Winged Wheel Podcast

With the new season approaching, it's time to look ahead to one of the most notable Detroit Red Wings to keep an eye out for: Jakub Vrana. Tune in as we discuss what the expectations for the Czech sniper will be, what a good season will be (aside from staying healthy) for him, whether he can crack 40 goals, if he'll be playing with Larkin, Zadina, Raymond, or Copp, & more. Also, what's his fut...

BONUS EPISODE: Tune into this special offseason bonus edition of the Winged Wheel Podcast, where you can tune into an (abridged) version of the second Winged Wheel Podcast Night at the LCA featuring Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond, in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings! Listen in as Ken & Mick regale the crowd with hockey stories and tales from their broadcasting experience, answer question...

With the summer wrapping up and Dylan Larkin & Tyler Bertuzzi entering the final years of their contracts, it's time to start wondering what might become of the pending UFAs in Detroit! Tune in as we start by discussing what Dylan Larkin's next contract might look like, the likelihood of him staying in Hockeytown vs. the far-out possibilities of Steve Yzerman considering a trade or waiting him...

We're very excited to be joined by Detroit Red Wings goaltender, Alex Nedeljkovic! Tune in as "Ned" returns to the Winged Wheel Podcast to discuss what he's been up to this offseason, reflecting on last season's ups & downs as starting goalie in Hockeytown, his thoughts on his new partner in net, Ville Husso, his literal aim for the net, & more (3:37)! We also discuss Steve Yzerman's (prob...

We're 3 years into Steve Yzerman's tenure as GM of the Detroit Red Wings, and it's time to take stock of the #Yzerplan. Tune in as we discuss The Athletic's NHL Front Office Confidence rankings, and whether Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings ranking among the league's best is warranted, what Yzerman, Draper & Co. have done well & what hasn't worked out, & whether the Yzerplan is still o...

We're excited to be joined by Ken Daniels, Detroit Red Wings Lead Announcer on Bally Sports Detroit, as well as Prashanth Iyer! We start by discussing the Wings Money on the Board campaign, and a very special announcement about WWP Night @ the LCA, in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings (4:30)! We move on to discuss Yzerman's offseason moves in free agency with Chiarot, Copp, & others comin...

The NHL offseason is in full swing, which means it's time to take a look at next year's roster, contract value, Detroit Red Wings prospects at the World Juniors (and beyond), & lots more! Tune in as we take a look at the Red Wings prospects playing in the World Juniors, including Simon Edvinsson, Sebastian Cossa, & plenty more (5:30) before diving into Steve Yzerman's free agency moves &am...

With the offseason well underway, it's primetime to take a look at some wild speculation! Tune in as we address the "rumors" of the Detroit Red Wings & Nazem Kadri - would the soon-to-be 32 year old center be a fit in Hockeytown? What kind of deal would Steve Yzerman offer him? How would he fit into the roster & impact the team? (4:25) We also have a candid discussion on Detroit's rebuild...

We are thrilled to be joined for the first time (of hopefully many) by Detroit Red Wings legend and Director of Amateur Scouting, Kris Draper! Tune in as Kris talks to us about the ins and outs of scouting for the NHL Draft, his thoughts on Marco Kasper, Amadeus Lombardi, & more Red Wings prospects, what it was like to scout & draft Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond, and more! He also disc...

Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to take a look back at all that's happened in the world of the Red Wings! The discussion opens with a look back at Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & Co. drafting Marco Kasper 8th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, as well as the rest of the Red Wings draft class (4:12), before analyzing Yzerman's aggressive approach to free agency & wha...

With all of the hype around free agency behind us (for now), it's time to take a look back at the Detroit Red Wings Development Camp! Tune in as we're joined by Daniella Bruce of the Detroit Red Wings to discuss the recent Red Wings Development Camp, including first looks at Marco Kasper, what Simon Edvinsson's next steps might be (relative to Moritz Seider), thoughts on Sebastian Cossa, Amadeus L...

As the rush of the NHL Draft & Yzerman's wild Free Agency shopping spree settles down (for now), we take a look at where the Detroit Red Wings roster has landed. Tune in as we discuss another depth signing in Pysyk (4:13), as well as Steve Yzerman's press conference, in which he spoke of creating competition for roster spots & how Simon Edvinsson could crack the roster, where Chiarot &...

The Yzerplan has picked up steam... In a chaotic day as the NHL Free Agency period opened, Steve Yzerman was quick out of the gates, making multiple major moves for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss every new signing in Hockeytown & discuss their contract value & rating, play style, how they fit into the team, & more: Andrew Copp (5:43), Olli Maatta (20:15), Ben Chiarot (26:...

