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Steve Yzerman has made a move in the form of bringing Travis Hamonic in to the Detroit Red Wings defense corps. Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss the signing, how it affects Todd McLellan's options on the blue line, competing with Justin Holl and Jacob Bernard-Docker, Seider and Edvinsson's slotting, impact on the Grand Rapids Griffins, and what Steve Yzerman needs to do by way of trade or free agency to fix the blue line and keep playoff hopes alive. (3:30) After that, we get into the stagnant but present NHL trade market, the Detroit Red Wings' potential interest in Erik Karlsson, Mason McTavish, and Kyle Connor, whether Axel Sandin Pellikka or Nate Danielson would be worth giving up to get more offensive support for Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Marco Kasper, & more (40:00). All of that and lots more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (57:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find

It's the middle of the NHL offseason, Evan is off on important business, and so what better time to dive into some Detroit Red Wings point predictions? Tune in as we start by discussing the HOCKEYTOWN logo returning to the ice at Little Caesars arena overtop the Detroit Red Wings Centennial logo, and whether bringing it back before the playoffs was the right choice (5:10). After that, we jump into points predictions for the 2025/2026 Red Wings seasons, analyzing what to expect for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, Jonatan Berggren, Andrew Copp, J.T. Compher, & the rest of Todd McLellan's forward group (10:50). Next, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Erik Gustafsson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Ben Chiarot, & the defense (49:20), as well as John Gibson and Cam Talbot in net (58:00). Finally, we give our hot & nuclear takes for the upcoming Detroit Red Wings season as we think up the wildest possible outcomes for Steve Yzerman's s

Lucas Raymond has been recognized as one of the best contracts in the NHL, which begs the question: just how good is the Detroit Red Wings core's cap structure? Tune in as we discuss Steve Yzerman's position as he navigates a rising salary cap and what he has in Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider long term, and how that affect his ability to attract future superstars or any free agent talent, extend Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, sign Marco Kasper (Michigan goal-scorer), Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and others after their ELCs, and more (4:05). Next, we go over Simon Edvinsson's next contract, when the best time for Steve Yzerman to sign him would be, what his AAV will look like next to Moritz Seider, how he fared with Albert Johansson, & more (33:35) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  fo

With the NHL Draft wrapped up and the upcoming Detroit Red Wings season a ways away, it's time to take a look at Hockeytown's prospect pipeline (after discussing our new WWP studio!). First, we open by recognizing Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, and the entire FanDuel Sports Detroit crew in being ranked the #1 broadcasting team in the NHL once again! (4:15) Next, tune in as we analyze and rank the Red Wings pipeline and see who the top candidates are to join Detroit's core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and the rest of Todd McLellan's squad, including: Axel Sandin Pellikka, Nate Danielson, Carter Bear, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Sebastian Cossa, Trey Augustine, Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, Dmitri Buchelnikov, Max Plante, Anton Johansson, Jesse Kiiskinen, & others (6:05). Next, we debate whether Gary Bettman and the NHL should add a play-in series to the Stanley Cup Playoffs (56:20)  and more before we take your questions and comments in our Ove

The Detroit Red Wings struggled at 5v5 last season offensively...has Steve Yzerman done enough to fix it? Tune in as we discuss the topic and whether Detroit's foward core can improve its offensive output around Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, James van Riemsdyk, Mason Appleton, Jonatan Berggren, Elmer Soderblom, & others, whether Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur can factor in, how John Gibson and Cam Talbot can help the goal differential, whether Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, and the defense can help alleviate the pressure, & plenty more (4:50). Next, a note on Carter Bear's newly signed ELC and what his path to Hockeytown is (by way of the WHL then the Grand Rapids Griffins) (38:55) as well as the Detroit Red Wings schedule release (44:20), thoughts on trade rumors surrounding Mason McTavish, Yegor Chinakov, Jordan Kyrou, & other potential target for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, Bowen Byram's deal (47:35

