Winged Wheel Podcast

As the post-NHL Trade Deadline period settles in, it's time to take stock of the Detroit Red Wings & further analyze the moves Steve Yzerman made in Hockeytown. We open by discussing Detroit's two losses to the Islanders & Flyers, with not much more than a Moritz Seider and Dylan Larkin connection to speak of (4:10). Next, Yzerman's notes on tanking, trading Hronek, & more, as well as a quick look...

Steve Yzerman's vision for the future of the Detroit Red Wings took some major steps this week, with the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline culminating in the trade of Tyler Bertuzzi, Jakub Vrana, and Oskar Sundqvist (after already trading Filip Hronek and signing Dylan Larkin & Jake Walman earlier in the week). The only thing that didn't happen was the James Van Riemsdyk trade - JVR, you'll be missed in Mot...

In one of the most insane NHL Trade Deadline leadups in NHL history, the Detroit Red Wings were a big part of the festivities: Larkin signing, Hronek traded, Walman extended, Bertuzzi, Vrana & others back on the market - CHAOS Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin finally signing his new contract, keeping him in Hockey for 8 years at $8.7 million per season. How...

Detroit Red Wings fans wanted playoff hockey, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made sure they got it alright. Tune in as we discuss the 2 games in Hockeytown: first, a commanding victory over the New York Rangers, ft. Andrew Copp's strongest game of the season, Filip Zadina's triumphant return to the lineup after a nice play by Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen's fun night, & Ville Husso being the backbone of...

There's no denying it - the Detroit Red Wings have put themselves firmly in the mix of teams competing for a playoff spot. Tune in as we discuss Detroit's key win over the Washington Capitals, including Hagg's opening goal and Pius Suter's heroics, Dylan Larkin's cross-checking game misconduct, Jakub Vrana getting into his first game in months (with a great backcheck to cover for Moritz Seider), t...

In a surprising report by Elliotte Friedman on Hockey Night in Canada, it is believe that Steve Yzerman has taken Tyler Bertuzzi off the NHL trade market. Tune in as we dissect this development: would this be the right move for the Red Wings? Is Detroit's playoff push worth passing up on a trade for Bertuzzi? Is this Yzerman buying time and/or driving up Bertuzzi's value? How does this affect Dyla...

What a week of news for the Detroit Red Wings, who are all of a sudden on a 4 game winning streak. Tune in as we open by discussing their win over the Vancouver Canucks, including one of the best games of Dylan Larkin's career, another solid Husso win, strong showings from Rasmussen, Veleno, Berggren, Fabbri, Lindstrom, & more (5:23). Also, the win the Red Wings stole from Connor McDavid & the Edm...

8 years, over 600 episodes, and millions of downloads & views from you incredible listeners since the Winged Wheel Podcast started in 2015 - unbelievable. Tune in as we open by acknowledging the passage of time & recognizing your incredible support as we celebrate our 8th anniversary (0:20)! We start our Detroit Red Wings coverage by discussing their win over the Calgary Flames, including Filip Za...

Good news: Detroit Red Wings hockey is back! The tougher news is that it was business as usual to start... Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's 5-2 loss to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, including the endless scuffles, "vintage" Larkin - Raymond - Tyler Bertuzzi plays, the good & bad of Bertuzzi & Chiarot, Suter, Seider, Veleno, & Sundqvist's great shift, defensive & special teams w...

Dylan Larkin was Detroit's only representative at the 2023 NHL All-Star game, but he made sure to shine arguably more than anybody else! Tune in as we discuss the All-Star weekend, including what's wrong with the Skills Competition, how Larkin fared in the Fastest Skater, how Hardest Shot & other events should be the focus, & what we'd do to "fix" the weekend - plus a review on Larkin's 5 goal per...

The Bo Horvat saga ended before it could even truly start for Yzerman & the Detroit Red Wings! tune in as we open by discussing the Horvat for Raty, Beauvillier, & a 1st trade, whether Rutherford & Vancouver or the Lamoriello Islanders won, how this affects Hockeytown with respect to Dylan Larkin's contract, the Yzerplan at the Trade Deadline, & lots more (4:24). We're also joined by Max Bultman o...

The NHL All-Star break is here, so while Dylan Larkin represents Hockeytown it's time for us to take stock of the Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's fun OT win over Montréal, including Kay Seider & Glenn Walman highlighting the Dads & Mentors trip, Michael Rasmussen, Moritz Seider, Robby Fabbri, Ville Husso, & other coming up huge in the win, & more (5:00). Also,...

It's pronounced: Söderblom. The Winged Wheel Podcast is thrilled to be joined by Detroit Red Wings & Grand Rapids Griffins forward, Elmer Soderblom! Tune in as we start the show by discussing Detroit's overtime win over Erik Karlsson & the San Jose Sharks, including Dylan Larkin's 400th point, Rasmussen's strong game, Andrew Copp's game-winning goal, & more (4:10). We're joined by Elmer Soderblom...

