Winged Wheel Podcast

Benny & the Wings! This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Ben Chiarot's new three-year, $3.85 million AAV extension & whether it was a good signing by Yzerman. Our Detroit Red Wings news and analysis covers the contract details, Simon Edvinsson's injury update, and the playoff race heating up in the Atlantic Division. (00:00) - Intro & Red Wings Gift Surprise Special delivery from the Detroit Red Wings organization sets up an exciting episode finale. (04:15) - Ben Chiarot Extension Breakdown We debate the merits & drawbacks of the new contract as Chiarot takes a pay cut to stay in Hockeytown for 3 more years, avoiding 35-plus contract complications with straight salary structure. We discuss how Chiarot provides veteran leadership & snarl as Detroit builds depth behind Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson on the blue line. (23:30) - Simon Edvinsson Injury Update Latest news on Edvinsson's status and what it means for Todd McLellan's defensive pairings. (27:50) - Kings Game Recap & Anal

Snowed in with Max Bultman, this (remote) Detroit Red Wings podcast covers game recaps for the Wild OT loss & Jets victory, with some huge depth contributions. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis examines Marco Kasper and Albert Johansson's resurgences, and Max Bultman's upcoming trade targets for Steve Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro & Hockeytown Playoff Prediction (4:50) Minnesota Game Recap Detroit earns a crucial point against Bill Guerin's Wild despite Simon Edvinsson's injury. Lucas Raymond is red hot and van Riesmdyk and Finnie add to the offense as Larkin and the Red Wings battle through back-to-back road games and blow multiple leads but escape with overtime point against Hughes' Wild. (14:50) - Winnipeg Game Recap  Red Wings bounce back with a solid victory over the Jets, including John Gibson's stellar play in net while Todd McLellan's lineup adjustments pay off on the road. Marco Kasper is rewarded, and Patrick Kane pulls to within 1 point of Mike Modano's record. (25:45) - Kasper and Johansson U

Moritz Seider showed off his Norris-worthy play to Toronto in  a dominant overtime shift. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers Mo's bullying and John Gibson's incredible hot streak in the Red Wings vs. Leafs game recap. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis covers the season series sweep and what it means for the playoff push, as well as hotly contested trade debates. (00:00) - Intro & Leafs Sweep Celebration First Red Wings season series sweep of Toronto since moving to the Eastern Conference - the Steve Dangle "Red Sabres" revenge tour continues. Edvinsson and Seider continue to torture Matthews & Co., and Todd McLellan's squad secures 2 more crucial Atlantic points. (06:00) - John Gibson's Scorching Hot Streak   Gibson goes 7-0-0 with a .934 save percentage in his last seven starts, including clutch saves to preserve the overtime opportunity. (13:32) - Moritz Seider's Norris Trophy Case Seider's overtime heroics and that McCabe hit have the Norris Trophy conversation heating up - breaking down his s

Is this Kasper's revival? This Detroit Red Wings podcast cover game recaps vs. San Jose and Ottawa, as our Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down Marco's surge, JVR's highlight reel play, and DeBrincat's game-winner. Plus, special guests from the Grand Rapids Griffins! (00:00) - Mickey Redmond Update & Well Wishes Sending our best to Mick as he takes planned time away for a procedure - hockey's tightest family rallies around the legend alongside Ken Daniels. (05:05) - Red Wings vs Sharks Recap   Marco Kasper's goal and assist lead Detroit past Macklin Celebrini and San Jose 4-2. JVR's three assists alongside Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond spark the offense as Todd McLellan's experiment works well. (14:20) - Red Wings vs Senators Testy Win Another divisional victory as Detroit beats Brady Tkachuk's Ottawa squad in a chippy affair - John Gibson continues his stellar play between the pipes, Lucas Raymond bounces back (as Elmer Soderblom takes revenge), and Alex DeBrincat with the overtime dagger to beat hi

A day that this Detroit Red Wings podcast thought would never come: Sergei Fedorov's 91 jersey retirement ceremony at Little Caesars Arena. Our Detroit Red Wings news and analysis discusses the tribute, game recap vs. Carolina and the Bruins, and potential trade targets as rumors heat up. (00:00) - Intro & Recording Mix-Up Brad and Ryan explain why they're flying solo after a rare podcast first. (05:35) - Fedorov Jersey Retirement Ceremony The emotional tribute to Sergei Fedorov was everything Red Wings fans hoped for - from the white skates in warmups to the red Corvette entrance and seeing Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan, Chris Chelios, Vladimir Konstantinov, and more together again. (12:30) - Red Wings Beat Carolina Hurricanes The Hockeytown team follows up the jersey retirement with a chaotic win over the Hurricanes thanks to even more key play from James van Riemsdyk (assists from Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond on the power play). Alex DeBrincat continues to be clutch, as does Patrick Kane's vision.

