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.

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.

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. 41: Anthony Mantha's potential, Wes McCauley interview

In this special edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings huge win over the Canadiens on Thursday and how they may need at least 100 points to get into the playoffs.



The Wing have 84 points and are tied for the Eastern Conference wild-card position with the Boston Bruins. The Wings and Bruins will meet Saturday at Little Caesars Arena (8 p.m., ABC).



It's been four years since all eight playoff teams in the East needed 100 wins for the playoffs. In 2021-22, Detroit had only 74 points in Jeff Blashill's final season as coach in Detroit.

In this special edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2026/03/19/alex-debrincats-late-goal-lifts-wings-to-dramatic-win-over-montreal/89223061007/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2026/03/19/alex-debrincats-late-goal-lifts-wings-to-dramatic-win-over-montreal/89223061007/">Red Wings huge win over the Canadiens </a>on Thursday and how they may need at least 100 points to get into the playoffs.
 
The Wing have 84 points and are tied for the Eastern Conference wild-card position with the Boston Bruins. The Wings and Bruins will meet Saturday at Little Caesars Arena (8 p.m., ABC).
 
It's been four years since all eight playoff teams in the East needed 100 wins for the playoffs. In 2021-22, Detroit had only 74 points in Jeff Blashill's final season as coach in Detroit.

Ep. 142: Wings may need at least 100 points for playoffs

In this special edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline with Justin Faulk in the lineup and Dylan Larkin sidelined against the Devils.

In this special edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings after the trade deadline with Justin Faulk in the lineup and Dylan Larkin sidelined against the Devils.

Ep. 141: Faulk to make debut vs. Devils; Larkin sidelined

In this special edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at Team USA's 2-1 OT victory over Canada in the men's Olympic final Sunday and also Megan Keller's game-winning goal in the women's gold-medal victory on Thursday.

In this special edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at Team USA's 2-1 OT victory over Canada in the men's Olympic final Sunday and also Megan Keller's game-winning goal in the women's gold-medal victory on Thursday.

Ep. 41: Anthony Mantha's potential, Wes McCauley interview

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