Kasper and Johansson: Back? and Yzerman's Defense Trade Options ft. Max Bultman - Jan. 25th, 2026

Snowed in with Max Bultman, this (remote) Detroit Red Wings podcast covers game recaps for the Wild OT loss & Jets victory, with some huge depth contributions. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis examines Marco Kasper and Albert Johansson's resurgences, and Max Bultman's upcoming trade targets for Steve Yzerman.

(00:00) - Intro & Hockeytown Playoff Prediction

(4:50) Minnesota Game Recap
Detroit earns a crucial point against Bill Guerin's Wild despite Simon Edvinsson's injury. Lucas Raymond is red hot and van Riesmdyk and Finnie add to the offense as Larkin and the Red Wings battle through back-to-back road games and blow multiple leads but escape with overtime point against Hughes' Wild.

(14:50) - Winnipeg Game Recap
Red Wings bounce back with a solid victory over the Jets, including John Gibson's stellar play in net while Todd McLellan's lineup adjustments pay off on the road. Marco Kasper is rewarded, and Patrick Kane pulls to within 1 point of Mike Modano's record.

(25:45) - Kasper and Johansson Updates
Marco Kasper and Albert Johansson are among two key Red Wings to turn their seasons around, as well as Lucas Raymond catching fire again. Plus, what the young defenseman (alongside Bernard-Docker) brings to Detroit's blue line depth situation.

(32:45) - Trade Board Discussion with Max Bultman
Max breaks down his trade board and potential targets for Steve Yzerman, including Justin Faulk or rangey Logan Stanley, or forward like Robert Thomas or Bryan Rust . Red Wings sit at 69 points - do they buy or stand pat at the deadline?

(1:05:35) - NHL Notes

How the Leafs failed in Marner's return and Toronto's trajectory.

(1:13:30) - Overtime Mailbag

Questions and comments from Patreon supporters in our extended overtime segment.

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Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6983756/2026/01/20/red-wings-prospects-update-danielson-cossa-augustine/

Prashanth's Article: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/albert-johanssons-bounceback