Winged Wheel Podcast

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast It's time for one of our biggest episodes of the year: the 2024 NHL Draft Preview...except with the added content of Steve Yzerman's press conference on his outlook for the Detroit Red Wings and the thrilling Stanley Cup Final. Tune in as we start with...

What a wild day of trades and roster moves in the NHL. Tune in as we start by discussing the Albert Johansson signing and what he could mean for the Detroit Red Wings roster, bolstering the blue line of Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Jake Walman, & others (4:10). Next, we analyze the flurry of NHL roster moves and what they could mean for Steve Yzerman: San Jose picking up Goodrow, Markstrom bein...

Martin Necas trade rumors are swirling, and Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings are in the mix... Tune in as we start by analyzing the Necas rumors, whether he'd be a fit in Hockeytown, what the Red Wings would have to give up to add him to the core of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & others, how he would affect other free agents like Patrick Kane, & lot...

Free agency is looming after the NHL Draft and rumors are already swirling. Tune in as we first start by discussing the recent accolades for the local Detroit Red Wings broadcast team in Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, & Bally Sports Detroit, as well as how national broadcasts in the playoffs could level up (3:20)! Next, we analyze some potential free agency and trade targets, how they'd fit on the R...

The NHL's salary cap is set, and so is the stage for Steve Yzerman and his upcoming adjustments to the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing Hockeytown's salary cap situation, how Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider's contracts affect it, how the extra $300k can factor in, if Patrick Kane, David Perron, or others can return, whether Justin Holl, Olli Maatta, or others are on the choppin...

The Stanley Cup Final is set, the Detroit Red Wings are starting to take stock of their free agents, and the NHL Draft is just around the corner... Tune in as we start by discussing the impending meetings between Steve Yzerman and agents for David Perron, Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond, and presumably Moritz Seider not far away as well. Also, what it would take to keep these players, how they'd fit i...

It's about that time where we take our first go at a 2024 NHL Mock Draft, including our thoughts on who Steve Yzerman might take for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we first start with news on some Hockeytown prospects being let go, including Bednar, Niederbach, and Mathurin, as well as overall thoughts on Detroit's prospect pool (3:20). Next, our first half 2024 NHL Mock Draft plus thoughts on...

Now that the Grand Rapids Griffins are done their season, it's time for the Detroit Red Wings to take stock and see who might graduate to the NHL. Tune in as we discuss the futures of Simon Edvinsson, Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper, Sebastian Cossa, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, & more Griffins, who will join the likes of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the Red Wings co...

Steve Yzerman has some decisions to make with pending free agents. Tune in as we take a look at which players in Hockeytown have expiring contracts, what they might take to re-sign, whether the Detroit Red Wings should bring them back, how they'd fit in alongside the likes of Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and more, including Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Shayne Gostisbehere, Daniel S...

Moritz Seider is great on the 1st pair, but Steve Yzerman is going to need to find some help for the Detroit Red Wings on the right side. Tune in as we discuss some potential Hockeytown free agent targets to play on Detroit's right side behind Seider (maybe alongside Edvinsson?), whether they'd replace the offense of Gostisbehere or Patrick Kane, if they'd be worth a long term contract, how they'd...

Will Steve Yzerman's adjustments to the Detroit Red Wings come through the form of a trade - or multiple? Tune in as we discuss potential Hockeytown trade targets, including Nikolaj Ehlers of the Winnipeg Jets (3:05), Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes (15:45), and Timothy Lilejegren of the Toronto Maple Leafs (22:00) - is 15th overall in play, would they take a contract like Holl's, would a...

Steve Yzerman has options at 15th overall - are they all players? Tune in as we discuss expectations for what Hockeytown might land with the 15th overall pick, as well as the merits of Steve Yzerman considering a trade to maybe add more immediate impact to help the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's current squad (6:35). Next, Nate Dan...

Steve Yzerman has some interesting choices to make this summer for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss the ideal draft strategy for Hockeytown as they draft 15th overall and look to add to their core - who would be the best help for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's other key players? Is it best player available or a high end forward...

Two new contracts for the Detroit Red Wings: one exciting, and another a bit more mysterious. First, Axel Sandin Pellikka signs his ELC as Yzerman officially brings their next star defenseman into the fold in Hockeytown, however it was confirmed that he'll be staying in the SHL. We discuss what this means for his development vs. joining the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL, how being under Kronwal...

The kids are the key for Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde in Hockeytown. Tune in as we break down the incoming youth movement for the Detroit Red Wings, how many of the rising stars can make the roster, and what to expect from Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Sebastian Cossa, and others in the future as the Red Wings look for help...

Just because the season is over doesn't mean Red Wings fans aren't excited about hockey, thanks to the likes of Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka. Tune in as we start by discussing Nate Danielson's offensive increase as he moved from the Brandon Wheat Kings to the Portland Winterhawks, whether he can make the Detroit Red Wings next season, his future as a potential 2C alongside Dylan Larkin,...

There's a lot for Steve Yzerman to take care of in Hockeytown this offseason, and the top of the list (even higher than Patrick Kane) belongs to Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider's upcoming contracts. Tune in as we discuss what those deals may look like as they come off their ELCs, whether anything other than an 8 year term is advisable, how Dylan Larkin's cap hit may factor in, why Compher, Copp, Per...

Now that we've looked back at the Detroit Red Wings and their 2023/2024 season, it's time to look ahead at the job Steve Yzerman has ahead of him this summer. Tune in as we open by discussing some key priorities for Yzerman in Hockeytown, including the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond extensions, making room for young players like Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Albert Johansson, Nate...

It's that time of year as we recap the entire 2023/2024 Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in as we start by discussing the forwards, including Dylan Larkin's leadership, Lucas Raymond's star performances, Alex DeBrincat's first year in Hockeytown, Patrick Kane's impact, J.T. Compher, David Perron, Robby Fabbri, Daniel Sprong, Michael Rasmussen, Andrew Copp, Joe Veleno, Christian Fischer, & others (4:...

Heartbreak for Hockeytown. The Detroit Red Wings came so, so close to making the playoffs. Tune in as we start by lamenting the past few nights (0:00) before giving our thoughts on how the Red Wings just barely missed the playoffs due to the Philadelphia Flyers pulling the goalie against the Washington Capitals, and also give an overview of the final standings in the Eastern Conference Wild Card p...

It's the final episode of the regular season, and the Detroit Red Wings are still alive in the playoff race. Tune in as we give a full rundown of Hockeytown's position in the NHL's playoff standings, with Wild Card & Metro Division spots up for grabs for the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins alongside the Red Wings, what Detroit needs to make it,...

The Detroit Red Wings put up a strong effort, and came up short in their biggest game of the year (so far). Tune in as we discuss the loss in Hockeytown to the Wild Card rival Washington Capitals, including Lindgren's fantastic performance (which Patrick Kane spoiled), Larkin, Raymond, DeBRincat & Co. not being able to solve Washington offensively, unfortunate mishaps from Compher and Seider, Ovec...

The Detroit Red Wings once again control their own playoff destiny (0:00). Tune in as we cover the happenings in Hockeytown, starting with a tough loss to the New York Rangers, including non-calls on Lucas Raymond, mistakes from Czarnik and Perron, Copp, Larkin, & Compher, & more from Lalonde's squad (6:50). Next, Detroit's key win over the Buffalo Sabres, including beautiful goals from Lucas Raym...

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Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F Somehow, the Detroit Red Wings are still in this. Tune in as we first discuss Detroit's ugly loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, including a poor game from the entire team & James Reimer, struggles from Pe...