Detroit vs Carolina. Detroit vs Vegas. And The Dylan Larkin Sweepstakes.

Red Wings Rant Podcast · Jun 18, 2026 · 1h 10m

For years we've asked the question:

If the Detroit Red Wings were going to copy another contender, which team should it be?

Back when the Hurricanes were making deep playoff runs, we argued Carolina was the blueprint. Now Rod Brind'Amour and the Hurricanes have finally won the Stanley Cup.

So how close are the Red Wings to becoming Carolina?

And after Vegas reached another Stanley Cup Final, how close are the Red Wings to becoming Vegas?

In this episode we compare Detroit's roster, scoring depth, even-strength production, power play production, shooting percentage, and lineup construction…