The latest episode of THN Detroit's hit podcast The Silky Mitten State is live! On this week's episode, my co-host Connor Earegood and I discuss a generally successful week of Red Wings' hockey before wading into last weekend's series between Michigan and Michigan State in the NCAA ranks. With the Red Wings, we discuss the way wins over Tampa and Philadelphia offered a preview as to the style of play Detroit will need to become a playoff team, then find some measure of success once they get there. We weighed those results against a Dallas loss that showed the way some of the Red Wings' defensive woes haven't totally evaporated in the new year. From there, we chatted about Ville Husso's impending return from injury, sharing our thoughts on the goaltender rotation with Husso potentially back healthy soon. Then, we chatted about Daniel Sprong's status as a bottom six sniper and whether he's earned more minutes than he's gotten. Finally, we chat about the UM-MSU series, including what we learned about each team, a deceptively strong weekend from Trey Augustine, and what the path forward is for Michigan through a season of familiar inconsistencies. For a sample of our discussion, check out this clip on the Red Wings' tendency toward peaks and valleys: The Red Wings' Tendency Toward Peaks and Valleys For the full episode, go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ALSO FROM THN DETROIT Lyon Bounces Back, Larkin Line Dominates, and Detroit Makes the Most of Its Chances and Manages Its Lead: Red Wings-Flyers Statistical Review [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/analysis/lyon-bounces-back-larkin-line-dominates-and-detroit-makes-the-most-of-its-chances-and-manages-its-lead-red-wings-flyers-statistical-review] Exclusive: Daniel Sprong on Scoring in a Limited Role, the Reality of Social Media Scrutiny, Moving to the PP Bumper, and the Present Excitement in Detroit [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/features/exclusive-daniel-sprong-on-scoring-in-a-limited-role-the-reality-of-social-media-scrutiny-moving-to-the-pp-bumper-and-the-present-excitement-in-detroit] Red Wings 3, Flyers 0: "This Is An Unbelievable Time in Detroit, and I'm Glad We're Pitching In a Little Bit" [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/news/red-wings-3-flyers-0-this-is-an-unbelievable-time-in-detroit-and-im-glad-were-pitching-in-a-little-bit] Red Wings "Leaning Towards" Husso Making Conditioning Start in Grand Rapids Friday [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/news/red-wings-leaning-towards-husso-making-conditioning-start-in-grand-rapids-friday] Copp, Red Wings Emphasize "Trust" During January Surge [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/features/copp-red-wings-emphasize-trust-during-january-surge] U-M Regent Tweet Hints at Major Change for Women's Hockey in the State of Michigan [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/features/u-m-regent-tweet-hints-at-major-change-for-womens-hockey-in-the-state-of-michigan] Injury Update: Kane Skates, Chiarot Still Out, Compher Under the Weather [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/news/injury-update-kane-skates-chiarot-still-out-compher-under-the-weather] Second Period Disaster, Lyon Struggles, Dallas Owns High-Danger Chances: Red Wings-Stars Statistical Review [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/analysis/second-period-disaster-lyon-struggles-dallas-owns-high-danger-chances-red-wings-stars-statistical-review] Red Wings 4, Stars 5: Porous Second Period Sinks Detroit [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/news/red-wings-4-stars-5-porous-second-period-sinks-detroit] How Sustainable is the Red Wings' January Success? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/analysis/how-sustainable-is-the-red-wings-january-success]
