Winged Wheel Podcast

Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

About the show

Winged Wheel Podcast is an independent Detroit Red Wings podcast for fans who want more than the score. Get Red Wings news, game recaps, trade rumors, prospect analysis, and NHL Draft scouting - with honest debate and plenty of humor. From roster moves and player development to free agency and the trade deadline, we break down the decisions shaping Hockeytown. Follow prospects from the Grand Rapids Griffins to the NHL, hear interviews with players, analysts, and the biggest names in hockey, and get a Detroit perspective on the biggest stories around the league. Hosted by Ryan Hana, Brad Krysko, and Evan Lobsinger, WWP has been talking Detroit hockey since 2015, with more than 10 million downloads. Join the conversation with listener questions in our Overtime segment. Follow for new episodes twice weekly, all season and offseason. Listen, watch, and connect at wingedwheelpodcast.com.

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Edvinsson Back in Sweden? and Danielson Sent Down, Detroit Loses 3 Straight

Nov 9, 2026 1 hr 28 min

Two losses and a Nate Danielson demotion: this Detroit Red Wings podcast has the Red Wings vs Golden Knights and Avalanche recaps after a 2-1 home loss and a 4-0 shutout. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Michael Rasmussen's late giveaway and Simon Edvinsson's holdout update. (00:00) - Intro Detroit sits eighth in the Atlantic after a soft October schedule. That's about what most people predicted, even with the Dylan Larkin situation still unresolved. Plus, Winged Wheel Podcast Night at Little Caesars Arena against the Islanders is just under two weeks away, and every ticket supports the Jamie Daniels Foundation - get yours today! (05:00) - Golden Knights Loss Anton Johansson scores the opening goal in the 3rd, but Michael Rasmussen's soft giveaway under zero pressure led to rookie Trevor Connelly toe-dragging past him for the winner as the Red Wings lose in devastating fashion. (17:50) - Avalanche Shutout Detroit put 27 shots on goal without scoring, and the penalty kill failed 60% of the time (amid some head-scratching calls from the officials). Also, Moritz Seider's fight with Gabriel Landeskog. (24:25) - Seider & Chiarot Pairing Moritz Seider is back without a true partner, and by a lot of measures Ben Chiarot's top-pair numbers are among the league's worst. With Detroit missing its two best left-handed defensemen, is anyone else worth trying up there for Todd McLellan? (34:00) - Edvinsson Holdout A (new?) video that appears to show Simon Edvinsson skating in Sweden has the hosts convinced this contract standoff is headed for a trade, not a new deal. Plus, how a year and a half of organizational missteps got Detroit here, the Nikita Kucherov comparison, and which young forwards could come back in a deal. (48:05) - Nate Danielson Sent Down Nate Danielson heads to the Grand Rapids Griffins as Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton near a return. Meanwhile, Carter Bear has 14 points in 12 AHL games, and Brad and Evan argue Axel Sandin-Pellikka (three points i...

Larkin Refuses to Expand Trade List - Red Wings Standoff, Tarasov Shines, and Postava Recalled

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 16 min

Dylan Larkin's camp refuses to expand his 10-team list as his trade request stalemate with the Red Wings drags on. This Detroit Red Wings podcast also has the Red Wings vs Panthers & Lightning recaps: a 5-3 win Monday, then a 4-2 loss where John Gibson got hurt. (00:00) - Intro (05:20) - Larkin Trade List Standoff Pierre LeBrun reports Larkin's camp won't go beyond the 10 teams already on his list, even with Detroit eyeing Montreal, Boston, LA and Buffalo. With five years left on his deal and $282,000 (and counting) lost sitting out, we explain why Minnesota's Danila Yurov package isn't enough and interim GM Shawn Horcoff is right to hold firm. (26:10) - Edvinsson December Deadline Darren Dreger reports the Red Wings still hope Simon Edvinsson changes his mind before the Dec. 1 deadline. If this contract standoff ends in a trade, we explain why a last-minute bidding war for a 23-year-old top-pair defenseman works in Detroit's favor. (31:00) - Panthers Win & Rasmussen Resurgence? Carter Mazur snipes his first goal to open the scoring. Michael Rasmussen's net-front screen sets up a Justin Faulk power play goal, and Todd McLellan publicly backs his guys. (41:55) - Lightning Loss & Gibson Injury Lucas Raymond scores his sixth in a push back from 3-0 down that falls short, and John Gibson leaves after one period with a lower-body injury. Daniil Tarasov allows one goal in relief, and we make the case for giving him a run as the starting goalie with Michal Postava recalled on emergency conditions. (52:25) - Jets Comeback & Remix Jerseys The Jets erase a 4-0 deficit with 2:40 left and beat the Canadiens in overtime, after NHL teams trailing by four with three minutes to go had been 0-10,300. We also grade the Hometown Remix jerseys: Detroit's Hockeytown version plays it safe, while Anaheim goes back to the Mighty Ducks. (01:03:00) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on whether the standoffs hurt Detroit's reputation with players and what to expect with Emmitt Fin...

Larkin's List Changing? and Edvinsson/Misa Trade Rumor, Kucherov Shocker

Nov 2, 2026 1 hr 3 min

Wild times get wilder as Dylan Larkin's trade list is expected to change and Nikita Kucherov wants out of Tampa Bay. This Detroit Red Wings podcast also covers Simon Edvinsson trade rumors and the Red Wings vs Blackhawks & Blues recaps, a 4-1 win and a 5-4 Halloween loss. (00:00) - Intro (04:00) - Larkin & Kucherov Trade Talk Elliotte Friedman's Saturday Headlines report says Dylan Larkin's list is expected to be altered within 24 to 48 hours. Plus, why we'd still rather swing for a top prospect than take Minnesota's reported package built around Danila Yurov and two to three first-round picks. Nikita Kucherov's trade request adds a wrinkle, and we weigh the three-team theory sending him to Montreal and Larkin to Tampa with Hage coming to Hockeytown. (22:45) - Edvinsson Rumors & Michael Misa Detroit's ask for Simon Edvinsson reportedly starts with Michael Misa - plausible, or insane? Plus, why a 23-year-old top-pair defenseman's certainty is worth so much, and why Tynan Lawrence has our attention. (34:10) - Blackhawks Win & Blues Collapse Viktor Arvidsson's hat trick powers the 4-1 win, and Moritz Seider's postgame statement is spoken like a true captain. Then Detroit blows a 4-2 lead in the third period of the Halloween matinee and loses 5-4, with John Gibson allowing five goals on 15 shots. (49:10) - Sandin-Pellikka to Grand Rapids Axel Sandin-Pellikka is sent to the Griffins after being scratched more often than not, and Jacob Bernard-Docker gets the call-up as the extra defenseman. Why some think ASP should have been playing in Detroit, why Ryan isn't writing him off, and the leaked Fanatics remix jerseys get a quick first reaction. (53:50) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on whether Simon Edvinsson's knee procedures shaped Detroit's evaluation and whether Larkin ever wavered after the "kissed and made up" comments. Plus, trading within the Atlantic and whether Michael Rasmussen has actually picked up his pace of play. --- WWP Night at the LCA da...

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The newest 50 of 305 episodes

Edvinsson Back in Sweden? and Danielson Sent Down, Detroit Loses 3 Straight

Nov 9, 2026 1 hr 28 min

Larkin Refuses to Expand Trade List - Red Wings Standoff, Tarasov Shines, and Postava Recalled

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 16 min

Larkin's List Changing? and Edvinsson/Misa Trade Rumor, Kucherov Shocker

Nov 2, 2026 1 hr 3 min

LARKIN SUSPENDED! Dylan Larkin Sits Out, Red Wings Career is Over (Emergency Episode)

Oct 30, 2026 35 min

Dylan Larkin says he's done playing for the Red Wings, and Detroit has suspended him without pay. This Detroit Red Wings podcast emergency episode tackles the resulting Red Wings trade rumors, Shawn Horcoff's press conference and Larkin's 10-team list. (00:00) - Intro & Jamie Daniels Fundraiser Inspired by "Hellebucks", we've launched "DylanDough.com" (or "LarkinBucks.com", we're not picky) to count the roughly $41,000 a day Larkin is giving up. The goal: raise one day of his salary for the Jamie Daniels Foundation. (03:45) - Dylan Larkin Suspension Reaction Agent Pat Brisson's statement and the Red Wings' suspension set the scene, as we compare Larkin's move to Connor Hellebuyck's holdout in Winnipeg. The guys also find a silver lining for Detroit: a healthier player, the distraction out of the room, better draft lottery odds, and Emmitt Finnie as the true number one center. (21:35) - Shawn Horcoff Press Conference Horcoff says Detroit has talked to teams on and off Larkin's 10-team list, will consider futures, and is prepared to wait as long as it takes for the right deal. With every team on that list a contender, the list might really be one or two teams deep. (29:25) - Trade Timeline Predictions The holdout could get other teams calling, and Larkin's $8.7 million cap hit isn't adjusted like Hellebuyck's since he was at training camp. All three hosts lean 60-40 that he ends up with a team outside his list, with Montreal or Buffalo as the pick. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings WWP Night w/ the Grand Rapids Griffins Tickets: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

