Best Of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: The Yzerman-Larkin Standoff
07/01/2026 | 34 mins.
97.1 The Ticket presents a collection of discussions surrounding the widening rift between Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin. Hear the breakdown from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show as the guys debate whether Yzerman is playing "full spite" or just out of touch with the modern NHL. Plus, the crew debates if a blockbuster trade is the only option left. That and more on Best Of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket!
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, June 30th
06/30/2026 | 2h 20 mins.
Valenti and Rico began and spent the majority of today's show with their thoughts on the latest in the Duren/Pistons contract dilemma. They touched on potential backup plans, how other teams' moves impact Detroit, and more. Plus, they took your calls and read your texts on the subject throughout the show.
HOUR 1: Reactions To Latest On Duren/Pistons + Detroit Sports Temperature Check
06/30/2026 | 41 mins.
Jalen Duren has been granted the ability to seek out other suitors for him in a potential sign-and-trade, and the guys opened the show by breaking this down in depth. They wrapped the hour after taking your calls on the subject by doing a Detroit sports temperature check.
HOUR 2: Potential Pistons Backup Plans If They Lose Duren + Reactions To Kawhi Traded To Raptors
06/30/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico wondered what the Pistons will do if they lose Jalen Duren to another team in free agency. Also, they reacted in real time to the Raptors trading for Kawhi Leonard and discussed what it means for Detroit.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? + Duren/Pistons Continued
06/30/2026 | 31 mins.
The guys started the second half of the show with this week's "Can We Say That?" segment. They shifted gears in the second segment back to the ongoing dialogue about Jalen Duren/the Pistons.
The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit’s must-listen daily sports show — where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard, The Valenti Show brings unfiltered takes on the biggest national stories and dives deep into all-things-Detroit sports: the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State. Whether it's NFL drama, playoff stakes or college football storylines, Valenti and Rico tell it like it is — no fluff, no fan service, just real talk. Catch The Valenti Show with Rico live Monday through Friday 2pm - 6pm EST on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). Full episodes, individual hours and show highlights drop daily wherever you get your podcasts.
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