The Conversation Line
Episodes
Patrick Kane: From Phenom to 500
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Daniels and Daniella Bruce sit down with Patrick Kane to discuss his milestone achievements - reaching 500 career goals and setting the record for...
Axel Sandin-Pellikka: From Sweden With Skill
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Red Wings rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka sits down with Ken Daniels and Daniella Bruce in another episode of The Conversation Line, presented ...
Sergei Fedorov: To the Rafters
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As #91 is cemented into Red Wings history as one of the greatest to ever wear the Winged Wheel, Seregi Fedorov joins Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal to dis...
Nate Danielson: Coming Into His Own
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red Wings rookie forward Nate Danielson sits down with Ken Kal and Daniella Bruce for the latest episode of The Conversation Line, presented by Fieger...
Emmitt Finnie: First-Year Focus
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Todd McLellan: The Why is Important
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Dylan Larkin: Managing the Highs and Lows
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 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 ha...
John Keating: We Get to Go to a Ballgame Every Day
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce sits down with longtime Detroit sportscaster John Keating in this special edition of The Conversation Line. As Keating prepares to ret...
Austin Watson: Tough character
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Trey Augustine: One Game at a Time
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce sits down with Red Wings goaltending prospect and current Michigan State Spartans netminder, Trey Augustine. The two discuss Augustine’...
Kris Draper: The grind never stops
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings assistant general manager and director of amateur scouting, Kris Draper. The trio dives into Draper...
Craig Smith: Detroit feels like home
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with one of the newest members of the Red Wings, Craig Smith. The trio discuss Smith’s transition to Detroit fol...
Britta Ottoboni & Lisa McDowell: Fueling and Fixing the Red Wings
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce sits down with Red Wings massage therapist Britta Ottoboni and Red Wings dietitian Lisa McDowell in honor of Women’s History Month. B...
Albert Johansson: A lot of hockey
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Kal sits down with Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson who shares insights about growing up in Karlstad, Sweden and his family’s deep hockey r...
Todd McLellan: A clean canvas
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Kal sits down with Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan to explore his journey from small-town Saskatchewan to the NHL. McLellan reflects on his ear...
Alex Lyon: Lyon Eyes
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon this week. The netminder talks about his adjustment from living in a rural Minneso...
Moritz Seider: Upward direction
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal are joined by Red Wings defenseman Moritz "Mo" Seider this week. The three talk about his track from Zell, Germany to De...
Alex DeBrincat: Everything happens for a reason
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal are joined by Red Wings right winger Alex DeBrincat this week. The Michigan native goes back to his days in Farmington Hill...
Jason Benetti & Dan Dickerson: On the Call
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Daniels is joined by the television and radio voices of the Detroit Tigers, Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson, respectively, this week to share broa...
Patrick Kane: It's Showtime
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels are joined by three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane this week. Now in his 19th season in the NHL, Kane is still ...
Shawn Horcoff: You can't ask for a better situation
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal are joined by Detroit Red Wings assistant GM / Grand Rapids Griffins GM Shawn Horcoff this week to talk hockey development ...
Simon Edvinsson: A special atmosphere here
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson this week to talk about his childhood memories growing up near Gothenbur...
Cam Talbot: Every day is a good day
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Kal sit down with Red Wings goalie, Cam Talbot this week as he approaches a career milestone. With 498 career games under his b...
Pavel Datsyuk: Don't forget to tip me
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels are joined by newly minted Red Wings Hall of Famer, Pavel Datsyuk. As Datsyuk reflects on his impressive 14-year NHL ca...
Brady Munger & John Remejes: Behind the gear
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels sit down with Red Wings equipment managers Brady Munger and John Remejes, as the duo share their unique behind-the-benc...
Marco Kasper: Time to adjust
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels are joined by Red Wings center Marco Kasper this week. The three discuss Kasper's path from Austria to Sweden to the NH...
Lucas Raymond: We want to win here
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels sit down with Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond this week. The trio discuss the eight-year deal Raymond signed with Detroi...
Derek Lalonde: You know what you're getting
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Bruce and Ken Daniels sit down with Red Wings head coach, Derek Lalonde to discuss his unconventional route to coaching in the NHL. Lalonde r...
Introducing The Conversation Line
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Red Wings broadcasters Daniella Bruce, Ken Daniels, and Ken Kal sit down to preview their new podcast, The Conversation Line. The trio discuss the uni...