Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

• Hockeytown Tank, Yzerman's Offseason Options, and NHL Expansion - Mar. 23rd, 2025

  It's not mathematically over for the Detroit Red Wings, but it feels like it's over. Tune in as we discuss the latest loss as the Red Wings fell to the Vegas Golden Knights, including Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & the Detroit power play combining for the only hope in the game before falling in the lopsided affair, as well as an overall discussion on what has gone wrong for Todd McLellan's squad in another miserable March (6:20). We then get into the realities of the Stanley Cup Playoff race as well as the NHL Draft Lottery outlook for the familiar position for Steve Yzerman's squad (13:10). Also, news on Trey Augustine, Red Savage, & the Michigan State Spartans, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Jeff Petry & Erik Gustafsson, & more (29:00). After that, a discussion on some potential targets for Steve Yzerman this offseason as he looks for a stopgap until Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, Brandsegg-Nygard, & others can take over: Brad Marchand? John Tavares? Brock Boeser? Defensive help for Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson? (31:40) Next, the NHL taking a look at adding expansion teams in Houston and Atlanta, and maybe 2 more markets (47:05) before getting into our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Porter Martone: is he worth a #1 overall pick over Hagens, Schaefer, or Misa? What's his ceiling? (56:45) All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:04:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6216302/2025/03/20/red-wings-nhl-playoffs-offseason/  

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• Detroit's Odds Dwindle and Augustine On the Rise - Mar. 19th, 2025

  Time is running out for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we open by discussing the Hockeytown team's latest loss to Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, including a Dylan Larkin goal, Petr Mrazek's 4th straight start, another 3rd period collapse, & more. Also, a discussion on whether this team is reverting back to the ways of Derek Lalonde rather than Todd McLellan, or the losses are more a function of the talent Steve Yzerman has added or just a tough schedule (3:50). We also take a look at the Stanley Cup Playoff race and what Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & Co. have to do to beat the very long odds (22:05). Next, Trey Augustine piling up NCAA accolades with the Michigan State Spartans and what he has done for the Red Wings pipeline alongside Sebastian Cossa, Carter Gylander, & the rest of the netminders (27:50), as well as some more fun Marco Kasper stats (31:10). After that, our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Matthew Schaefer, and whether the Otters defenseman should go above Misa, Hagens, Martone, Frondell, & others in his class (36:15). Finally, NHL news including thoughts on Gary Bettman's bracket playoffs vs. the 1v8 format, expanded 3v3 overtime, the All Star game, the NHL Draft, & more (47:50). All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:03:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

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• Johansson Dangles, Raymond Rebounds, and Hagens Prospect Profile - Mar. 16th, 2025

  The Detroit Red Wings needed a win against Vegas, and they couldn't have drawn it up any better. Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's squad's loss to Brind'Amour's Carolina Hurricanes, including Alex DeBrincat and Michael Rasmussen scoring in an otherwise lopsided affair (3:35), before discussing the Hockeytown matinee victory over Eichel and the Golden Knights, including Albert Johansson's filthy dangles, Lucas Raymond breaking his goal drought, Marco Kasper continuing to thrive on a great play from Erik Gustafsson & Patrick Kane, Samsonov's blocker to Rasmussen's face, Petr Mrazek's perfect shutout, perfect defense from Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson & Co., & more (7:40). Next, a look at the NHL Stanley Cup playoff race and just what makes Detroit's schedule so hard, as well as news on Anton Johansson and Future Considerations (19:30). After that, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on James Hagens, USNTDP grad & Boston College star - could he be the 1/2C of the future alongside Dylan Larkin, or will he go outside of Steve Yzerman's range? How does he compare to Misa, Martone, Schaefer, & other draft stars (29:15)? Also, a look at Marco Kasper's fantastic rookie season & how he and Nate Danielson could be raising hopes for Detroit's center future (40:30) before discussing NHL news (Adin Hill's new contract & the goalie market (46:25). All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (50:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

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• Hockeytown Touchdown and Prospect Profiles Begin - Mar. 13th, 2025

  The Detroit Red Wings finally broke their losing streak, putting up a touchdown's worth of goals at the LCA. Tune in as we start by first discussing McLellan's squad's losses to Ovechkins Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark & the Ottawa Senators, including shaky goaltending from Talbot, Larkin & Seider scoring, another game-influencing terrible call, & more (3:35) before we jump into the Detroit Red Wings thumping Tage Thompson & the Buffalo Sabres in Hockeytown: Patrick Kane's 5 point night (the first since Anthony Mantha for Detroit), Alex DeBrincat's 30th goal & 4 point night, Maroc Kasper & Dylan Larkin's 3 point games, Petr Mrazek's win in his return, Lucas Raymond's 2 assists, Moritz Seider & Vladimir Tarasenko chipping in, Simon Edvinsson mixing it up with Norris & Thompson, Rasmussen's "fight", and plenty more (8:50). After that, a discussion on the Stanley Cup Playoff race and where Steve Yzerman's team sits in the packed contest (24:20) before we jump into our first 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile of the year: Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit - how doe she compare against Hagens, Martone, Schaefer, & others (31:05)? Finally, NHL news including more drama & intrigue from Rantanen & Marner, Aaron Ekblad's 20 game suspension, Benoit's superman punch on Kesselring, & more (41:20) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

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• MRAZEK BACK TO DETROIT... RED WINGS TRADE DEADLINE RECAP (Yzerman Sits Pat) - Mar. 7th, 2025

  The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Steve Yzerman's moves (or mostly lack thereof) have Detroit Red Wings fans a bit confused... Tune in as we open by covering the return of Petr Mrazek to Hockeytown, as he and Craig Smith come from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno - reactions, analysis, value, how this affects Sebastian Cossa. Cam Talbot, & Alex Lyon, & more. Next, a discussion on whether sitting tight and not adding more help for Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, & the rest of Todd McLellan's squad, losing Christian Fischer to waivers, and Yzerman's comments on the high prices in the crazy sellers' market across the league (3:45). After that, Steve Yzerman's notes on wanting to be a bigger, tougher team (40:05), before covering big trades from across the league, including: Jake Walman and the sore spot for Red Wings fans, Dylan Cozens - Josh Norris, Mikko Rantanen - Logan Stankoven, Brock Nelson, Scott Laughton, Brad Marchand, & other deals in a crazy day outside of Detroit (48:45). Finally, a somber note as Carter Mazur's debut end horrifically for the Grand Rapids Griffins star (1:08:30) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:11:00) - enjoy this "emergency" episode! 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 Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

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