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Before April in the D, we get March Sadness for the Detroit Red Wings...

Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's team's recent games: their bizarre 5-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club, including Alex Lyon standing tall after Petr Mrazek left injured, Alex DeBrincat, Austin Watson, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, & more production, a lack of a team snarl or toughness in big moments, Jeff Petry's return, & more (4:10). Also, Sebastian Cossa being recalled (due to Talbot being injured) before their 5-2 loss to Colorado, with J.T. Compher and Austin Watson (again from Simon Edvinsson) scoring, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond standing up for each other, and a discussion on where the team stands (21:50).

After that, a look at Steve Yzerman's roster construction, how "slotting" means Andrew Copp & Jeff Petry have massive impacts when they're gone, what the Red Wings can do to support Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & other key parts of their core, as well an Emmitt Finnie update as he joing the Grand Rapids Griffins (30:15).

Next, an NHL salary cap overview with the increases to be seen across the league, as well as Jacob Chychrun's new deal with the Washington Capitals (42:00) before our Radim Mrtka 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile (52:55).

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:15) - enjoy!

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