chances after a 2-1 OT loss in St. Louis and ESPN reporter Emily Kaplan is the interview guest on this episode of the OctoPulse podcast.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings hanging on by a thread; Sens up next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 25:51


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' 5-2 loss in Denver on Tuesday and Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings' playoff odds fall to 7% with loss to Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 28:04


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' slim playoff chances with 14 games left in the season and David Legwand is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: Here we go again; Wings lose fifth straight, Veleno traded

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 33:05


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Joe Veleno trade with the Blackhawks and PWHL defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: Here we go again; Wings lose fifth straight, Veleno traded

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 33:05


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Joe Veleno trade with the Blackhawks and PWHL defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings come up empty outdoors; Larkin bounces back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 23:40


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' 5-3 loss against the Blue Jackets in the Stadium Series on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings heading outdoors; Husso dealt to Ducks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 25:13


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan talks about Saturday's outdoor game in Columbus, the Ville Husso trade to Anaheim and Ducks analyst Brian Hayward is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings in seventh heaven, Jason Bukala interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 26:35


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan talks about the team's four-game sweep on the western road trip and Sportsnet draft analyst Jason Bukala is the interview guest. Before Christmas, the odds of the Red Wings making the playoffs were less than one percent under coach Derek Lalonde. After Christmas, under new coaches Todd McLellan and Trent Yawney, Detroit has gone 15-4-1 and the odds, according to moneypuck.com/predictions, are 50-50 of ending the franchise's eight-year playoff drought. "As we sit here doing this podcast, I would be a little surprised at this point if they didn't make the playoffs," Kulfan said. "This has been about as good as they've played in years, quite honestly. The one thing which really stood out during this four-game road trip, you kind of expected them to win during points in these games."

    Pistons podcast: Rod and Coty discuss trade deadline options amid recent success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:46


    The Detroit Pistons had their best month in five years by picking up 10 wins in January. At 25-25, the Pistons have already surpassed their lackluster expectations for the season. But how much should their recent success play a role in their decision ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday? @cotydavis_24 and @detnewsRodBeard discuss the team's options.

    OctoPulse podcast: Shine shines in NHL debut; Julie Petry interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 26:06


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan talks about Dominik Shine's successful NHL debut at age 31 and NHL podcaster Julie Petry is the interview guest. After nine years in the minor leagues, Shine played in Monday's 5-2 win over the L.A. Kings and he'll make this week's road trip which begins Thursday in Edmonton (9 p.m., FDSN, 97.1). "It is a great story," Kulfan said on the podcast. "You need these type of stories throughout the course of a long season. I think the team really embraced it last night. He's kind of an everyman Joe. He's 31 years old, a career minor leaguer from the area, from Pinckney and went to play at Northern (Michigan). He's stayed in Grand Rapids since 2016 because he wants to build a base for his family."

    OctoPulse podcast: McLellan puts stamp on Wings, John Forslund interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 28:58


    On this edition of the Detroit Red Wings/Detroit News podcast, Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' mini slide after the seven-game winning and Kraken broadcaster John Forslund is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: Break up the Red Wings, Brad Stuart interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 25:17


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the red-hot Red Wings, who have a seven-game winning streak heading into Tuesday's game against San Jose and ex-Wings defenseman Brad Stuart is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: McLellan-Yawney save season, Kenny Albert interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 28:36


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the resurgent Red Wings who are on a four-game winning streak heading into Tuesday's game against Ottawa and broadcaster Kenny Albert is the interview guest.

    OctoPulse podcast: New sheriff McLellan in Hockeytown; Jim Fox interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 25:44


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings under new coach Todd McLellan and L.A. Kings TV analyst Jim Fox is the interview guest. Fox, a former first-round draft choice who scored his first NHL goal against Detroit goalie Gilles Gilbert in 1980, worked with McLellan in Los Angeles from 2019-2024. "There will be doubt whatsover the way Todd wants things done," Fox said. "That will not be an issue. It will be communicated. It will be explained. You'll see it. You'll see it in practice. Once they get on the ice, it's all business. Todd is clear. He's up front. That's what you're going to get."