Has Steve Yzerman done enough to help the Detroit Red Wings become a Stanley Cup playoff team? Tune in as we discuss what would need to happen for the Red Wings to contend with the likes of Montreal and Ottawa for a wild card spot, starting with the goalies in John Gibson, Cam Talbot, and Sebastian Cossa (4:00), before going over how Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Erik Gustafsson, Ben Chiarot (and even an unlikely Axel Sandin Pellikka) would help the defense improve (14:15). After that, the forwards including another Marco Kasper season, Lucas Raymond's ceiling, Dylan Larkin alongside Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane, Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Soderblom, potentially one of Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur to join the top 6, J.T. Compher improving, the Todd McLellan effect in Hockeytown, what Yzerman should do at the trade deadline (Karlsson, Rust, or Rakell?), and more (31:40). Next, NHL news in a shockingly decentralized NHL Draft continuing next seaso

As the dust has settled in the NHL, we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit on this remote episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast! Tune in as we start with Max's read on the Detroit Red Wings 2025 NHL Draft class headlined by Carter Bear, as well as an update on the Red Wings Development Camp (and how Kiiskinen, Brandsegg-Nygard, Finnie, and others stood out) (4:50). Next, we discuss Steve Yzerman's approach to NHL Free Agency, how Bernard-Docker, van Riemsdyk, Appleton, and other signings can slot into the Hockeytown roster, who will play in the top 6 alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, if a defenseman is on the way to join Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Ben Chiarot, and Albert Johansson, whether Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Axel Sandin Pellikka, or other prospects could make the difference, & much more (15:25). After that, notes on trade rumors surrounding Erik Karlsson, Dougie Hamilton, and Jordan Kyrou (40:55) before we discuss the st

Steve Yzerman has spoken as NHL Free Agency Frenzy has come to a close...but does that mean the Detroit Red Wings are done making moves? Tune in as we discuss what Steve Yzerman told the media about not getting a chance to pitch free agents like Marner or Ehlers to come to Hockeytown, the Detroit Red Wings' interest in Marchment, Arvidsson, and others, who could step into the top 6 alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat (Soderblom or Berggen, or trade for Rust or Rakell?), whether a trade is the best route (Bowen Byram? Rasmus Andersson? Erik Karlsson?) to get a top 4 defenseman alongside Mortiz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Albert Johansson, how much of a difference the John Gibson & Cam Talbot tandem can make, & more. Also, Christian Fischer's retirement from the NHL (4:25)! After that, we take a look at potential 2026 NHL free agents, including Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, & many more big names and whether they could po

We open in honor of Alex Delvecchio's memory - forever a legend of the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL. (00:00) NHL Free Agency has come and almost completely gone, and it went as predicted for the Detroit Red Wings (6:45)...tune in as we discuss every one of Steve Yzerman's moves, including: signing Albert Johansson (12:05), bringing back Jonatan Berggren (14:25), trading Vladimir Tarasenko away (15:50), keeping Showtime going in Hockeytown as Patrick Kane re-signs in Detroit (18:20), Ian Mitchell depth signing (25:30), Jacob Bernard-Docker brought in on defense (26:35), James van Riesmdyk signed (finally) with the Red Wings (33:35), Mason Appleton signed (37:20), John Leonard (organizational depth) signed and Elmer Soderblom extended (44:05). After that, we take a look at the cap space Steve Yzerman has to work with, what holes are left to fill in the Detroit Red Wings roster, who the top 6 forward could be alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, if a top 4 defen

JOHN GIBSON IS A DETROIT RED WING - and so is Carter Bear! Tune into this mega-episode as we start by recapping Steve Yzerman's huge trade with the Anaheim Ducks, sending Petr Mrazek and draft picks in exchange for goaltender John Gibson - is this Hockeytown's starting goalie for the next 2 seasons? How does he slot in with Talbot, how does this affect Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine, trade value analysis, what sources are saying about the negotiations with Verbeek, and more (4:05). Next, our 2025 NHL Draft recap including a breakdown of all Detroit Red Wings picks, their comparables, projections, & more: Carter Bear (18:35), Eddie Genborg (34:20), Michal Pradal (42:40), Brent Solomon (45:25), Michal Svrcek (48:15), Nikita Tyurin (52:40), Will Murphy (55:05), and Grayden Robertson-Palmer (58:35). To wrap up draft talk, our final draft grades and analysis on Steve Yzerman, Hakan Andersson, and Kris Draper's work for Hockeytown's pipeline (1:00:40). After that, news from Steve Yzerman on Patrick Kane, An

