Winged Wheel Podcast

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after their tragic passing. (0:00) We start this episode by discussing Seth Jarvis' new contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and the strange "new" deferral that brings the AAV down (4:15) before discussing how this might compare to Lucas Raymond's next contract & how Steve Yzerman might use it to set a price for both him and Moritz Seider (and whether he can keep them under Dylan Larkin's AAV) (3:15). After that, thoughts on Hockeytown's reported interest (alongside the Leafs) in former star Max Pacioretty before news & updates on Marco Kasper and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard in their Olympic qualification efforts, as well as Red Savage, Austin Watson, & more (23:00). Next, thoughts on Detroit being ranked 14th by the Athletic in their U23/Pipeline rankings, & whether Detroit truly lacks stars or superstars (30:15). Finally, NHL news including Jeremy Swayman's contract demands, Nick Cousins joining the Ottawa

Big news across the NHL, for the Winged Wheel Podcast, but still all quiet for the Detroit Red Wings... Tune in as we're first joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss our surprise announcement for this upcoming season, his takes on the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond contract negotiations with Steve Yzerman & how they compare to situations like Dylan Larkin's, as well as Hockeytown's prospect outlooks for players like Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, & others (4:15). After that, we discuss the report that Lucas Raymond & Steve Yzerman are allegedly "not close" in contract terms, how Moritz Seider's deal relates, & whether Red Wings fans should be worried (20:20). Also, what Jonatan Berggren's outlook looks like with Detroit (28:35). Next, other Red Wings news, including updates on Marco Kasper and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Danielson in the Rookie Showcase, Bally Sports Detroit, & more (33:40). We then jump to the MASSIVE amount of NHL news: Edmonton not matching offer

Coming at you with a surprise midweek offseason episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast, and for good reason! Tune in as none other than giant of the NHL and hockey world BRIAN BURKE joins the show for the first time ever. Enjoy Brian's signature no-BS stories, full of unbelievable details and hysterical insights about everything from watching Nicklas Lidstrom score his goal on Dan Cloutier to wanting to fight Kevin Lowe in a barn. Also, his takes on the PWHL, the NHL's salary cap, overall thoughts on the game, the Detroit Red Wings, & SO MUCH more - enjoy this special bonus episode of the show! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/wingedwheel today! #ad

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey (3:55)! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Detroit Red Wings training camp is approaching, so we brought in one of the most notable names to catch up on a Hockeytown prospect's offseason! Tune in as we start by giving updates on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin Pellikka (3:05) before we jump into our conversation with Carter Mazur: what he learned in his season with the Grand Rapids Griffins alongside Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jonatan Berggren, Sebastian Cossa, Marco Kasper, & others, what his goals are for the season ahead, how he might fit into a lineup whether in the midst of the Larkin, Kane, DeBrincat types or with Rasmussen, Copp, Veleno, etc. (6:20). After that, updates on the Detroit Red Wings Prospect Tournament & Training Camp in Traverse City & whether players like Danielson, etc. can make it (24:40)

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey (3:55)! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer The Detroit Red Wings have one of the strongest prospect systems in the NHL, but what makes it so great? Tune in as we evaluate the handiwork of Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Hakan Andersson, & the entire Hockeytown crew's drafting and rank the entire Red Wings prospect system, including: Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Sebastian Cossa, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Trey Augustine, Albert Johansson, Dimitri Buchelnikov, Amadeus Lombardi, Elmer Soderblom, Max Plante, Shai Buium, & more (6:25)! Next, we discuss Jonatan Berggren's future with the Red Wings as it's not just Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond without a contract, if he can crack the top 6 alongside the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & others, or if his future is

We're joined on this episode by Detroit Red Wings Lead Announcer and counterpart to Mickey Redmond: Ken Daniels! Tune in as Ken gives us his perspective on how meaningful it is that Patrick Kane cited him in his reason's why he loves Hockeytown, his thoughts on Tarasenko, Raymond, Seider, Edvinsson, DeBrincat, Larkin, & others, as well as the departure of Perron, how Talbot might aid Lyon in net, & lots more about what Steve Yzerman's moves might set up for the Detroit Red Wings this upcoming season (3:50). Next, we discuss Simon Edvinsson's development so far, how his path might mirror Moritz Seider's if Derek Lalonde is lucky, his deployment alongside Petry or Gustafsson, how he'll stack up against Chiarot, Johansson, Maatta, & other, & what can realistically be expected of him (17:45 ). After that, we discuss the silence surrounding the Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond contracts & how Brock Faber's new deal may affect things (44:17). We wrap with NHL news including new contracts for Ma

