Winged Wheel Podcast

This (EMERGENCY) Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the stunning news that Steve Yzerman is out as general manager in Detroit. Hockeytown news & analysis covers what this means for the Dylan Larkin trade request, the search for a new head of hockey operations, & who Chris Ilitch will choose to take over for Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro & Behind The Scenes An emergency episode as the news drops: Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (05:15) - YZERMAN OUT. Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (16:20) - Was It Deserved? The full tenure review: home-run drafting at the top, phenomenal contracts for the core, but pro scouting misses, self-inflicted wounds, and a philosophy that never adapted. (31:25) - Who Replaces Yzerman? Internal options versus an outside hire, the president of hockey ops question, the Eric Tulsky pipe dream, and the names being floated around the league. Ventura, Peterson, Yorke, or others? (53:00) - Larkin, Edvinsson & DeBrincat Does the change alter Larkin's trade request? Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and exposed to an offer sheet. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat's future is completely up in the air with no GM to negotiate. Also, is Todd McLellan safe? (1:09:00) - First Moves for the New GM Sign the RFA, get clarity on the roster, and start the reset - why the next hire has to be bold from day one. (1:15:20) - Overtime Your questions on Nicklas Lidstrom as a candidate, Yzerman's emotional high point, and how Ilitch ownership factors in. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

Your Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin expands his list by a whopping 1 team. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Steve Yzerman's reported win-now demands, contract anxiety with DeBrincat & Edvinsson, and the offer sheet fallout shaking up the rest of the NHL. (00:00) - Intro (03:45) - Larkin's List Expands The Dallas Stars become team number four, and why a Jason Robertson return doesn't add up if he won't extend in Detroit. (10:20) - Win-Now Trade Demands The reported ask for a Wyatt Johnston or Matt Boldy-type player, why the teams on the list can't realistically deliver it, and the case that dragging this into the season is the plan all along. (23:15) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Watch Offer sheet risk, the bridge deal vs. long-term debate, and why every day Edvinsson goes unsigned is a mistake - especially after what just happened in Anaheim. (30:40) - Alex DeBrincat & Cap Strategy What a DeBrincat extension should cost, why you pay your best players, and how death by a thousand cuts at the bottom of the roster is the real danger. (39:45) - Around the NHL The Ducks match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet: right call or a five-year bind? Plus Alex Ovechkin's return, Connor Bedard's shoulder surgery, and the Tom Dundon Stanley Cup name controversy. (53:05) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on no-move clauses, what Detroit would do with a first overall pick, and offseason delirium. --- 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!

This offseason Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Leo Carlsson offer sheet that just flipped the NHL upside down. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into why the Simon Edvinsson contract situation just got a lot more urgent for Steve Yzerman, & how this affect Larkin's trade value. (00:00) - Intro (04:00) Carlsson Offer Sheet Breakdown Philadelphia hands Leo Carlsson a five-year, $18 million offer sheet loaded with signing bonuses, and we get into why the Ducks were targeted, Pat Verbeek's hardline negotiating tactics, and how grinding your star players can blow up in your face. (22:35) - Should Anaheim Match? Four first round picks or the franchise center? We debate what Anaheim should do and what it says about keeping good players at all costs. (30:40) - Connor Bedard and Fantilli Implications Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli's next contracts just got a whole lot bigger - how the offer sheet floodgates opening changes the market for every unsigned RFA. (36:05) - Simon Edvinsson Extension Urgency Every day without a Simon Edvinsson extension is a mistake. We map out the poison pill offer sheet scenarios and why Detroit needs to get eight years done now. (49:35) - Dylan Larkin Trade Value If a number one center costs four first round picks, Larkin's trade value just went up for Guerin and Minnesota. (51:25) - Shane Wright & Chase Stillman Depth Signing Shane Wright wants out of Seattle, and we weigh a reclamation project bet. Plus, Chase Stillman signs a two-way deal for organizational depth. (59:50) - Overtime Patron questions on offer sheet strategy and whether Yzerman would ever pull the trigger himself. --- Go to   for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down day one of Detroit's free agency & what Steve Yzerman did & didn't do. Hockeytown news & analysis covers the Victor Arvidsson signing, Kolesar trade, & the Dylan Larkin trade request still hanging over the Red Wings. (00:00) - Intro (04:50) - Overall Free Agency Vibes No overpays, no ugly term, no updates on Larkin or DeBrincat - Detroit dodges the landmines & plugs some obvious holes but big questions still remain. (06:30) - Carter Mazur Extension A two-year deal gives Mazur runway to stay healthy and grab an everyday roster spot. (10:05) - Viktor Arvidsson Signing Two years at $5 million for one of the best 5-on-5 producers on the market - a direct answer to Detroit's scoring woes, but is the timing right? (16:10) - Daniil Tarasov & the Backup Goalie Spot A one-year deal for Tarasov and what this means for Postava, Augustine, and John Gibson. (21:15) - Depth Signings & Kolesar Trade Keegan Kolesar brings 270 hits of snarl to a bottom six that's been bullied for years. Also, Justin Abdelkader is officially off the books. (31:40) - What's Next for Kane? Missing Out on Mavrik