POSTAVA SHUTS DOWN McDAVID and Red Wings Trade Rumors Intensify ft. Max Bultman

Oct 29, 2026 1 hr 34 min

Michal Postava wins his first NHL start in the most legendary way possible, as this Detroit Red Wings podcast has the Red Wings vs Oilers a 4-3 shootout game recap. Max Bultman joins to break down Red Wings trade rumors around Simon Edvinsson and Dylan Larkin. (00:00) - Intro Max Bultman joins us for another Good in the Room episode! (03:55) - Oilers Shootout Win MICHAL. POSTAVA. Massive win for the Czech netminder in his 1st career start. Viktor Arvidsson scores his fifth goal of the season, fourth on the power play, before Dylan Larkin ties it late with the goalie pulled. Moritz Seider's shift against the best player of his generation is pure "teach tape", and Michal Postava goes three-for-three in the shootout against McDavid, Draisaitl, and Nugent-Hopkins. (29:50) - Postava & Goaltending Future Michal Postava still hasn't allowed more than three goals in a game in North America. Max sees him heading back to Grand Rapids once Daniil Tarasov is healthy, but with John Gibson a pending UFA, more NHL starts should follow this season. (34:30) - Axel Sandin-Pellikka Scratches Axel Sandin-Pellikka has now sat in the press box for three straight games, and Brad warns against coaching the creativity out of him. Kris Letang comes up as the best-case comparable, while Max sees a 40-point career like Shayne Gostisbehere's. (46:50) - Dylan Larkin Trade Market Max runs through all 10 teams on Dylan Larkin's list and only sees two or three real fits, with Minnesota the big one. Off the list, Buffalo makes sense thanks to Tage Thompson and their assets, Larkin's Olympic linemate in Milan, and Boston isn't crazy either if Hagens or Minten are available. (57:00) - Simon Edvinsson Landing Spots The longer this drags on, the more Simon Edvinsson's situation looks like a real trade request, with a month and four days left to sign him for this season. The panel looks at St. Louis, Nashville and San Jose, building a package around Michael Misa with the Noah Dobson or Sergac...

Larkin Trade Market Shift, Raymond Breaks Out, and MBN: Calder Hopes?

Oct 26, 2026 1 hr 26 min

Lucas Raymond finally breaks out! In our Red Wings vs Canucks and Flames recaps: a lopsided win, then a stinker that snapped a six-game point streak. This Detroit Red Wings podcast also asks what Connor Hellebuyck's trade to New Jersey means for Dylan Larkin. (00:00) - Intro Brad thanks Mark Scheifele for being the other mutant who knows which way every NHL player shoots, and Evan's reputation for hating mid-day emergency episodes gets aired out. (06:35) - Canucks & Flames Game Recaps Lucas Raymond scores twice as Detroit jumps out 3-1 inside nine minutes, and Michal Postava stops seven of eight in relief in his NHL debut on a night where the Canucks went an hour and 42 minutes of real time without a shot. Then, a flat loss followed in Calgary as John Gibson and the Red Wings' special teams struggled. (26:45) - Brandsegg-Nygard Calder Race Michael Brandsegg-Nygard was tied with the Sharks' Ivar Stenberg for the rookie scoring lead at eight points, all without a power-play point. Why we call him the most impressive rookie in the league so far, positive defensive numbers included. (32:10) - John Gibson Trade Debate John Gibson's rough start and Daniil Tarasov's spot among the league leaders in goals saved above expected put a trade on the table, with goalie prospects stacked up behind them. What kind of trade offer would leave Horcoff and the Red Wings comfortable with Postava backing up and Augustine & Gylander in Grand Rapids? (40:40) - Hellebuyck Deal & Larkin Market We grade Winnipeg's return for Connor Hellebuyck and explain why the trade likely takes New Jersey out of the Dylan Larkin race. Plus, Larkin's list potentially growing more and why interim GM Shawn Horcoff is right to wait for a better offer. (01:00:40) - Edvinsson Contract Standoff Alexander Nikishin ends his holdout with a one-year, $3 million deal in Carolina after chasing around $9 million long term (the Hurricanes were one of the teams sniffing around Simon Edvinsson). Why the Edvinss...

LARKIN'S 10 TEAM TRADE LIST and Edvinsson Meets with the Red Wings - Oct. 21st, 2026

Oct 22, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Dylan Larkin's 10-team trade list is out, & the Utah Mammoth may change the outlook. This Detroit Red Wings podcast also covers Simon Edvinsson's contract meeting & the Red Wings vs Kraken recap in a 4-3 shootout loss to open a West Coast road trip. (00:00) - Intro The Finnie turtlenecks are coming. (04:00) - Larkin's Ten-Team Trade List Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports the 10 teams Dylan Larkin would accept in his trade request, and Utah and New Jersey are among the new names. Utah's prospect pool could spark a bidding war with Desnoyers and Iginla being targets, but Elliotte Friedman reports the Mammoth aren't keen on moving their top young pieces, and they're known as brutal trade partners. (20:00) - Montreal Omission & Prospect Targets Montreal and every other Canadian team are still missing from the list, so which prospects would be an automatic yes? Tij Iginla or Caleb Desnoyers would get a yes as the headliner of a package, while prying a top prospect like Cole Hutson or Ilya Protas out of Washington is an extreme long shot. (24:20) - Ownership's Win-Now Mandate Chris Ilitch wants to win now, but demanding NHL-ready players in a trade while stalling on Simon Edvinsson's contract doesn't add up. (33:30) - Edvinsson Contract Meeting Pierre LeBrun reports Simon Edvinsson and agent J.P. Barry met face to face with the Red Wings this past weekend, though the read is that Edvinsson's side still prefers a trade. LeBrun points to the Bowen Byram, Sergachev, and Dobson trades as comparables, but with a December 1 deadline to sign him for this season, waiting out the contract standoff might be the smart play for Horcoff. (51:05) - Kraken Comeback & Shootout Down 3-0 with 11 shots through two periods, Detroit claws back on goals from Viktor Arvidsson and Lucas Raymond, whose power play tally is his first of the season. Alex DeBrincat ties it with 16 seconds left to stretch the point streak to five games, but Dylan Larkin can't convert the f...

Larkin Trade Theory, Edvinsson Watch, and Seider: German Machine - Oct. 18th, 2026

Oct 19, 2026 1 hr 17 min

Two straight wins for the first time this season! This Detroit Red Wings podcast brings the Red Wings vs Flyers and Sharks recaps, from Anton Johansson's first NHL goal in a 2-1 win to Moritz Seider's stalwart play & Lucas Raymond's shootout winner in Saturday's comeback. (00:00) - Intro & Rasmussen Reverse Jinx Calling out Michael Rasmussen's point drought last episode worked! (05:30) - Red Wings Game Recaps Johansson skips a line change coming out of the penalty box to score on a two-on-one, and Andrew Copp buries the late winner against a winless Philadelphia team. Down 3-1 in the third to San Jose, Detroit gets more stellar play from Finnie & MBN, Alex DeBrincat's tying goal with about a minute and a half left, and nearly 30 minutes from Moritz Seider. (31:30) - Bernard-Docker On Waivers Jacob Bernard-Docker, signed through next season at $1.6 million, goes unclaimed and heads to Grand Rapids, a vote of confidence in Detroit's young right-handed defensemen. (36:20) - Edvinsson Sighting Simon Edvinsson pops up at a Colgate women's hockey pregame skate in a Red Wings practice jersey and a Boston University helmet - sign a contract is close, or just noise? (39:10) - Larkin Montreal Trade Theory & Red Wings Notess Ryan's tinfoil-hat theory is that Detroit and Montreal both want to settle Larkin's trade request together, with Canadiens prospect Michael Hage as the dream return, even though most call him a non-starter. Plus, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard sits tied for second in rookie scoring playing alongside 1C Emmitt Finnie, and the Rangers kick tires on goalies with John Gibson's name in the mix. (53:05) - Ilitch on Horcoff's Future Chris Ilitch tells a group of reporters that interim GM Shawn Horcoff is a candidate to have the tag removed but the GM/President of Hockey Ops search continues, right after Horcoff got the Alex DeBrincat contract done. Is Horcoff the president of hockey ops type? What's his path where he stays on as GM under one? (01:00:05) -...