The offseason has slowed down but Steve Yzerman still has a lot ahead for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing the goalie situation, including Ville Husso remaining in Hockeytown as he wasn't bought out, where he fits in next to Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot, Jack Campbell and Sebastian Cossa in Grand Rapids, how Augustine, Gylander, & others join Cossa to give the Red Wings the top goalie prospect pool in the league, & lots more (). Also, news as Aaron Kahn joins Kris Draper and Shawn Horcoff as Assistant GM under Steve Yzerman (4:10). Next, we're joined by Max Bultman to discuss Max Plante & the WJSS, the Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond contracts, Red Wings outlooks as we analyze the forward core of Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kane, & Tarasenko, how Seider & Edvinsson can prop up the defense, Derek Lalonde's task ahead, overall projections, & so much more (27:48). After that, NHL news including Patrick Laine, the Konecny signing, Stan Bowman being hired to GM Connor

It's Joever. The Detroit Red Wings and Joe Veleno have ended the salary arbitration process and settled on a new 2 year contract to keep Joey V in Hockeytown! Tune in as we discuss the value of the deal, whether Steve Yzerman overpaid for Veleno, and how Veleno projects out in Detroit's future (3:20), before also discussing how a new buyout window may affect Ville Husso (but not Justin Holl), and what the remaining cap space means for Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Jonatan Berggren's contracts (12:05). Also, the Quinton Byfield contract and warning signs from that (as well as Dubas' Matthews and Marner deals) compared to Raymond & Seider's deals as Yzerman tries to build Detroit's long-term core to add to Dylan Larkin & Co. in creating a competitive Red Wings team again (22:15). After that, NHL news including Kuznetsov leaving the NHL (29:00), Daniel Sprong's contract and why he wasn't a fit on Derek Lalonde's Red Wings (29:45), Major League Hockey, Kuznetsov, Krug, and a giant Al the Octopus for s

Now it feels like the offseason is here as the NHL & the Detroit Red Wings have quieted down (for now). Tune in as we update you on how the Winged Wheel Podcast will slow down for the summer (we're still going to be here weekly!) (0:00) before we jump into a discussion on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's development path, whether he'll join Axel Sandin Pellikka in Skelleftea in the SHL or join the likes of Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, and others in competing for a Detroit Red Wings or Grand Rapids Griffins spot in the AHL (5:05). After that, we loop in on the Steve Yzerman & Moritz Seider / Lucas Raymond contract negotiations, what the prospective term and AAV may be, how lessons from Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, & Kyle Dubas in Toronto loom large, how these future stars affect the rest of Detroit's talent like Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Simon Edvinsson, & more (13:10). Next, a quick update on Jacob Trouba (28:20) before we take a look at the Detroit Red Wings prosp

Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko had high praise ofr Hockeytown, and it seems like the Detroit Red Wings fanbase had a lot to do with it. Tune in as we open by discussing Kane, Tarasenko, and Fischer's media, Kane's love for Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond's goal calls, how Kane helped convinced Tarasenko to sign in Detroit, and how an Original 6 franchise's legacy helped Yzerman ink the stars (4:10). Next, we discuss the overall work that Steve Yzerman did this summer, and where the Detroit Red Wings are left for the upcoming season. How much offense can Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Vladimir Tarasenko, Jonatan Berggre, & others produce? Can Edvinsson and Johansson provide enough support for Moritz Seider on the blue line? Can Cam Talbot, Alex Lyon, and Ville Husso be enough in net (12:50)? After that, NHL news including the Arizona Coyotes officially being free from Muruelo's grasp (43:30), Rutger McGroarty's trade situation and a broader look at UFA, RFA, and NHL signing

