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Ep. 105: Wings' season predictions, Phil Bourque interview
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.
10/9/2024 • 31 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep. 104: OctoPulse podcast: Wings tread water with free agency, Mike Leone interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' veteran roster after free agency and coach Mike Leone is the podcast guest.
7/12/2024 • 34 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 103: Walman off to San Jose, Liam Greentree interview
Ted Kulfan talks about Jake Walman's trade to San Jose, Pavel Datsyuk joining the Hockey Hall of Fame and Spitfires captain Liam Greentree is the interview guest.
6/27/2024 • 26 minutes, 48 seconds
Memorial Cup preview: Zayne Parekh interview
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.
5/24/2024 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep. 102: Wings fight to the finish, Cooper Black interview
Ted Kulfan wraps up the Red Wings' season with his final grades and 6-8 goalie Cooper Black of Alpena is the podcast guest.
4/23/2024 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 101: Red Wings on red alert, Craig Laughlin interview
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.
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.
3/23/2024 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep. 99: Trade deadline recap, Ted Nolan interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline and former Red Wing Ted Nolan is the special guest.
3/9/2024 • 33 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep. 98: Mickey Redmond's bold prediction, Madison Packer interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Wings' improved playoff chances two weeks before the trade deadline and Madison Packer is the interview guest.
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.
1/12/2024 • 24 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep. 96: Kane more than able, Dave Poulin interview
Ted Kulfan talks about Patrick Kane's debut, the latest Vegas odds of Detroit making the playoffs, including a 3% chance of winning the Stanley Cup and former NHLer and TSN analyst Dave Poulin is the interview guest.
12/9/2023 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 95: Wings-Bruins showdown, Jordan Forgione interview
Ted Kulfan previews Saturday's showdown between the Wings and Bruins and Jordan Forgione is the interview guest.
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' season opener in New Jersey and ex-Red Wings assistant general manager Doug MacLean is the podcast guest.
10/11/2023 • 36 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep. 93: New-look Wings hit the ice, Greg Innis interview
Ted Kulfan says expect the Red Wings' playoff chase to fall just short this year and team statistician Greg Innis is the interview guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
9/20/2023 • 26 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep. 92: Free agency, draft review, Steve Coates interview
Ted Kulfan reviews the Red Wings' free agency and draft additions, Filip Zadina's options and forrmer Michigan Tech and Red Wings forward Steve Coates is the podcast guest.
Ted Kulfan says free agents Radko Gudas and Tom Wilson would benefit the Red Wings and Wheat Kings center Nate Danielson is the interview guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
6/10/2023 • 28 minutes, 34 seconds
Ep. 90: Wings stay put in lottery, Trey Augustine interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings staying put with the ninth overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery and USA Hockey's Trey Augustine is the interview guest.
5/9/2023 • 34 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep. 89: Yzerman, Lalonde review season, William Horcoff interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' season-ending news conferences with general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Derek Lalonde and William and Shawn Horcoff are the interview guests.
4/15/2023 • 39 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep. 88: Marco Kasper on fast track, Tripp Tracy interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings recalling first-round draft pick Marco Kasper and Hurricanes TV analyst Tripp Tracy is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
4/1/2023 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep. 87: Blues' Vrana lights it up, Bryan Trottier interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at ex-Red Wing Jakub Vrana's hot start with the Blues, Simon Edvinsson about to make his NHL debut against the Avalanche, and Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier is the podcast guest.
3/17/2023 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep. 86: Sabres, Sens ahead of Wings' rebuild, Riley Sawchuk interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline and Grand Rapids rookie Riley Sawchuk is the interview guest on the podcast.
3/4/2023 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep. 85: Wings-Caps preview, Leo Carlsson interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' final game of a successful five-game road trip in Washington and Sweden's top NHL prospect Leo Carlsson is the interview guest.
2/21/2023 • 19 minutes, 17 seconds
Ep. 84: Connor McDavid hits Detroit, Bob Stauffer interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' after the All-Star break, including Tuesday's game against Connor McDavid and the Oilers and Oilers broadcaster Bob Stauffer is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
2/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 83: Fabbri off to fast start, Perreault/Smith/Leonard interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' western road trip next week, takes a look at the return to the lineup of Robby Fabbri and Tyler Bertuzzi, and USA Hockey's Gabe Perreault, Will Smith, and Ryan Leonard are the guests on the OctoPulse podcast.
