The Flying Octopus

Episode 14: Tension Mounting in Hockeytown

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss Detroit’s lackluster effort against the Philadelphia Flyers and what that means for the rest of the season. Change is clearly needed, but to what degree? Should the Red Wings adjust their game plan? Or make drastic moves like a trade or a change behind the bench? 
 

Episode 13: Change Needed In Hockeytown

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap Detroit’s losing streak, the organization’s interest in Jacob Trouba, and how these two seemingly divergent topics make sense. Then, a higher level conversation about the month of December and Detroit’s window for closing the gap in the Eastern Conference standings. And finally, how change is needed in Detroit, and what that means, whether that has to do with the coaching staff, lineup tweaks, or trades.
 

Episode 12: The Flying Octopus - Red Wings Rebound vs. Islanders, What’s Still Missing & Salary Cap Updates

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys recap Detroit’s 2-1 win over the New York Islanders, including praise for Jonatan Berggren, Lucas Raymond, and even the Ben Chiarot/Jeff Petry pairing. Following that, the discussion turns to what’s next for the Red Wings – two moves to get Detroit closer to a playoff berth, two moves to improve draft lottery odds, and two more moderate moves to stabilize the current team. Finally, the guys discuss the future of the salary cap, which is expected to increase for the 2025-26 season. By how much is still up in the air.
 

Episode Title: Episode 11: Red Wings’ West Coast Road Trip, Roberto Luongo & Jersey Giveaway

Episode Description: In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss the upcoming west coast road trip, Jonatan Berggren getting the monkey off his back, and Simon Edvinsson’s growing confidence. Then the focus turns to the NHL standings with the Winnipeg Jets flying out of the gate, the Nashville Predators stumbling, and the Red Wings finding themselves in the mushy middle + what they can do to assert themselves as a playoff contender. Finally, Detroit’s 2006 offer sheet to Roberto Luongo turns into a multiversal journey and Devin gets engaged! P.S. Did you catch the former Red Wings player that was mentioned? If so, you could win a Red Wings jersey – see Twitter for giveaway details.

Episode 10: The Flying Octopus - Two Wins, Edvinsson & Seider Dominating & Contest Announcement

Big milestone for The Flying Octopus Podcast – 10 episodes! Join us for a detailed analysis of Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson’s strong play, a solid win against the Blackhawks, the Red Wings’ overall identity, and much more. Oh, and a contest announcement…

Episode 09: The Flying Octopus: Panic In Hockeytown

The Red Wings are struggling to say the least. Evan, Devin and George break down the latest on Detroit's losing streak. What has happened to the Yzerplan? How can this team turn things around? Lineup changes. Should Seider and Edvinsson be split up? Devin delivers a positive Griffins update. That and more on this Halloween edition of The Flying Octopus Podcast. 

Episode 08: The Flying Octopus Podcast – Red Wings’ Bend-But-Don’t-Break Defense & Divergent Special Teams

Description: That’s three in a row for the Red Wings. In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys dive into Detroit’s defensive strategy, their ascending power play, their descending penalty kill, plus the deployment of their goalies, Albert Johansson, Marco Kasper, and Andrew Copp.

Episode 07: The Flying Octopus - Red Wings' Lackluster Effort & Evan is Panicking

Is it time to panic in Hockeytown? In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys discuss Detroit’s recent struggles and downstream impacts, plus subpar goaltending, a power play that’s ready to break out, and what to make of Erik Gustafsson so far. Oh, and goalie goals.

Episode 06: The Flying Octopus - Opening Night Not Fun Times

The Flying Octopus with Tony Wolak, Devin Little, George Malik and Evan Sabourin break down the "not so fun" home opener. How long a leash does Ville Husso have? George tells us all not to panic. Tony gives his scoring predictions and Devin breaks down the power play. Evan is just there. 

Episode 05: The Flying Octopus - Roster Construction

Episode 5 of The Flying Octopus features George Malik on the show talking about the Red Wings final roster cuts as the home opener vs. the Penguins looms on Thursday October 10th.