Steve Yzerman wasn't done yet - Vladimir Tarasenko is coming to Hockeytown. Tune in as we start by analyzing the Detroit Red Wings signing Vladimir Tarasenko to a 2 year, $4.75 million AAV contract, how he fits into the forward lineup alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & others, the deal's value & structure, how he replaces offense left by Perron, Gostisbehere, etc., & more (3:15). Next, Yzerman trading Robby Fabbri to the Anaheim Ducks for cap space (and another goalie friend for Cossa, Augustine, Campbell, Lyon, Talbot & Husso) (13:00), Joe Veleno opting for arbitration & what it means for a potential buyout (not Holl) (20:10), and the signing of Tyler Motte (25:40). After that, his press conference, including thoughts on the team's standings, chasing Stamkos or another mystery player, whether the team defense is enough to help Moritz Seider & the goalies, how Edvinsson, Johansson, and Berggren will fit in, and what roster space means for Kasper, Maz

Disclaimer: Recorded before the Tarasenko signing & Fabbri trade - more to come on those fronts on Sunday! The NHL's Free Agent Frenzy was mayhem and Steve Yzerman was...relatively quiet for the Detroit Red Wings (after bringing Showtime back to Hockeytown, of course). Tune in as we start by discussing the re-signing of Patrick Kane in Detroit, including how the deal came to be, how the bonus structure affects the cap, what this means for the Red Wings forwards including Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, & others, & lots more (5:30). Next, an overview on some of the massive deals across the NHL (including Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, Jake DeBrusk, Chris Tanev, Brandon Mantour, & so many more) before discussing Detroit's own signings: Cam Talbot, Jack Campbell, Erik Gustafsson, William Lagesson, Christian Fischer, Tyler Motte, & other small deals (11:50). How do they affect the team, replace the offense lost by Shayne Gostisbehere, David Perron, Dan

The 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas' Sphere is over, and Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Nicklas Lidstrom & Co. have selected the newest crop of Hockeytown prospects for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing the craziness at the beginning of the 1st round, with Celebrini and Levshunov going as expected, Sennecke going way higher than thought, Demidov to the Canadiens, Utah snatching up Tij Iginla, Zeev Buium falling to Minnesota, & more (4:40). Next, a full assessment of the Detroit Red Wings selecting Michael Brandsegg-Nygard 15th overall: prospect analysis, how he stacked up to others like Hage, Eiserman, Connelly, etc., where he fits in the Red Wings core next to Raymond, Larkin, Seider, & Co., how he measures against previous picks like Danielson & Kasper, strengths & weaknesses, ultimate upside, & LOTS more. Also, a review of the rest of the 1st round (27:00). After that, we assess all the rest of the Detroit Red Wings' picks: Max Plante (46:50), Ondrej Becher (53:20),

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast What a week it's been, and the 2024 NHL Draft hasn't even happened! We start with our full 1st round 2024 NHL Mock Draft (results at the bottom), including our picks for Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & co. to join the Detroit Red Wings (4:35). Next, we update you on the crazy world of the NHL & Detroit Red Wings, especially in the fallout of the Jake Walman trade. News & rumors of Yzerman being in on guys like John Gibson, Jake Guentzel, Tristan Jarry, Steven Stamkos, Jacob Trouba, DeBrusk, Chychrun, & more. Also, updates on Patrick Kane, Shayne Gostisbehere, how Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider fit in, Larkin & DeBrincat's windows, & more in the free agency preview (35:00). After that, NHL news including Barkov, Bobrovsky, & Tkachuk lifting the Stanley Cup, Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe, Michkov coming to the NHL, & more (55:50