    OctoPulse podcast: Yzerman goes back to the future, replaces Lalonde with McLellan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 13:31


    In this special edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings firing Derek Lalonde and assistant coach Bob Boughner and replacing them with head coach Todd McLellan and assistant Trent Yawney. Steve Yzerman went back into the team's history and hired McLellan, who was a 41-year-old assistant coach with the Red Wings when they won the Stanley Cup in 2008. Now 57 years old, McLellan is just two wins away from 600 career wins and will be behind the bench as a head coach for his fourth NHL team (San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings) when the Red Wings face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday at Little Caesars Arena (7 p.m./FDSN/97.1).

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings face uphill climb, Mats Sundin interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 28:23


    In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after two disappointing losses to the Canadiens and Hall of Famer Mats Sundin is the interview guest.

    Pistons podcast: Rod and Coty talk about Ivey's struggles in subpar week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 43:53


    The Detroit Pistons had a subpar week, going 1-2, which included a three-game losing streak after falling short to the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. How much did Jaden Ivey's struggles play a role in the Pistons' recent losing streak? Plus, beat reporter @cotydavis_24 and sports editor @detnewsRodBeard take a look at the most surprising and disappointing team a quarter of the way through the 2024-25 season.

    Pistons podcast: Rod and Coty on NBA Cup success, Ausar Thompson's debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 35:46


    The Detroit Pistons will begin their week by playing the final game of the NBA Cup group play, which will be on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena. What should we make of the Pistons playing their most significant game in five years? Plus, Pistons beat writer @cotydavis_24 and sports editor @detnewsRodBeard recap Ausar Thompson's debut and how his production helped the Pistons put together another 2-2 week.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings on 74-point pace, Mike Keenan interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 30:12


    In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings at the 20-game mark, on pace for 74 points and out of the playoffs for the ninth straight year. He also talks about the unlikely possibility of Steve Yzerman making the third coaching change in the NHL (Bruins fired Jim Montgomery, who replaced Drew Bannister of the Blues on Sunday), the upside of defenseman Jeff Petry perhaps in his final year in Detroit and how first-round draft pick Marco Kasper is outplaying J.T. Compher as the second-line center. In addition, Mike Keenan is the interview guest. In Keenan's book, "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench," he details for the first time two meetings he had with Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch about coaching and managing the team, which could've changed the course of Red Wings history for good, bad, or indifferent.

    Pistons podcast: Rod and Coty on Cade's All-Star chances, building respect from refs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 33:09


    Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (@cotydavis_24) discuss the team's improved defense and Cade Cunningham's chances of his first All-Star nod.

    Pistons podcast: Rod, Coty on team's fourth-quarter struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 36:07


    The Detroit Pistons had another successful week, going 2-2, picking up wins against the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat. However, each game featured the Pistons giving up a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. What's the reasoning behind Detroit's latest struggles?  Plus, what to expect from Ausar Thompson, who has been cleared by the NBA's fitness to play panel?  Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (@cotydavis_24) discuss the team's 5-8 record after 13 games.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings' offense disappears, Sam Rosen interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 26:09


    In this edition of the OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' offense, which has dropped to third worst in the league from ninth last year. He also talks with Pavel Datsyuk ahead of Monday night's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony and he previews Detroit's upcoming four-game roadtrip with host Mark Falkner. In addition, Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Rosen is the interview guest. Rosen is the New York Rangers' play-by-play announcer who called the team's first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years in 1994.

    Pistons podcast: Rod, Coty discuss Pistons' rebound from 0-4 start

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 35:45


    Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis (@cotydavis_24) discuss the team's rebound after the 0-4 start.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings end October on sour note; Larkin's slow start

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 23:12


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings (4-5-1) at the 10-game mark and Dylan Larkin's decreased production from last year's fast start.

    Pistons podcast: Rod, Coty make suggestions to support Cade Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 30:19


    Detroit News sports editor Rod Beard and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis take a look at the slow start and what changes the team should make to help Cade Cunningham.

    Pistons Podcast: Rod, Coty preview season, reasons for optimism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 38:03


    Sports editor Rod Beard and Pistons beat reporter Coty Davis take a look at the 2024-25 season heading into Wednesday's opener against the Pacers.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings' season predictions, Phil Bourque interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 31:24


    Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' 2024-25 season and Penguins' radio analyst Phil Bourque is the interview guest on the 105th edition of The News' OctoPulse podcast.