1/14/2023 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep. 82: Walman dances into NHL history, Annelies Bergmann interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings in 2023 heading into Wednesday's game against the Devils and USA Hockey goalie Annelies Bergmann is the interview guest.
1/2/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep. 81: Wings regroup after Reaves hit, Riley Brengman interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' four-game winless streak, the Ryan Reaves hit and NCAA champ Riley Brengman of China Township is the guest.
12/15/2022 • 34 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep. 80: Yzerman on increase of NHL comebacks, John Shannon interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings at the one-quarter mark of the season and former Hockey Night in Canada executive director John Shannon is the podcast guest.
Kulfan also comments on Steve Yzerman's interview in the first intermission of the TNT broadcast on Wednesday. The Red Wings' GM explained the increase in NHL rallies, including the Wings' comeback from a 4-1 deficit against the Sabres in a 5-4 shootout loss at Little Caesars Arena.
12/1/2022 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep. 79: Wings head west for four-game test, Jakub Petr interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Thursday's 8-2 loss at home against the Rangers, previews the western road trip beginning in Los Angeles on Saturday and Czechia U18 head coach Jakub Petr is the special interview guest.
11/12/2022 • 25 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 78: Wings hit speed bump in Boston, John Bacon interview
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' 5-1 loss in Boston, the team's 3-2-2 start and author John Bacon is the guest on this edition of the OctoPulse podcast.
10/28/2022 • 39 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 77: Red Wings' opening lineup, Rick Zombo interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' season opener against the Canadiens and former Wings defenseman Rick Zombo is the guest on this week's OctoPulse podcast.
10/14/2022 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep. 76: Coach Lalonde era begins, Red Berenson interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the new-look Red Wings after two days of training camp in Traverse City and former Michigan coach Red Berenson is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
9/24/2022 • 32 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep. 75: Matthew Tkachuk trade rumors, Mike Cammalleri interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Matthew Tkachuk trade rumors to Detroit and former Wolverine Mike Cammalleri is the special guest on the podcast.
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' 2022 NHL Draft, the Ville Husso trade and the hiring of head coach Derek Lalonde from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
7/11/2022 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep. 73: Lightning's Lalonde last coach standing; Frank Nazar interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the improving odds of Tampa Bay's Derek Lalonde to be named the Red Wings' next head coach and USA Hockey's Frank Nazar of Mount Clemens is the interview guest.
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Dylan Larkin's 'curious' agent switch, the latest odds in the Wings' coaching search and Finnish prospect Joakim Kemmel is the interview guest.
5/28/2022 • 23 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 70: NHL draft lottery preview, Dave Drinkill interview
Ted Kulfan previews next week's NHL draft lottery with the odds of the Red Wings selecting Shane Wright, updates the coaching search to replace Jeff Blashill and Saginaw Spirit GM Dave Drinkill talks about the team's 15-year-old phenom Michael Misa, the No. 1 pick in the OHL draft.
5/6/2022 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep. 69: Rasmussen takes big step forward, Logan Cooley interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Michael Rasmussen's improved play of late and USA Hockey center Logan Cooley is the guest on this week's podcast.
4/7/2022 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep. 68: Jeff Blashill's 'daunting' task, Abby Roque interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Steve Yzerman's moves on NHL trade deadline day and Olympic silver medalist Abby Roque is the guest on this week's podcast.
3/22/2022 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 67: Wings' historic 10-7 loss spells trouble, Paul Woods interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' historic 10-7 loss against the Maple Leafs and the team radio analyst Paul Woods is the guest on this week's podcast.
2/28/2022 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep. 66: Red Wings after the All-Star break, Jason Ross Jr. interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the All-Star break and Blackhawks broadcaster Jason Ross Jr. is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
2/8/2022 • 31 minutes, 59 seconds
Ep. 65: Wings in playoff hunt at midseason, Mark Howe interview
Ted Kulfan hands out midseason grades for the Red Wings and Hall of Famer Mark Howe is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
1/20/2022 • 39 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep. 64: COVID strikes Red Wings again, Dwayne Norris interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' fourth game postponement because of COVID and Oxford native Dwayne Norris is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
12/29/2021 • 36 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep. 63: Jeff Blashill coach of the year candidate, Nick Libett interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the improving Red Wings (12-9-4), who have won four games in a row heading into Saturday's game against the New York Islanders at Little Caesars Arena and ex-Red Wing Nick Libett is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
12/3/2021 • 40 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 62: Break up the Red Wings, Shane Wright interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings (7-5-2), who have won three in a row and are tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference heading into Thursday's game against the Capitals at Little Caesars Arena and 2022 NHL top prospect Shane Wright is the interview guest on this week's podcast.
