Winged Wheel Podcast

Would Steve Yzerman even consider taking a small defenseman after a history of drafting the likes of Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson? What about trading up for a Russian phenom in Matvei Michkov? Tune in as we open by discussing Axel Sandin Pellikka, a talented (albeit not big) right-handed Swedish defenseman whose offensive ability could be exactly what the Detroit Red Wings are looking for in a post-Filip Hronek era. Could he be a fit in Hockeytown? Should Yzerman draft him over the likes of Ryan Leonard, Oliver Moore, Gabe Perreault, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Benson, David Reinbacher, or others? All of that & more (3:00)! Next, we take a look at whether a trade in the 1st round is a possible option, especially with the like of Matvei Michkov, Will Smith, or Leo Carlsson potentially being available. We discuss the cost of the trade & whether it's at all likely, as well as whether it would be worth the premium (18:30). After that, a quick update on the Stanley Cup Final as the Golden Knights take dow