PFH Podcast

Episode 46 - The Never-Ending Nothing

On this episode, Jack reviews the week that was in Hockeytown. Michal Postava gets a surprise call-up, and then subsequently makes his NHL debut in Vancouver! Lucas Raymond looks like he's got his mojo back! And finally, a brief and reluctant discussion about the latest in trade lists, trade preferences, and the never-ending leadership search. Thanks for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora "Race to 3" music: Sunrise by tubebackr Source: https://freetouse.com/music

Episode 45 - A Gift Horse (ft. Nick Harrington of Hockeytown West)

On this episode, Nick Harrington of the Hockeytown West Podcast joins the program to discuss all things Grand Rapids Griffins. Nick and the team at Hockeytown West provide the most hands-on coverage of the minor league affiliates of the Detroit Red Wings out there, and our conversation ranges from past to present, from prospect to veteran, and many things in between. After that, we celebrate the signing of Alex DeBrincat to a long-term extension as a Detroit Red Wing, but does that come with an expectation of success? Finally, we broach the Simon Edvinsson topic once more given the news he is now stateside. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Hockeytown West Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hockeytownwpod Show support by following their social channels wherever you're on socials: https://linktr.ee/hockeytownwestpodcast No BS News Hour Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fApunNim7xk Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora "Race to 3" music: Sunrise by tubebackr Source: https://freetouse.com/music

Episode 44 - LinkedIn Deep

On this episode, we can finally talk some puck!! The 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings season has begun, and boy howdy does it feel strange. After the first Race to Three of the season, we discuss each game in brief detail and talk about a couple very early data points for this team through 3 games. Then, of course, we turn our focus back to the off-ice news - though still comically out-of-touch, not all of the news is bad this time!! Hallelujah. Please share this podcast on LinkedIn for the best possible exposure to Winged Wheel Nation. Thanks for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora "Race to 3" music: Sunrise by tubebackr Source: https://freetouse.com/music

Episode 42 - Do We Have To Do This? (2026-27 Season Preview)

Host note - something went wrong with the first upload of this episode and the introduction got completely screwed up. This is a re-upload of the season preview for the record; you may disregard if you already suffered through the botched intro. Thanks for listening! On this episode, the ever-timely PFH Podcast (lol) engages in a full-on preview of the 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings season. We all know of the unfinished business that this franchise has yet to achieve - namely signing its #2 defenseman and trading its #1 center - but despite that, we're going to look forward by looking backward. Since there was not much turnover from year to year, a deep dive into the 2025-26 season is in order, because the best predictor of the future is the past (especially in Detroit these days). What reason can any Red Wings fan have for caring about this season amidst all this turmoil and mismanagement? Tune in to find out!! As always, thank you for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Hockeytown West Interview with Anton Johansson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL4OuYi1AYM Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 43 - Simon Says "Trade Me"

In this special "After Dark" edition of the PFH Podcast, Jack has a few choice words about the Simon Edvinsson situation devolving to a point where the player would "prefer to be traded," according to Elliotte Friedman. It's all just so tiresome. Nonetheless, thanks for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 41 - Same as the Ol dBoss

On this episode, the silence has been broken! Chris Ilitch speaks on the management situation after taking the entire offseason to fire Steve Yzerman and hire ... an interim General Manager. Shawn Horcoff will assume GM responsibilities while the GM search stretches on into the regular season, and boy do we have opinions about that. BUT FIRST, Dylan Larkin has finally broken his silence to the Detroit beat writers! ... to say absolutely nothing of substance. But hey, at least Todd's back! This is going to be a painful episode, but a necessary one on the doorstep of the 2026-27 season. Thanks for listening! Wojo interview w/Chris Ilitch: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2026/09/15/chris-ilitch-talks-steve-yzerman-dylan-larkin-and-plan-to-right-red-wings-wojo-exclusive/91769639007/ Shawn Horcoff media: https://www.youtube.com/live/1vD2y7M4hXE?si=h5slfv88d7p9l5Hn Dylan Larkin media: https://youtu.be/Nxk40TqA4tY?si=ZJizxJg_MQkhSdap Day 1 Training Camp media: https://youtu.be/muRWmrXuhvE?si=HiXR1gywVEMhoXLt Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 40 - Parting the C (ft. Matthew Meyer of Red Wings Diehards)

On this episode, Jack has a discussion with Matthew Meyer of the always-engaging Red Wings Diehards account on X about the press release from the team that reveals that Dylan Larkin is coming back to training camp but will not be wearing a C on his sweater. Is this the first step towards reconciliation between him and the team, or is this just a move that delays the decision-making until there is a GM in place to make it. Also in this episode is a brief recap of the prospect series games, and a few words about the passing of Barry Melrose. Thanks for listening! Follow Matthew Meyer and the Red Wings Diehards on X: https://x.com/RedWingDiehards Read the hockey ops and culture article referenced on the podcast: https://x.com/RedWingDiehards/status/2043358571296170067 Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 39 - The Divergent Yzerplan: Steve Yzerman's Tenure in Tampa Bay vs. Detroit