11/10/2021 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 61: Lucas Raymond's Calder Trophy odds, John Bacon interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings-Capitals game tonight and Lucas Raymond's chances of winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. New York Times best-selling author John Bacon is the interview guest on The Detroit News' podcast, OctoPulse.
10/27/2021 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep. 60: Red Wings season opener preview, Al Montoya interview
Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' 2021-2022 season and former Michigan goalie Al Montoya is the interview guest on the Detroit News' podcast, OctoPulse.
10/14/2021 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 59: Traverse City training camp recap, Chaz Lucius interview
Ted Kulfan wraps up the Red Wings' training camp in Traverse City and former USA Hockey center Chaz Lucius is the guest on The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast.
9/29/2021 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep. 58: Red Wings reach for .500 hockey, Cross Hanas interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the new-look Red Wings after Day 3 of free agency, the odds of Detroit reaching the .500 level for the first time in six years and 2020 draft pick Cross Hanas is the interview guest on The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast.
7/31/2021 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep. 57: OctoPulse podcast: Lightning halfway home, Alex Tanguay hired, William Eklund interview
Ted Kulfan explains why the Lightning are halfway home to winning another Stanley Cup in episode 57 of the The Detroit News/OctoPulse podcast, which includes an interview with possible Red Wings draft prospect William Eklund of Sweden.
7/2/2021 • 35 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep. 56: Steve Yzerman settles for sixth, Simon Edvinsson
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings winding up sixth in Wednesday's NHL Draft Lottery, Steve Yzerman's subdued reaction, why Mark Scheifele deserves a suspension for Game 1 hit on Jake Evans and an interview with possible Red Wings draft prospect Simon Edvinsson, a 6-5, 210-pound defenseman from Sweden's Frolunda Indians.
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Tyler Bertuzzi's future after back surgery, Justin Abdelkader's comeback attempt with Team USA at the world championships, Jimmy Howard's retirement and how the Penguins could've used Jonathan Bernier in goal. The interview guest is possible Red Wings draft prospect and high-scoring winger Dylan Guenther of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
5/27/2021 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 54: Steve Yzerman sticks with Jeff Blashill, Matt Beniers interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Steve Yzerman's decision to retain coach Jeff Blashill and University of Michigan forward Matt Beniers is the guest on the podcast.
5/19/2021 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep. 53: Jeff Blashill awaits GM decision, Kent Johnson interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look coach Jeff Blashill's future with two games left in the regular season and University of Michigan forward Kent Johnson is the guest on this week's OctoPulse podcast.
5/4/2021 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep. 52: Jakub Vrana's breakout game, Tim Mayer interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Jakub Vrana's four-goal game against the Stars and AHL referee Tim Mayer of Okemos is the guest on this week's OctoPulse.
4/23/2021 • 38 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 51: Anthony Mantha era ends abruptly, Brian Lawton interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Red Wings' blockbuster trade with the Capitals and Hockey Network analyst Brian Lawton is the guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
4/13/2021 • 40 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 50: Red Wings' trade deadline preview, Luke Hughes interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings heading into next week's NHL trade deadline, the emergence of Michael Rasmussen as a power forward and NHL draft prospect Luke Hughes is the special guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
4/6/2021 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep. 49: OctoPulse podcast: Redrafting Tim Stutzle or Lucas Raymond, Mark Kirton interview
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Nashville series, the Columbus weekend games, the new NHL draft lottery, the trade deadline and former Red Wings center Mark Kirton is the special guest on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
3/26/2021 • 38 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 48: OctoPulse podcast: How Jeff Blashill can be re-signed, Scotty Bowman
Ted Kulfan talks about how Jeff Blashill is "coaching for his Red Wings career" in the second half of the season and Scotty Bowman discusses his longtime friend and Red Wings statistician Adam Mitchell, who died of a heart attack a year ago.
3/15/2021 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 47: OctoPulse podcast: Anthony Mantha stuck in neutral; Jerry Green's love of hockey
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' recent stretch of winning hockey heading into Tuesday's game in Columbus and Detroit News reporter Jerry Green recounts his favorite hockey memories since he arrived in Detroit in 1954.