Bourque Is Showtime leaving? Patrick Kane updates. Plus, a 24-year-old, 20-goal center moved for a second and a third, and why Detroit didn't pounce on it. (39:45) - Werenski Drama & Larkin Parallels Zach Werenski vetoes a trade, then stays put - what it does and doesn't mean for Detroit's captain. Booing, leverage, and the PR legwork required if he's actually at camp in October. (1:04:00) - Around the NHL Bowen Byram's monster contract, San Jose's blue line spending spree, and more deals across the league. (1:14:45) - Overtime Your questions on Patrick Kane, trade destinations, and the DeBrincat extension timeline. --- Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This post-Draft Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the entire Red Wings NHL draft class including the Sebastian Cossa trade. Hockeytown news & analysis rolls on with Yzerman's updates on the Larkin trade saga, free agency preview, & Hurlbert + Plante hype. (00:00) - Intro Delirium after a long, wild couple of days in the 2026 NHL Draft. (04:15) - Sebastian Cossa Traded to Utah Cossa goes to the Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick. Why Detroit moved on from the netminder and how it was tidy business. (13:20) - JP Hurlbert Pick The big swing on skill - a 97-point WHL season and the highest-upside forward in the system now. (21:50) - Victor Plante Pick Detroit grabs Max Plante's brother in the second round. A high-motor, high-IQ winger with a competitive edge. (30:00) - Goalie Strategy & Rounds 4-7 Michal Orsulak in net plus late-round flyers (Adam Levac, Beckham Edwards, Luka Arkko, & Myles Brosnan). Plus, what the Cossa-vs-prospect goalie experiment will tell us. (47:15) - Draft Class Grades B-plus with a cherry on top? The good, the predictable, and the typical Yzerman picks. (53:30) - Yzerman on Larkin Steve Yzerman keeps it brief but firm: no promises, five years left, and the ball is in Larkin's court. (1:01:00) - DeBrincat and Kane Decisions Alex DeBrincat's extension case and whether Patrick Kane returns for another run. (1:12:45) - Free Agency Preview A barren UFA market, a Simon Edvinsson extension to figure out, and a few depth names worth a look. (1:19:05) - Around the League Trades & Rumors Werenski, Robertson, Dorofeyev, and the rest of a chaotic offseason across the NHL. (1:29:20) - Overtime Lanny McDonald hilarity, Bill Guerin, and your questions from the live stream.  --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to  for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit  for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This post-Draft Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the entire Red Wings NHL draft class including the Sebastian Cossa trade. Hockeytown news & analysis rolls on with Yzerman's updates on the Larkin trade saga, free agency preview, & Hurlbert + Plante hype. (00:00) - Intro Delirium after a long, wild couple of days in the 2026 NHL Draft. (04:15) - Sebastian Cossa Traded to Utah Cossa goes to the Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick. Why Detroit moved on from the netminder and how it was tidy business. (13:20) - JP Hurlbert Pick The big swing on skill - a 97-point WHL season and the highest-upside forward in the system now. (21:50) - Victor Plante Pick Detroit grabs Max Plante's brother in the second round. A high-motor, high-IQ winger with a competitive edge. (30:00) - Goalie Strategy & Rounds 4-7 Michal Orsulak in net plus late-round flyers (Adam Levac, Beckham Edwards, Luka Arkko, & Myles Brosnan). Plus, what the Cossa-vs-prospect goalie experiment will tell us. (47:15) - Draft Class Grades B-plus with a cherry on top? The good, the predictable, and the typical Yzerman picks. (53:30) - Yzerman on Larkin Steve Yzerman keeps it brief but firm: no promises, five years left, and the ball is in Larkin's court. (1:01:00) - DeBrincat and Kane Decisions Alex DeBrincat's extension case and whether Patrick Kane returns for another run. (1:12:45) - Free Agency Preview A barren UFA market, a Simon Edvinsson extension to figure out, and a few depth names worth a look. (1:19:05) - Around the League Trades & Rumors Werenski, Robertson, Dorofeyev, and the rest of a chaotic offseason across the NHL. (1:29:24) - Overtime Lanny McDonald hilarity, Bill Guerin, and your questions from the live stream.  --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to  for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit  for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

BONUS EPISODE - tune into this mini-episode to hear our reactions & analysis as Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for a 2026 1st round pick, and then drafted Michigan-commit JP Hurlbert 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft - live as it happened (forgive the mayhem)! What does this mean for Hockeytown's future? Does Hurlbert fill the Red Wings' need? Was he a worthwhile trade for Sebastian Cossa? Can he be an effective, high-skill top 6 winger alongside Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, & Hockeytown's upcoming prospects? What is his offensive upside, and who are his NHL comparables? Tune in to find out, and let us know what you think of the pick! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the NHL trade frenzy & what it means for Dylan Larkin trade rumors as things heat up before the NHL Draft week. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Steve Yzerman's "patience", the Atlantic Division arms race, and a full 2026 draft preview with Tony Ferrari. (00:00) - Intro A random Tuesday turned into a trade deadline that played out like the NBA. (03:45) - NHL Trade Frenzy Reaction GMs going buck wild after the Brady Tkachuk deal seemingly burst the dam across the league. (06:50) - Dylan Larkin Trade Situation Whether Yzerman's monk-like patience makes sense with the Minnesota Wild & many others sniffing around, the thin center market, and the price only going up. (13:00) - Atlantic Division Outlook Florida, Tampa, Toronto and a stacked Buffalo loading up while Detroit sits in radio silence. (24:10) - Recapping the Trades Ottawa's Eklund return, Chicago's baffling Bowen Byram swing, and Washington's Alex Tuck gamble. (37:20) - Trade Rumors and Jason Robertson Robertson's eye-popping ask, the Alex DeBrincat question, and what a real Larkin return looks like. (48:15) - 2026 Draft Preview with Tony Ferrari McKenna vs. Stenberg at the top, Detroit's pick 47 swings, and which prospects fit a rebuild reset. (1:12:15) - NHL Expansion to Texas, Babcock Returns to Edmonton, and Hall of Fame Class Bettman's $3.5 billion Houston/Austin talk and where this league is headed. Mike Babcock back behind a bench and why it ends in either a Cup or a blaze. Bergeron, Price, Burke get in - and the Henrik Zetterberg and Chris Osgood snubs. (1:24:00) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on Cossa's future, Patrick Kane's next deal, and Landon DuPont heading to Michigan. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast reacts to the Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers & what it means for Red Wings trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Yzerman's leverage, the looming Larkin return, and decisions on Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. (00:00) - Brady Tkachuk Trade Reaction The guys get into the blockbuster the second it broke, the Team USA "group chat" of it all, and why Ottawa fans might actually be the lucky ones here. (03:45) - Breaking Down the Trade Details & Team USA Super Team Drama The full package Florida sent to land Tkachuk, plus the earlier Mackie Samoskevich move to Seattle that set it all up. Also, players openly recruiting each other, the push to pull stars back across the border, and whether the league can do anything about it. (11:45) - How This Affects the Red Wings Why this trade sets the floor for a Dylan Larkin return and takes one team off his list. (21:20) - Kane and DeBrincat Decisions Whether Patrick Kane re-signs and how Detroit should handle a possible Alex DeBrincat extension. (26:40) - Prashanth Iyer Interview The "If I Were Steve Yzerman" piece (read here: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/if-i-were-steve-yzerman-2026-edition), the Carolina blueprint, and chasing a future 1C through the Larkin trade. (52:45) - Prospect Profile: Wyatt Cullen The skilled USNTDP winger, his deception, and why he's climbing draft boards. (56:35) - Prospect Profile: Maddox Dagenais A big QMJHL power winger with a heavy shot - boom-or-bust second-round swing? (1:03:50) - Overtime: Patron Questions & Draft Coverage Coming Up Should the team make a Larkin statement, Yzerman's silence, and prospect misses of the past. Plu, upcoming NHL Draft Preview episode, the Friday live stream, and Patron-exclusive day two hangout. ~~~~~ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast further breaks down how Larkin's future hangs over the offseason. Hockeytown news & analysis looks at how the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes built their roster & whether Steve Yzerman can follow that blueprint. (00:00) - Intro The Larkin trade timeline, cottage plans, and the case for circling July dates on the calendar. (05:25) - Hurricanes Win the Cup Carolina's dominant run, Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe, and the most efficient roster-building masterclass in recent memory. (15:30) - Can Detroit Follow Carolina's Model? Why a team with no game-breaking superstar is the most realistic path for the Red Wings, and what has to change in their pro scouting and player philosophy to build around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond. (30:05) - Theo Rochette Signing A zero-risk ELC flyer out of Switzerland: Grand Rapids Griffins depth or a potential Detroit jersey replacement? (34:35) - Around the NHL Leafs hire Jim Hiller, Tortorella out in Vegas, plus the Kesselring and Ross Colton trades and Vincent Trocheck's representation switch. (47:10) - Prospect Profile: Tynan Lawrence The Boston University center's unique path and the Marco Kasper comparison that has us intrigued and cautious. (52:30) - Prospect Profile: Adam Valentini The Michigan winger in Detroit's backyard who could be a second or third-round target. (59:15) - Overtime Patron Questions & PWHL Detroit The 2027 draft class, Dan Watson's NHL future, buyout odds, and PWHL Detroit's roster building. ~~~~~ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast dives further into the Larkin trade request ordeal, focusing on Alex DeBrincat & Steve Yzerman weighing a possible hard reset. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Alex DeBrincat's looming contract decision and what a step-back season could mean for the roster. (00:00) - Intro and Birthday Wishes We open with Evan's belated birthday (or is it Eric's?) and a look ahead to the draft and free agency. (04:40) - Alex DeBrincat Contract Situation DeBrincat's extension could decide whether Detroit retools or tears it down — and why keeping him matters at all costs. (16:10) - Yzerman's Path Forward The death-by-a-thousand-cuts problem in pro scouting and how a Larkin trade return shapes the next five years. (29:35) - Simon Edvinsson Extension Talk Edvinsson's RFA deal, the eight-year window before the CBA change, and whether a bridge makes sense. (36:00) - Darnell Nurse Trade Block What it'd take to even consider Nurse's contract, plus a wild Edmonton retention hypothetical. (42:05) - NHL Awards Voting Kucherov edges McDavid for the Hart, and Moritz Seider lands the Red Wings' first Hart votes since a surprising name. (45:50) - Prospect Profile: Keaton Verhoeff The right-shot North Dakota defenseman playing his true 17-year-old season in the NCAA, and why his ceiling is worth a gamble. (53:30) - Prospect Profile: JP Hurlbert The Kamloops winger with a wicked shot who could fall to Detroit's range at 47th overall. (58:34) - Overtime Patreon Questions Trade-request floodgates, Connor Hellebuyck rumblings, the Gibson goalie surplus, and an onion-eating sacrifice for McDavid. --- 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!

