Derek Lalonde cautiously optimistic with his Detroit Red Wing, Bo Horvat rejects Canucks offer, Kris Letang's triumphant return

Derek Lalonde, the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings joins Sean and guest co-host Max Bultman to discuss the progression of the Detroit Red Wings, how he is fitting into the Detroit community, his time in Tampa Bay and being a member of the Bills Mafia.

Sean and Max analyze Bo Horvat's contract situation in Vancouver, and what teams should be coveting the star center, this trade season, and we stick tap Kris Letang as he makes a successful return to the Penguins lineup after suffering a stroke less than two weeks ago.

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