3/2/2021 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 46: Red Wings' old lineup isn't working, Doug Plagens
Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' 5-1 loss against the Lightning, Luke Glendening's "private conversation" in the dressing room and Detroit native and Florida Panthers broadcaster Doug Plagens is the guest on this week's podcast.
2/4/2021 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
Ep. 45: Red Wings (2-2) hit the road for first time, Murray Howe
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings (2-2) heading out on the first road trip of the season, the early success of Bobby Ryan and Murray Howe talks about his book on his dad Gordie Howe, "Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father."
1/22/2021 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep. 44: Captain Dylan Larkin, three key players to watch, Tim Taylor
Ted Kulfan talks about new Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, three key players heading into the home opener and the 56-game schedule.
1/14/2021 • 32 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep. 43: Red Wings finally return to ice, Rick Vaive
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings returning to training camp, the likely 23-man roster and taxi squad and ex-Maple Leaf Rick Vaive discusses his days battling Steve Yzerman, Bob Probert and the Red Wings.
12/31/2020 • 54 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 42: NHL, Red Wings close to returning, Paul Stewart
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks about the NHL's plans to start the regular season on Jan. 13, the economic impact on Wings owner Christopher Ilitch and ex-NHL referee Paul Stewart talks about his rocky relationship with former captain Steve Yzerman.
12/11/2020 • 38 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep. 41: Anthony Mantha's potential, Wes McCauley interview
Ted Kulfan talks about Anthony Mantha's new contract, potential starting dates for the 2021 NHL season, his interview with coach Jeff Blashill and lineup projections plus an interview with NHL referee and former Red Wing Wes McCauley.
11/13/2020 • 52 minutes, 56 seconds
Ep. 40: Steve Yzerman draws line with salary structure, Mike Emrick
Ted Kulfan talks about GM Steve Yzerman setting the team's payroll structure and retired NHL broadcaster 'Doc' Emrick is the guest on this week's podcast.
Ted Kulfan takes a look at Red Wings' free agent additions Thomas Greiss, Bobby Ryan, Jon Merrill and the NHL's first female player Manon Rheaume is the special guest on episode 39 of OctoPulse.
10/10/2020 • 47 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 38: Red Wings select Sweden's Lucas Raymond
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the first day of the NHL draft, including the Detroit Red Wings taking forward Lucas Raymond with the fourth overall pick.
10/7/2020 • 15 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep. 37: Steve Yzerman news conference, Marco Rossi
Detroit News beat reporter Ted Kulfan takes a look at the highlights from Steve Yzerman's pre-draft news conference and the special guest is potential Red Wings' draft pick Marco Rossi of the Ottawa 67's.
10/2/2020 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep. 36: Dallas in Cup final, NHL awards, Cole Perfetti
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Dallas Stars' run to the Stanley Cup final, his ballot for the NHL awards and Saginaw center Cole Perfetti is the guest on the OctoPulse podcast.
9/15/2020 • 48 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep. 35: NHL second-round predictions, Dan Milstein
Ted Kulfan talks about the Cinderella Islanders, Steve Yzerman's to-do list, the NHL's stance on racial injustice and agent Dan Milstein is this week's guest on the podcast.
8/27/2020 • 58 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep. 34: Everett Fitzhugh
Detroit's Everett Fitzhugh, the first Black NHL team broadcaster with the expansion Seattle Kraken, is the guest on this week's "OctoPulse" podcast.
8/10/2020 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds
Ep. 33: Moritz Seider
Top Red Wings' prospect Moritz Seider talks about his future in the organization and the growth of German hockey on this week's OctoPulse podcast.
8/4/2020 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep. 32: Ted Kulfan's playoff predictions, Dave Andrews
Ted Kulfan predicts the winners of the NHL playoffs which get underway on Saturday in Edmonton and Toronto and former AHL commissioner Dave Andrews talks about the success of the Detroit Red Wings' minor-league system.
7/31/2020 • 40 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 31: Red Wings-Lightning trade options, Pat Lafontaine
Ted Kulfan takes a look at three possible trade options between Steve Yzerman's Red WIngs and his former team in Tampa Bay and Hockey Hall of Famer Pat Lafontaine pays tribute to his former coach Real Turcotte.
