Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 12hAbsolute shit show in Detroit lol. But hey, organization invited that on themselves. Opening night in Detroit and half the lower bowl is empty. Embarrassment on every level & completely deserved & self inflicted. #LGRW 191
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 18hFor basically my entire life, the Detroit Red Wings have been more than just a sports team to me. Babysitter, comfort, only friend at some points, only joy, light in the dark. As pissed as I am about how they’re being run, they’re still my Red Wings. Excited to see them tonight. Go Wings. #LGRW 4130
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 23h$34 get in price for a home opener against an original six team. Amazing. $73 lower bowl. Way to make dad proud, Chris! #LGRW 060
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Just another promo banger from the old Fredo Caesar himself. 030
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Pagnotta disclaimer here - but, still… another day, more embarrassment. “D. Pagnotta: Re Ed/DRW: We're getting to a point where the player frustration is starting to boil over; I don't think there's been a formal trade request, but there's been a few jabs tossed back & forth - DFO Insider (9/30)” 130
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Another day, another embarrassing mess brought to you by the Chris Ilitch led Detroit Red Wings. #LGRW 072
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Get in price for the HOME OPENER vs the Rangers has plummeted to $40 & you can get a lower bowl ticket for $92. Embarrassing. #LGRW 490
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Florida has an incredible PK going, but their roster construction of dudes who take mind numbing penalties all the time may be their Achilles heel. 011
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“Kevin Allen: Re Dylan Larkin: Although the Red Wings are not interested in moving him exclusively for futures, they will consider prospects who are close to being ready to be on an NHL roster - Detroit Hockey Now (9/26)” Light at the end of the tunnel? #LGRW 350
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 27/09/2026There should be ZERO reason that this has been a grind. Zero. Why would any free agent or player a NTC/NMC waive to come here, when you say you want make Detroit a destination, and grind your own players into the dirt on negotiations. It makes no sense. #LGRW 160
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Just saw JJ post this in addition to my last post lol. Dead Wings 2: Alone In LCA Red Wings: 2Dead2Furious 030
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Ticket monitoring, and the get in price for OPENING NIGHT is $52 on StubHub & out of the next 5 games, the next highest are $25 & $22 & then three games are sub $20. I know he has a gazillion dollars, but I feel like this is the only way to tell Chris I. it’s not good enough. #LGRW 241
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“Elliotte Friedman: Re Simon Edvinsson: I have to think that teams are circling around the Red Wings thinking, asking, what are you going to do here, 'cause I'm not sure Edvinsson's crazy about a bridge [deal] - DMase Vingan & Daunic (9/24)” Sigh. Sell the god damn team. #LGRW 032
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Per Friedge on 32T pod this morning, sounds like Larkin’s list is up to 8 or so & mentions Dallas, Tampa, Colorado, Washington. My thought, not sure if it’s always been this way or if he’s staring at needing to open more to get moved so he can leave/get Minny to up offer. #LGRW 240
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“Elliotte Friedman: Re Simon Edvinsson negotiations: I've heard that the Red Wings' preference is to bridge him - DMase Vingan & Daunic (9/24)” #LGRW 310
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fantilli 6X$13.75mm in Columbus. Now trade for Larkin and send us Marchenko. Why doesn’t Edvinsson have a contract. #LGRW 230
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Promo emails asking me to go to opening night for $26, what happened to my big, beautiful franchise #LGRW 130
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Wings put a bunch of dude on waivers today, getting them ready for GR. With Bryson on there, presume Wallinder is the 8th. 120
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Should also note that on the 32T pod today that Friedge said he heard as of Sunday night there was no update on Larkin or Edvinsson. #LGRW 220
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 21/09/2026“Fan excitement is at an all time high, sellouts every night, why do you ask?” #LGRW 240
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 21/09/2026“Darren Dreger: Re Red Wings: Shawn Horcoff is trying to do his best...but he was acting as a GM with shackles on; agents tell us that he wasn't able to negotiate signings with any form of term; now those restrictions have been more or less removed - Barn Burner (9/18)” Could have fooled me #LGRW 050
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The “Chris Ilitch Is Totally Cool And Everybody Else Is Wrong, I’m Actually Very Popular Park And Stadium” won’t roll off the tongue quite as easily. 020
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 21/09/2026It’s been 6 days since the Red Wings named an interim GM and training camp is now finished, preseason starts tonight and Simon Edvinsson still doesn’t have a contract. #LGRW 050
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026“McLellan on Larkin and Edvinsson: "It gets going obviously a lot faster and more intense (in regular season). so if we can get them in one (preseason game) and get them up and running, then we're sure going to try. If not, then it's regular season and see what we get." Per Ansar Khan. #LGRW 130
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026At this point, I’m convinced it’s just Chris Ilitch meddling, but why the hell does Edvinsson not have a contract yet? #LGRW 220
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Can anyone explain to me why Fanatics official store has a Cleveland Browns Justin Jefferson jersey for sale? 020
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I also want to stay that Horcoff has my full support. He’s done incredible with the Griffins. I hope he absolutely crushes it, not that Chris I. deserves anything, but that the team & the fans do. Hopefully he makes some bold moves. #LGRW 280
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 15/09/2026This is why I kept saying over & over that Greenberg got offered the job & didn’t want it. It tracks with every other reported piece. • hire an external firm run by an old employee for appearances • talk to Draper, Horcoff, Greenberg & maybe Thomas • know Greenberg was your hire all along 250
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Larkin is a baby, but honestly, the way in which Chris Ilitch and the organization have paraded around their bare ass this entire summer gives credence to why Larkin feels the way he does. The Wings are an afterthought to the Ilitches. They *do not* care. #LGRW 140
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 11/09/2026These statements don’t come out if they were close to announcing new hockey leadership, FYI. #LGRW 021
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 10/09/2026And there’s new info out there today that the Wings had requested permission to interview candidates and never interviewed them. Incompetence from the top down. #LGRW 200
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Former Red Wing & big NHL personality Barry Melrose has passed away. #LGRW 120
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 07/09/2026“Detroit Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg — citing his commitment and desire to finish what he’s started— has withdrawn from consideration for the vacant Red Wings position. The search continues minus one legit contender” - Elliotte Friedman literally just now #LGRW 021
Topher @topher2.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I still believe Western got hosed and we’ll never get a straight answer, I want to make that firmly clear. My guess, and this is strictly a guess, is if they have an overhead view that shows the ball out of bounds with a second left. By rule (2026 NCAA Rulebook) rule 4, article 3 states: 211
