OctoPulse podcast: Jeff Blashill on hot seat, Gordie Howe's last NHL season at age 52
Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan and Detroit News assistant sports editor Mark Falkner take a look at coach Jeff Blashill on the hot seat after a 4-10-1 start and former NHL goalie John Garrett talks about playing alongside Red Wings legend Gordie Howe in Howe's final season at age 52 in 1979-80.
Here are some of the highlights of Episode 5 of OctoPulse, taking the pulse of the Red Wings' rebuild in Year 1 under GM Steve Yzerman:
► 1:50: Jeff Blashill on the 'fragile' nature of the team
► 3:45: Blashill on the hot seat
► 6:00: Predators analyst Hall Gill on the Red Wings' defensemen
► 8:25: John Garrett on playing alongside Gordie Howe
► 12:20: Howe had 15 goals, 26 assists at age 52
► 14:40: Howe in the All-Star Game at Joe Louis Arena
► 18:50: Colleen Howe tells Bill Dineen what she thinks of his lineup
► 20:00: Lunch with Gordie at the old Lindell AC
► 23:00: Overtime: Looking at the week ahead
Bonus coverage
