The latest episode of THN Detroit's hit podcast The Silky Mitten State

The latest episode of THN Detroit's hit podcast The Silky Mitten State is live!

On this week's show, my co-host Connor Earegood and I get started with a spirited discussion of the significance of the superstitions around the Clarence Campbell Bowl and Prince of Wales Trophy.  We also congratulate the Saginaw Spirit bringing the Memorial Cup back to Michigan.

We go on to discuss lessons the Red Wings can learn from the two conference finals.  Out West, we discuss what Dallas right and what the Oilers did even better, touching on the Edmonton PK, the Stars' chemistry, and Stuart Skinner's resilience.

In the Eastern Conference Final, we discuss the source of the Panthers' dominance (the forecheck, defending the slot, and a general air of nastiness), as well as where the Rangers' formula fell short.  We get into the ways that Florida's brand of hockey can serve as a model for Detroit as it looks to continue its push toward the postseason.  We also consider the idea of "getting goalied" and its validity as an explanation for a series' outcome.

We then jump into an extended discussion of the end of the Griffins' season and its ramifications for the 2024-25 Red Wings roster.  In particular, we wade into another discussion of Jonatan Berggren's future.

Check out a sample of the show above, then listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:

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