Red Wings at the Quarter Mark: Are They Legit Contenders in 2025?

The Detroit Red Wings hit the 2025 quarter-mark in first place in the Atlantic Division. In this episode, Joe and Cindy break down why this surge matters, what it says about the Red Wings’ identity, and whether this momentum is sustainable.

Topics covered:

• Why the Thanksgiving benchmark still matters for playoff odds

• Todd McClellan’s impact and why this is the best-coached Red Wings team in years

• The youth movement: Raymond, Seider, Edvinsson, Pelica, Danielson

• Lucas Raymond’s breakout and his push toward a 90–100 point season

• Dylan Larkin reaching 600 career points and why the hate is nonsense

• The goalie dilemma with Talbot and Gibson ranking near the bottom in GSAX

• Whether Sebastian Cossa is ready for NHL action

• How a potential trade could unlock more offensive help

• The brutal November–December schedule and why this stretch defines the season

• What Detroit must do to avoid another late-year collapse

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