Winged Wheel Podcast

The 4 Nations Face-Off Final is set, and Dylan Larkin's Detroit Red Wings are also gearing up to return to play... (00:00) Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss the USA vs. Canada rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off, including how we got here, Dylan Larkin, Brady & Matthew Tkachuk, and Team USA (without Quinn Hughes) taking on Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby, & Team Canada. Also, Larkin & Lucas Raymond's performances & what this means for their play in Hockeytown (3:55). After that, quick notes on Detroit's locker room dynamic, and why Andrew Copp, Jeff Petry, and Jonatan Berggren were notable in a player poll (30:15). Next, we take a look ahead at the NHL Trade Deadline as Steve Yzerman will decide whether to stand pat, sell, or bolster Todd McLellan's team: find support for Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson on defense? More offense to help Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane? Trade Vladimir Tarasenko? Is Elias Petterson an option or better to w