Kasper and Raymond Shine - Bennett and LW Options - May 14th, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings season is over but Hockeytown's young stars are still shining! Tune in as we open by covering Marco Kasper and Lucas Raymond leading their teams at the IIHF World Championships (as well as Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and Erik Gustafsson) (4:40). Next, a discussion inspired by Max Bultman's recent article (link to read here) on who may be the best fit for Steve Yzerman to acquire to fill in the top 6 forward gap for the Detroit Red Wings alongside Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, and Marco Kasper: Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, Will Cuylle, Alex Tuch, and more options (16:05). After that, NHL news including Joel Quenneville returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks and Ken Holland doing the same with the Los Angeles Kings (43:40), as well as Stanley Cup Playoffs updates including the bloodbath between Tkachuk and the Panthers and Marner and the Leafs, McDavid & Co. rolling on, & more (51:00). Finally, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Carter Bear and whether his talents would be a worthwhile add for Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper at 13th overall (59:10). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:09:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop