The Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers before suffering 2 back to back brutal losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars. What is up with the defense and how do they fix it? We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-local/the-grind-line-podcast/ Remember to follow …

While watching an extremely disappointing game against the San Jose Sharks, we discuss the emergence of Marco Kasper and Albert Johansson before diving into a poll on whether the Red Wings should be buyers at the NHL trade deadline. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-local/t…

With an OT victory off the stick of Patrick Kane against the Ottawa Senators, the Detroit Red Wings get one step closer to a wildcard spot. Plus rumors continue to swirl about a possible Dylan Cozens trade and what the return might be. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-loca…

The Detroit Red Wings keep rolling with big wins over the Blue Jackets and Jets, prospects like Sandin-Pellikka, Augustine, and Kiiskinen perform at the World Juniors, and we take listener questions in a packed first episode of the week! We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-lo…

The Todd McLellan era is off to a hot start with 3 strong wins and a ton of grit and battle. What have been the keys to success so far and how has he gotten players like Joe Veleno, Jonatan Berggren, and Patrick Kane going? We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-local/the-grind-…

The Detroit Red Wings fire head coach Derek Lalonde and replace him with NHL veteran coach Todd McLellan. Plus coverage of the Yzerman press conference, some Yzer-tude, and where this team needs to go with a fresh slate. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-local/the-grind-lin…

Many of the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding programs are currently running over budget and behind schedule, raising serious concerns about the Navy's future operational strength and the broader capacity of U.S. industry to scale production in the event of a larger conflict. This situation is particularly troubling, given that the United States once held a…

The Detroit Red Wings earn a win against the Philadelphia Flyers in one of their most complete games of the season. Patrick Kane gets a huge goal and the defense comes through. What does this team have to do to beat the red hot Patrick Laine and the Montreal Canadiens? We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit…

The Detroit Red Wings goalie room continues to be marred by injury as Cam Talbot seems to have gone down again. Can the positive play of Ville Husso continue until everyone is healthy and can the team help out their over performing goalies by buttoning up the second worst penalty kill in the league? We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detr…

Ryan is back and Detroit Red Wings rookie goaltender Sebastian Cossa makes his NHL debut in a shootout victory over the reeling Buffalo Sabres! We talk about standouts from the game like Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider, the NHL cap estimates for 2025-26, and take listener questions. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.…

With the goalie plague in full effect, the Detroit Red Wings have called up top goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa who has been tearing it up with the Grand Rapids Griffins. We also talk the importance of December and a couple rising prospects in Dimitri Buchelnikov and Axel Sandin-Pellikka. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https:…

As part of our wider project examining the armed forces of Central Asia, the research team sat down with experts from government, military, and academia. We brought together all of our findings and research and wargamed some of the region's most likely and plausible scenarios, not because we think war between these states is imminent, but because i…

Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde is on the hot seat after a lackluster start to the season. With the Boston Bruins firing their coach, is Newsy next? We break down Gerard Gallant, Sergei Fedorov, and Jim Montgomery and who could prove to be the best fit to take this team forward. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https…

The Detroit Red Wings very own Daniella Bruce joins the podcast this week to talk about the ups and downs of the season after 14 games and what the team needs to do to get in that crucial playoff spot by at least Christmas! We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-local/the-grind-…

A win for the Detroit Red Wings creates a bit of calm, but should a change be made before Christmas if they continue to flatline for big stretches? Plus how is the system stifling players offense and the lack of luck for Jonatan Berggren. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/produc... Remember to foll…

The Red Wings string together 2 wins but should we be concerned about the lack of offense from key players? Plus is the defense really as bad as everyone says it is? We cover that and more in this week's sickness-fueled episode! We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/produc... Remember to follow us on T…

The evolving relationship between Armenia and Russia has seen dramatic shifts in recent years, particularly in the wake of Armenia's devastating defeat in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. Once heavily reliant on Russian military support, Armenia now finds itself questioning the reliability of this partnership. As Russia grapples with its own military…

We take a look at the loss to Pittsburgh and the rebound against Nashville before jumping into some early-season roster moves and a bunch of listener questions! We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/produc... Remember to follow us on Twitter & Instagram @GrindLinePod and join our Discord at discord.gg/…