After many days away, the PFH Podcast returns in a big way! In this episode, Jack goes down the rabbit hole, wading through a pile of research into the differences between the Tampa Bay version of GM Steve Yzerman and the Detroit version of GM Steve Yzerman. We go over the situations inherited from the respective predecessors, and the key figures in supporting roles in the front offices. In each case, we examine the major moves that defined each administration through a lens of value creation, all in an attempt to answer one key question: why was the championship pedigree in Tampa Bay not replicated here in Detroit. Over the course of 100 minutes of podcasting, no stone is left unturned. Thanks for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot PFH "Episode 1" - The Late Ken Holland Years (re-released today): https://share.transistor.fm/s/241d9835 PFH "Episode 2" - Yzerman: A Plan in Review (re-released today): https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd876504 Jon Cooper bio: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/jon-cooper-the-unstoppable-coach Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

PFH Episode 2 (re-release) - The Yzerman Era: A Plan in Review (2025)

Back-to-back re-releases! This is a second supplement to the upcoming Episode 39, which details the moves Yzerman made in Tampa Bay, but does not go into all moves made by Yzerman in Detroit. This was recorded in September of 2025, so no Red Wings moves beyond that point are included. Correction: at some point in this podcast, I misstate that Chris Yzerman was "in charge of" professional scouting. This is incorrect, as there has not been a titled Director of Pro Scouting in Detroit since Mark Howe left in 2022. Humble apologies. Again, this is posted just for reference, and was recorded on very basic audio equipment. Apologies if the quality is not up to the usual standard, but the real episode will be punished soon!

PFH Episode 1 (re-release) - The Late Ken Holland Years

Check check, is this thing on? In preparation for a larger episode exploring the differences between the Tampa Bay and Detroit tenures of Steve Yzerman, I'm releasing the very first episode of PFH ever recorded, detailing the situation that Ken Holland left behind from his management in the 2010s. This should serve as a supplement to Episode 39 and can be skipped if you don't want to relive the horror. This was recorded back in August 2025 with Derrick Weber and Adam Lanseur (with non-professional recording equipment), but we go in further detail to the Red Wings situation before Yzerman took over with more detail than Episode 39 would allow for.

Episode 38 - Ultimate Accountability

On this emergency "After Dark" edition of the PFH Podcast, we reckon with the announcement that Steve Yzerman is no longer the man in charge of the Detroit Red Wings. After 7 seasons with the team, the Red Wings announced that a search for the next GM is underway, and that Yzerman is going to be moving into an advisor role to Chris Ilitch. We reflect on those 7 years, especially the events of the offseason leading up to this. We also remark upon the timing, and how we are left to speculate reasons for the decision and its timing. Finally, we cover some of the emotions and some of the worst takes seen on the internet in the immediate aftermath. 'Tis a monumental day in Hockeytown. Thanks for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Max Bultman's GM Candidates: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7448030/2026/07/16/detroit-red-wings-general-manager-candidates-steve-yzerman/ Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 37 - (An Incomplete) Offseason Review

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, we attempt to cover every bit of news that has hit the Red Wings since the end of the 2026 season. We break down the incoming draft class, including a surprise 1st round pick and 4th round pick gained from trading away two Grand Rapids prospects. From there, we dive into the free agent acquisitions and how they fit in the context of the team, before concluding with a couple thoughts on the biggest moves which still have not been made. Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you for listening! Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Viktor Arvidsson media availability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULB5077OxhU Keegan Kolesar media availability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8R33wcyDSs Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 36 - Any Port in the Storm

On this episode of the PFH Podcast, the Carolina Hurricanes have finally claimed the Stanley Cup! After years of knocking on the door, the Canes have defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games, winning their first Cup in the analytics era. We start the podcast talking about all angles of the Finals that were and the outlook for both teams in the near future. After that, we pivot into coverage of all of the updates around the Dylan Larkin trade request, adding more context and a bit more calmness to contrast the fiery reactions from Episode 34. Ladies and gentlemen: we are officially in the offseason. Thanks for listening! Wyshinski article: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49063240/nhl-2026-playoffs-stanley-cup-final-carolina-hurricanes-win-championship-rod-brindamour-eric-tulsky Larkin audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FVlhugtzyk Yzerman audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohH3BhvEKns Max Bultman Reddit AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/DetroitRedWings/comments/1u49l17/ama_max_bultman_detroit_red_wings_beat_reporter/ Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 35 - 2025-26 Red Wings Draft (ft. The Mexinadian and Diddums)

At long last, the much-anticipated (i.e. delayed) season-in-review episode has arrived! Not wanting to settle for boring player grades or tiermakers, the team at PFH Labs cooked up a new recipe: a Red Wings-only draft! Jambi, the Mexinadian, and Diddums each take turns drafting a one-line team composed entirely of players who finished their season with the 2025-26 Detroit Red Wings. We all went the distance on this one, so strap in and enjoy! Please note this was recorded before the Larkin news. Thanks for listening! Follow our guests on X: https://x.com/BigBadDiddums https://x.com/The_Mexinadian Watch MoTown Mex on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MotownMexinadian Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 34 - Larkin Pulls the Rug

