The Conversation Line

• Emmitt Finnie: First-Year Focus

  Ken Daniels and Daniella Bruce welcome Red Wings rookie Emmitt Finnie as he takes fans inside his first year navigating NHL hockey. Finnie reflects on his journey from the WHL to draft day and his time in development camp. He shares insight into the tight-knit camaraderie forming among the Red Wings rookies, the veterans helping guide his transition, and the NHL stars who inspired him long before he wore the Winged Wheel. Presented by Fieger Law.

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• Todd McLellan: The Why is Important

  Coach Todd McLellan sits down with Ken Kal and Daniella Bruce to discuss the challenges of coaching a team with a mix of younger players and veterans. How has his experience as an NHL head coach changed over the years? How does he manage relationships with his players and assistant coaches? Get to know more about Todd's life off the ice, including his affinity for bourbon, passion for baseball, and relationship with A. J. Hinch. Presented by Fieger Law.

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• Dylan Larkin: Managing the Highs and Lows

    Red Wings hockey is back for its Centennial season, and the captain Dylan Larkin joins Ken and Daniella to discuss his 11th year in Detroit. How has the game changed since his rookie season? Larkin also opens up about the arrival of his daughter in the off season and shares the mental challenges he faced near the end of last season. What has he learned about managing both the mental and physical sides of the season? What was his experience in the Four Nations tournament and how did he manage coming from a high-intensity environment back to the regular season in a short window? He discusses what has impressed him about the youth joining this team and what he saw in training camp from players and coaching alike.

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• John Keating: We Get to Go to a Ballgame Every Day

  Daniella Bruce sits down with longtime Detroit sportscaster John Keating in this special edition of The Conversation Line. As Keating prepares to retire at the end of the Red Wings season, the two reflect on his remarkable career— from covering iconic Detroit sports moments to becoming a staple of Red Wings broadcasts. He shares how it felt to be honored on Opening Day, relives the 1997 Wings-Avs brawl, and talks about the Tigers’ 2003 turnaround. Keating also discusses on his chemistry with Chris Osgood, the infamous Keating-themed ties, and what might be in store for his final home game. Don’t miss his heartfelt message to Detroit fans and what’s next on his horizon. Presented by Fieger Law. 

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• Austin Watson: Tough character

  Ken Kal sits down with Red Wings forward Austin Watson. Known for his physical style of play, Watson discusses his role as an enforcer, his mindset when dropping the gloves, and the importance of standing up for his teammates. He reflects on his journey to Detroit, sharing experiences from his time in Nashville and what it means to join the team he grew up watching as an Ypsilanti kid. Also in this episode, hear about some of toughest opponents Watson has squared up against throughout his career. Presented by Fieger Law.

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