LARKIN INJURED, MBN Called Up, Playoffs in Jeopardy? - Mar. 8th, 2026

The Hockey Gods are cruel. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers Dylan Larkin's scary knee injury immediately after the trade deadline, & Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the playoff race implications and what comes next for Todd McLellan's squad, as well as Detroit vs. Florida game recaps (among others).

(00:00) - Intro & Spring Forward
Recording on short notice after Larkin's injury changes everything for Detroit's playoff push.

(04:20) - Dylan Larkin Injury Breakdown
Larkin's knee buckles on a non-contact play just hours after trade deadline moves - updates on his timeline to return.

(14:00) - Playoff Race Reality Check
How does losing the captain affect Detroit's postseason chances with Steve Yzerman's Justin Faulk acquisition looking different now?

(22:10) - MBN Call-Up Discussion
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard called up from the Grand Rapids Grifinsas Red Wings deal with roster uncertainty moving forward. Can MBN complement Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the rest of the Wings' forwards?

(32:20) - Recent Games Catch-Up
Reviewing Detroit's performances missed during trade deadline coverage - offensive struggles continue.

(35:50) - Red Wings News & NHL Trade Deadline Fallout
Yzerman confirmed to have been considering Ristolainen, Carter Mazur and Mickey Redmond return, and a full NHL-wide trade deadline recap: Nazem Kadri, Schenn, Carlson, and more big deals (plus who could be available in the summer, maybe Adam Fox or Robert Thomas).

(57:05) - NHL News - Evgeni Malkin Suspension
Mark Stone goes on IR once again; Penguins star suspended for 5 games (while Crosby is still out) for a wild slash to Dahlin's head.

(59:45) - Overtime Mailbag
Your questions on Larkin's timeline, playoff odds, and what the injury means for Detroit's future.

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