Welcome to the first-ever emergency episode of the PFH Podcast. Sadly, it is for a worst-case scenario: Dylan Larkin, the Captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade per reports. In this show, we talk about this news with the future of the team in mind, but also take some time to put ourselves in the shoes of Dylan Larkin and understand why he might have made this decision. We also spend some time at the end going over potential trade partners who have tempting assets if Larkin is, in fact, traded per that request. I hope this isn't as hard to listen to as it was to record. In any case, thank you for listening. Follow the podcast on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast Follow the host: https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 33 - Cup Finals Eve (After Dark)

PFH Podcast - Episode 33 - Cup Finals Eve (After Dark) On this edition of the PFH podcast, Jack riffs an "After Dark" episode while we eagerly await Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals. In light of the somber news of Claude Lemieux's passing, it starts with a memoriam of his life and his impact on the game, both as one of its greatest heels and greatest advocates. Then, some closing thoughts on the Griffins season and the performance of Michael Brandsegg-Nygard from the AHL playoffs to the IIHF World Championships, before finally turning our focus on the conference championship series that were and the Stanley Cup Finals series that shall be. Thank you for listening! Follow the podcast (and its host) on X: https://x.com/PFH_Podcast https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 32 - Low Quality Conference Finals Preview (ft. Ian Bonner)

On this week's episode of the PFH podcast, we preview the conference final match-ups with the Low Quality Bruins Fan (a.k.a. Ian Bonner). Despite the 4th and final team not yet decided at time of recording, we spend over an hour covering the most important players, numbers, and in-game elements for both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. After that, some brief team talk for the Bruins and Red Wings concludes the conversation, and Jack goes rapid-fire on some other local and national hockey topics to close the show. Thanks for listening! Donate to the Charley Davidson Children's Cancer Fund: https://fundraise.massgeneralbrigham.org/campaign/charley-davidson-childrens-cancer-fund/c372773 Subscribe to Ian on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowQualityBruinsFan Follow us on X: Ian - https://x.com/BruinsLow Jack - https://x.com/PFH_Podcast also at https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Listen to the Short Shift Podcast: https://linktr.ee/shortshiftpod Links to Hockeytown West Podcast Game Recaps (Griffins vs. Wolves): Game 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1L_5mjdYNQ Game 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ype8Bi0MDHM Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 31 - POSTszn (ft. Scott and Colby Kistner)

On this week's episode of the PFH podcast, we do a brief recap of the Grand Rapids Griffins playoff series against the Manitoba Moose before diving into the biggest storyline of that series: Michal Postava as the starter, and Sebastian Cossa as the backup. After we cover that, we invite Colby Kistner and special guest Scott Kistner to the show to chat about the playoff picture as we go through the 2nd round of the postseason. Finally, we bring it home with some quick-hitter Red Wings news about Marco Kasper's knee and the speculated arrival of the PWHL to Hockeytown. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to Colby on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colbykistner3393 Read Colby's columns: https://www.alligator.org/staff/colby-kistner Follow us on X: Colby - https://x.com/colbykistner22 Jack - https://x.com/PFH_Podcast also at https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Links to Hockeytown West Griffins Game Recaps: Game 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXF7wj9bN8w Game 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lJor75GpZw Intro/Outro music: Rozora https://soundcloud.com/rozora

Episode 30 - Actions Speak Louder

On this extra special extended edition of the PFH Podcast, we go in-depth into end-of-season media availabilities for all key players and staff who had them. First we dive into the player availabilities, covering some telling responses about the end of the season and their perspective on what must be done to improve. Next, it's Steve Yzerman's turn to face the music, and we cover a ton of the big answers with some praise and criticism depending on the response. We end the show with a brief recap note on each playoff series in Round 1. Thanks for listening! Follow PFH on X - https://x.com/PFH_Podcast and follow me at https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora. https://soundcloud.com/rozora

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Episode 29 - Playoff Power Rankings (ft. Zach Staden)

On this episode we turn our focus outward to the Stanley Cup playoffs, and invite Zach Staden of the Dump and Chase podcast on YouTube to power rank each of the 8 match-ups in the first round. After that, we dive into some contrast between the opening game press availability and the final game press availability, before concluding with a brief comment and reflection on Dylan Larkin's tenure as captain. Thanks for listening! Follow Zach Staden on all his socials here: https://linktr.ee/zacharystaden On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachStaden Follow PFH on X - https://x.com/PFH_Podcast and follow me at https://x.com/Jambi_Pot Intro/Outro music: Rozora. https://soundcloud.com/rozora "Race to 3" music: Sunrise by tubebackr Source: https://freetouse.com/music