This chaotic Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin's trade list potentially expands & Sebastian Cossa's suitors emerge. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down Yzerman's potential returns from Utah, Dallas, & others, plus the Mike Babcock to Edmonton madness. (00:00) - Intro The Larkin saga, Cossa rumors, Babcock, and a high-octane Stanley Cup Final - what is happening in June? (05:25) - Dylan Larkin's Trade List Maybe Expands Helene St. James reports the initial three teams (Minnesota, Vegas, Florida). Pierre LeBrun follows with Yzerman going back to Pat Brisson to push for more - Dallas, Tampa Bay, and Utah enter the chat. (21:10) - Potential Suitors Breakdown What a Jason Robertson or Mavrik Bourque package from Dallas could look like, why Utah and Montreal might offer the best return, and whether Macklin Celebrini's Sharks should be sniffing around (Misa?). (35:10) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Edmonton's interest, Kevin Weekes pointing to the Utah Mammoth, and how packaging Cossa with Larkin could bridge the gap to an Eichel-style return (Desnoyers & Iginla, maybe?). (46:05) - Mike Babcock to the Oilers? Daryl Katz, Stan Bowman, and the NHLPA investigation - plus what current and former players really think about Babs returning to a bench. (56:05) - Michael McCarron's Wild Contract Six years, full no-move for a 31-year-old fourth liner. "Wild" Bill Guerin strikes again. (1:02:15) - Stanley Cup Final Carter Hart history, Jordan Staal's acrobatics, and what Rod Brind'Amour does with Frederik Andersen. (1:06:10) - Overtime Mailbag Faith in Steve Yzerman seven years in, Emmitt Finnie's ceiling, and what a Justin Holl trade looks like. --- 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! Pierre's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7349305/2026/06/10/nhl-trades-free-agency-larkin-matthews-werenski/

This devastated Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Dylan Larkin trade request fallout & what comes next for Steve Yzerman. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the captain wanting out, Red Wings trade partners as rumors ramp up, & the path forward for an Original 6 franchise in chaos. (00:00) - Intro Recording back in studio after the emergency episode dropped mid-golf trip, with a shoutout to Ken Daniels for hosting the remote setup. (06:00) - Larkin Trade Request Reactions, Hughes and Eichel Comparables & Original Six Captain Standards The initial gut punch and how the past 48 hours have shifted the conversation around Detroit's captain. Why the request is understandable from a human standpoint but to some, inexcusable for the captain of this franchise with five years still left on the deal. Plus, how Quinn Hughes and Jack Eichel trades set the floor for return value, and why Larkin's contract makes him uniquely valuable. Also, why this shouldn't happen to the Red Wings, and where the blame falls on the organization for letting it get here. (24:50) - Trade Return Expectations & Yzerman's Path Forward What a fair package looks like and why Steve Yzerman holds more leverage than people think. And, the two roads ahead, the Alex DeBrincat extension question, and what to do with Patrick Kane. (47:45) - Lucas Raymond at Center? The Logan Stankoven comparison and whether Detroit has to experiment given the lack of a top six pivot. (51:15) - Potential Trade Destinations Utah, Dallas, Montreal, Buffalo, Anaheim, New Jersey, and more breakdowns including names like Hischier, Desnoyers, Iginla, Robertson, Bourque, Hage, and Owen Power. (1:05:35) - Stanley Cup Final Mitch Marner's natural hat trick, Vegas grabbing a 2-1 series lead over Carolina, and Frederik Andersen's struggles. (1:10:55) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on three-team deals, training camp scenarios, and the floor of a Seider-Raymond core. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

DYLAN LARKIN HAS REQUESTED A TRADE. WE WERE ON A GOLF TRIP WHEN IT HAPPENED. ENJOY THIS EMERGENCY EPISODE FROM KEN DANIELS’ OFFICE ft. MAX BULTMAN! --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

More trade targets...this Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Red Wings trade possibilities other than Petterson - from Matt Barzal to Mason McTavish and beyond. News and analysis digs into Steve Yzerman's middle-tier trade targets, Stanley Cup Final Game 1, NHL All-Star changes, and two prospect profiles ahead of the draft. (00:00) - Intro (04:05) - Matt Barzal Trade Talk Barzal's market is reportedly being explored - what the Islanders would want, why his speed and term make sense for Detroit, and whether the acquisition cost is even close to reasonable. (18:55) - Mason McTavish and Shane Wright A reclamation project breakdown on McTavish coming off a missed camp and contract dispute, plus whether Shane Wright's pedigree is inflating his price in Seattle. Kent Johnson sneaks into the conversation too. (34:05) - Samoskevich and Vincent Trocheck Samoskevich as an RFA offer sheet wildcard out of Florida and why Trocheck's age makes the Rangers asking price tough to stomach, even with the cap-friendly AAV. (41:40) - Stanley Cup Final Game 1 A nine-goal shootout in Carolina with Tomas Hertl burying the winner for Vegas. Mitch Marner enters the Conn Smythe conversation and Nikolaj Ehlers makes his case too. (46:30) - All-Star Game Changes Country vs. country 3-on-3 format returns, the skills competition gets a 25-and-under cap with a $1M prize, and how the league could actually make it watchable. (51:35) - Prospect Profile: Caleb Malhotra Manny's kid headed to Vancouver? The pro-style center, the Brantford context, and whether his floor justifies a top-five pick. (59:20) - Prospect Profile: Alexander Bilecki The Memorial Cup champion Kitchener defenseman as a possible fit at pick 47, with an Albert Johansson comparison baked in. (1:06:10) - Overtime Patron questions on Mavrik Bourque as a 2C solution, the early vs. late birthday draft factor, Jaccob Slavin envy, and more. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles Red Wings trade options & free agency paths as Steve Yzerman weighs how aggressive to get this summer. News and analysis breaks down the Elias Pettersson trade scenario, Bobby McMann free agent fit, and what a real roster shakeup could look like for Todd McLellan's group. (0:00) Remembering Claude Lemieux Opening with condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Claude Lemieux, who passed away at age 60. (1:12) Intro Warning the residents along TPC Michigan, Oakland Hills, and Detroit Golf Club fairways that the WWP crew is coming to town. Fortify your windows. (4:10) Red Wings Offseason Paths Walking through Max Bultman's three scenarios (article here) for the Detroit Red Wings: targeted adds (Bobby McMann, Michael McCarron), the bigger free agent swing (Alex Tuch, Mason Marchment, Vitek Vanecek, plus a Cossa-for-Howard trade), or the bold Elias Pettersson trade with Nate Danielson as the headliner. Why the rising cap makes Pettersson's $11.6M hit less scary, which option two terrifies us, and where McMann fits as the most realistic add. Also: is there a chaotic option four where you reset around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond and move on from Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? (31:15) Stanley Cup Final Preview Carolina's buzzsaw run through the East versus Vegas methodically dismantling Colorado. Predictions, the Mitch Marner/Carter Hart factor, and why this might be hockey sickos' dream final even if Gary Bettman is seething about the market matchup. (43:35) Bruce Cassidy Situation Cassidy goes on Spittin' Chiclets to call out Vegas for blocking interviews. Big dog move from Vegas or lame excuses? (45:20) Prospect Profile: Alberts Smits The big Latvian left-shot defenseman drawing Moritz Seider and Jakob Chychrun comps. Why he could go top five and what the floor looks like. (51:00) Prospect Profile: Ryan Roobroeck The big winger with a cannon shot and serious compete questions. Anthony Mantha vibes - should Yzerman, Draper & Co. swing on him at 47? (56:50) Worlds: MBN Wins Bronze Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Norway take bronze at the World Championships, beating Canada & Emmitt Finnie in overtime. Finland takes gold as Switzerland loses a 3rd straight final. (58:25) Overtime Mailbag: Patreon Questions Vegas aggression paying off, what it would take to move into the top five, who's next in the rafters (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), Robert Thomas trade packages, and Sebastian Cossa's development path with NHL goalie coaches. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! 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!

Is Showtime returning to Hockeytown? This Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Detroit free agency report, with Patrick Kane reportedly the only UFA Steve Yzerman wants back. News and analysis covers what walking away from JVR, Talbot, and Perron means, plus Raymond & Brandsegg-Nygard lighting up the Worlds and a shocking Western Conference Final sweep. (00:00) - Intro & Fun Fact (05:10) - Red Wings UFA Report Reports say Kane is the only UFA the Wings want back. Why letting JVR, Perron, and the rest walk is just step one, plus the case for buyouts and trades to send a real message to the room and make space for Mazur, MBN, and others. (20:15) - Patrick Kane's Future Why the Patrick Kane conversation may be the only easy one. Measuring production vs. Compher, Rasmussen, and Appleton combined. The top six gap, the DeBrincat chemistry, and what still needs to be addressed. (25:25) - Wings at the Worlds Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's tear with Norway, Moritz Seider's unreal goal-line save, Lucas Raymond among tournament scoring leaders, and Cam Talbot picking up wins. Max Plante, Emmitt Finnie and Justin Faulk chipping in too. (31:10) - Vegas Sweeps Colorado Breaking down one of the bigger choke jobs in recent memory and what Mitch Marner is doing in Vegas. (38:00) - Canes vs Habs Update Carolina imposing their will up 2-1, and whether Montreal's young core can find offense against this smothering style. (41:35) - Prospect Profile: Viggo Bjorck A dream pick that screams top-3 talent if size weren't a factor. (46:45) - Prospect Profile: Marcus Nordmark First-round skill sliding into the second because of attitude and motor questions - exactly the swing this front office needs to take to give Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond a potential future winger to play with? (54:20) - Overtime: Patron Questions Favorite moments from the season, Dorofeyev trade fits, and a Dylan Larkin/Sebastian Cossa blockbuster thought experiment. