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.

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.

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. 42: NHL, Red Wings close to returning, Paul Stewart

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. 42: NHL, Red Wings close to returning, Paul Stewart

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