Host Joe Chapp and co-host Cindy Berry dive into one of the most pivotal moments of the Detroit Red Wings’ young season. From Michael Brant Nygaard’s reassignment to Grand Rapids to the emergence of rookies Emmitt Finnie and Axel Sandin-Pelikka, this episode breaks down what’s working, what’s not, and what Todd McLellan needs to fix before the schedule tightens.

Joe and Cindy examine the upcoming Western road trip — St. Louis, L.A., Anaheim, San Jose, and Vegas — and why November and December could define the Wings’ playoff hopes. Can Detroit finally avoid its midseason collapse? Or are they setting up for another March heartbreak?

✅ Deep dive into lineup changes and analytics 🔥 Why consistency and intensity matter most right now 📊 Revisiting the last two seasons’ November–December slumps 🎯 Predictions, turning points, and must-win matchups ahead

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The Detroit Red Wings are turning heads early in the season — and hosts Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry break down exactly why. From Todd McLellan’s fiery post-game comments and the culture change taking hold in Detroit, to the emergence of Emmitt Finney, Lucas Raymond’s injury scare, and the surprising power-play success — this episode of Red Alert Podcast dives deep into what’s finally clicking for the Wings.

We talk about:

• McLellan’s no-nonsense leadership and its parallels to Dan Campbell’s Lions

• How the ISER Plan is paying off with rookies like Finney, Edmondson & Sandin Pelika

• The Red Wings’ chemistry, consistency, and identity shift

• Why special teams success could be the difference this year

• The team’s upcoming gauntlet: Lightning, Oilers, Islanders & Sabres

🎙️ Whether you’re a diehard Wings fan or just love Detroit sports culture, this episode is packed with insight, stats, and that trademark Red Alert passion.

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The Red Alert Podcast returns as Joe Chapp and Cindy Berry break down the Detroit Red Wings’ 100th anniversary season — from the long-awaited Sergei Fedorov jersey retirement to Steve Yzerman’s make-or-break year as GM. They dive into the youth movement with Axel Sandin Pellikka, Brantse Nygard, and Emmitt Finney, plus what Todd McLellan’s arrival means for the Wings’ playoff chances. Can Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider lead Detroit back to glory? Tune in for insight, bold predictions, and authentic Detroit hockey talk.