With the Detroit Red Wings fighting injuries and heading into the All-Star break soon, we decided that it's that time...2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles. Tune in as we begin the episode by recapping Detroit's game against Vegas, including a Husso blunder & excellent recovery, Larkin & Raymond continuing to thrive, & Joe Veleno's underrated abilities (5:30). Next, Lalonde's squads dull loss to Cart...

The Detroit Red Wings are in a slog through the middle of their season, and Steve Yzerman has some tough decisions ahead with the NHL Trade Deadline Looming. Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's consecutive losses to Colorado and Arizona, including Moritz Seider's continued production, poor goaltending from Ville Husso and Magnus Hellberg, Raymond, Berggren, & Fabbri staying hot, defensive...

Halfway through the season and the Detroit Red Wings are certainly making things interesting. Tune in as we start by recapping the two most recent games in Hockeytown: Detroit's win over Toronto, including Lucas Raymond staying hot, Robby Fabbri continuing to produce, Moritz Seider showing up with a sweet goal & celly, Lalonde refocusing the team, & more (5:10). Next, Detroit's close loss to Colum...

What a night for Moritz Seider & Co.! Tune in as we can a wild 7-5 Detroit Red Wings win over the Winnipeg Jets, including Mo Seider's franchise record-tying 4 assists, Lucas Raymond's 3 points, Dylan Larkin & Andrew Copp's 2 assists, Derek Lalonde's squad struggling at 5v5, Ville Husso's up & down game, Jake Walman staying hot, & more (6:10). Also: Robby Fabbri's strong return (14:50), and Jake W...

2023 is off to a tough start for the Detroit Red Wings, and Steve Yzerman, Derek Lalonde & Co. have some interesting decisions to make over the rest of the season. Tune in as we open by recapping Detroit's two losses to Florida & Toronto, including bad special teams play & thoughts on what Alex Tanguay can do, Robby Fabbri's strong return, Jake Walman's homecoming goal against the Leaf, Hellberg h...

In a wild and unexpected 24 hours, Steve Yzerman made the decision to waive Jakub Vrana, Detroit Red Wings fans waited nervously, and Vrana cleared waivers to go down to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Tune in as we begin by dissecting the decision to waive Vrana over the likes of Adam Erne, Alex Nedeljkovic, Elmer Soderblom, Joe Veleno, or Jonatan Berggren, how Vrana's cap hit or stint in the Player A...

Happy New Year! The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up 2022 and entered 2023 with another comeback win, this time over the Ottawa Senators. Tune in as we discuss the New Year's Eve game, the previous almost-comeback against Buffalo, Elmer Soderblom and Joe Veleno's 6 game point streaks, Michael Rasmussen dominating on Dylan Larkin's wing, Lucas Raymond's great game, Hellberg's shaky win, & the Morit...

WHAT A COMEBACK, WHAT A CELLY! Tune in as we cover how the Detroit Red Wings completed the come from behind victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins after going down 4-0, Jake Walman hitting "The Griddy" celly after the OT winner, Ben Chiarot and Magnus Hellberg's (in relief of Ville Husso) big games, the Larkin - Rasmussen - Perron line buzzing, Berggren still rolling, & lots more from the historic w...

BONUS EPISODE: Tune into this special bonus holiday edition of the Winged Wheel Podcast, where we talk all things hockey gear & equipment from the pros over at Gear Geek Hockey. We discuss NHL players gear, whether Filip Hronek's stick change made a difference in his game, Pavel Datsyuk's weird equipment choices, what goes into the crazy world of goalie gear, questions from fans & listeners, & so...

Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's loss against the Washington Capitals, including a strong start from the likes of Perron & Berggren, Husso's solid showing in a loss, & the Red Wings selling out to protect Gordie Howe's goal total against Alexander Ovechkin (5:15). Next, Detroit's massive win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at the LCA, including a fantastic performance from an injured Dylan...

JAKUB VRANA HAS RETURNED. Finally, a small bit of good news for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss Detroit's frustrating loss to the Ottawa Senators, including special teams letting down Derek Lalonde's squad, Dylan Larkin playing injured, Filip Hronek & Jake Walman doing well while the Ben Chiarot - Moritz Seider pairing continues to produce mixed results, Husso's efforts, break-in woes...

In a turn of tides, the Detroit Red Wings may be in trouble with what is essentially an entire 1st line missing from the roster... Tune in as we discuss Detroit's last two games, including the 1-0 snoozefest against Carolina that saw Dylan Larkin leave the game injured (6:15), before of course discussing the Minnesota game: Ryan Reaves decks Filip Hronek with a massive hit. Was it legal? Was it cl...