The Red and White Authority

In part one Tyler Wright discusses how the Red Wings staff must scourer the globe to find hockey players, the importance of landing legitimate prospects in the later rounds of the draft, the depth of the 2018 draft class and comments on whether Michael Rasmussen has a shot at making the Red Wings roster out of training camp.

In part two Tyler Wright continues to discuss the development of some of the Red Wings current prospects including defensemen Dennis Cholowski, Gustav Lindstrom, and whether Detroit has made a decision on defenseman Jordan Sambrook. Wright also offers a behind the scenes look at the pre-draft meetings where the Red Wings put together their final draft philosophy and their player board together.

In Part three Tyler Wright comments on some of the individual players in the 2018 NHL draft including Oliver Wahlstrom, Rasmus Kupari and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Wright concludes with the Red Wings vetting process and what he and the organization will be doing leading up to the draft.

Detroit's first pick, 20th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Dennis Cholowski is our guest on Episode 59 of The Red and White Authority. Cholowski discusses his life in hockey

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey. Part 1 begins with Holland's approach to the draft, moves to the 2018 NHL Draft, Detroit's plan on rebuilding the defense, and then talks contracts.

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey. Ken Holland hones in on prospect talk, offers his opinion of 2017 first round pick Michael Rasmussen, then gives his views on 2016 first round pick Dennis Cholowski & 2016 2nd round pick Filip Hronek.

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey. In part 3, Ken Holland discusses the development of Detroit's forwards, the Red Wings restricted and unrestricted free agents, and updates us on coaching staff moves and possibly front office additions.

Detroit general manager Ken Holland joins us on Episode 58 of The Red and White Authority. Holland covers a wide range of topics as he lays out his vision of Red Wings hockey. Ken Holland - Red & White Authority (Open - 8:52) begins with Holland's approach to the draft, moves to the 2018 NHL Draft (8:53 - 21:13), Detroit's plan on rebuilding the defense (21:14 - 25:50), then covers talking contracts (25:51 - 29:49), hones in on prospect talk (29:50 - 43:42), offers his opinion of 2017 first round pick Michael Rasmussen (43:43 - 58:00), then gives his views on 2016 first round pick Dennis Cholowski & 2016 2nd round pick Filip Hronek (58:01 - 1:02:42), Holland then discusses the development of Detroit's forwards (1:02:43 - 1:11:41), moves to talking about the Red Wings restricted and unrestricted free agents (1:11:42 - 1:18:22), updates us on coaching staff moves and possibly front office additions (1:18:23 - 1:25:39) and ends with Holland's closing remarks (1:25:40 - End).

Grand Rapids head coach Todd Nelson joins us on Episode 57 of the The Red and White Authority to discuss the AHL playoffs and Detroit's top prospects

Matthew Ford the captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins previews the AHL playoffs and offers his assessment of Detroit's top prospects on Episode 56 of The Red and White Authority

On Episode 55 of The Red and White Authority, Detroit forward Andreas Athanasiou joins us in a far reaching discussion about his hockey life and beyond

Grand Rapids alternate captain Eric Tangradi is our guest on Episode 54 of The Red and White Authority to discuss his career as a "journeyman" hockey player, it's an enlightening conversation

Detroit prospect Dominic Turgeon joins us on Episode 53 of The Red and White Authority to discuss growing up in a hockey family and making his Red Wings debut

Brian Mahoney-Wilson, Detroit's Goaltending Development coach joins us on Episode 52 of The Red and White Authority to discuss and evaluate the Wings' goaltending prospects

Detroit prospect, defenseman Joe Hicketts of the Grand Rapids Griffins is our guest on Episode 51 of The Red and White. Hicketts shares his story about being a 5-foot-8 player, who is on the verge of making it in the NHL.