Winged Wheel Podcast

It's about that time...get ready for our first Mock Draft of the season! Tune into this episode as we first open with some Detroit Red Wings news, including Yzerman's decision to not sign 3 prospects (including Otto Kivenmáki & Alex Cotton), as well as an impending ELC for Elmer Söderblom (6:39), before speculating about whether Dylan Strome might be a fit in Hockeytown (15:00). We're also joi...

With the playoffs rolling on, Hockeytown has its own interesting storylines developing! Tune in as we discuss the report that Barry Trotz has met with Steve Yzerman & the Red Wings, and whether he'd come to Detroit (4:00), as well as the strange comment from Dylan Larkin's former agency after switching to Pat Brisson & CAA, before discussing Larkin's upcoming contract negotiation and what...

Our final instalment in the 2021/2022 Detroit Red Wings season recap series is here! Tune in as we start by covering Moritz Seider's phenomenal rookie season, Filip Hronek's seeming decline, Marc "The Rockstar" Staal, & the rest of Hockeytown's defensive group. (5:55) Also, the goaltending tandem of Alex Nedeljkovic & Thomas Greiss! (48:34) We also discuss some Red Wings news, including Yz...

The playoffs continue, and so does our offseason post-mortem on the 2021/2022 Detroit Red Wings season! Tune in as we first cover Detroit's reported interest in Barry Trotz, with Steve Yerman said to be interviewing the free agent for Hockeytown's vacant head coaching position (6:50). We also continue in our season-in-review, looking back at the rest of Detroit's forwards, including Michael Rasmus...

For the first time ever, the Winged Wheel Podcast welcomes Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts, Hockey Night in Canada, & the overall world of hockey insiders onto the podcast! Tune in as Friedge gives his thoughts, stories, and opinions on everything from working with Steve Yzerman to the Detroit Red Wings rebuild, what it's like to be a hockey insider, working with Jeff Marek, insigh...

Multiple Game 7s in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 2022 NHL Draft content - it's a great time for hockey fans. Tune in as we start the podcast with some Detroit Red Wings news, as Moritz Seider thrives at the IIHF World Championship for Germany & we discuss the Calder Trophy voting process (4:55). We're also joined by Will Scouch of Scouching to talk 2022 NHL Draft prospects, who Steve Yzerman migh...

Another NHL Draft Lottery, and another luckless Detroit Red Wings team watching a repeat winner. Tune in as we discuss the results from the draw, resulting in Steve Yzerman holding the 8th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, including possible picks in that range like Frank Nazar, Matthew Savoie, Brad Lambert, & many more (6:15). We also take a look at the Calder Trophy finalists, including De...

It's time to look back at the 2021/2022 Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in for the first part of our post-mortem on the most recent Hockeytown campaign, starting out with a look at the forwards, including Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, Lucas Raymond, Jakub Vrana, Filip Zadina, & more - including what Steve Yzerman might do with some of them in the offseason (5:11). We also take a look at the wha...

As the Detroit Red Wings enter their offseason and the fallout from Jeff Blashill's tenure ending continues, tune in as we discuss Steve Yzerman's press conference & his "Yzerplan" for Hockeytown. We discuss his thoughts on moving on from Blashill, his notes on the rebuild timeline, how prospects like Edvinsson, Soderblom, Berggren, & others are doing, free agency, possible trades, the NHL...

After 7 seasons, Jeff Blashill is no longer the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we dissect the announcement that Steve Yzerman would not be renewing the contracts of Blashill, assistant coach Doug Houda, or goaltending coach Jeff Salajko -  we discuss what went wrong, who could replace Blashill in Hockeytown, & more (4:55). We also talk with Prashanth Iyer and Max Bultman...

One game left for the Detroit Red Wings! Tune in as we discuss their matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, including a great effort from Alex Nedeljkovic, Moritz Seider, & Lucas Raymond, as well as Matthews' 60th (4:50). Also, more Red Wings news (including thoughts on Magnus Hellberg & others), an outlook on their final game, their Draft Lottery chances, & more (12:33)! We also dis...

The future is getting closer for Detroit, as Edvinsson & the rest of Yzerman's prospect pool are fast approaching. Tune in as we recap the 3 Detroit Red Wings games, including some questionable referee review, Nedeljkovic's shutout, Seider's close call, Vrana's endless scoring, & more (7:02). We also discuss Simon Edvinsson signing his ELC in Hockeytown, what this means for him next year,...

As the season winds down for the Detroit Red Wings, the news doesn't slow with it. Tune in as we discuss Dylan Larkin being shut down for the rest of the season after successful core surgery, as well as commentary on just how good he was this year (5:10). Also, Hockeytown's surprising win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, led by Jakub Vrana's remarkable goal scoring touch - just what kind of pace is h...