7/22/2020 • 35 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep. 30: Stu Grimson on Bob Probert's NHL legacy
Former NHL enforcer and analyst Stu Grimson is this week's guest on a special edition of the OctoPulse podcast.
7/2/2020 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep. 29: Draft lottery reaction: Wings fall to fourth
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner react to the Red Wings' dropping to fourth in the NHL draft lottery on Friday night.
6/27/2020 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Ep. 28: Red Wings' draft lottery preview, Lucas Raymond
News beat reporter Ted Kulfan previews the NHL draft lottery and the Red Wings' options on this week's edition of OctoPulse. The special guest is Swedish forward Lucas Raymond, a possible Red Wings' pick.
6/18/2020 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 27: Ranking Red Wings goalies, Pat Nagle
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman wrapped up his first year on the job with a season-ending interview about the future of the franchise. This week's podcast also features an interview with Grand Rapids goalie Pat Nagle of Bloomfield Hills.
5/29/2020 • 40 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep. 26: Ranking Red Wings forwards, Tim Stutzle
Germany's Tim Stutzle, the top-rated European forward for the 2020 NHL Draft, is the guest on this week's episode of OctoPulse.
5/7/2020 • 35 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep. 25: Ranking Red Wings defensemen, Jamie Drysdale
Jamie Drysdale, the top-rated defenseman for the 2020 NHL draft, is the guest on this week's edition of the OctoPulse podcast. The Red Wings defensemen are also ranked and Drysdale's coach Chris Hartsburg talks about the Erie Otters defenseman.
4/29/2020 • 28 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep. 24: Max Namestnikov part of historic Michigan draft class
Honeybaked center Max Namestnikov, the nephew of two-time Stanley Cup champion Slava Kozlov of the Red Wings, and OHL Central Scouting's Kevin Hess are the guests on this weeks' OctoPulse podcast.
4/10/2020 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep. 23: Milan and Marek Hejduk, Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry
Former Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk and his 16-year-old son Marek are the guests on this week's edition of OctoPulse.
4/4/2020 • 34 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep. 22: Sweden coach says Gustav Lindstrom 'top-four defenseman'
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan talks to coach Jeff Blashill about preparing for life in a post-coronavirus world and former NHLer Marcus Ragnarsson says Gustav Lindstrom can be a 'top-four defenseman.'
3/20/2020 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Ep. 21: Ken Dryden on Scotty Bowman's three Cups in Hockeytown
Author Ken Dryden talks about former Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman in his book, "Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other." Win a free copy of the book by going to our OctoPulse Facebook coach and leave the three years he won Stanley Cups in Detroit to be eligible in a random draw later this month.
3/9/2020 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep. 20: Red Wings on historic decline, Jake Sanderson top U.S. prospect
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner take a look at the Red Wings' historic decline and they profile USA Hockey defenseman Jake Sanderson, the top-rated American for the 2020 NHL Draft in Montreal.
3/3/2020 • 35 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep. 19: Ted Kulfan grades Red Wings at trade deadline
Ted Kulfan grades the Red Wings' moves at the trade deadline and he takes a look at Steve Yzerman's rebuild heading into the final six weeks of the season.
2/26/2020 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
Ep. 18: Red Wings-Avs trade rumors, Ken Morrow
Flint's Ken Morrow, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the New York Islanders, talks about the 40th anniversary of the 1980 United States' Miracle on Ice team.
2/19/2020 • 28 minutes, 3 seconds
Ep. 17: Jiri Fischer's cardiac arrest in 2005, Megan Keller
Farmington Hills' Megan Keller of the U.S. national women's hockey team talks about the record-setting attendance at Saturday's U.S.-Canada game in California, the progress of the women's game after the 3-on-3 event at the NHL All-Star Game and the upcoming world championships in Nova Scotia.
2/13/2020 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep. 16: Terry Sawchuk movie 'Goalie' opens in Metro Detroit
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk to actor Mark O'Brien who plays ex-Red Wing Terry Sawchuk in the new movie 'Goalie' which debuted on the weekend in 10 theaters in Metro Detroit and they update Anthony Mantha's injury status and Andreas Athanasiou's return to the lineup.
2/4/2020 • 27 minutes, 51 seconds
Ep. 15: Griffins at the All-Star break, Moritz Seider on fast track to Detroit
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about the Red Wings' top prospects in Grand Rapids, Griffins assistant coach Mike Knuble explains the 'change in attitude" under GM Steve Yzerman and Kulfan previews the home-and-home series against the Rangers.