DeBRINCAT STAYS IN HOCKEYTOWN - Cat Signs 7 Years in Detroit and Horcoff Speaks - Oct. 14th, 2026

Oct 15, 2026 1 hr 19 min

Alex DeBrincat signs a seven-year, $91 million extension with the Red Wings, and this Detroit Red Wings podcast grades the deal and asks why Simon Edvinsson still isn't signed. Plus a Red Wings vs Devils recap of the 5-4 overtime loss, six games into the season. (00:00) - Intro A rare bit of optimism in Hockeytown as the DeBrincat extension news landed. Detroit finally gets a win, and everyone takes a turn at "we're so back." (04:50) - DeBrincat Extension Breakdown Alex DeBrincat stays with his hometown team for seven more years at $13 million a season. Our full contract breakdown and grade, details on trade protections, and a why it may be a statement from interim GM Shawn Horcoff and ownership that they'll take care of their guys. (16:05) - Red Wings Retool Timeline Committing to DeBrincat through age 36 rules out a teardown, even for a team with one win so far. Is this a two-to-three-year retool around Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the young core, or can it happen next season - and how much does the Dylan Larkin trade decide that? (23:25) - Edvinsson Contract Standoff Simon Edvinsson is headed back to North America to skate with a trainer his agency set up, but no trade or signing is done. Shawn Horcoff says he has "zero interest" in trading him - so after the DeBrincat deal, is the pressure finally on Edvinsson? (37:35) - Devils Game Recap Emmitt Finnie buries a perfect stretch pass from Michael Brandsegg-Nygard to give Detroit life, and Finnie returns the favor in the second. Alex DeBrincat ties it twice, but Jack Hughes wins it 5-4 on an overtime breakaway after a high-risk three-on-three pass from Raymond. (47:30) - Raymond Demotion & Rasmussen Drought Practice lines drop Lucas Raymond onto a line with Michael Rasmussen, and the numbers are brutal: 32 NHL goalies have recorded a point since Rasmussen's last one on January 5. Plus, Dylan Larkin still looks hurt - do you sit him while his trade request stands? (58:50) - Griffins Prospect Update...

"WE WANT LARKIN"...in Montreal? and Edvinsson Standoff Continues - Oct. 11th, 2026

Oct 11, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Red Wings vs. Kraken & Canadiens recaps: Detroit blows a lead in a 6-3 loss, then falls 1-0 in a shootout. This Detroit Red Wings podcast also covers Simon Edvinsson's contract standoff & Bell Centre fans chanting for Dylan Larkin amid his trade request. (00:00) - Intro Wild times in the world of Hockeytown - is this Detroit's "gas leak" season? (04:00) - Kraken & Canadiens Losses William Wallinder and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard score their first NHL goals, but the Red Wings melted down and, as Todd McLellan put it, "the team got lazy and complacent". On the second night of the back-to-back, Daniil Tarasov is perfect through regulation, overtime and five shootout rounds while three goals get taken off the board, and Detroit still couldn't score. (24:10) - Nate Danielson & Shootout Choice Discussion on the offensive vs. defensive value of the Andrew Copp line. Also, Nate Danielson is playing without any confidence, and the hosts split on sending him out for the sixth round of the shootout. (35:50) - "We Want Larkin" Chant There's no playbook for a home crowd chanting for the visiting team's former captain while he's asking out of Detroit. Why Michael Hage isn't on the table, why Dylan Larkin likely isn't heading north of the border, & why Todd McLellan shut down questions about the distraction. (43:30) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Watch A report says Simon Edvinsson still prefers a trade while the Red Wings say they want to sign him, with a December 1 deadline looming. Why $10 million, just 9.62% of this year's cap, is the overpay worth making, and why Utah is the rumored front-runner if it comes to a trade. (01:01:00) - Shesterkin Injury & Gibson Trade With Igor Shesterkin out for the season, the hosts argue Detroit should call the Rangers about John Gibson now, likely for around a second-round pick. (01:04:25) - Overtime Mailbag Patrons ask how far Detroit has to sink before management acts, and one prediction is that they stand pat until a Justin Faulk t...

Larkin Returns, Scores in Red Wings Win (and Edvinsson Negotiation Update) - Oct. 7th, 2026

Oct 8, 2026 1 hr 11 min

Dylan Larkin is back, trade request and all, as Detroit grabs its first win of the season, 5-3. This Detroit Red Wings podcast has the Red Wings vs Senators recap, updates on the Simon Edvinsson contract standoff, & Justin Faulk's highlight reel goal. (00:00) - Intro Justin Faulk splits the D and buries one from a tough angle, and Emmitt Finnie throws down in the end-of-period yard sale as we're finally talking positive hockey. (04:00) - Larkin's Return & Trade Outlook Dylan Larkin gets booed on his first shift but earns applause by the end with a goal, an assist and some sticking up for his teammates. Could a soft October schedule have Detroit overly optimistic about keeping him, or would Larkin ever consider changing his mind? (23:15) - Senators Game Recap Alex DeBrincat scores twice, including the empty-netter, and Lucas Raymond racks up three assists. Carter Mazur and William Wallinder each pick up their first career NHL point. Justin Faulk hits 500 career points including an amazing individual effort. (39:30) - Edvinsson Contract Talks The Edvinsson talks are stuck on AAV, with one reported Red Wings offer at six years and about $8.5 million. Detroit is fielding calls on a trade return, but we still say "pay the tax" and get him signed. (46:45) - Kasper Injury & Scouting Reshuffle Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton land on IR, both listed week to week. Shawn Horcoff's changes so far: Kris Draper moves over to lead Pro Scouting, Jesse Wallin leads Amateur Scouting, and Mark Leach returns to the amateur scouting staff. (52:40) - Panthers Woes & Ovechkin Farewell Florida loses Aleksander Barkov for roughly eight weeks, and Brad Marchand hurts his knee. Alex Ovechkin makes his final season official, and Calgary's Connor Zary clears waivers. (57:45) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on Viktor Arvidsson's two-way game and Larkin calling himself a "hockey player" in his post-game interview. Plus, lower-tier prospects who could surprise and whether a recon...

EDVINSSON "PREFERS A TRADE" and LCA Boos Larkin, Ilitch - Oct. 4th, 2026

Oct 5, 2026 1 hr 26 min

Simon Edvinsson reportedly "prefers a trade", & this Detroit Red Wings podcast is fuming over the botched Red Wings contract talks behind it. Plus, Red Wings vs Rangers & Jets recaps, from Dylan Larkin & ownership's opening-night boos to Sunday's 3-2 loss. (00:00) - Intro Two games into the season and the off-ice circus has already made them feel meaningless. (03:05) - Simon Edvinsson Trade Report Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday night that Simon Edvinsson would prefer be traded, frustrated with how Detroit has handled negotiations. Why a 15-month contract standoff lands on Chris Ilitch and ownership, especially after Edvinsson voluntarily reported to camp. (24:15) - Contract Numbers & Cap Space Why Detroit has to eat the "you suck tax" and pay up even if the AAV creeps toward $12M (well over Moritz Seider's), with worlds of cap space over the next three seasons. Plus, what an Edvinsson trade could bring back & whether Horcoff could win that deal. (39:25) - Fans Boo Dylan Larkin Standing with the healthy scratches, Dylan Larkin got what might be the loudest boo in Little Caesars Arena history before the "sell the team" chants kicked in. Also, is his trade request the same as Edvinsson's situation? (49:05) - Rangers Home Opener Shutout Marco Kasper fought Sean Durzi, and the defense hasn't allowed a five-on-five goal through two games, but the Red Wings are 0-2. Dylan Garand earned his first career shutout as the top line with Andrew Copp at center barely registered. (56:35) - Jets Loss & Finnie Centering Down 3-0 on three power-play goals, Detroit answered with Viktor Arvidsson's first goal of the season, follow by Emmitt Finnie centering a reshuffled line with MBN & DeBrincat. Todd McLellan called it Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's best game as a Red Wing. (01:04:35) - NHL News - Bettman Comments & Barkov Injury Gary Bettman says no-trade and no-move clauses weren't meant for situations like this and the NHL will take a look. Also, Barkov on LTIR for at...