The end of the Detroit Red Wings season isn't coming quickly or mercifully. Tune in as we recap a tough weekend for Yzerman's squad, with the only redeeming moments being an Alex Nedeljkovic shutout & flashes of great play from Moritz Seider & others (7:45). We also take a look at Detroit's Draft Lottery situation (33:50), before recapping the NHL playoff race (38:20). Also, Logan Cooley's...

With the end of the season fast approaching, it's time to take stock. Tune in as we cover the Detroit Red Wings & their recent loss, including a strong game from Moritz Seider (5:48). We also discuss Detroit's difficult remaining games, Draft Lottery & standings outlook, & rest of season expectation (12:35), before taking a look at newly signed goalie Magnus Hellberg & his strange...

After another successful WWP Night at the LCA, the Winged Wheel Podcast (barely recovered) gets together for another remote episode as Evan is on the mend. Tune in as we discuss Winged Wheel Podcast Night at the LCA, in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings & in support of the Jamie Daniels Foundation, ft. Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond (5:06). We also discuss Detroit's OT loss to Columbus,...

In an unexpectedly remote episode (get better soon, Evan), tune in as we tackle all of the excitement surrounding the Detroit Red Wings AND the Winged Wheel Podcast. First, final updates for Winged Wheel Podcast Night @ the LCA, ft. Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond (4:10)! We then cover Detroit's back-to-back wins over Boston and Winnipeg, including incredible play from Jakub Vrana, Alex Nedeljkov...

The last stretch of the season is getting to be more & more rough, which leaves the question: what happens to Jeff Blashill in the offseason? Tune in as we recap the Detroit Red Wings & their losses to Ottawa, including Lucas Raymond retaking the rookie points lead, Moritz Seider doing his usual thing, & some otherwise uninspired (as Dylan Larkin called it) play (5:25). We also discuss...

Big decisions are coming for Steve Yzerman & the Red Wings, and we're here to go through the endless possibilities! Tune into this episode for a recap of Detroit's OT loss to New York, including stellar play from Moritz Seider, Jakub Vrana, Lucas Raymond (50 points!), a good effort from Alex Nedeljkovic, & (of course) some not-so-great play in Hockeytown (4:38). We also discuss Frank Serav...

After another devastating Detroit Red Wings loss, 11-2 to Pittsburgh, we break down what has gone wrong in Hockeytown, & what has to happen moving forward. Does Steve Yzerman move on from Jeff Blashill as head coach? What needs to be done for Mroitz Seider & Lucas Raymond's development? Is the rebuild continuing, or does Detroit pivot to capitalize on Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, & Ja...

As the dust settles after the Trade Deadline, tune in as we cover the aftermath and break down how things have shaken out for the Detroit Red Wings - starting with Hockeytown's win over Philadelphia, starring solid play from Jake Walman, Oskar Sundqvist, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, & Moritz Seider bullying grown men (6:50). We're also joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detr...

The NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the Yzerplan continues. Tune in as we discuss all of the trades Yzerman & the Detroit Red Wings made, including Troy Stecher to L.A. (6:40), Nick Leddy to St. Louis for a 2nd, Sundqvist, and Walman (12:40), and Vlad Namestnikov to the Stars (25:55). We also discuss Tyler Bertuzzi & Filip Hronek trade discussion & rumors, overall trade deadline gra...

We are officially in NHL Trade Deadline season - hold on tight! What will Steve Yzerman do with the Detroit Red Wings "open for business"? Tune in as we start with a recap of the wild game against the Oilers (7:30) before diving into trade rumors & speculation about the Red Wings, starting with the biggest name: Tyler Bertuzzi (13:40). We also cover the other most likely players to be moved, i...

The Detroit Red Wings had a barn-burner of a game against the Wild, including an almost goalie fight & Matt Dumba taking some cheap shots at Lucas Raymond. Tune in as we discuss that game, Jakub Vrana's return to scoring goals at will, & how Moritz Seider, Alex Nedeljkovic, & the rest of the Red Wings fared (6:15). Also, their loss against Calgary, without Robby Fabbri & Tyler Bert...

After a devastating 9-2 loss to the Coyotes, it's time to ask the tough questions about the Detroit Red Wings, Jeff Blashill, and the team's direction. Tune in as we break down the breakdown in Hockeytown, including atrocious goaltending, terrible defense, a small shining moment when Jakub Vrana scored, some horrifying stats, and the rest of the awful game that Steve Yzerman angrily watched (6:30)...