The Red and White Authority

Hockey Hall of Fame writer Kevin Allen from USA Today joins us on Episode 35 of The Red and White Authority. Allen gives his early impressions of the young NHL season, including Andreas Athanasiou's impact on the Red Wings, Clayton Keller's sensational rookie campaign and the NHL's early season surprises and disappointments.

Former Red Wing Martin Lapointe is our guest on Episode 34 The Red and White Authority. Lapointe discusses winning two Stanley Cups with the Wings, his relationships with Scotty Bowman, Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan and his decision to leave Detroit in free agency.

Marcel Parent, Director, Curation & Content Activation for Olympia Entertainment is our guest on Episode 33 of The Red and White Authority. In a fascinating conversation, Parent, offers little known facts, stories and behind the scenes details of many of the heritage pieces that adorn Little Caesars Arena.

Nick Lidstrom is our guest on Episode 32 of The Red and White Authority. The Perfect Human reflects on his hall of fame career, offers his impression of Little Caesars Arena and tells us whether he would ever consider a comeback.

Red Wings' alternate captain Justin Abdelkader is our guest on Episode 31 of The Red and White Authority. The Muskegon native and Michigan State alum candidly discusses his hockey career and gives his assessment of this year's Detroit Red Wings.

Ken Kal, the radio play-by-play voice of the Red Wings is our guest on Episode 30 of The Red and White Authority. Kal reviews the Wings preseason and previews Detroit's upcoming regular season. He also reflects on his 33-year broadcasting career.

Ken Daniels, the television play-by-play voice of the Red Wings is our guest on Episode 29 of The Red and White Authority. Daniels discusses his book, 'If These Walls Could Talk,' his life as a broadcaster and dealing with a family tragedy.

In Episode 28 of The Red and White Authority our very special guest is Red Wing goalie Jimmy Howard. Howard discusses a myriad of topics from his youth hockey days in upstate New York to being Detroit's number one goalie and everything in between. Jimmy Howard, unmasked, a candid look at life as an NHL goalie.

On Episode 27 of The Red and White Authority, Kris Draper joins us to discuss the enforcement of the face-off rule, his role as assistant to Wings general manger Ken Holland, coaching his son's team and his relationships with his former Detroit teammates and legendary coach Scotty Bowman.

On Episode 26 of The Red and White Authority, former Red Wing Dan Cleary is our guest. Cleary experienced a career renaissance when he made the Red Wings on a PTO in 2005. Cleary discusses every aspect of his life in hockey; from being a number one draft pick of the Blackhawks, his days as an Oiler, becoming a Stanley Cup champion with the Red Wings and mentoring to his teammates on Grand Rapids. He is currently the co-director of player development for the Wings.

Detroit's Director of Amateur Scouting, Tyler Wright, is our guest on Episode 25 of The Red and White Authority. Wright offers an updated assessment of the Wings top prospect after seeing them play from development camp through the prospects tournament; including Red Wings training camp in Traverse City.

Red Wings' Performance Nutritionist, Lisa McDowell, is our guest on Episode 24 of The Red and White Authority. McDowell offers healthy eating tips for the average fan as well as discussing the various dietary needs of the Red Wings players; in a fast paced, informative and entertaining conversation. Priority Health Wellness Blog - https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/priority-health-wellness-blog-march/c-287511112?tid=283283982

Former Red Wing and four-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kirk Maltby, is our guest on Episode 23 of The Red and White Authority. In a lively conversation, Maltby reminiscences about being a member of the Grind Line, his relationship with Kris Draper, his freak eye injury, which could have ended his career and winning the Stanley Cup. Plus , he discusses his current job as a Pro Scout for the Wings and offers his assessment of this year's Red Wings team.

Chris Osgood is our guest on Episode 22 of The Red and White Authority. In a far-ranging conversation Osgood elaborates on his relationships with Ken Holland, Scotty Bowman and Mike Babcock. Plus he discusses leaving the Wings, returning to the Wings, winning the Stanley Cup, and dishes on Petr Mrazek, Jimmy Howard and whether he will ever be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Our guest on Episode 21 of The Red and White Authority is hockey legend Ted Lindsay. Mr. Lindsay discusses Detroit's iconic Production Line, his linemates Gordie Howe & Sid Abel, his relationship with Wings coach and general manager Jack Adams, coming out of retirement to play for Wings, being the first player ever to raise the Stanley Cup over his head and his tireless work for The Ted Lindsay Foundation, which is dedicated to funding research and a cure for autism.