EDVINSSON LEAVES TOWN AND DETROIT RED WINGS SEASON PREVIEW ft. Max Bultman - Sept. 30th, 2026

Oct 1, 2026 1 hr 41 min

Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson is skating in Sweden, still unsigned, two days before the home opener. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit joins this Detroit Red Wings podcast for a season preview covering the Detroit Red Wings lineup, Dylan Larkin's trade request, & more. (00:00) - Intro (04:25) - Edvinsson Goes to Sweden Simon Edvinsson is skating with Frolunda of the SHL, and the panel traces a summer of indecision from Steve Yzerman's July 15 removal as GM to Shawn Horcoff getting the interim GM job days before camp. Plus, how a layup deal became a contract standoff that complicates Alex DeBrincat's future, and the Elliotte Friedman report that Zach Werenski put Detroit on his no-fly list, & more. (31:40) - Red Wings 23-Man Roster Review of the roster announced Monday: William Wallinder looks like the odd man out once bodies return with Andreas Englund claimed off waivers. Todd McLellan calls Dylan Larkin day-to-day, will he play? Plus, what to make of Mazur, Anton Johansson, and others. (40:20) - Forward Group Preview With Andrew Copp potentially opening as the first-line center, so the panel sees a top-heavy group that may finish near the bottom of the NHL in scoring. Max predicts a Larkin trade by December 1, and Marco Kasper has to climb back up the lineup after ending exhibition play in the bottom six. (1:03:25) - Defense Preview & Faulk Trade Talk Anton Johansson's five exhibition assists and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's best preseason in a Red Wings jersey make the case for playing both every night. Justin Faulk, with a 15-team no-trade list, could be moved as early as November, and the panel weighs Larkin deals with Minnesota or a three-way with Montreal and Washington. (1:20:05) - Gibson and Tarasov in Net Starting goalie John Gibson and backup Daniil Tarasov are both in contract years; Max Bultman wants Michal Postava, now with the Grand Rapids Griffins, to get NHL games down the stretch if Detroit is out of contention. (1:22:40) - Season Po...

Edvinsson Bridge Deal Rumors, Larkin's List Expands, and Eastern Conference Preview - Sept. 27th, 2026

Sep 28, 2026 1 hr 55 min

Reports of the Red Wings preferring a bridge contract for Simon Edvinsson have this Detroit Red Wings podcast fuming, & Dylan Larkin's trade list reportedly grows to about 8 teams. Plus, a Hockeytown preseason recap and a full Eastern Conference (Atlantic & Metropolitan Divisions) preview. (00:00) - Intro Anton Johansson pranks the Winged Wheel Podcast! (05:50) - Preseason Wrap-Up Alex DeBrincat drops the gloves and then buries the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Sabres, while the finale against Columbus was forgettable hockey. Nate Danielson looked like a steady NHLer without the offensive bite, Marco Kasper got bumped to the fourth line in the finale and still put up two points, and nobody up front forced a tough roster decision. (14:50) - ASP & Anton Johansson Shine Axel Sandin-Pellikka walked the blue line with confidence and was a weapon on the flank with the man advantage, while Anton Johansson kept getting pucks through to the net and ran the point on a few power plays (despite their defensive warts). Also, why William Wallinder may end up in Grand Rapids or elsewhere. (21:15) - Andreas Englund Waiver Claim Detroit claims Andreas Englund off waivers from Calgary, a big depth defenseman that Todd McLellan praised for fitting the room. Where does he fit in with Jacob Bernard-Docker day-to-day and the young defensive core competing for spots whil Edvinsson remains unsigned? (26:30) - Edvinsson Bridge Deal Reports Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned, and reports suggest Detroit preferring a bridge contract. How big of a disaster would this be for the Red Wings, how much have they cost themselves by waiting this long, and who's to blame for another own-goal? (45:25) - Larkin Trade List Expands Elliotte Friedman reports Dylan Larkin's list has grown from three or four teams to about eight, none of them in Canada - and Washington is the only one that may make sense. Would a Protas, Cole Hutson, or Leonard be available? How does this affect the timelin...

Prospect Standouts ft. Anton Johansson and Western Conference Preview - Sept. 23rd, 2026

Sep 24, 2026 1 hr 50 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the excitement of Detroit's youth in a big preseason performance, & features a timely interview with defense prospect Anton Johansson. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Marco Kasper vs. Sidney Crosby, the roster battles taking shape, and a full Western Conference preview. (00:00) - Intro Brad is down and out, so Ryan and Evan have free reign. (05:50) - Preseason Game Recap The Wings get shut out by Columbus, then bounce back with a 7-4 win featuring Anton Johansson's 4 helpers and Axel Sandin Pellikka's first WWP-certified piss missile of the season. (13:40) - MBN & ASP Shine + Nate Danielson's Third-Line Case 2 more goals from Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's confidence. Also, is Danielson's stock is rising? We make the case for letting him sink his claws into an NHL role. (24:50) - Waivers & Injury Update Who's been waived, who cleared, and what the 13th forward battle looks like. Carter Bear is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, while Dylan Larkin is back skating ahead of the preseason finale. (34:55) - Anton Johansson Interview The Swede joins the show to talk his four-assist preseason, his hockey family, getting a concussion from his future roommate, and development help from Nicklas Lidstrom back home. (49:20) - Western Conference Preview The Central and Pacific in one shot: the Avalanche stay on top, the Mammoth and Sharks push for a step forward, and nobody knows what to make of the Oilers. (1:40:20) - Overtime Your questions on which kid gives us the most hope, trophy picks, and the nine-defensemen logjam. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Get $100 in free fuel credit (after approval) with Mudflap! Sign up at muddy.com/wingedwheel Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the...

Larkin's Presser, McLellan's Camp Recap, and Ownership's Expectations - Sept. 20th, 2026

Sep 21, 2026 1 hr 16 min

Training Camp has wrapped & Todd McLellan is back. This Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Larkin trade talk after reports that ownership balked at a futures-based return. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Larkin somber press conference, McLellan's blunt praise for the kids over the veterans, & a potential roster moves heading into the preseason.. (00:00) - Intro and The Toddfather Speaks McLellan says the young players outworked the vets and it "wasn't even close" - a quote machine planting seeds for a younger lineup. (05:15) - Ownership vs. the Futures Trade The report that Chris Ilitch didn't like Steve Yzerman's assessment of a Larkin return, why a win-now deal doesn't exist, and how a futures package could still be flipped for help sooner than you'd think. (27:50) - Larkin Press Conference Takeaways Dylan Larkin's presser answers, the "it's personal" explanation & lack of information, the three-team list problem, and why the whole thing may have made the situation worse. (36:10) - Jersey Updates and Detroit Sportsnet Info The "Trash Patch" is gone as the Red Wings bring in DQS as the newest jersey sponsor. Also, the Centennial jersey stays in the rotation, and updates on how to catch DSN broadcasts as Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond head into their 30th season together. (40:30) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Watch No Edvinsson extension yet with preseason days away - what the holdup means and why missing reps matters in a shortened camp. (51:20) - Projected Red Wings Lines & the Kids Camp lines take shape with Andrew Copp centering the top unit, plus which young forwards are penciled in and who has to play their way onto the roster. Is MBN a lock? Can Carter Bear make a splash? Is Nate Danielson in the driver's seat? Also, NHL news including Connor Hellebuyck's suspension. (1:00:50) - Overtime Your questions on Larkin's trade value, the Trey Augustine timeline, the Connor Hellebuyck suspension parallel, and more. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates annou...

HORCOFF NAMED INTERIM GM and Larkin's Pre-Camp Injury - Sept. 16th, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 1 hr 22 min

Horcoff takes over - kind of! This Detroit Red Wings podcast reacts to Shawn Horcoff officially being named interim GM, plus a Red Wings injury update on Dylan Larkin on the eve of training camp. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the botched GM search, Simon Edvinsson's contract negotiations, and what a front office roster shakeup could actually look like. (00:00) - Intro The Horcoff era begins as we return to 2 episodes per week! (04:45) - Horcoff Named Interim GM How a two-month search with an outside firm ended with the guy already in the building, and why the process was fumbled even if the result works out. (15:45) - Full Authority & Hockey Ops Changes Horcoff commits to reshuffling hockey operations and adding new voices: how much can realistically change this late, and what ownership's "more progressive" directive means. (23:40) - Edvinsson & DeBrincat Contracts Simon Edvinsson contract talks are underway with the new seven-year max in effect. Plus, why an Alex DeBrincat extension got a lot more expensive as the summer went on. (34:30) - Larkin Injury & Training Camp Dylan Larkin's off-ice injury keeps him off the ice to start camp - the optics, the timing, and how the trade request hangs over everything. (47:30) - Around the NHL Quinn Hughes continues to remain unextended in Minnesota, and a flood of signings resets the contract market league-wide. Plus, Fantilli, Hellebuyck, Nikishin, & others unsigned or holding out of camp. (1:04:55) - Overtime Offer sheet ideas, whether Moritz Seider should be named captain, and which prospects trend up this season. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodc...

