Winged Wheel Podcast

Steve Yzerman has options at 15th overall - are they all players? Tune in as we discuss expectations for what Hockeytown might land with the 15th overall pick, as well as the merits of Steve Yzerman considering a trade to maybe add more immediate impact to help the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's current squad (6:35). Next, Nate Danielson's potential ability to join the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL in case the Portland Winterhawks are eliminated, as well as an update on Cossa, Berggren, & Dan Watson's Griffins Calder Cup run (27:55). We then give updates on Alex Lyon and Trey Augustine at the World Championship (34:20) before jumping into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard - is he another Marco Kasper, or could he be more (37:25)? After that, NHL & Stanley Cup Playoff updates including McDavid, Soucy, & Zadorov's incident, Bennett vs. Marchand, Swayman, goalie interference, & lots more (46:40

Steve Yzerman has some interesting choices to make this summer for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss the ideal draft strategy for Hockeytown as they draft 15th overall and look to add to their core - who would be the best help for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's other key players? Is it best player available or a high end forward like Eiserman or Catton (3:25)? Next, updates on the Toledo Walleye, Raymond, Lyon, & Augustine at the World Championships, and Nate Danielson with the Portland Winterhawks (22:30) before we get into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Cole Eiserman: goal-scoring dynamo from the USNTDP (25:45). After that, NHL news including Keefe being fired, Shanahan staying, and what's next for Mitch Marner, the Stanley Cup Playoffs including Tkachuk vs. Pastrnak, Rangers dominating the Hurricanes, and McDavid's task against the Canucks (40:15), PLUS the Utah team names (1:00:45) & LOTS more before we take your ques

Two new contracts for the Detroit Red Wings: one exciting, and another a bit more mysterious. First, Axel Sandin Pellikka signs his ELC as Yzerman officially brings their next star defenseman into the fold in Hockeytown, however it was confirmed that he'll be staying in the SHL. We discuss what this means for his development vs. joining the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL, how being under Kronwall, Lidstrom, and Andersson's tutelage, how he compares to Seider, Edvinsson, or even forwards like Kasper and Raymond, & more (7:10). Next, Dmitri Buchelnikov extends in the KHL as the offensive dynamo may be in Russia longer than expected - will he ever arrive in Detroit, and if so, when (16:55)? After that, an update as Jonatan Berggren, Sebastian Cossa, and Dan Watson's Grand Rapids Griffins move on to the next round of the Calder Cup Playoffs (21:50). We then discuss Trey Augustine and Alex Lyon at the World Championship (that Dylan Larkin unfortunately had to bow out of) as well as Nate Danielson and the Por

The kids are the key for Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde in Hockeytown. Tune in as we break down the incoming youth movement for the Detroit Red Wings, how many of the rising stars can make the roster, and what to expect from Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Sebastian Cossa, and others in the future as the Red Wings look for help around Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, & Lucas Raymond (5:20). Next, updates on Jonatan Berggren and the Grand Rapids Griffins as they continue in the Calder Cup Playoffs (21:15), Canada's Gavin McKenna & the U18 tournament (28:20), Red Wings going to the World Championship, now including Trey Augustine (30:45), & NHL Draft Lottery updates (34:35) before we give you our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Tij Iginla (36:10)! Finally, Stanley Cup Playoffs updates as the Toronto Maple Leafs have done it again: what's next for Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Sheldon Keefe, & Brendan Shanahan

Just because the season is over doesn't mean Red Wings fans aren't excited about hockey, thanks to the likes of Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka. Tune in as we start by discussing Nate Danielson's offensive increase as he moved from the Brandon Wheat Kings to the Portland Winterhawks, whether he can make the Detroit Red Wings next season, his future as a potential 2C alongside Dylan Larkin, how he'd fit with players like Lucas Raymond or Alex DeBrincat, & more (4:45). After that, Axel Sandin Pellikka's celebrations as Skelleftea won the SHL title, his future as a high-end right-handed defenseman to support Moritz Seider on that side, what his timeline is to land in Detroit based on what Steve Yzerman said, & more (14:30). Next, an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Detroit's Wild Card race rivals all failing miserably, how the LCA would've done with playoff hockey, what's next for the Rangers, Hurricanes, Bruins, Leafs, Panthers, Golden Knights, Stars, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Canuc

