Halford & Brough in the Morning Tonight We're Sportsmaxxing
Mar 26, 2026
Parker Burgess, Vancouver Giants head coach, on a wild season, culture growth, and developing young talent. Max Bultman, Detroit Red Wings reporter for The Athletic, on playoff pressure, injury impacts, roster needs, and trade dilemmas. Multiple short conversations about team identity, player development, and what it takes to win.
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How The Cap Shift Recast Past Trades
- The Filip Hronek trade looks worse in hindsight because rising salary cap made his contract affordable and valuable.
- Bultman notes Detroit would benefit now from a $7.5M defenseman like Hronek alongside Seider.
Trade Prospects Only If You Value The Present Window
- Be willing to trade young center prospects if you want an immediate top-six center but weigh the window carefully.
- Bultman advises Detroit could acquire a veteran like Vincent Trocheck but it may cost high-end prospects or picks.
Yzerman's Approval Has Eroded With Repeated Near Misses
- Public confidence in GM Steve Yzerman has shifted toward impatience after several near-miss seasons.
- Bultman says the market now questions whether Detroit has elite prospects and fears outrage if a traded first-round pick wins a lottery pick.