Detroit's Trade Priorities and Olympic Hockey Predictions - Feb. 8th, 2026

It's Olympic break time, but the Winged Wheel Podcast rolls on! This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Steve Yzerman's trade deadline priorities, as Hockeytown (& beyond) news and analysis covers defenseman targets, forward options, and Olympic tournament predictions. (00:00) - Intro (04:35) - Trade Deadline Priorities   Yzerman enters planning mode as the trade freeze lifts - what's the biggest priority for Detroit? Top-six scoring threat versus defensive depth - which move makes the bigger impact for the playoff push. (12:50) - Defenseman Targets Breaking down right-shot options available like Rasmus Ristolainen or a longer-term in Mackenzie Weegar, plus what it might cost to upgrade the blue line behind Seider and Edvinsson. (20:50) - Forward Options & Prospect Trading Philosophy Robert Thomas, Vincent Trocheck, and other high-end forwards who could transform the Red Wings offense - are they realistic targets to help DeBrincat & Kane keep the offense afloat? Should Danielson or Brandsegg-Nygard be trade bait? Also, Carter Mazur takes the ice again! (34:55) - Olympic Preview - Red Wings Olympic Representatives Complete tournament breakdown with group analysis and medal predictions as Red Wings & NHL stars head to Italy. Plus, How Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond will impact their respective teams. (44:49) - Tournament Groups & Medal Predictions Group-by-group analysis and our picks for who takes home Olympic gold - McDavid, Crosby, & MacKinnon with Canada or Larkin, Hughes, and the Tkachuks with Team USA - or a Sweden/Finland upset? (1:03:15) - NHL Notes & IIHF Tournament Structure Gripes McAvoy makes his frustration with the Department of Player Safety known, Patrick Kane tried to recruit Panarin, and more. (1:08:45) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions and comments to wrap up another eventful week in Hockeytown. --- WWP Night at the LCA Night (March 21st) tickets at wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!