Larkin Stripped of C - Red Wings Rudderless Without GM - Sept. 13th, 2026

Sep 14, 2026 1 hr 13 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the GM search dragging into training camp & Dylan Larkin stripped of the captaincy amidst his trade request. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Simon Edvinsson's contract limbo, prospect tournament standouts, & a franchise running out of runway to get this right. (00:00) - Intro Seven days later, still no GM - and Ryan now owes a random listener $100. (05:35) - GM Search Update Jeff Greenberg pulls out of the running, and reporting suggests the Red Wings asked for permission to interview candidates they never actually talked to. Why this process has become a mess with training camp a blink away. (27:50) - Larkin Captaincy News Dylan Larkin stripped of the C as he and the team release statements: he'll report to camp, and it seems like the trade request stands. What the boos at Little Caesars Arena will mean for him and his teammates. (42:00) - Prospect Tournament Takeaways Carter Bear looked like the best player on the ice against Dallas. Meanwhile, Nate Danielson's quiet game only raises the pressure heading into camp. (47:45) - Edvinsson and DeBrincat Simon Edvinsson is paying for his own increased insurance just to play at camp without a contract. Alex DeBrincat says he wants to stay - why signing both is the easiest win this organization has left. (50:55) - Kreider to Montreal Chris Kreider's contract termination lands him with the Canadiens, of all teams. (54:50) - Overtime Your questions: playoffs or a top-five pick, whether the trade list ever expands, and giving Sean Horcoff the interim keys. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Red Wings GM Hire Imminent? and Edvinsson's Value vs. Buium - Sept. 6th, 2026

Sep 7, 2026 1 hr 5 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast is back as the GM & President of Hockey Operations search is still not done, but a hire could come any day. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Simon Edvinsson's contract situation vs. Zeev Buium ahead of the Sept. 15 deadline, plus a Larkin trade and more that a new GM would have to handle in short order. (00:00) - Intro and End of the WWP Offseason? We call our shot on when the new GM gets announced. (06:05) - GM Search Update Where the search stands, why external candidates seem to be the focus after moving on from Steve Yzerman, and why the timing of all this has been brutal for the front office reset. (22:50) - Roster Decisions Looming Whoever gets hired walks into a pile of lineup & personnel calls with almost no runway before camp opens. (25:25) - Zeev Buium's Contract & What It Means for Edvinsson An eight-year mega deal out west props up Simon Edvinsson's contract floor - we break down where his number likely lands and whether Detroit lost its leverage. (39:45) - Max Plante Named Captain & Tolvanen Signs Max Plante gets the C at Minnesota-Duluth, and we lament a cheap depth signing the Wings missed out on with nobody in the chair to make the call. (43:55) - NHL 27 Player Models The player likenesses are, once again, a crime scene. John Gibson's family wouldn't recognize him. (46:55) - Overtime Your questions on the GM search silver linings, offer sheet hypotheticals, and whether this team can go on a dumb early-season run. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Trey Augustine Interview and GM Candidate Review in Detroit - Aug. 30th, 2026

Aug 31, 2026 1 hr 22 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast welcomes top-ranked Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine for his first-ever interview on the show ahead of training camp! Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search candidates, Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract, & Cale Makar's record-setting deal in Colorado. (00:00) - Intro & Episode Preview (05:40) - Trey Augustine Interview The goalie prospect on signing his entry-level contract, his thoughts on the Sebastian Cossa trade, his Michigan State years, back-to-back World Juniors golds, his ATO with the Grand Rapids Griffins, growing up watching Pavel Datsyuk at the Joe, and why he's going into camp on a mission. (35:30) - Red Wings Notes GM Search Update Jeff Kealty, Brett Peterson, and Scott White among the reported external interviews: what each candidate brings and why the lack of retreads is encouraging. Also notes on Eddie Genborg and the looming Mason/Lucas Raymond nightmare continuing on national broadcasts. (51:30) - Makar's Record Contract, Quinn Hughes' Contract & Hellebuyck Trade Request The richest deal in NHL history at $20.4 million AAV and what a blank-check superstar market means going forward. Minnesota's cap crunch just got scarier, and Connor Hellebuyck goes public in Winnipeg, plus how both situations ripple back to Detroit's Dylan Larkin trade rumors. (1:04:55) - Overtime: Patron Questions When to hit the panic button on the Edvinsson contract, deadline returns for expiring deals, and which Canadian city would get the next expansion team (or rather why almost none will anytime soon). --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcas...

Interviews Underway in Detroit and Seider: Face of the Red Wings - Aug. 23rd, 2026

Aug 24, 2026 1 hr 11 min

This (now all-dad) Detroit Red Wings podcast clears the air on the GM search as interviews are officially underway in Detroit. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into Red Wings franchise defenseman Moritz Seider taking center stage, jersey rumors, & more on Larkin. (00:00) - Intro & Big News Ryan's back after welcoming baby Theo, and Evan finally made his ace. The two biggest stories of the offseason, ranked correctly. (07:05) - GM Search Update Conflicting reports floated around this week about the Detroit Red Wings' search for Steve Yzerman's replacement. What we report: the interview process has started, internal and external candidates are in the mix, and the lean appears to be external. Plus what "full hockey ops autonomy" actually means, where Steve Yzerman fits now, and why the Montreal model keeps coming up. (31:35) - Seider Front and Center, and DeBrincat with a Letter? Moritz Seider handles the European media tour like a pro - captaincy soft launch? (35:10) - Larkin Situation & Fan Fallout How the room is really reacting, whether he plays if he reports to camp, and why winning is the only thing that could potentially repair this. (45:05) - Around the NHL Fanatics hometown remix jerseys are coming for all 32 teams, and the league is on track to award a $2 billion franchise to Texas with Atlanta and Phoenix jockeying next. (54:25) - Overtime Patron questions on Marco Kasper's slow starts, the sad state of the center depth chart, expansion's effect on the league, and goalie parent nightmares. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Roast of...

Can Larkin and Detroit Reconcile? - Aug. 16th, 2026

Aug 17, 2026 1 hr 11 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast (without Ryan, forgive the different feel!) asks the question nobody wants to answer: what does this season actually look like if Dylan Larkin stays in Detroit? Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search, ownership's autonomy pitch, the Steven Stamkos report, & the barren wasteland of Red Wings free agency options still available. (00:00) - Intro Ryan-less episode means Brad and Evan hold down the fort. Forgive any changes in sound quality or editing in the meantime! (03:40) - The Larkin Reconciliation Scenario If Dylan Larkin rescinds his trade request, how loud do the boos get on opening night? We walk through the good outcomes, the ugly ones, and why the Steve Yzerman connection makes forgiveness harder for a lot of fans. (21:35) - How Long Could This Drag On? If no deal materializes by November, does the trade list finally expand? The pressure of playing every home game in front of a hostile crowd changes things fast. (27:45) - GM Search & Ownership Autonomy Why is ownership hammering the "full autonomy" narrative to candidates? We break down what that pitch might be telling us, and why the only open GM job in hockey shouldn't need this much selling. (35:10) - The Stamkos Report Did ownership really say no to signing Steven Stamkos in the summer of 2024? If true, it's a bigger red flag than the money. (42:05) - Remaining Free Agents Sifting through the ruins of the market. Eeli Tolvanen still being unsigned being a head-scratcher and more. (49:30) - Overtime 36-team realignment scenarios, whether preseason games are worth attending, which teams finish below Detroit, and a CBA idea for penalizing trade requests. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment option...