There's a lot for Steve Yzerman to take care of in Hockeytown this offseason, and the top of the list (even higher than Patrick Kane) belongs to Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider's upcoming contracts. Tune in as we discuss what those deals may look like as they come off their ELCs, whether anything other than an 8 year term is advisable, how Dylan Larkin's cap hit may factor in, why Compher, Copp, Perron, & other contracts matter, & more (3:35). We also provide some Detroit Red Wings updates as the likes of Larkin, Lyon, Petry, Raymond, Derek Lalonde, and Alex Westlund are off to the World Championship, and Andrew Gibson of the Soo Greyhounds signed his ELC and will join the Grand Rapids Griffins (27:30). Next, we give an update on the start of the Grand Rapids playoff run as Jonatan Berggren sealed the Game 1 win, backstopped by Sebastian Cossa and coached by Dan Watson (34:35) before giving an NHL Draft Lottery update (including Detroit's chances of winning and who will end up with Macklin Celebrini

Now that we've looked back at the Detroit Red Wings and their 2023/2024 season, it's time to look ahead at the job Steve Yzerman has ahead of him this summer. Tune in as we open by discussing some key priorities for Yzerman in Hockeytown, including the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond extensions, making room for young players like Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, or even Axel Sandin Pellikka, and managing the cap through contracts like Holl, Maatta, Petry, & others (4:25). Next, Patrick Kane's latest message and what it means for his time in Detroit (12:15). We're then joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit and Prashanth Iyer to discuss all things Red Wings: the past season, what the Seider and Raymond contracts may look like, free agent and trade options for Yzerman (Zegras? Marchessault? Markstrom? Gibson?), a review of the "Yzerplan", contract and cap management, how to get help for Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond, and others, & lots more (14:45). Next

It's that time of year as we recap the entire 2023/2024 Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in as we start by discussing the forwards, including Dylan Larkin's leadership, Lucas Raymond's star performances, Alex DeBrincat's first year in Hockeytown, Patrick Kane's impact, J.T. Compher, David Perron, Robby Fabbri, Daniel Sprong, Michael Rasmussen, Andrew Copp, Joe Veleno, Christian Fischer, & others (4:15). Next, the defensive group, led by Moritz Seider in the trenches, Shayne Gostisbehere, Ben Chiarot's turnaround, Olli Matta, Justin Holl, Jeff Petry, Jake Walman up top, and Simon Edvinsson's arrival (51:30). Also, the goaltending, as Alex Lyon, James Reimer, and Ville Husso had a lot of ups and downs, and not much in between (1:10:15). After that, Derek Lalonde, Steve Yzerman, and the entire management/coaching staff's performances, as well as our thoughts on overall team trends, expectations, MVPs, favorite moments, & lots more (1:14:10). We also give a quick notes on exit interviews from Patrick Kane,

Heartbreak for Hockeytown. The Detroit Red Wings came so, so close to making the playoffs. Tune in as we start by lamenting the past few nights (0:00) before giving our thoughts on how the Red Wings just barely missed the playoffs due to the Philadelphia Flyers pulling the goalie against the Washington Capitals, and also give an overview of the final standings in the Eastern Conference Wild Card postseason race (6:05). We then cover Detroit's first dramatic win over the Montreal Canadiens, including J.T. Compher keeping them in it on another off night for Alex Lyon, Alex DeBrincat finally scoring from distance, Shayne Gostisbehere's insane leap to save the game, leading to Perron's great pass for Lucas Raymond's tying goal that set Detroit alight. Then, Lucas Raymond working with Dylan Larkin to finish the job, celebrating Patrick Kane style as Detroit's newest star saved the season again (15:00). After that, Lalonde's squad's next game against Montreal, including Reimer's highs and lows, Moritz Seider, Danie

It's the final episode of the regular season, and the Detroit Red Wings are still alive in the playoff race. Tune in as we give a full rundown of Hockeytown's position in the NHL's playoff standings, with Wild Card & Metro Division spots up for grabs for the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins alongside the Red Wings, what Detroit needs to make it, and different paths into the postseason (3:20). Next, we recap Detroit's tough loss to Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, including Lucas Raymond's dazzling hat trick & 4 point night, Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat producing to help save the day, Alex Lyon's tough game in net, Moritz Seider & others contributing, poor reffing, giveaway from Sprong, & more (13:35). After that, Detroit's MASSIVE win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, including Austin Matthews searching for 70 goals, James Reimers down & up night, DeBrincat scoring, Kane giveth & taketh, Simon Edvinsson's beauty, Perron's weird angle s