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to  for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This (now fully offseason) Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Sebastian Cossa trade rumors, Carter Bear's Memorial Cup run, and what's next for Red Wings prospects this offseason. News and analysis also covers Lucas Raymond & MBN at the World Championships, Nate Danielson, and a look at the 2026 Red Wings draft board. (00:00) - Intro Emmitt Finnie: international superstar. Setting the table for an offseason loaded with prospect storylines, trade chatter, and Stanley Cup playoff drama. (05:35) - Grand Rapids Griffins Season Ends A second-round exit stings, plus what it means for Sebastian Cossa's stock and the Willender roster crunch. (16:20) - World Championships Update Lucas Raymond sits second in tournament scoring, Emmitt Finnie wins Player of the Game for Canada, MBN and Tralmaks head over, Moritz Seider, Johansson, and others roll on. (21:55) - Carter Bear at the Memorial Cup Bear scores again as Everett rolls - why he's the prospect Detroit needs in Grand Rapids next season (or maybe in Hockeytown?). (26:55) - Nate Danielson Concerns Why a top-10 pick has to produce, and what the realistic range of outcomes looks like now for Danielson. (37:00) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Frank Seravalli's comments, the Edmonton fit, and whether an Isaac Howard-for-Cossa swap makes sense for Steve Yzerman. (49:35) - Stanley Cup Playoffs Update & Vegas Off-Ice Drama Carolina wakes up, Vegas goes up 2-0 on Colorado without Cale Makar, and the chaos continues. The NHL upholds Vegas's fine and lost second-round pick, plus the Bruce Cassidy coaching situation. (57:20) - Draft Profile: Chase Reid The right-shot defender headed to Michigan State and whether he belongs in the top tier with McKenna and Schaefer. (1:03:10) - Draft Profile: Mathis Preston Brad's guy. A dynamic WHL winger who could be sitting there at pick 47 - exactly the swing Steve Yzerman's roster needs. (1:10:00) - Overtime / Patron Questions EP40 fit's, Tolvanen reclamation talk, Dorofeyev offer sheet dreams, and definitive Red Wings moments. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This Detroit Red Wings (and currently Grand Rapids Griffins) podcast breaks down Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's heroics, Red Wings offseason direction with Prashanth Iyer as the Wings figure out how to actually build a contender. News and analysis covers Simon Edvinsson's contract, Sebastian Cossa's future, and MBN saving the Griffins' season with an all-time overtime goal. (00:00) - Intro Sentience watch in Detroit and why one Griffins prospect might be ready to wake the lineup up. (03:55) - Prashanth Iyer on the Red Wings Season A 10,000-foot look at what happened - overperformance through December, the March collapse, and the 5-on-5 scoring problem that buried the team. (07:00) - Picking an Offseason Lane The case for committing one direction: aggressive trades to build around Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat, or hitting the reset button before Larkin turns 31. (15:55) - Potential Trade Targets Josh Norris, William Nylander, Mikey Anderson, Robert Thomas, and Elias Pettersson - who actually moves the needle and who carries the most risk. (20:20) - Free Agent Options Alex Tuch's pointless 2nd round and the contract conversation, plus thoughts on Bobby McMann as a speed-adding fit. (23:50) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Bridge vs. eight-year max term, why the cap going up bakes in the hedge, and the Jaccob Slavin comparison for locking up a unicorn early. (31:20) - Sebastian Cossa's Future Waiver-exempt status is gone - what that does to his trade value and whether he's actually ready to be an NHL backup next year. (36:10) - Griffins Stay Alive Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's filthy overtime winner keeps the Calder Cup hopes breathing, plus huge goals from Carter Mazur, John Leonard, and more as Postava hangs on. (43:55) - Habs-Sabres Game 7 and Conference Finals Predictions Alex Newhook's overtime winner, UPL's nerves, and why the Atlantic Division just got even harder for Detroit. Plus, Carolina vs. Montreal and Colorado vs. Vegas - rust, rest, and which underdog has the better shot. (56:20) - Prospect Profiles: Ivar Stenberg and Thomas Vandenberg The case for Stenberg over Gavin McKenna at first overall and why his SHL production is the real deal. Vandenberg: The Athletic mocked him to Detroit at 47 - a perfect Steve Yzerman type, which may be exactly the problem. (1:10:30) - Overtime Mailbag Patreon questions and comments: What if Jakub Vrana panned out, waiving roster vets, and which Red Wing gets a video-game stat boost. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This offseason Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the biggest puzzle Steve Yzerman has: Red Wings free agency targets, internal options, and bottom-six fixes. Hockeytown news and analysis covers a "Moneyball" approach to the lineup, two intriguing draft prospects, and where things stand with the Grand Rapids Griffins. (00:00) Intro (04:15) Red Wings Offseason Strategy If the big swing doesn't land in a trade for someone like Robert Thomas or Jason Robertson, what's the play? Confidently projecting Nate Danielson, Carter Mazer, and MBN into bottom-six roles, why nobody should feel comfortable walking into camp, and the case for moving on from J.T. Compher or Michael Rasmussen if any team is desperate enough. (20:35) Free Agent Targets and Term Why Bobby McMann, Mason Marchment, Viktor Arvidsson, and even Anthony Mantha could be on the radar, plus the importance of paying dollars instead of years on aging UFAs. (32:25) Prospect Profiles: Ruck Twins Liam and Markus Ruck led the WHL in scoring as a duo in Medicine Hat. Could Detroit get cute and try to land both? (45:20) NHL & Stanley Cup Playoffs News Vegas advances (and loses a second-round pick for their trouble), Mitch Marner finally shows up, and Colorado looks terrifying heading into the Western Conference Finals. (53:10) Griffins Down 2-0 Michael Postava, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and a Chicago series that suddenly feels desperate after a blown lead in Game 2. (57:20) Overtime Mailbag Bill Guerin chasing Dylan Larkin rumors, Simon Edvinsson's next contract value, and a defenseman log jam that maybe isn't a log jam. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

It's time - this Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the 2026 NHL Draft strategy for Steve Yzerman with no first-round pick in hand. News and analysis covers Yzerman's free agency options, prospect profiles, Stanley Cup playoff updates, and a coaching shakeup in Toronto. (00:00) - Intro Free agency is looking THIN. (04:25) - 2026 Draft Strategy With no first-round pick after the Justin Faulk trade, what should Kris Draper and the Red Wings do? The case for swinging for the fences and avoiding the safer Brady Cleveland/Andrew Gibson archetype that's burned them in the past, and how they can get a Stankoven or Hutson of their own. (13:25) - Trading Up in the Draft Is moving up worth the cost? Why Sebastian Cossa probably isn't getting it done on his own, and why the 33-38 range could be the sweet spot for catching fallers. (40:35) - Prospect Profile: Gavin McKenna Sick puck skills, Kucherov-level vision, and questions about his off-puck effort. Why he's still the favorite to go first overall over Stenberg. (49:45) - Prospect Profile: Victor Plante Max Plante's brother and what he could bring as a potential second-round target. (56:30) - Stanley Cup Playoff Updates Charlie McAvoy's suspension, the diving problem, and Carolina sitting back watching Montreal and Buffalo beat each other up. (1:02:45) - NHL news: Berube Fired by Toronto; Cassidy in Demand Why the move had to happen and what kind of coach the Leafs need next. Vegas blocking interview requests and Edmonton's never-ending dysfunction. (1:11:05) - Charlie Coyle Contract Six years, $6 million AAV, full no-move through age 38 - what does this mean for this year's July 1st market?> (1:19:55) - Overtime Questions Your questions on Kyrou, Brady Tkachuk rumors, Mackie Samoskevich, and more. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit digs into Moritz Seider's Norris Trophy snub & what's brewing with Red Wings prospects in Grand Rapids. Griffins news and analysis covers the AHL playoff run, Postava's emergence, and Red Wings trade ideas - Matvei Michkov, Auston Matthews, & more. (00:00) - Intro Johansson vs. Johansson - settled once and for all. (03:55) - Moritz Seider's Norris Trophy Snub Max walks through his ballot and why Seider belonged in the top three despite a loaded field of defensemen this year. (15:40) - Selke Trophy and Award Categories Debate on whether the NHL needs a best offensive defenseman award and the inconsistencies in Selke voting. (24:15) - Red Wings Overseas & Albert Johansson's Future Seider captaining Germany, Justin Faulk wearing the C for Team USA, Max Plante's highlight reel, Emmitt Finnie on Team Canada, and Lucas Raymond looking healthy with Sweden alongside Albert Johansson. Also, why Johansson could push for a top-four role next season and how that reshapes the Red Wings blue line behind Seider and Simon Edvinsson. (35:55) - Griffins Advance Past Manitoba Anton Johansson's rat-like edge, Carter Mazur's two-goal night, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's highlight goal push Dan Watson's Griffins to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs. Also, is MBN ready for a third-line role in Detroit, or does another year in Grand Rapids serve him better? (46:40) - Postava and the Sebastian Cossa Question Postava's resume, the Trey Augustine depth, and whether Cossa becomes a trade chip this summer with Edmonton knocking. (1:07:55) - NHL News - Hurricanes Buzzsaw & Trade Speculation Carolina's 8-0 start and why the Stankoven-Hall-Jackson-Blake line has been the playoffs' best. Matvei Michkov scratched in Philly and whether Steve Yzerman should take the swing on him or Auston Matthews. (1:22:20) - Overtime Questions Offer sheet ideas for Leo Carlsson, arena rankings, Marco Kasper hypotheticals, and Carter Bear's WHL Finals tear. --- This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN: go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! 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!