Yzerman's Successor Search Kicks Off - Aug. 9th, 2026

Aug 10, 2026 1 hr 14 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the GM & President of Hockey Operations search, from the outside firm running it to the candidates in play for Yzerman's seat. Hockeytown news & analysis also covers organizational paths, NHL expansion buzz, and more. (00:00) - Intro & Announcements WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings (04:30) - GM Search: Outside Firm Chris Ilitch turns to an external search firm to find Steve Yzerman's replacement - why that signals a real front-office shakeup rather than an internal anointment, and what it means for Sean Horcoff's chances. (13:20) - Autonomy and Making Detroit a Destination Full hockey ops autonomy, vast resources, and the destination question. Can Detroit be a desired location for players again? (27:10) - GM Candidates and Pro Scouting Fixes Jeff Greenberg, Sam Ventura, Tyler Dellow, and the Tigers connection, plus why pro scouting might be the single most important department to overhaul. The Moneyball problem: right player archetype, wrong players. (45:15) - Around the NHL: Expansion & Quinn Hughes Houston looks like a layup, Atlanta is a bigger question, and Quinn Hughes remains unsigned - tinfoil hat theories included. (55:05) - Overtime: Patron Questions Option A or Option B for the next GM, Axel Sandin Pellikka's development, which prospects need to pop, and whether the March curse finally dies. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Max Bultman's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7479170/2026/07/30/red-wings-gm-steve-yzerman-candidates-search/

Will DeBrincat Stay? and Red Wings GM Search Timeline - Aug. 2nd, 2026

Aug 3, 2026 1 hr 12 min

Your (mourning Skubal) Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Alex DeBrincat contract situation as the Dylan Larkin fallout continues. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the GM search timeline, the ideal front office structure, and the contracts waiting on the desk of whoever replaces Steve Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro A rough stretch for Detroit sports as Tigers fans mourn the loss of Tarik Skubal. (04:45) - DeBrincat Contract Situation Alex DeBrincat has one year left on his deal and the Red Wings have almost zero leverage. What a fair extension looks like in an exploding goal-scorer market, whether a mega-deal is stomachable, and if the captaincy should be on the table. (24:10) - GM Search Timeline Why the hire needs to happen before September, with Simon Edvinsson's contract sitting unsigned and monumental decisions stacking up for the new regime. (34:10) - Front Office Structure President of Hockey Ops vs. a lone-voice GM: why the roster shakeup era demands collaboration, filling out competencies, and hiring an elite recruiter over a one-man show. (45:50) - Around the NHL Macklin Celebrini's five-year, $18.8 million AAV deal in San Jose and what shorter superstar contracts mean for the cap era. Plus, why Quinn Hughes still isn't extended in Minnesota and how it circles back to Detroit. (56:25) - Overtime Patron questions on Moritz Seider's Norris chances, 20-goal targets for the young forwards, and the risk of a soft reset built around Lucas Raymond. ~~~~~ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

SHOWTIME'S OVER - Patrick Kane Leaves Hockeytown - July 26th, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Showtime's over. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Patrick Kane officially re-signing with the Blackhawks & what McLellan's lineup looks like without him. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into how the Dylan Larkin trade saga pushed Kane out the door, the GM search timeline, and which young forward grabs the open top-six spot. (00:00) - Intro (04:50) - Patrick Kane Signs with Chicago The money math on the deal, why the Blackhawks paid up, and why this is more sad than good or bad for Detroit. (11:15) - Larkin's Impact on Kane's Decision Does this happen without the trade request? (14:30) - The Forward Group Without Kane What's actually left on this offense, and what it means for Alex DeBrincat's future in Detroit. (22:30) - Top Six Opportunities Does Marco Kasper finally get the top-line center job? Where Emmitt Finnie fits, and how wide open the door is for the prospects like Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. (35:10) - Schedule Release Home opener October 2nd against the Rangers, an 84-game season, and "Tentacle Trouble." (41:30) - GM Search Update Where Steve Yzerman's replacement search stands, the Tigers brains getting involved, and our timeline predictions. (46:45) - Jason Robertson Extension One year, $12 million in Dallas - a bridge to a mega-deal or burnt leverage? (53:15) - Canucks Payroll & Elias Pettersson Vancouver wants to shed real dollars. Should Detroit be all over a Pettersson trade? (59:20) - Overtime Patron questions on John Gibson trade odds, the post-Kane power play, and more. ~~~~~ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Red Wings Roundtable - Yzerman Saga ft. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer - July 19th, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 1 hr 27 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast convenes a full roundtable with Max Bultman & Prashanth Iyer to break down Steve Yzerman stepping aside & the search for Detroit's next GM. Hockeytown news and analysis digs into trade buzz surrounding Dylan Larkin & what this front office shakeup means for the direction of the franchise. (00:00) - Intro (04:15) - Reacting to the GM News Why the timing caught everyone off guard, the unfinished offseason business that may have forced the issue, and a look back at the tenure - the early cap cleanup versus the last five years of one and a half steps forward, one and a quarter back. (10:25) - What the Next Front Office Should Look Like Analytics minds, former agents, the Tigers' data investment, the Carolina model, and why groupthink has to go. Plus the internal vs. external candidate debate and the power dynamic between a president of hockey ops and GM. (38:25) - The Dylan Larkin Trade Request Can a new regime repair the relationship, or does a Dylan Larkin trade have to happen? Trade return expectations, futures vs. young players, and three-team trade scenarios. (57:00) - Contract Talk Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract and the offer sheet risk (real?), plus why an Alex DeBrincat extension might be a blank check situation. (1:10:25) - Overtime Mailbag Which prospects are untouchable, ceilings for the top names, and the Lucas Raymond at center experiment. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

YZERMAN OUT! RED WINGS GM CHANGE IN DETROIT (Emergency Episode) - July 15th, 2026

Jul 16, 2026 1 hr 31 min

This (EMERGENCY) Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the stunning news that Steve Yzerman is out as general manager in Detroit. Hockeytown news & analysis covers what this means for the Dylan Larkin trade request, the search for a new head of hockey operations, & who Chris Ilitch will choose to take over for Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro & Behind The Scenes An emergency episode as the news drops: Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (05:15) - YZERMAN OUT. Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (16:20) - Was It Deserved? The full tenure review: home-run drafting at the top, phenomenal contracts for the core, but pro scouting misses, self-inflicted wounds, and a philosophy that never adapted. (31:25) - Who Replaces Yzerman? Internal options versus an outside hire, the president of hockey ops question, the Eric Tulsky pipe dream, and the names being floated around the league. Ventura, Peterson, Yorke, or others? (53:00) - Larkin, Edvinsson & DeBrincat Does the change alter Larkin's trade request? Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and exposed to an offer sheet. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat's future is completely up in the air with no GM to negotiate. Also, is Todd McLellan safe? (1:09:00) - First Moves for the New GM Sign the RFA, get clarity on the roster, and start the reset - why the next hire has to be bold from day one. (1:15:20) - Overtime Your questions on Nicklas Lidstrom as a candidate, Yzerman's emotional high point, and how Ilitch ownership factors in. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to win...

LARKIN'S LIST EXPANDS and Yzerman's Trade Demands - July 12th, 2026

Jul 13, 2026 1 hr 6 min

Your Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin expands his list by a whopping 1 team. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Steve Yzerman's reported win-now demands, contract anxiety with DeBrincat & Edvinsson, and the offer sheet fallout shaking up the rest of the NHL. (00:00) - Intro (03:45) - Larkin's List Expands The Dallas Stars become team number four, and why a Jason Robertson return doesn't add up if he won't extend in Detroit. (10:20) - Win-Now Trade Demands The reported ask for a Wyatt Johnston or Matt Boldy-type player, why the teams on the list can't realistically deliver it, and the case that dragging this into the season is the plan all along. (23:15) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Watch Offer sheet risk, the bridge deal vs. long-term debate, and why every day Edvinsson goes unsigned is a mistake - especially after what just happened in Anaheim. (30:40) - Alex DeBrincat & Cap Strategy What a DeBrincat extension should cost, why you pay your best players, and how death by a thousand cuts at the bottom of the roster is the real danger. (39:45) - Around the NHL The Ducks match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet: right call or a five-year bind? Plus Alex Ovechkin's return, Connor Bedard's shoulder surgery, and the Tom Dundon Stanley Cup name controversy. (53:05) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on no-move clauses, what Detroit would do with a first overall pick, and offseason delirium. --- Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Carlsson Offer Sheet Chaos - Edvinsson at Risk? - July 5th, 2026

Jul 5, 2026 1 hr 16 min

This offseason Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Leo Carlsson offer sheet that just flipped the NHL upside down. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into why the Simon Edvinsson contract situation just got a lot more urgent for Steve Yzerman, & how this affect Larkin's trade value. (00:00) - Intro (04:00) Carlsson Offer Sheet Breakdown Philadelphia hands Leo Carlsson a five-year, $18 million offer sheet loaded with signing bonuses, and we get into why the Ducks were targeted, Pat Verbeek's hardline negotiating tactics, and how grinding your star players can blow up in your face. (22:35) - Should Anaheim Match? Four first round picks or the franchise center? We debate what Anaheim should do and what it says about keeping good players at all costs. (30:40) - Connor Bedard and Fantilli Implications Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli's next contracts just got a whole lot bigger - how the offer sheet floodgates opening changes the market for every unsigned RFA. (36:05) - Simon Edvinsson Extension Urgency Every day without a Simon Edvinsson extension is a mistake. We map out the poison pill offer sheet scenarios and why Detroit needs to get eight years done now. (49:35) - Dylan Larkin Trade Value If a number one center costs four first round picks, Larkin's trade value just went up for Guerin and Minnesota. (51:25) - Shane Wright & Chase Stillman Depth Signing Shane Wright wants out of Seattle, and we weigh a reclamation project bet. Plus, Chase Stillman signs a two-way deal for organizational depth. (59:50) - Overtime Patron questions on offer sheet strategy and whether Yzerman would ever pull the trigger himself. --- Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

