In this episode, Joe Chapp and co-host Cindy Berry dive into the hottest rumor in hockey — Quinn Hughes potentially being traded to the Detroit Red Wings, and why insiders like Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek both believe Detroit is very much in the mix.

We break down:

🔥 Why the Red Wings’ “consistently inconsistent” play may force Yzerman’s hand 🔥 The December Curse: Detroit’s season-killing month every year 🔥 How Quinn Hughes instantly transforms the Wings’ blue line and power play 🔥 Why Marco Kasper or Nate Danielson might be the centerpiece of a deal 🔥 The Grand Rapids Griffins surging — and why Sebastian Cossa may be NHL-ready 🔥 The business side: Why Hughes is a MASSIVE jersey, ticket, and buzz generator 🔥 How this move signals to Dylan Larkin that management is “all in”

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The Detroit Red Wings hit the 2025 quarter-mark in first place in the Atlantic Division. In this episode, Joe and Cindy break down why this surge matters, what it says about the Red Wings’ identity, and whether this momentum is sustainable.

Topics covered:

• Why the Thanksgiving benchmark still matters for playoff odds

• Todd McClellan’s impact and why this is the best-coached Red Wings team in years

• The youth movement: Raymond, Seider, Edvinsson, Pelica, Danielson

• Lucas Raymond’s breakout and his push toward a 90–100 point season

• Dylan Larkin reaching 600 career points and why the hate is nonsense

• The goalie dilemma with Talbot and Gibson ranking near the bottom in GSAX

• Whether Sebastian Cossa is ready for NHL action

• How a potential trade could unlock more offensive help

• The brutal November–December schedule and why this stretch defines the season

• What Detroit must do to avoid another late-year collapse

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The Red Alert Podcast dives deep into the Detroit Red Wings’ biggest storylines — from a strong West Coast road trip to the culture shift under Todd McLellan. Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry break down the team’s newfound consistency, Patrick Kane’s return, the importance of November momentum, and why coaching might finally be Detroit’s winning edge. They also debate December’s “curse,” compare McLellan’s style to Dan Campbell, and spotlight what’s fueling the Wings’ playoff-caliber play.

Topics Covered:

• Red Wings’ 3–2 road trip recap

• Patrick Kane’s practice return

• Todd McLellan’s coaching impact

• Dylan Larkin’s leadership evolution

• November/December as playoff indicators

• Consistency, fundamentals, and mindset

• Preview of Rangers, Ducks, Blackhawks, and Sabres matchups