In this edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the first-place Red Wings, who moved into top spot in the Atlantic Division with a 4-2 victory over the Kraken.

The podcast interview guest is Grand Rapids defenseman Alex Kannok Leipert, who is trying to become the first player born in Thailand to make the NHL.

 

In this edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the first-place Red Wings, who moved into top spot in the Atlantic Division with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2025/11/18/wings-rookie-danielson-scores-first-nhl-goal-in-win-over-kraken/87332176007/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2025/11/18/wings-rookie-danielson-scores-first-nhl-goal-in-win-over-kraken/87332176007/">4-2 victory over the Kraken</a>.
The podcast interview guest is Grand Rapids defenseman Alex Kannok Leipert, who is trying to become the first player born in Thailand to make the NHL.
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The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast is taking the pulse of the Detroit Red Wings rebuild.  If you enjoy Detroit Hockey, this is the show for you.

The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast is taking the pulse of the Detroit Red Wings rebuild.  If you enjoy Detroit Hockey, this is the show for you.

The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast is taking the pulse of the Red Wings rebuild.

OctoPulse: Taking the pulse of the Red Wings rebuild

Ep. 133: First-place Wings in rarefied air; Kannok Leipert interview

Episode 149 of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast takes the pulse of Steve Yzerman's rebuild for the last time under Yzerman's watch.



The Red Wings GM stepped down on Wednesday morning, leaving the team on thin ice as owner Chris Ilitch looks for his replacement.

Episode 149 of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast takes the pulse of Steve Yzerman's rebuild for the last time under Yzerman's watch.
 
The Red Wings GM stepped down on Wednesday morning, leaving the team on thin ice as owner Chris Ilitch looks for his replacement.

Ep. 149: Yzerman's exit leaves Red Wings on thin ice

On episode 148 of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look a the odds of Dylan Larkin winning a Stanley Cup before the Red Wings do.



Larkin, who made the playoffs only once in 11 years in Detroit, requested a trade on June 4 to three Stanley Cup contenders: Florida, Vegas and Minnesota.



Who will win a Stanley Cup first? Larkin or the Wings? Leave your comments in the comment section on this story and we'll publish the results next podcast.

On episode 148 of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look a the odds of Dylan Larkin winning a Stanley Cup before the Red Wings do.
 
Larkin, who made the playoffs only once in 11 years in Detroit, requested a trade on June 4 to three Stanley Cup contenders: Florida, Vegas and Minnesota.
 
Who will win a Stanley Cup first? Larkin or the Wings? Leave your comments in the comment section on this story and we'll publish the results next podcast.

Ep. 148: Will Dylan Larkin win a Cup before the Wings do?

On the eve of the NHL Draft in Buffalo, the Red Wings are rumored to be in the running for former Little Caesars forward Jason Robertson.



Robertson is a 45-goal scorer for the Dallas Stars, who weren't on Dylan Larkin's original list of teams but are perennial contenders.



The big drawback?



The Northville native is reportedly targeting a $14 million per year contract, equaling the deal by Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.



"He (Robertson) isn't a great skater but he has that Alex DeBrincat knack for scoring goals," Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan said on the "OctoPulse" podcast. "He also plays with better talent and that always scares me when a guy like that comes to a lesser team. Sometimes that doesn't work out to well.



"I don't know if that's an exact fit. I think Dallas might want a little more than Dylan Larkin from what I've heard. Would Robertson be thrilled about coming to Detroit? I don't see Steve Yzerman paying $13 or $14 million dollars a year to a player. That seems a little far-fetched right now in my humble opinion."

On the eve of the NHL Draft in Buffalo, the Red Wings are rumored to be in the running for former Little Caesars forward Jason Robertson.
 
Robertson is a 45-goal scorer for the Dallas Stars, who weren't on Dylan Larkin's original list of teams but are perennial contenders.
 
The big drawback?
 
The Northville native is reportedly targeting a $14 million per year contract, equaling the deal by Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.
 
"He (Robertson) isn't a great skater but he has that Alex DeBrincat knack for scoring goals," Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan said on the "OctoPulse" podcast. "He also plays with better talent and that always scares me when a guy like that comes to a lesser team. Sometimes that doesn't work out to well.
 
"I don't know if that's an exact fit. I think Dallas might want a little more than Dylan Larkin from what I've heard. Would Robertson be thrilled about coming to Detroit? I don't see Steve Yzerman paying $13 or $14 million dollars a year to a player. That seems a little far-fetched right now in my humble opinion."

Ep. 133: First-place Wings in rarefied air; Kannok Leipert interview

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