RED WINGS FREE AGENCY - Arvidsson, Kolesar In, Kane Out? and Larkin/Werenski Debate - July 2nd, 2026

Jul 2, 2026 1 hr 25 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down day one of Detroit's free agency & what Steve Yzerman did & didn't do. Hockeytown news & analysis covers the Victor Arvidsson signing, Kolesar trade, & the Dylan Larkin trade request still hanging over the Red Wings. (00:00) - Intro (04:50) - Overall Free Agency Vibes No overpays, no ugly term, no updates on Larkin or DeBrincat - Detroit dodges the landmines & plugs some obvious holes but big questions still remain. (06:30) - Carter Mazur Extension A two-year deal gives Mazur runway to stay healthy and grab an everyday roster spot. (10:05) - Viktor Arvidsson Signing Two years at $5 million for one of the best 5-on-5 producers on the market - a direct answer to Detroit's scoring woes, but is the timing right? (16:10) - Daniil Tarasov & the Backup Goalie Spot A one-year deal for Tarasov and what this means for Postava, Augustine, and John Gibson. (21:15) - Depth Signings & Kolesar Trade Keegan Kolesar brings 270 hits of snarl to a bottom six that's been bullied for years. Also, Justin Abdelkader is officially off the books. (31:40) - What's Next for Kane? Missing Out on Mavrik Bourque Is Showtime leaving? Patrick Kane updates. Plus, a 24-year-old, 20-goal center moved for a second and a third, and why Detroit didn't pounce on it. (39:45) - Werenski Drama & Larkin Parallels Zach Werenski vetoes a trade, then stays put - what it does and doesn't mean for Detroit's captain. Booing, leverage, and the PR legwork required if he's actually at camp in October. (1:04:00) - Around the NHL Bowen Byram's monster contract, San Jose's blue line spending spree, and more deals across the league. (1:14:45) - Overtime Your questions on Patrick Kane, trade destinations, and the DeBrincat extension timeline. --- Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/...

NHL DRAFT REVIEW, COSSA TRADE, FREE AGENCY PREVIEW, AND YZERMAN'S LARKIN UPDATE - June 27th, 2026

Jun 28, 2026 1 hr 43 min

This post-Draft Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the entire Red Wings NHL draft class including the Sebastian Cossa trade. Hockeytown news & analysis rolls on with Yzerman's updates on the Larkin trade saga, free agency preview, & Hurlbert + Plante hype. (00:00) - Intro Delirium after a long, wild couple of days in the 2026 NHL Draft. (04:15) - Sebastian Cossa Traded to Utah Cossa goes to the Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick. Why Detroit moved on from the netminder and how it was tidy business. (13:20) - JP Hurlbert Pick The big swing on skill - a 97-point WHL season and the highest-upside forward in the system now. (21:50) - Victor Plante Pick Detroit grabs Max Plante's brother in the second round. A high-motor, high-IQ winger with a competitive edge. (30:00) - Goalie Strategy & Rounds 4-7 Michal Orsulak in net plus late-round flyers (Adam Levac, Beckham Edwards, Luka Arkko, & Myles Brosnan). Plus, what the Cossa-vs-prospect goalie experiment will tell us. (47:15) - Draft Class Grades B-plus with a cherry on top? The good, the predictable, and the typical Yzerman picks. (53:30) - Yzerman on Larkin Steve Yzerman keeps it brief but firm: no promises, five years left, and the ball is in Larkin's court. (1:01:00) - DeBrincat and Kane Decisions Alex DeBrincat's extension case and whether Patrick Kane returns for another run. (1:12:45) - Free Agency Preview A barren UFA market, a Simon Edvinsson extension to figure out, and a few depth names worth a look. (1:19:05) - Around the League Trades & Rumors Werenski, Robertson, Dorofeyev, and the rest of a chaotic offseason across the NHL. (1:29:20) - Overtime Lanny McDonald hilarity, Bill Guerin, and your questions from the live stream. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/Winged...

COSSA TRADE AND JP HURLBERT DRAFT ANALYSIS (Live Bonus Episode) - Detroit Red Wings Trade and 23rd Pick Reaction - June 27th, 2026

Jun 27, 2026 14 min

BONUS EPISODE - tune into this mini-episode to hear our reactions & analysis as Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for a 2026 1st round pick, and then drafted Michigan-commit JP Hurlbert 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft - live as it happened (forgive the mayhem)! What does this mean for Hockeytown's future? Does Hurlbert fill the Red Wings' need? Was he a worthwhile trade for Sebastian Cossa? Can he be an effective, high-skill top 6 winger alongside Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, & Hockeytown's upcoming prospects? What is his offensive upside, and who are his NHL comparables? Tune in to find out, and let us know what you think of the pick! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

NHL TRADE MAYHEM & 2026 DRAFT PREVIEW ft. Tony Ferrari - June 24th, 2026

Jun 25, 2026 1 hr 36 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the NHL trade frenzy & what it means for Dylan Larkin trade rumors as things heat up before the NHL Draft week. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Steve Yzerman's "patience", the Atlantic Division arms race, and a full 2026 draft preview with Tony Ferrari. (00:00) - Intro A random Tuesday turned into a trade deadline that played out like the NBA. (03:45) - NHL Trade Frenzy Reaction GMs going buck wild after the Brady Tkachuk deal seemingly burst the dam across the league. (06:50) - Dylan Larkin Trade Situation Whether Yzerman's monk-like patience makes sense with the Minnesota Wild & many others sniffing around, the thin center market, and the price only going up. (13:00) - Atlantic Division Outlook Florida, Tampa, Toronto and a stacked Buffalo loading up while Detroit sits in radio silence. (24:10) - Recapping the Trades Ottawa's Eklund return, Chicago's baffling Bowen Byram swing, and Washington's Alex Tuck gamble. (37:20) - Trade Rumors and Jason Robertson Robertson's eye-popping ask, the Alex DeBrincat question, and what a real Larkin return looks like. (48:15) - 2026 Draft Preview with Tony Ferrari McKenna vs. Stenberg at the top, Detroit's pick 47 swings, and which prospects fit a rebuild reset. (1:12:15) - NHL Expansion to Texas, Babcock Returns to Edmonton, and Hall of Fame Class Bettman's $3.5 billion Houston/Austin talk and where this league is headed. Mike Babcock back behind a bench and why it ends in either a Cup or a blaze. Bergeron, Price, Burke get in - and the Henrik Zetterberg and Chris Osgood snubs. (1:24:00) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on Cossa's future, Patrick Kane's next deal, and Landon DuPont heading to Michigan. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/Winge...

TKACHUK TO FLORIDA: Impact on Larkin Trade and Yzerman ft. Prashanth Iyer - June 21st, 2026

Jun 22, 2026 1 hr 18 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast reacts to the Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers & what it means for Red Wings trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Yzerman's leverage, the looming Larkin return, and decisions on Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. (00:00) - Brady Tkachuk Trade Reaction The guys get into the blockbuster the second it broke, the Team USA "group chat" of it all, and why Ottawa fans might actually be the lucky ones here. (03:45) - Breaking Down the Trade Details & Team USA Super Team Drama The full package Florida sent to land Tkachuk, plus the earlier Mackie Samoskevich move to Seattle that set it all up. Also, players openly recruiting each other, the push to pull stars back across the border, and whether the league can do anything about it. (11:45) - How This Affects the Red Wings Why this trade sets the floor for a Dylan Larkin return and takes one team off his list. (21:20) - Kane and DeBrincat Decisions Whether Patrick Kane re-signs and how Detroit should handle a possible Alex DeBrincat extension. (26:40) - Prashanth Iyer Interview The "If I Were Steve Yzerman" piece (read here: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/if-i-were-steve-yzerman-2026-edition), the Carolina blueprint, and chasing a future 1C through the Larkin trade. (52:45) - Prospect Profile: Wyatt Cullen The skilled USNTDP winger, his deception, and why he's climbing draft boards. (56:35) - Prospect Profile: Maddox Dagenais A big QMJHL power winger with a heavy shot - boom-or-bust second-round swing? (1:03:50) - Overtime: Patron Questions & Draft Coverage Coming Up Should the team make a Larkin statement, Yzerman's silence, and prospect misses of the past. Plu, upcoming NHL Draft Preview episode, the Friday live stream, and Patron-exclusive day two hangout. ~~~~~ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair...