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast EMERGENCY EPISODE! We're joined by Max Bultman & Prashanth Iyer to discuss Steve Yzerman's trade to ship out Jake Walman and a 2nd round pick (that he just acquired for Andrew Gibson) to the San Jose Sharks in order to clear salary cap space. What does this mean? What else is Yzerman cooking for the Detroit Red Wings? Are there big moves coming in Hockeytown like Guentzel, Gibson, Stamkos, Trouba, etc.? How does this affect the "Yzerplan" timeline? All of that and more - tune in before more happens!  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast It's time for one of our biggest episodes of the year: the 2024 NHL Draft Preview...except with the added content of Steve Yzerman's press conference on his outlook for the Detroit Red Wings and the thrilling Stanley Cup Final. Tune in as we start with our official 2024 NHL Draft Preview, including analysis, rankings, our preferences for Yzerman, Draper, & Co.'s pick at 15 for Detroit, predictions, trade options, 2nd round targets, and lots more: Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov, Anton Silayev, Cayden Lindstrom, Ivan Demidov, Carter Yakemchuk, Zayne Parekh, Zeev Buium, Tij Iginla, Beckett Sennecke, Sam Dickinson, Berkly Catton, Cole Eiserman, Adam Jiricek, Konsta Helenius, Stian Solberg, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Michael Hage, Jett Luchanko, Liam Greentree, Sacha Boisvert, EJ Emery, Igor Chernyshov, Cole Beaudoin, Andrew Basha, Terik Parascak, Trevor Connell

What a wild day of trades and roster moves in the NHL. Tune in as we start by discussing the Albert Johansson signing and what he could mean for the Detroit Red Wings roster, bolstering the blue line of Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Jake Walman, & others (4:10). Next, we analyze the flurry of NHL roster moves and what they could mean for Steve Yzerman: San Jose picking up Goodrow, Markstrom being traded to New Jersey, Pierre-Luc Dubois traded for Darcy Kuemper, & more as they pertain to moving Holl's contract, trading for Gibson, or other moves to improve the team around Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, & others. (11:00). Also, a note on Shayne Gostisbehere expecting to go to market (38:10) before we get into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Trevor Connelly (40:15). After that, a Stanley Cup Final & Connor McDavid Conn Smythe update (52:20), Hronek's new big deal as compared to what Hockeytown gets in Axel Sandin Pellikka (1:02:10), & more before we take your questions and comments duri

Martin Necas trade rumors are swirling, and Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings are in the mix... Tune in as we start by analyzing the Necas rumors, whether he'd be a fit in Hockeytown, what the Red Wings would have to give up to add him to the core of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & others, how he would affect other free agents like Patrick Kane, & lots more (3:00). Also, notes on Jalen Chatfield, whether Patrik Laine would be a good trade target, Kappo Kakko's chances of being revived elsewhere, & more (17:25). After that, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Konsta Helenius, as well as news on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and the Red Wings (31:35). Finally, a Stanley Cup Final update, including Connor McDavid breaking a Wayne Gretzky record, Bobrovsky, Barkov, and McDavid's cases for the Conn Smythe, as well as congratulating Eric Tulsky (friend of Expected by Whom) on becoming GM of the Carolina Hurricanes, & lots more (42:00) before we take your

Free agency is looming after the NHL Draft and rumors are already swirling. Tune in as we first start by discussing the recent accolades for the local Detroit Red Wings broadcast team in Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, & Bally Sports Detroit, as well as how national broadcasts in the playoffs could level up (3:20)! Next, we analyze some potential free agency and trade targets, how they'd fit on the Red Wings alongside Larkin, Seider, Raymond, DeBrincat, and others, what Yzerman would have to spend to get them, and if they'd be worth it, including Jonathan Marchessault, returning Patrick Kane, Dakota Joshua, Trevor Zegras, Jake Guentzel, & more (9:25). After that, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Andrew Basha, teaammate of Lindstrom and McKenna (36:20) before we jump into a Stanley Cup Final update, league news on the upcoming Amazon Prime series ft. Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk, CapFriendly, & more (44:55) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:01:05) -

The NHL's salary cap is set, and so is the stage for Steve Yzerman and his upcoming adjustments to the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing Hockeytown's salary cap situation, how Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider's contracts affect it, how the extra $300k can factor in, if Patrick Kane, David Perron, or others can return, whether Justin Holl, Olli Maatta, or others are on the chopping block, & more (3:40). Next, we're joined by Prashanth Iyer of Expected by Whom? to further discuss the Detroit Red Wings and what Yzerman may do coming up, how Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat's windows affect Detroit's timelines, Marchessault and other targets, Danielson, Kasper, Mazur, Edvinsson, and more (13:55). After that, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Cayden Lindstrom (46:30) before our update on the Stanley Cup Final between Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers and Sergei Bobrovsky's Florida Panthers (54:15), as well as CapFriendly's unfortunate update (1:01:05) & more before we take your questio