This week, Free Press Red Wings beat writer and author Helene St. James joins the guys to talk the Red Wings' recent losses to the Ottawa Senators. The trio walk us through the team's challenges with defense, special teams, composure and overall player maturity. Later, the guys talk the potential downfalls of the Lions hype train and we end with our favorite things of the week. 

Read Carlos' most recent work here.

Read Shawn's most recent work here.

Helene St. James books:

"On the Clock: Behind the scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL draft"

At Amazon

At Barnes & Noble

"The Big 50: The Detroit Red Wings"

At Amazon

At Barnes & Noble

For personalized copies contact St. James at hstjames@freepress.com

This week, Free Press Red Wings beat writer and author Helene St. James joins the guys to talk the Red Wings' recent losses to the Ottawa Senators. The trio walk us through the team's challenges with defense, special teams, composure and overall player maturity. Later, the guys talk the potential downfalls of the Lions hype train and we end with our favorite things of the week.  Read Carlos' <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/">most recent work here</a>.
Read Shawn's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/">most recent work here</a>.
Helene St. James books:
"On the Clock: Behind the scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL draft"
At <a href="https://a.co/d/3tNPA04">Amazon</a>
At <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-the-clock-helene-st-james/1140926103?ean=9781629379852">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>
"The Big 50: The Detroit Red Wings"
At <a href="https://a.co/d/3v1EBdN">Amazon</a>
At <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-big-50-helene-st-james/1136407442?ean=9781629377773">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>
For personalized copies contact St. James at <a href="mailto:hstjames@freepress.com" data-ogsc="">hstjames@freepress.com</a>

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.  

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.&nbsp;&nbsp;