BONUS EPISODE - tune into this mini-episode to hear our reactions & analysis as Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings picked Carter Bear 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft - live as it happened (forgive the audio)! What does this mean for Hockeytown's future? Does Bear fill the Red Wings' need? Was he a worthwhile pick over Victor Eklund, Jackson Smith, Cole Reschny, Kashawn Aitcheson, and others? Can he be an effective, two-way top 6 winger alongside Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, & Hockeytown's upcoming prospects? What is his offensive upside, and who are his NHL comparables? Tune in to find out, and let us know what you think of the pick! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft almost here, it's time to do one last Mock and a Detroit Red Wings roundtable featuring Max Bultman of the Athletic Detroit and Prashanth Iyer! Tune in as we start by going through a 5 man, 2025 NHL 1st round mock draft (picks below), including who we would pick if we were Steve Yzerman adding the next prospect to Hockeytown's pipeline: a forward to add to the core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? A defenseman to help Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and Albert Johansson? (5:00) Plus, our Detroit Red Wings roundtable as we approach NHL Free Agency and a big offseason for Steve Yzerman (55:35), and reactions to surprising NHL trades (including Peterka to the Utah Mammoth, Evander Kane to the Canucks, and Zegras to the Flyers) (1:11:15). All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:25:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to list

It's here - our official 2025 NHL Entry Draft Preview episode! Tune in as we start by going through the top 12 projected NHL Draft prospects, their profiles, where they're likely to go, and if they could fall to Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings at pick 13 (full rankings and player list below) (3:00). Next, who's projected to go at pick 13: a forward to help Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and Patrick Kane, or a defenseman to join Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and Albert Johansson? (43:35) We also make our predictions as to who Steve Yzerman will select to be the latest Hockeytown prospect, opportunities to trade up, down, or away for a Jason Robertson or J.J. Peterka, what the top of the draft may have in store with the Islanders and Hagens being connected, and more (1:06:30). Next, NHL news including the Mason Marchment trade, Trent Frederic's confusing extension and whether Connor McDavid may actually leave the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid, Bra

The Stanley Cup has been awarded (not to Corey Perry - again), and the NHL offseason has officially begun. Tune in as we open by discussing Patrick Kane's future with the Detroit Red Wings, Kane and Steve Yzerman both expressing mutual interest in Showtime continuing in Hockeytown, Toronto Maple Leafs fans setting themselves up for disappointment hoping he's a Mitch Marner replacement, how Kane fits with Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Dylan Larkin, and Lucas Raymond, & more (4:15). After that, we discuss potential depth forward targets for Steve Yzerman, including former Detroit Red Wings like Anthony Mantha, Andreas Athanasiou, Pius Suter, Robby Fabbri, & more to add to Todd McLellan's squad (16:15). Next, our analysis of the Stanley Cup Finals as the Florida Panthers made seemingly easy work of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers. Do the Oilers need to get a goalie? How can the league copy Paul Maurice's squad when they have guys like Barkov, (Conn Smythe winning) Sam Bennett, Mar

Is Aaron Ekblad the answer for Detroit's blue line? Tune in as we discuss whether the Florida Panthers defenseman should be Steve Yzerman's target in NHL free agency to help Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, and future Axel Sandin Pellikka defend in Hockeytown, how Vladislav Gavrikov compares as a free agency target, whether Dante Fabbro and other pieces could be a viable alternative, and if Yzerman should focus on Marner, Ehlers, Marchand, or others on offense to help Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, Kane, and the forwards (4:20). Next, we discuss reports of Yzerman being interested in improving the Red Wings goalie situation, where they stand now in terms of Cam Talbot, Petr Mrazek, Alex Lyon, Sebastian Cossa, Trey Augustine, and others in the pipeline, and whether someone like John Gibson or Thatcher Demko could be a worthwhile target (32:30). After that, Stanley Cup Finals updates as Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, and the Florida Panthers are dominating Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, a