The Detroit Red Wings selected Marco Kasper 8th overall, Steve Yzerman made a big trade, the 2022 NHL Draft unfolded in a wild manner...and the Winged Wheel Podcast is here to break it all down in our annual mega-Draft Review episode! Tune in as we open by discussing Yzerman's trade for goaltender Ville Husso (and subsequent signing), how it affects the crease in Hockeytown with Nedeljkovic alread...

For the last time before the real thing, our 2022 NHL Mock Draft! We're joined by Prashanth Iyer as we go through all 32 picks in the 1st round, including all of our preferred picks for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings at 8th overall, as well as some rumors & news on more improbable picks to go to Hockeytown... Will it be Savoie? Will Östlund's name come to fruition? Where does Frank Na...

The full 2022 NHL Draft Preview is here! Tune in for our full, comprehensive analysis of the 2022 NHL Draft, especially from the lens of the Detroit Red Wings & what Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & Co. might do. Will they land Matthew Savoie, Frank Nazar, or Marco Kasper? Will they opt for a big Conor Geekie or take the risk with Brad Lambert? Will Nemec, Jiricek, or Gauthier fall, & how...

EMERGENCY PODCAST TIME - THE DETROIT RED WINGS HAVE A NEW HEAD COACH! Steve Yzerman has hired Derek Lalonde, (now former) Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach under Jon Cooper. Tune in as the Winged Wheel Podcast is joined by Prashanth Iyer (and his small special guest) to discuss what Lalonde's hire means for Detroit's future & how his "player's coach" personality will mesh with the likes of D...

The 2022 NHL Draft is looming, and so is Steve Yzerman's decision on who will be the next head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss Derek Lalonde of the Tampa Bay Lightning being seen & rumored as a likely candidate to coach in Hockeytown, what Yzerman might be looking for, & who else is in the mix (5:05). We also discuss Sebastien Cossa's run at the Memorial Cup & wha...

Tune into this episode as the Winged Wheel Podcast starts by reliving the Detroit - Colorado rivalry through the ESPN E:60: Unrivaled documentary, commemorating the best rivalry in sports history: McCarty's punch on Claude Lemieux as revenge for the hit on Draper, Konstantinov's dominance & tragic story, & so much more (6:47). Also, Barry Trotz is off the board for Steve Yzerman's head coa...

MORITZ SEIDER IS THE CALDER TROPHY WINNER! Tune in as we discuss the first Detroit Red Wings player to be named NHL Rookie of the Year since 1965, as we break down Seider's phenomenal rookie season, the awards ceremony, Yzerman, Ilitch, & Larkin attending, impact on his next contract, his best moments, the messages from teammates (including a Fedorov cameo), Lucas Raymond & Alex Nedeljkovi...

After an eventful personal weekend for the Winged Wheel Podcast hosts, tune in as we start by covering some Detroit Red Wings news, including Sebastian Cossa's AHL eligibility, Kirill Tyutyayev's new contract with Grand Rapids, Mickey Redmond's recent Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction, & more (3:05)! After a bit of a story from Ryan, we discuss & debate the news of Detroit being...

The Red Wings' future stars are raking in the accolades! Tune in as we open with a recap of Sebastian Cossa's WHL Championship on the back of his 5 shutouts, a look forward to the Memorial Cup, & whether he's due to join the Grand Rapids Griffins or return to the Edmonton Oil Kings next season (4:55). We also cover a new goalie signed in Jussi Olkinuora (14:54), Elmer Söderblom's recent award...

Elmer Söderblom is coming to Michigan, the 2022 NHL Draft is fast approaching, & the Stanley Cup Final is set! Tune in as we break it all down, starting with updates on Detroit's head coaching search - Barry Trotz & Bruce Cassidy being linked to the Red Wings, as well as Steve Yzerman interviewing David Quinn, & possibly waiting for the likes of Derek Lalonde & Benoit Groulx. (4:18...

A full roster once again but recording remotely, tune in as the Winged Wheel Podcast notes some recent (and well-deserved) recognition for Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, & Bally Sports Detroit! (5:53)! We also tackle what's happening in Boston and whether Bruce Cassidy could be a potential head coaching candidate for Steve Yzerman & the Detroit Red Wings. (6:55) We also revisit a notable cen...

The coaching search continues, and we're all anxiously awaiting Steve Yzerman's decisions...tune in as we cover where Detroit may be at in finding the newest head coach of the Red Wings, timelines, & what the rest of the NHL can tell us about the search in Hockeytown (4:10). We also take a look at a potential free agent target: Vincent Trocheck. What would he cost, would he make sense for the...