Matt Gordon

Hockey Knowledge Extraordinaire. Red Wings fan. Host of the @HiddenHockey Podcast.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

That Ron MacLean segment on HNIC might have been the most scattered apology and statement I've ever heard. I have no idea what that was.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Honestly, Stevie Y failed with pro scouting initiatives and not incurring more risk. He deserves credit for the prospect pool and I think McLellan was the right hire.

Really terrified they are considering internal candidates though. That's a non starter in my view.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

@georgemalik What do we think about Doug Armstrong? Yzerman called a mentor. He's won before. Thoughts?

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Also Doug Armstrong.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Honestly, Stevie Y failed with pro scouting initiatives and not incurring more risk. He deserves credit for the prospect pool and I think McLellan was the right hire.

Really terrified they are considering internal candidates though. That's a non starter in my view.

[Detroit Red Wings @DetroitRedWings]

An update from the Detroit Red Wings.

Read more » https://t.co/sBjMqnwnJh

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

If they go outside. Which they should. Jason Karmanos is in the conversation for GM.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Real level headed take here by Max. Very appropriate way to describe the summer so far in Detroit.

[Max Bultman @m_bultman]

NEW: Red Wings’ biggest business remains, but their outlook looks bleak

https://t.co/jJUriYlMhm

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

@georgemalik People will inevitably be mad just to be mad, but he fits much better into what this team needs than Kane.

[Hidden Hockey Podcast @HiddenHockey]

Michael Dec, Will Keane and Yegor Vinogradov are all really good players deserving of this opportunity. Dec and Keane should be drafted in 2027

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Personally i think this Minnesota, Dallas and Detroit as a 3 team. Just a hunch.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Give me a 3 team deal centered around Eriksson Ek and maybe another top line from the 3rd team for Larkin and I am happy.

[Andy Strickland @andystrickland]

Gauging opinions, the belief is that Dylan Larkin will end up with Minnesota once everything is settled.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

At least we know the Red Wings preseason schedule right? 🙃

[Hidden Hockey Podcast @HiddenHockey]

I finally decided to put out my rankings. A little off consensus, but I am not one for groupthink mentality seeping into my ranks.

Enjoy and let me know where you lie!

Or if you want my thoughts on certain players not listed here!

#2026NHLDraft

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

What do you try to recieve for Larkin or Larkin+? Is it a Larkin+Cossa package deal?

Is it Robert Thomas and Kyrou? Or maybe one of them and Parayko?

Is it SJs 2nd overall pick this year and take Stenberg?

Is it Elias Pettersson?

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Friedge Bomb on a random Thursday. There has to be more to the story here

[Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC]

https://t.co/3M9dl1OQiO

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Daniss Jenkins is Dreddy Buckets. Can Pistons Twitter make this a thing

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Given the presser and where this Wings team is at I woild love to see them go after Matvei Michkov in a trade. Uberskilled elite talent that is perfect for the Wings.

[Alex Coffey @byalexcoffey]

When Matvei Michkov arrived in 2024, simple things became hard.

Like finding the gas station. Or buying groceries. Or ordering room service.

But this year is better. His family is more settled. His English has improved.

“Life has become easier,” he said https://t.co/6silj395AU

[Hidden Hockey Podcast @HiddenHockey]

Big week of draft coverage coming on the YouTube Channel.

Monday: USHL Phase I Draft (2010s) recap stream.
Tuesday: NHL Draft Lottery Stream and a USHL Phase 2 Draft Recap.
Wednesday: WHL Draft Round 1 Live Stream!

Find it all here and join in: https://t.co/W5plN5abkc

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

What a legend this guy is

[The Associated Press @AP]

Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died. He was 59. https://t.co/UVIoByAwX2

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Early thoughts on the Steve Yzerman presser: Theres definitive pressure internally. Sounds encouraging that this isnt just the run of the mill malaise we seen in previous years. A lot of what was said there was in between the lines, but it definitely felt more pointed this year.

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

@redwings924 I agree with that!

[Matt Gordon @redwingsrainman]

Its not even complicated. Get what you can for Kane. DeBrincat was playing lights out before we got him and will continue to do so. He actually initially slumped with Kane before they figured it out. This Red Wings team needs to just let guys develop. It hinders players.

[Will Burchfield @burchie_kid]

Patrick Kane "will definitely be playing" next year. But should Red Wings bring him back?

Like this whole offseason for Steve Yzerman, it's complicated: https://t.co/ledyPv0uYY