    Breaking down the Lions' 26-20 overtime win against Rams in opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 9:19


    The Detroit News' Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo and Richard Silva break down the Detroit Lions' 26-20 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. Watch for the Gritiron Gang, coming soon to a podcast provider near you.

    Lions Lowdown: Breaking down the Rams, Week 1 opponent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 10:55


    The Detroit News' Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva break down the Detroit Lions' Week 1 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams.

    Tigers Today podcast: It's September, and we have an actual playoff race

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 29:52


    Tony Paul and Chris McCosky talk about the Tigers in the middle of a wild-card playoff race with 23 games left in the regular season.

    Lions Lowdown: Three takeaways from Brad Holmes' media session

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 9:01


    The Detroit News' Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva deliver three quick takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes' media availability on Thursday.

    Memorial Cup preview: Zayne Parekh interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 11:34


    Saginaw Spirit defenseman Zayne Parekh has taken a unique path on his way to the NHL and welcomes his role model status as a player of Indian descent.

    Lions Lowdown: Rogers, Bianchi recap first night of NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 9:03


    The Lions traded up for cornerback Terrion Arnold. How does he fit and what might the team do on Day 2 with just one pick?

    OctoPulse podcast: Red Wings on red alert, Craig Laughlin interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 32:01


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the final seven games of the regular season for the Red Wings and Capitals analyst Craig Laughlin is the special guest.

    Tigers Today: Graham, Paul unveil inaugural baseball movie draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 69:55


    Detroit News reporter and Tigers Today host Tony Paul sat down with News film critic Adam Graham to rate their favorite baseball moves, a top 10 list of great baseball movies to watch this season.

    Tigers Today: It's time for baseball. Can Detroit actually contend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 27:49


    Chris predicts the Tigers will reach the .500 level (81-81) and Tony predicts 87 wins, but they both expect Detroit to contend in the Central Division because of the best starting pitching staff in the division.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings-Caps' battle looms, Kirsten Simms interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 27:22


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' improved playoff chances after winning three of the last four games and Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms is the podcast guest.

    Tigers Today: As Opening Day looms, decisions still to be made

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 19:57 Transcription Available


    Tony Paul and Chris McCosky talk about the Tigers' final roster taking shape before next week's season opener against the White Sox.

    OctoPulse podcast: Trade deadline recap, Ted Nolan interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 33:05


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline and former Red Wing Ted Nolan is the special guest.

    OctoPulse: Mickey Redmond's bold prediction, Madison Packer interview"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 26:46


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Wings' improved playoff chances two weeks before the trade deadline and Madison Packer is the interview guest.

    Lions Lowdown: Rogers, Bianchi break down NFC Championship loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 6:19


    Justin Rogers and Nolan Bianchi discuss the Lions' heartbreaking 34-31 loss against the 49ers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.

    Lions Lowdown: Rogers and Niyo discuss playoff win over Bucs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 8:31


    Rogers and Niyo talk about the Lions' playoff win over the Buccaneers to advance to the NFC final against the 49ers.

    Lions Lowdown: Rogers and Wojo discuss playoff win over Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 9:30


    The Lions earned a hard-fought victory over the Rams in front of a raucous crowd at Ford Field. How it happened and what's next.

    OctoPulse podcast: Wings halfway home, Cole Eiserman interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 24:07


    Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' roller-coaster first half of the season and USA Hockey's Cole Eiserman is the interview guest.

    Lions Lowdown: Rogers, Niyo discuss win over Vikings, next game vs. Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 7:30


    The Lions won their season finale against the Vikings, but more importantly, they're set to face the Rams in the wild-card round. We take an early look at the matchup.

    Lions Lowdown: Bianchi, Niyo break down 20-19 loss against Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 8:21


    The Lions had a win over the Cowboys — until they didn't. Nolan Bianchi and John Niyo discuss Detroit's 20-19 loss in Dallas on Saturday night.

    Rogers and Bianchi break down Lions' loss to Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 6:36


    Maybe their record doesn't reflect it, having won three of their past five, but the Lions are reeling and the NFC North crown no longer feels secure. The News' Justin Rogers and Nolan Bianchi look at what went wrong and where the Lions are headed.

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