The roster is set and your 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings had a couple surprises before puck drop. We discuss the Holl waiver, Kasper snub, the Austin Watson signing, and whether the team is actually better than it was last season! We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/produc... Remember to follow us on Twi…

We are back! We touch on the Mo Seider contract, the core, and where there is room to add next season before jumping into the preseason discussioin. Who has stood out and the bleak outlook around the league with preseason injuries to key players? We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/produc... Remember…

After months of negotiation, Lucas Raymond finally signs an 8-year deal and Jonatan Berggren is back on a one-year prove-it contract. We break down the impacts of the deals and whether a prospect might beat Berggren out for a spot. Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Remember to …

Conscription is a complex and multifaceted issue, influencing not only a nation's defence capabilities but also its economy and political landscape. With countries as diverse as Denmark, to the DRC, from Taiwan to Tajikistan, and even Austria to Armenia, having all adopted conscription. However, as different as each of these nations are, each of th…

There are a few updates on the Lucas Raymond contract and an estimate on Seider. The NHL "Dates to Watch" list has been revealed and could the Red Wings swap a player with Toronto for Nick Robertson? Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Remember to follow us on Twitter & Instagram…

We give our thoughts on the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew before breaking down the Austin Watson PTO, rumors about Max Pacioretty, and the roster for the Prospect Games in Traverse City. Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Remember to follow us on Twitter & I…

The guys from The Hockeytown West Podcast join the show to cover the news from the week before playing a game of Griffin or Red Wing to figure out where some of Detroit's top prospects will start the 2024-25 season! Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Remember to follow us on Twi…

Chinese private security companies (PSCs) are beginning to expand their influence in the global security market, with thousands of these companies now operating in over 40 countries. Despite legal restrictions preventing them from being armed, these firms are increasingly finding ways to circumvent such regulations. This raises critical questions: …

Another NHL trade sent some Red Wings' fans spiraling back to the Jake Walman move. What is with the overreaction? Plus Dylan Larkin is named to a top 20 list and a pair of offer sheets shake up the news cycle. Could it lead to more action? Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Rem…

From a Berggren interview to the prospect tournament, training camp, and the 2026 Winter Olympics it has been a decent week for prospect updates! Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Remember to follow us on Twitter & Instagram @GrindLinePod and join our Discord at discord.gg/mQ6K…

Detroit Red Wings prospect and current Grand Rapids Griffin Amadeus Lombardi joins the show to talk about his path to the AHL, the challenge of the COVID year, his off-season development, and much more! Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! Remember to follow us on Twitter & Instag…

How could the newly-inked Brock Faber contract sway negotiations with Moritz Seider? Plus our hot takes for the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL for the 2024-25 season!Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/keep-it-local/the-grind-line-po…

Venezuela has been thrust into chaos following the recent election, leaving President Maduro, the opposition, and the military cornered. Years of escalating tensions with Guyana over the Essequibo region have reached a critical point, risking both the strength of the Venezuelan military and the possibility of a broader regional conflict. This episo…

The Detroit Red Wings avoid arbitration with center Joe Veleno but was it a good deal? Where are the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond contracts and exactly how much money is left to sign the 3 remaining deals? Plus predicting jersey numbers for the new guys! Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vin…

The news cycle is officially dead. Lucas Raymond and Mo Seider have yet to sign so we take a ton of listener questions about Jonatan Berggren, the defense, and much more in our Mid-Summer Mailbag! Support the show at patreon.com/thegrindlinepodcast We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category…

We quickly give our thoughts on Nate Danielson's performance at the 3v3 development camp tournament before diving into the Vladimir Tarasenko signing, the impact he could have on the team, and how the roster right now looks anything but finished. We have an exclusive collection with Vintage Detroit! https://www.vintagedetroit.com/product-category/k…

As the dust settles on what has turned out to be South Africa's most crucial election since 1994, the nation finds itself standing on a knife's edge. Persistent issues have continued to escalate, leaving the country more politically divided than ever before. Now, with an unexpected and unlikely political alliance at the helm, South Africa faces a d…

The draft went as planned but was the Brandsegg-Nygård pick to safe given the players available? Plus we take a look at what many are calling a disappointing free agency so far after signing Erik Gustafsson, Cam Talbot, Tyler Motte, and Jack Campbell. But are there moves yet to be made with how the roster looks right now? We have an exclusive colle…