Valenti and Rico spent the final show of the week discussing the latest on Dylan Larkin and Steve Yzerman's willingness (or unwillingness) to deal his captain. They took multiple different angles on this conversation and reacted to 2 separate reports. Plus, they mixed in some other general football topics before returning to the Red Wings talk to round things out.
HOUR 1: Pierre LeBrun's Concerning Report About Dylan Larkin & Yzerman's Stubbornness + In Football Today
06/26/2026 | 39 mins.
The guys began the show with their immediate thoughts on a report from NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun throwing cold water on any smoke regarding Dylan Larkin getting traded any time soon. They discussed the potential ramifications if this news turns out to be true and what the perception will be in Detroit about both Steve Yzerman and Larkin. Then, they finished the hour with an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Sorsby Denied Entry To The CFL + Could Larkin Be Traded To Minnesota?
06/26/2026 | 40 mins.
Valenti and Rico quickly reacted to the news that Brendan Sorsby has been denied entry to the CFP for this upcoming season. Then, they addressed another Dylan Larkin report, this time one that links him to the Minnesota Wild.
HOUR 3: Top-100 NFL Players + More Red Wings Calls + Brief Duren Contract Update
06/26/2026 | 31 mins.
Mike and Rico had some fun guessing the top-100 NFL players from CBS Sports. Then, they heard from some more Red Wings fans before wrapping the hour with an acknowledgement of the latest on Jalen Duren's potential contract extension with the Pistons.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On The Larkin/Yzerman Discussion
06/26/2026 | 30 mins.
The guys rounded out the show with some parting thoughts to wrap up their Red Wings/Dylan Larkin conversation today.
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