The Detroit Red Wings put up a strong effort, and came up short in their biggest game of the year (so far). Tune in as we discuss the loss in Hockeytown to the Wild Card rival Washington Capitals, including Lindgren's fantastic performance (which Patrick Kane spoiled), Larkin, Raymond, DeBRincat & Co. not being able to solve Washington offensively, unfortunate mishaps from Compher and Seider, Ovechkin & Strome breaking through Lyon at opportune moments, Copp getting his cheekbone broken with no call, & more from Lalonde's squad's loss (4:25). Next, Yzerman calling up Aston-Reese over Marco Kasper (20:25) before we take a look at how the Red Wings stack up to the Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders in the NHL playoff race (27:30). After that, the recent developments that show the Arizona Coyotes may be moving to Salt Lake City as Ryan Smith is reportedly part of a deal to buy the Yotes from Meruelo and move them to Utah (36:45). After that, NHL news including

The Detroit Red Wings once again control their own playoff destiny (0:00). Tune in as we cover the happenings in Hockeytown, starting with a tough loss to the New York Rangers, including non-calls on Lucas Raymond, mistakes from Czarnik and Perron, Copp, Larkin, & Compher, & more from Lalonde's squad (6:50). Next, Detroit's key win over the Buffalo Sabres, including beautiful goals from Lucas Raymond & Patrick Kane, Dylan Larkin's tally, Alex Lyon saving the game, fights from Petry and Veleno, & more (17:55). Next, the NHL's Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff picture, including the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, & all other factors in this wild race (29:03). After that, a conversation on Simon Edvinsson's impact and whether Marco Kasper could provide the same, as well as accolade updates on Alex Lyon and Axel Sandin Pellikka (42:50). Finally, NHL news including the Rempe-focused line brawl between the Rangers & De

Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F "Just Win" is the motto for the Detroit Red Wings, and they did just that against the Tampa Bay Lightning! Tune in as we discuss Derek Lalonde's squad's huge victory in Florida, including Lyon's key W, Jeff Petry saving the game, Larkin, Kane, and DeBrincat factoring in, J.T. Compher's strong play, Fabbri, Edvinsson, & others contributing, Lucas Raymond's coolness under pressure against Hedman, David Perron's importance to this team (and why Steve Yzerman wants him back), Walman back to join Seider & Co., & lots more (4:50). Next, we give an update on the NHL Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff race, as the Red Wings are battling it out with the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins - what are the odds for Hockeytown (29:30)? After that, debates on the N

Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F Somehow, the Detroit Red Wings are still in this. Tune in as we first discuss Detroit's ugly loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, including a poor game from the entire team & James Reimer, struggles from Petry & others, Kane & Czarnik being sick, Mickey Redmond & Ken Daniels being the only entertaining points, & more (4:35). Next, Lalonde's squad's shootout loss to Barkov and the Florida Panthers, including Dylan Larkin's injury & heroics, DeBrincat's tough game, Petry, Seider & the defense's key errors, Alex Lyon coming up big, Fabbri scoring, & more (12:20). After that, a look at Yzerman's squad's upcoming schedule & the NHL's Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff race, as none of the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, or the New York Islanders have put the Red Wings out of

Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F The Detroit Red Wings had a big opportunity against a playoff race rival, and they didn't take advantage - but they didn't walk away with nothing. Tune in as we discuss the Red Wings and their OT loss to the Washington Capitals, including Alex DeBrincat's goal & miscues on the other side of the puck, Perron & Patrick Kane scoring, Alex Lyon doing his job, unfortunate turnovers and missed coverages by Copp, Seider, Larkin, Maatta, and others, Jeff Petry's non-shot, and more from Derek Lalonde's squad (4:50). Next, a look at Hockeytown's upcoming schedule and playoff race status against the Capitals, Flyers, and Islanders (19:45). After that, we give Red Wings updates on prospects as Berggren was sent down, Emmitt Finnie signed his ELC, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Sebastian Cossa/the Grand Rapids Griffins, & m

Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F It has been an eventful few days for the Detroit Red Wings, but the two most important things are that Dylan Larkin is back, and Moritz Seider blew up Filip Forsberg in his 1st career fight. Tune in as we open by discussing the Red Wings win over Patrick Roy's New York Islanders, including the captain Dylan Larkin's triumphant return, the Copp - Rasmussen - Fischer line dominating, DeBrincat finding Kane, Simon Edvinsson's huge plays, Fischer's "sorry mom" moment, Reimer getting the win & Lucas Raymond not having to carry the team as Lalonde's squad won a huge playoff matchup (5:00). After that, the close 1-0 loss to Saros and the Nashville Predators, including Moritz Seider's big left hand (to the delight of Mickey Redmond and Ken Daniels) and its similarities to DeBrincat - Josi, Alex Lyon's strong performan

Lucas Raymond is the hero the Detroit Red Wings needed. Tune in as we begin by discussing the heart attack-inducing game in Hockeytown, as Lalonde's Red Wings started off terribly but rallied back led by Lucas Raymond's heroics & another Patrick Kane "Showtime" overtime winner (classically called by Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond). Also, Moritz Seider's goal, James Reimer's weird night, Simon Edvinsson stepping in for Jake Walman, & lots more (5:40). After that, we discuss Lucas Raymond elevating his game in the absence of Dylan Larkin and while the likes of Kane and Alex DeBrincat regressed, as well as whether he can be a superstar (24:40). We also give an update on the upcoming schedule & playoff race with the Islanders and Capitals (21:20), and cover Simon Edvinsson's first game back up from the Grand Rapids Griffins, how he fit in, & whether he should stay in Hockeytown (29:30). Next,  Dylan Larkin's injury status, and the Reimer vs. Lyon decisions (35:45). We're then joined by Max Bultm

The Detroit Red Wings look like they're going to be battling until the very end with how up & down this season has been. Tune in as we open by discussing a disappointing loss in Hockeytown as Lalonde's Red Wings fell to the Arizona Coyotes again, including Seider's stumble, Lyon struggling, Chiarot coming to Raymond's aid, and Raymond scoring (3:55). Next, Detroit's strong rebound game against the Buffalo Sabres to break the losing streak, including great efforts from J.T. Compher, Christian Fischer, and Michael Rasmussen, Patrick Kane and Daniel Sprong scoring, Raymond capping it off, James Reimer rebounding well, & more (9:40). Next, the Red Wings melting again the next night against the Penguins, including Lucas Raymond carrying the team, Fischer chipping in again, Alex Lyon going cold, and trouble on defense & up front as Copp, Chiarot, DeBrincat, & others struggle (15:10). After that, we discuss Dylan Larkin's injury timeline, what to expect for Detroit's upcoming games with or without hi

It has only gotten worse for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing the 6th consecutive loss (this time to the Buffalo Sabres) for Derek Lalonde's squad, including Lyon, Reimer, Petry, and Chiarot's rough nights, Raymond making a small impact from Kane & Fabbri, Detroit being dominated by Benson & Co., another slow, weak effort, & more (3:55). After that, an updated look at Hockeytown's playoff chances, upcoming schedule and implications with Larkin gone (16:35). We then discuss the minor scuffle that broke out in practice between Lucas Raymond and Ben Chiarot, whether it's a good or bad thing for the team, & what to look for going forward (22:10). Then, overall thoughts on the season as a whole, whether frustration is an overreaction based on expectations for the season, & what's ahead for Steve Yzerman (Edvinsson, Johansson, Kasper, or Mazur in the future?) (32:00). After that, a debate on the NHL expansion question, as Atlanta has jumped into the mix with Utah & ot

The Trade Deadline was quiet for the Detroit Red Wings, but their last 3 games haven't been...and not for good reason. Tune in as we open by discussing Steve Yzerman's one trade (Klim Kostin to San Jose) at the deadline, his thoughts on the Grand Rapids Griffins (like Berggren, who was called up, or Edvinsson, Kasper, Mazur, & others) and how they affected his decision to stand pat, on our analysis on whether he made the right decision & what's to come this offseason (4:10). Next, Detroit's 3 losses to Colorado, Arizona, and Vegas: how Lalonde's squad did without Dylan Larkin, needing Kane, DeBrincat, Raymond, and Seider to take over, Lyon and Reimer struggling, Walman benched, Rasmussen hurt, and the impact of the losses on Detroit's playoff push (17:20). After that, a look on the standings and schedule ahead to see if Hockeytown still has a chance at a playoff appearance (37:00). We then circle back and discuss the rest of the NHL Trade Deadline, including the Golden Knights acquiring Hanifin, Hertl