LUCAS RAYMOND CONTRACT EXTENSION (AND BERGGREN DEAL, SEIDER NEXT?) - Sept. 16th, 2024

LUCAS RAYMOND IS STAYING IN HOCKEYTOWN FOR 8 MORE YEARS! Tune into this MASSIVE episode (which features Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit, new contributor to the Winged Wheel Podcast) as we discuss the extremely well-timed news of Lucas Raymond's 8 year, $8,075,000 AAV contract extension that Steve Yzerman locked in: overall value, what this means for Raymond's future, how he compares to Seth Jarvis and Tim Stutzle, how this works for the Detroit Red Wings salary cap now and in the future, expectations for Raymond alongside Larkin, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Tarasenko, Compher, & others, & SO much more (3:30). We then discuss Jonatan Berggren's 1 year contract at $825k, what he needs to do to crack Derek Lalonde's Red Wings roster, comparisons to Sprong, & more (25:50). Next, the elephant in the room: what does this mean for Moritz Seider's contract? Is it soon to follow? Will he take up all (or more) of Detroit's remaining cap space, surpass Larkin, or sign in time to make training camp in Traverse City? (35:25) Finally, Max Bultman provides and update from the Prospects Tournament, including thoughts on Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Finnie, & plenty more (52:45) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:04:30) - enjoy the show! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Max's Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5767668/2024/09/16/red-wings-prospect-tournament-michael-brandsegg-nygard/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579464/2024/09/16/red-wings-lucas-raymond-contract-extension/ FACTOR MEALS: Go to FactorMeals.com/WingedWheel50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active! #ad