Red Wings Rant Podcast31 Okt 2025

Red Wings Rise Again: McLellan’s Timeout, Larkin’s MVP Pace, and Lessons from a 7–3 Start

The Detroit Red Wings’ rollercoaster start to the season continues — but this week, it’s all trending upward.

After being booed off home ice, Todd McLellan’s explosive timeout lit a fire under Detroit, leading to a six-goal comeback and a dominant 5-2 follow-up in St. Louis. Matt and Mike dive into what Max Bultman called “the night that showed both sides” of this team — one that can look disjointed and unstoppable in the same 60 minutes.

We’ll break down:

McLellan’s message behind the mouth-covered timeout rant and how accountability fuels this group
Dylan Larkin’s MVP-level start (8 goals, 8 assists through 10 games) and why he’s dragging this team into relevance
Alex DeBrincat’s breakout and rediscovered rhythm
The Edvinsson-Seider pairing’s impact and the power play’s resurgence
The Gibson/Talbot goaltending puzzle and what it means for consistency
Grand Rapids Griffins’ undefeated start — John Leonard’s tear, Carter Mazur’s injury, and Nate Danielson’s rise

Heading into a tough West Coast trip (LA, Anaheim, San Jose, Vegas), the Wings sit second in the Atlantic with 14 points and the league’s eighth-best record. The question now: can they turn this from a hot start into a sustained run?

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & comeback recap
5:15 – McLellan’s timeout and leadership tone
11:30 – Dylan Larkin’s MVP campaign
18:10 – DeBrincat’s goal and the top line’s resurgence
23:00 – Edvinsson & Seider defensive dominance
28:00 – Gibson’s good but not great start
33:10 – Griffins update & next-man-up talk
38:00 – Previewing the West Coast trip

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