SHOWTIME DOES IT! This Detroit Red Wings podcast celebrates Patrick Kane's 500th career goal and another strong week for Hockeytown. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis covers the Red Wings game recaps vs Montreal and Vancouver, trade rumors swirling around Rasmus Andersson and Dougie Hamilton, and what's next for Todd McLellan's squad. (04:20) - Patrick Kane's Milestone Magic Kane finally hits 500 with two goals against Vancouver, plus strong efforts from James van Riemsdyk setting up ASP and J.T. Compher in the 5-1 win. (17:45) - Red Wings vs Canadiens Breakdown   Another solid victory as Detroit continues rolling despite the Atlantic Division staying competitive, with Alex DeBrincat leading the way in front of a stellar John Gibson shutout. Lucas Raymond took advantage of offensive opportunities and Dylan Larkin continued to rebound his production. (35:55) - Trade Deadline Buzz Rasmus Andersson rumors heating up around the Red Wings, plus potential opportunities with Dougie Hamilton and the Devils looking

This Detroit Red Wings podcast recaps Monday's 4-2 win over Ottawa, a game Detroit stole despite being outplayed. Also, Detroit Red Wings news and analysis on Nate Danielson's assignment to Grand Rapids, plus early NHL trade deadline rumblings. The Red Wings escaped Ottawa with two crucial Atlantic Division points thanks to John Gibson's stellar 34-save performance and opportunistic scoring from Andrew Copp, Dylan Larkin, James van Riemsdyk, and Lucas Raymond's sick goal. While Detroit looked disjointed with their new line combinations, they capitalized when it mattered most against Ottawa's struggling goaltending. Gibson continues proving he can steal games even when the team doesn't play well in front of him, answering questions about his ability to perform under pressure. Copp's breakaway goal showcased his remarkable turnaround from early season struggles, while JVR continued to excel, his veteran presence in front of the net set up Larkin's 22nd goal of the season on a beautiful power play sequence. RED

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS (with Limited Edition Signed Puck): https://griffinshockey.com/wwp 2026 is off to a bit of a rocky start for the Detroit Red Wings, and Todd McLellan isn't hesitating to make changes. Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's back-to-back losses to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, including the Emmitt Finnie-Dylan Larkin-Lucas Raymond line struggling, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and the rest of the Red Wings team seeming worn out (aside from Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat), and more (3:10). Also, McLellan's new-look lineup, including John Leonard called back up from the Grand Rapids Griffins, what to make of Finnie, Nate Danielson, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, whether Marco Kasper and Elmer Soderblom can shake things up with Larkin, and plenty more (17:55). After that, we dive into what may be ailing Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin, whose 5-on-5 slumps have been significant - result of injury, or something else (35:40)? Next, NHL & i

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS (with Limited Edition Signed Puck): https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings finished 2025 with a bang, tallying another win and putting the Winged Wheel Podcast in near-unprecedented territory halfway through the season. Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's win over Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs, including Simon Edvinsson's unbelievable blocked shots and overtime winner (with an electric LCA crowd and goal call by Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond), his Herb Brooks "Miracle" quote about the bruise on his leg being a long way from the heart, Cam Talbot getting the win and throwing hands, & more (4:35). Next, Todd McLellan's squad's New Year's Eve win over Hellebuyck & the Winnipeg Jets, including Mason Appleton's game winner, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider factoring in, and another win for John Gibson (13:40). We then discuss the best December since 2007 for Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings, their upcoming sch

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS (with Limited Edition Signed Puck): https://griffinshockey.com/wwp 2025 has been the Year of Todd McLellan for the Detroit Red Wings and Hockeytown fans. Tune in (as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit) as we begin by recapping Detroit's electric comeback win against Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars, including John Gibson's 8th straight win, James van Riesmdyk's redemption and unbelievable pass, Dylan Larkin's multi-goal heroics, Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider continuing to rack up points, strong play from Michael Rasmussen, Edvinsson & Finnie contributing, & more (4:30). After that, the Red Wings' ugly loss to Brind'Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes, including Rasmussen and Copp chipping in (from Sandin-Pellikka & Leonard) and not much else going Steve Yzerman's squad's way (13:50). We then jump into the Red Wings' 5v5 scoring questions: has the top line with Larkin, Raymond, and Finnie been stagnant? Will putting Marco Kasper in