It's 2025 NHL Entry Draft Rankings time! Tune in as we begin by going over 1st round draft rankings (who will Steve Yzerman have available for the Detroit Red Wings at 13th overall?) from both Brad Krysko and newest WWP contributor, "LGRWProspects" (Zak Egan - check out his full rankings here: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/post/2025-nhl-draft-rankings) - rankings listed below. (3:35) We then discuss whether it's better for Yzerman to trade the 13th overall pick to move up or get help on forward for Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, and Kane, or on defense to aid Seider, Edvinsson, Sandin Pellikka, and Johansson (18:15). After that, Vladimir Tarasenko's name being on the trade block, an update on Dmitri Buchelnikov, and more goaltending depth behind Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine added to the system (25:50). Next, an update on the Stanley Cup Final as Bennett, Tkachuk, and Paul Maurice's Panthers sent McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard, and the Oiler off the deep end in game 3 (35:55). Then, NHL awards up

The Detroit Red Wings have Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and others in their homegrown blue line talent - but is this enough to be competitive for the Stanley Cup, or does Steve Yzerman need to add a Gavrikov, Ekblad, or K'Andre Miller to bolster things? How big is the defense's holes compared to the offensive help needed for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Marco Kasper (maybe in the form of Mitch Marner) (4:45)? Also, updates on the Red Wings' current and former coaches, including Derek Lalonde going to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jay Varady headed to the Phildelphia Flyers (19:20). Next, a Stanley Cup Final update as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers are in an incredibly tight series against Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and the Florida Panthers (23:20). After that, NHL trade rumor updates, including thoughts on potential 2025 NHL Draft order trades (to try to get Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, or James Hagens),

Could the latest Detroit Red Wings star be from Russia - and is he on his way? Tune in as we discuss the news of Dmitri Buchelnikov's Vityaz team in the KHL potentially dissolving, meaning he would be free to join the Grand Rapids Griffins and/or the Detroit Red Wings sooner than expected - what would that mean for other prospects like Brandsegg-Nygard (3:55)? Also, Steve Yzerman signing Jesse Kiiskinen to his entry-level contract, and what's next for the Finnish star (15:10). With Jason Robertson in trade rumors, would he be a worthwhile add for Steve Yzerman to bolster the Detroit Red Wings offense alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and Patrick Kane? Would Sandin Pellikka, Danielson, or more be the ask, and how would his contract compare to Rantanen's? (19:30) After that, notes on Brock Nelson and Yanni Gourde signing, a conversation on income tax advantages in the NHL (36:20), and whether Jonathan Toews, Max Pacioretty, and Nic Hague could be potential Detroit Red Wings ad

The Detroit Red Wings have one of the deepest prospect pool in the NHL, but how many of those are destined to don the Winged Wheel in Hockeytown vs. continuing with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL next season? Tune in as we discuss potential Detroit Red Wings rookie season and which players may join the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and the rest of Todd McLellan's squad: Nate Danielson, Sebastian Cossa, Carter Mazur, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (4:55), Axel Sandin Pellikka, Amadeus Lombardi, William Wallinder, Shai Buium (40:30), & more. Next, a Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Paul Maurice and Rod Brind'Amour's weird handshake dispute, Pete DeBoer throwing Jake Oettinger under the bus, and our Stanley Cup Final predictions as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers rematch against Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers (54:30). Finally, we circle our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Prof

Should Steve Yzerman go get a German friend for Moritz Seider? Tune in as we discuss J.J. Peterka and his potential availability in a trade from the Buffalo Sabres, how the young German star would bolster Todd McLellan's offense and join the Detroit Red Wings forward core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane, what he would cost in a trade (Nate Danielson? Axel Sandin Pellikka or Michael Brandsegg-Nygard?) and more. Also, Noah Dobson to potentially help Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Johansson, Marco Rossi as an alternative to Peterka, & more trade targets for Yzerman to Bring to Hockeytown (3:40). Next, a final wrapup of the IIHF World Championships as Erik Gustafsson, Eduards Tralmaks, Raymond, Kasper, Seider, and Edvinsson make statements (33:00) before our Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Paul Maurice's hilarity & Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard, & Leon Draisaitl continuing to frustrate Rantanen, Hintz, and the Stars (39:15). Finally, our 2025 NHL Dr