Hockeytown is growing beyond the Detroit Red Wings! This podcast covers the Griffins' Calder Cup push, PWHL Detroit's arrival at Little Caesars Arena, the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, and a deep look at Red Wings prospects pushing for roster spots. (0:00) Intro - PWHL Detroit Coming to LCA Hockeytown is officially getting a Professional Women's Hockey League team this upcoming season! (5:00) Griffins Take 2-1 Series Lead - Johansson, MBN, and Mazur Standouts Carter Mazur's two goals lead Dan Watson's group past Manitoba, with Michael Postava strong in net and the Griffins holding their opponent to one of the lowest shot totals in a Calder Cup playoff game since 2009. Anton Johansson looks every bit the prospect Detroit drafted, while Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's physical, wrecking-ball game cements him as a near-lock for next year's Red Wings lineup. Also, why this summer is everything for Carter Mazur's body and his case to crack Todd McLellan's roster. (18:40) Griffins Poised for Red Wings Roster A breakdown of how Amadeus Lombardi, John Leonard, Dominik Shine, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and others fit into a wide-open competition for spots Todd McLellan needs filled. (32:15) Leafs Win Draft Lottery Toronto lands the first overall pick and the rights to Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg - the worst possible outcome for Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the Atlantic Division. The Faulk trade doesn't get worse for Steve Yzerman with the unprotected 1st round pick staying at 15th overall. (40:20) Atlantic Division Outlook Why Yzerman has to choose between hyper-aggression and patience this offseason, with no realistic middle ground due to the Dylan Larkin/Alex DeBrincat window. (52:10) PWHL Detroit Details Jersey, name, draft hosting, and double-header weekends at LCA. (59:30) Overtime - Patreon Questions Most-hated rivals, Elias Pettersson trade math, and grading prospects. --- This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN: go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! 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!

What's the plan between the pipes in Hockeytown? This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Sebastian Cossa question as the Grand Rapids Griffins playoff run raises debates about Detroit's goalie depth chart. News and analysis covers Red Wings prospects, a Marco Kasper injury update, and NHL drama including the Oilers' postseason meltdown. (00:00) - Intro Ryan learns the hard way not to wade into Bruins-Sabres discourse online, plus a tragic Costco hot dog incident in the parking lot. (06:25) - Goalie Situation Next Season Sebastian Cossa is no longer waiver-exempt, Michael Postava has taken the Griffins net, and John Gibson holds down Detroit. How does Steve Yzerman handle a backup spot when Cam Talbot is a UFA and playoff expectations are real? (26:00) - Trading Cossa Scenarios Edmonton, Vancouver, and the Elias Pettersson rage-baiting Evan return. What kind of return makes sense if Yzerman moves a goalie prospect this summer? (38:20) - Marco Kasper Knee Injury Kasper reportedly played through a lingering knee issue, plus Moritz Seider and Albert Johansson updates heading into the World Championships. (43:10) - Oilers Crash Out & McDavid & Draisaitl's Futures Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scorch their own organization after the Anaheim loss. Stan Bowman, Jeff Jackson, and a franchise backed into a corner - could the unthinkable happen? (59:45) - McAvoy-Benson Incident Charlie McAvoy's two-handed chop, Zach Benson's slew foot, and the rat energy that ended the series as the Sabres beat the Bruins. (1:05:30) - More NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series Updates Buffalo over Boston, Minnesota & Hughes drop Dallas, Vegas-Anaheim on deck, and Carolina and Colorado as buzzsaws. (1:13:20) - Leafs Hire John Chayka Toronto's baffling GM choice, Matt Sundin: window dressing?, and Keith Pelley running the show. (1:20:05) - Overtime: Patron Questions Cossa and Nate Danielson trade talk, Cole Perfetti reclamation idea, Evgeni Malkin rumblings, and bottom-six UFA targets. --- 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!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the biggest offseason question head-on: does something need to change with the Red Wings core? Our Hockeytown roster analysis breaks down Dylan Larkin's future, Red Wings trade options, and which of McLellan's "jerseys" need to go this summer. (00:00) - Intro The offseason is officially here whether we like it or not. (04:50) - Should the Core Be Shaken Up? The big debate: do you move on from Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, or Moritz Seider to push the window? Why Robert Thomas-style targets are the archetype Steve Yzerman should be chasing, and why no prospect should be untouchable. (24:25) - Edvinsson, Copp and Compher Simon Edvinsson's playoff-ready ceiling, what Andrew Copp could fetch in a trade, and why J.T. Compher is the easiest bottom-six player to say goodbye to if a taker exists. (34:30) - JVR and Perron Where James van Riemsdyk fits if the bottom six actually changes. (37:55) - Rasmussen's Runway and Patrick Kane's Future Michael Rasmussen as the litmus test for how serious Yzerman is about the overhaul.Why the Red Wings may not be able to afford to let Patrick Kane walk in free agency as of right now. (45:05) - Kasper, Danielson and Finney Marco Kasper's sophomore slump, where Nate Danielson fits, and why Emmitt Finnie's rookie season was quietly one of the bright spots. (50:00) - Appleton and the Defense Mason Appleton's disappointing year, the Justin Faulk trade in hindsight, and why the blue line with Seider, Edvinsson, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka is fine for now. (58:45) - Goaltending Outlook Cam Talbot's likely exit, John Gibson's role going forward, and the Sebastian Cossa runway question heading into next year with Augustine, Postava, and Gylander waiting in Grand Rapids. (1:03:50) - Playoff Update The Oilers-Ducks goal-line controversy, Mishkov scratched in Philly, and updates from around the bracket. (1:13:35) - Overtime Questions Offer-sheeting Jason Robertson, buying out contracts, Mason McTavish chatter, and what Detroit can learn from the Bruins' culture. --- Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7219639/2026/04/27/detroit-red-wings-who-stays-who-goes-steve-yzerman/ 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!