It's Moritz Seider's world, we're just living in it. Tune in as we start by recapping the first of Detroit's two wins over Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, including goals and strong play from John Leonard, James van Riemsdyk, Elmer Soderblom, Moritz Seider, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, and Andrew Copp, John Gibson's 7th straight win, and more from Todd McLellan's squad (4:20). Next, the Red Wings going back-to-back thanks to another goal from Leonard (filling in for Patrick Kane alongside Alex DeBrincat and Andrew Copp), Lucas Raymond (from Sandin-Pellikka and Finnie), Cam Talbot's strong game, and Moritz Seider's absolutely electric overtime game winner at Little Caesars Arena (12:55). We then take a look at Detroit's standings in the Atlantic division and the road ahead for Steve Yzerman's team (23:00). After that, we dive into the numbers behind Moritz Seider's superstar-level season, how he's surpassed even Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar in some metrics, how Simon Edvinsson has helped f

The Detroit Red Wings have already had their best December in a decade, and the month is only halfway over... Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's win over Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders, including Alex DeBrincat's heroics and league-leading goal pace, Lucas Raymond's 3 assists, Moritz Seider continuing his award-worthy season, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's offensive skills on display as John Gibson wins his 6th straight start (4:10). Next, Dylan Larkin & Co. fall to the Utah Mammoth as Cam Talbot, Simon Edvinsson, and more Red Wings across the board struggled, and Todd McLellan's squad failed to execute without the likes of Patrick Kane (though Finnie & Grand Rapids Griffins star John Leonard linked up for a goal) (14:45). Also, the amazing pace in Hockeytown compared to previous years & what lies ahead for the rest of 2025. After that, we discuss Jonatan Berggren being lost to the St. Louis Blues via waivers, his request to Steve Yzerman to find him a fresh start, and the failure of

The Quinn Hughes saga is over, and once again he is not joining the Detroit Red Wings. On a happier note, we open by recapping Detroit's last two games of their road trip, including a tough loss to an unreal Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers (including Simon Edvinsson scoring after suiting up unexpectedly) (5:20), before jumping into the Red Wings and their dominant win over the Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks, including Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat putting on a show, Emmitt Finnie benefitting from Axel Sandin-Pellikka's offensive moves, another John Gibson shutout, and lots more (8:45). After that, a discussion on DeBrincat's star season as he's been on fire alongside "Showtime" Patrick Kane and Andrew Copp, providing strong scoring support behind Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond on the 1st line, as well as John Gibson's recent strong streak over the past 5 games, what it could mean for the Detroit Red Wings and their playoff chances, the upcoming month of December, & plenty more (15:50). Nex

John Gibson shutout, Quinn Hughes being linked to the Detroit Red Wings...wild time in Hockeytown! Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's latest two wins, starting with a 4-0 victory over Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks, including John Gibson's best game in the Winged Wheel, excellent performances from Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, James van Riemsdyk, Elmer Soderblom, J.T. Compher, Michael Rasmussen, Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, and more Red Wings (4:10). Next, a nail-biting 4-3 victory over Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames, including Gibson's performance, Simon Edvinsson's injury, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat showing their mind-meld yet again, Axel Sandin-Pellikka's offensive game emerging, Raymond and Larkin, an almost goalie fight between Cooley & Gibson, & plenty more (15:10). Next, we take a look at just how well the DeBrincat-Copp-Kane line has been playing, Cat's goal pace, Kane's milestones, what it means for guys like Kasper and Danielson down the roster, a

Is it time that Moritz Seider got more serious consideration for Norris Trophy votes...or maybe an even bigger trophy? Tune in as we begin by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their crazy shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, including production from Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, James van Riesmdyk, Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, and others, a lack of goaltending from both Talbot and Merzlikins, blown leads and more from Todd McLellan's squad (4:00). Next, the Red Wings' bounceback win over the Seattle Kraken, including an all 2003 Draft Class goal from Emmitt Finnie, Nate Danielson, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Larkin and Danielson both returning after being hit by pucks, John Gibson hanging on for the win, and Andrew Copp, JVR, and Patrick Kane (in a classic Showtime moment called by Ken Daniels) leading the scoring charge. Also, notes on McLellan's team's offensive metrics, upcoming games, & more (16:00). We then take a look at Moritz Seider both by the eye test and the numbers this