1/29/2020 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep. 14: Gerard Gallant rumors, All-American Game preview
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about the Red Wings' 4-1 loss against the Panthers, the Gerard Gallant coaching rumors and they preview Monday's All-American Game in Plymouth with Red Wings draft picks Robert Mastrosimone and Ethan Phillips.
1/19/2020 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep. 13: Ted Kulfan breaks down Steve Yzerman's TV interview
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about Steve Yzerman's midseason TV interview with Red Wings play-by-play announcer Ken Kal.
1/13/2020 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep. 12: Dylan Larkin's All-Star snub, Frozen Four lookahead
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about Dylan Larkin's comments about not wanting to play in the NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis this month and they look at this year's Frozen Four at Little Caesars Arena with the No. 1-ranked team in college hockey.
1/8/2020 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep. 11: Midseason review, Caley Chelios' NHL career
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about the Red Wings' failing grades with a 9-28-3 record at the midseason mark of the season and Caley Chelios discusses her NHL broadcasting career being "kick-started" by her dad Chris Chelios, the Hall of Fame defenseman who won two Stanley Cups in Detroit.
12/31/2019 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep. 10: World junior hockey preview with Cole Caufield, Trevor Zegras
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about Anthony Mantha being body slammed in Saturday's loss in Toronto and they preview the world junior hockey championship in the Czech Republic with U.S. forwards Cole Caulfield and Trevor Zegras.
12/23/2019 • 20 minutes, 24 seconds
Ep. 9: Luc Robitaille revisits Red Wings' 2002 Stanley Cup
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner discuss the Red Wings' improved play after a 12-game losing streak and Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille talks about winning the Stanley Cup in Detroit in 2002.
12/16/2019 • 24 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep. 8: Gerard Gallant on former linemate Steve Yzerman
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner discuss the latest winless streak of the Red Wings who are officially in last place in the overall standings and Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant talks about former linemate Steve Yzerman.
11/28/2019 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep. 7: Red Wings' modest streak, 2009 Cup final revisited
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about the Red Wings' resurgence after losing 12 of 13 games, the final six seconds of the 2009 Stanley Cup final against the Penguins and the trade of Red Wings draft pick Alec Regula of West Bloomfield to the Blackhawks.
11/20/2019 • 32 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 6: Ex-Avs announcer John Kelly on McCarty-Lemieux
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner talk about Red Wings newcomer Robby Fabbri and play-by-play announcer John Kelly reminisces about the Darren McCarty-Claude Lemieux fight at Joe Louis Arena on March 26, 1997. "There was blood in the air," Kelly said.
11/10/2019 • 22 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep. 5: Gordie Howe's final NHL season at age 52
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan and Detroit News assistant sports editor Mark Falkner take a look at coach Jeff Blashill on the hot seat after a 4-10-1 start and former NHL goalie John Garrett talks about playing alongside Red Wings legend Gordie Howe in Howe's final season at age 52 in 1979-80.
11/5/2019 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 4: Larkin's slump, Griffins on a roll, Darren Pang
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan and Detroit News assistant sports editor Mark Falkner take a look at Dylan Larkin's slump, why the Griffins are off to their best start in 11 years and St. Louis Blues analyst Darren Pang talks about his longtime friendship with Steve Yzerman and what Yzerman is trying to do to snap the team's losing streak.
10/28/2019 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep. 3: Ericsson on waivers, 2020 NHL Draft preview
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner take a look at Jonathan Ericsson being put on waivers on Episode 3 of OctoPulse and they preview the 2020 NHL Draft with potential Red Wings' draft picks.
10/23/2019 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 2: Blashill kudos, Craig Simpson, Joe Bowen
Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' fast start under coach Jeff Blashill. Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson and Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen are the special guests on "OctoPulse," taking the pulse of the Red Wings' rebuild under Steve Yzerman.
10/13/2019 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep. 1: Home opener, Nicklas Lidstrom
Four-time Stanley Cup champion Nicklas Lidstrom is the guest on the inaugural edition of "OctoPulse, taking the pulse of the Red Wings' rebuild under Steve Yzerman." Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner also talk about the opening win in Nashville and the home opener against Dallas.
10/6/2019 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Meet our new podcast: OctoPulse
Ted Kulfan and Mark Falkner introduce the new Detroit News' podcast, "OctoPulse: Taking the pulse of the Red Wings' rebuild with general manager Steve Yzerman."