The NHL Is Going All-In... So Why Are The Red Wings Standing Still?

Red Wings Rant Podcast · Jun 26, 2026 · 1h 3m

Tomorrow is the NHL Draft, and somehow the Detroit Red Wings head into it without a first-round pick while the rest of the league reshapes the NHL.

Since our last episode we've seen one of the wildest trade weeks in recent memory.

• Brady Tkachuk joins his brother in Florida.

• Washington adds Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou.

• Ottawa lands William Eklund.

• Buffalo flips Bowen Byram into the 4th overall pick.

• Calgary pays a massive price for Simon Nemec.

• Colorado, Toronto and several others continue adding NHL talent.

Meanwhile...

The Dylan Larkin situation continues to evolve.

Reports…