Moritz Seider got his revenge on the scoreboard - not for a lack of rough stuff against the Boston Bruins. Tune in as we begin by recapping the Detroit Red Wings taking down Swayman and the Bruins in a Hockeytown rematch of last game, including: James van Riemsdyk turning back the clock, stellar performances from Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin, Emmitt Finnie, & others, Ben Chiarot continuing to be a force, John Gibson's struggles, Simon Edvinsson mixing it up as Nikita Zadorov and Mark Kastelic earned misconducts, & more as Todd McLellan's squad responded (4:50). After that and a conversation about John Gibson's continued performance issues, we take a look at the schedule ahead, Moritz Seider potentially earning Norris votes, Raymond's point streak, Patrick Kane's record, & more (19:00). Next, we break down what we've heard on the Quinn Hughes front as the Vancouver Canucks superstar continues to be the subject of trade rumors surrounding the Detroit Red W

Detroit, and Michigan, sports are going through a tough time right now, and unfortunately the Detroit Red Wings are at the center of that. Tune in as we begin by discussing the Red Wings' 6-3 loss to Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning, including strong play from Michael Rasmussen & J.T. Compher, poor play and turnovers after a Gibson save from Simon Edvinsson & Moritz Seider, Johansson and Bernard-Docker getting beat on defense, and more in a frustrating game for Todd McLellan's squad (3:40). Next, Detroit's shootout loss to Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins, including Kastelic's mismatch fight where Moritz Seider got dropped, our thoughts on the response from Ben Chiarot but not too many other Red Wings, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, and others contributing offensively, & Detroit being too slow to pick things up in the loss (12:10). After that, Dylan Larkin and Todd McLellan's comments about effort, care, and overthinking the game, and how that's affecting players like Ma

The Detroit Red Wings can't string together solid games, and Todd McLellan is just about done with it. Tune in as we open by discussing the New Jersey Devils game, including Compher's hit on Hischier and fight vs. Noesen, Chiarot's butt-end on Nemec, Siegenthaler's blindside on Raymond, Hamonic's rough game, Larkin, DeBrincat, Seider, Patrick Kane, & other performances with Edvinsson out, & more (4:25). Next, the brutal loss to Barry Trotz' Nashville Predators, including miscues from just about the entire team, Gustafsson and Hamonic on defense, how the team's play affects Finnie, Sandin-Pellikka, Danielson, Kasper ), & other young players, & more as Steve Yzerman's squad struggled on home ice, plus what's wrong with this team from its best players down to its depth in guys (like Copp, Compher, Johansson, etc.) (13:10). We then discuss whether Steve Yzerman should go all out for a guy like Quinn Hughes & how much that would fix (and the cost of acquisition), or what other depth moves would

Is it time to see what Sebastian Cossa can do in Detroit? Should Alex DeBrincat be on Team USA's Olympic roster? Are Pavel Mintyukov or Quinn Hughes realistic trade options for Steve Yzerman? Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit joins us on this remote episode to discuss all of that & more! Tune in as we start by recapping the Detroit Red Wings and their split weekend, including an ugly loss to Schaefer and the Islanders, and a comeback win against Fantilli & the Columbus Blue Jackets, including: different play between John Gibson & Cam Talbot, huge games from Raymond, Seider, DeBrincat, Chiarot, & others, questionable calls on Patrick Kane & goal reviews, & lots more from Todd McLellan's squad's up and down weekend (3:30). Next, a look at the tight Atlantic division, as well as Axel Sandin-Pellikka's play, whether he would benefit from the press box or a stint with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, & his development trajectory (25:35). After that, we analyze Hockeytown's goaltending

NATE THE GREAT HAS ARRIVED IN HOCKEYTOWN. Tune in as we open by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and Nate Danielson taking down the Seattle Kraken, including Lucas Raymond staying hot, Nate Danielson's 1st (and almost 2nd) career goal, assist, and how Axel Sandin-Pellikka & Emmitt Finnie contributed to his big game, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Cam Talbot, and the rest of the Red Wings playing great games, & more as Todd McLellan's squad rolls on and takes the lead in the Atlantic Division (4:30). After that, a look at the point paces of Raymond, Dylan Larkin, and Alex DeBrincat (Team USA hopeful?), and whether they can reach new heights in Hockeytown this season (22:35). Next, a look at how tight the Eastern Conference playoff race is compared to the West in the NHL, as the Red Wings eye a divisional seed over teams like the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, & other previous top teams (34:45). We then discuss Hockeytown pipeline prospects: Sebastian Cossa returning to