Red Wings Blueprint: Carolina? and Yzerman's New Signing - June 17th, 2026

Jun 18, 2026 1 hr 15 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast further breaks down how Larkin's future hangs over the offseason. Hockeytown news & analysis looks at how the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes built their roster & whether Steve Yzerman can follow that blueprint. (00:00) - Intro The Larkin trade timeline, cottage plans, and the case for circling July dates on the calendar. (05:25) - Hurricanes Win the Cup Carolina's dominant run, Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe, and the most efficient roster-building masterclass in recent memory. (15:30) - Can Detroit Follow Carolina's Model? Why a team with no game-breaking superstar is the most realistic path for the Red Wings, and what has to change in their pro scouting and player philosophy to build around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond. (30:05) - Theo Rochette Signing A zero-risk ELC flyer out of Switzerland: Grand Rapids Griffins depth or a potential Detroit jersey replacement? (34:35) - Around the NHL Leafs hire Jim Hiller, Tortorella out in Vegas, plus the Kesselring and Ross Colton trades and Vincent Trocheck's representation switch. (47:10) - Prospect Profile: Tynan Lawrence The Boston University center's unique path and the Marco Kasper comparison that has us intrigued and cautious. (52:30) - Prospect Profile: Adam Valentini The Michigan winger in Detroit's backyard who could be a second or third-round target. (59:15) - Overtime Patron Questions & PWHL Detroit The 2027 draft class, Dan Watson's NHL future, buyout odds, and PWHL Detroit's roster building. ~~~~~ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

DeBrincat's Future and Can Yzerman Land the Larkin Trade? - June 14th, 2026

Jun 15, 2026 1 hr 15 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast dives further into the Larkin trade request ordeal, focusing on Alex DeBrincat & Steve Yzerman weighing a possible hard reset. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Alex DeBrincat's looming contract decision and what a step-back season could mean for the roster. (00:00) - Intro and Birthday Wishes We open with Evan's belated birthday (or is it Eric's?) and a look ahead to the draft and free agency. (04:40) - Alex DeBrincat Contract Situation DeBrincat's extension could decide whether Detroit retools or tears it down — and why keeping him matters at all costs. (16:10) - Yzerman's Path Forward The death-by-a-thousand-cuts problem in pro scouting and how a Larkin trade return shapes the next five years. (29:35) - Simon Edvinsson Extension Talk Edvinsson's RFA deal, the eight-year window before the CBA change, and whether a bridge makes sense. (36:00) - Darnell Nurse Trade Block What it'd take to even consider Nurse's contract, plus a wild Edmonton retention hypothetical. (42:05) - NHL Awards Voting Kucherov edges McDavid for the Hart, and Moritz Seider lands the Red Wings' first Hart votes since a surprising name. (45:50) - Prospect Profile: Keaton Verhoeff The right-shot North Dakota defenseman playing his true 17-year-old season in the NCAA, and why his ceiling is worth a gamble. (53:30) - Prospect Profile: JP Hurlbert The Kamloops winger with a wicked shot who could fall to Detroit's range at 47th overall. (58:34) - Overtime Patreon Questions Trade-request floodgates, Connor Hellebuyck rumblings, the Gibson goalie surplus, and an onion-eating sacrifice for McDavid. --- Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Larkin's Trade List, Cossa Trade Rumors, and Babcock Returning to the NHL? - June 10th, 2026

Jun 11, 2026 1 hr 24 min

This chaotic Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin's trade list potentially expands & Sebastian Cossa's suitors emerge. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down Yzerman's potential returns from Utah, Dallas, & others, plus the Mike Babcock to Edmonton madness. (00:00) - Intro The Larkin saga, Cossa rumors, Babcock, and a high-octane Stanley Cup Final - what is happening in June? (05:25) - Dylan Larkin's Trade List Maybe Expands Helene St. James reports the initial three teams (Minnesota, Vegas, Florida). Pierre LeBrun follows with Yzerman going back to Pat Brisson to push for more - Dallas, Tampa Bay, and Utah enter the chat. (21:10) - Potential Suitors Breakdown What a Jason Robertson or Mavrik Bourque package from Dallas could look like, why Utah and Montreal might offer the best return, and whether Macklin Celebrini's Sharks should be sniffing around (Misa?). (35:10) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Edmonton's interest, Kevin Weekes pointing to the Utah Mammoth, and how packaging Cossa with Larkin could bridge the gap to an Eichel-style return (Desnoyers & Iginla, maybe?). (46:05) - Mike Babcock to the Oilers? Daryl Katz, Stan Bowman, and the NHLPA investigation - plus what current and former players really think about Babs returning to a bench. (56:05) - Michael McCarron's Wild Contract Six years, full no-move for a 31-year-old fourth liner. "Wild" Bill Guerin strikes again. (1:02:15) - Stanley Cup Final Carter Hart history, Jordan Staal's acrobatics, and what Rod Brind'Amour does with Frederik Andersen. (1:06:10) - Overtime Mailbag Faith in Steve Yzerman seven years in, Emmitt Finnie's ceiling, and what a Justin Holl trade looks like. --- Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Pierre's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7349305/2026/06/10/nhl-trades-free-agency-larkin-ma...

Larkin Trade Request Fallout: Yzerman's Leverage and Trade Rumors - June 7th, 2026

Jun 8, 2026 1 hr 29 min

This devastated Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Dylan Larkin trade request fallout & what comes next for Steve Yzerman. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the captain wanting out, Red Wings trade partners as rumors ramp up, & the path forward for an Original 6 franchise in chaos. (00:00) - Intro Recording back in studio after the emergency episode dropped mid-golf trip, with a shoutout to Ken Daniels for hosting the remote setup. (06:00) - Larkin Trade Request Reactions, Hughes and Eichel Comparables & Original Six Captain Standards The initial gut punch and how the past 48 hours have shifted the conversation around Detroit's captain. Why the request is understandable from a human standpoint but to some, inexcusable for the captain of this franchise with five years still left on the deal. Plus, how Quinn Hughes and Jack Eichel trades set the floor for return value, and why Larkin's contract makes him uniquely valuable. Also, why this shouldn't happen to the Red Wings, and where the blame falls on the organization for letting it get here. (24:50) - Trade Return Expectations & Yzerman's Path Forward What a fair package looks like and why Steve Yzerman holds more leverage than people think. And, the two roads ahead, the Alex DeBrincat extension question, and what to do with Patrick Kane. (47:45) - Lucas Raymond at Center? The Logan Stankoven comparison and whether Detroit has to experiment given the lack of a top six pivot. (51:15) - Potential Trade Destinations Utah, Dallas, Montreal, Buffalo, Anaheim, New Jersey, and more breakdowns including names like Hischier, Desnoyers, Iginla, Robertson, Bourque, Hage, and Owen Power. (1:05:35) - Stanley Cup Final Mitch Marner's natural hat trick, Vegas grabbing a 2-1 series lead over Carolina, and Frederik Andersen's struggles. (1:10:55) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on three-team deals, training camp scenarios, and the floor of a Seider-Raymond core. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Vis...

DYLAN LARKIN REQUESTS A TRADE - Emergency Episode (from Ken Daniels' Office) ft. Max Bultman - June 4th, 2026

Jun 5, 2026 42 min

DYLAN LARKIN HAS REQUESTED A TRADE. WE WERE ON A GOLF TRIP WHEN IT HAPPENED. ENJOY THIS EMERGENCY EPISODE FROM KEN DANIELS' OFFICE ft. MAX BULTMAN! --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

McTavish, Barzal, and More Trade Targets for Detroit - June 3rd, 2026

Jun 4, 2026 1 hr 20 min

More trade targets...this Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Red Wings trade possibilities other than Petterson - from Matt Barzal to Mason McTavish and beyond. News and analysis digs into Steve Yzerman's middle-tier trade targets, Stanley Cup Final Game 1, NHL All-Star changes, and two prospect profiles ahead of the draft. (00:00) - Intro (04:05) - Matt Barzal Trade Talk Barzal's market is reportedly being explored - what the Islanders would want, why his speed and term make sense for Detroit, and whether the acquisition cost is even close to reasonable. (18:55) - Mason McTavish and Shane Wright A reclamation project breakdown on McTavish coming off a missed camp and contract dispute, plus whether Shane Wright's pedigree is inflating his price in Seattle. Kent Johnson sneaks into the conversation too. (34:05) - Samoskevich and Vincent Trocheck Samoskevich as an RFA offer sheet wildcard out of Florida and why Trocheck's age makes the Rangers asking price tough to stomach, even with the cap-friendly AAV. (41:40) - Stanley Cup Final Game 1 A nine-goal shootout in Carolina with Tomas Hertl burying the winner for Vegas. Mitch Marner enters the Conn Smythe conversation and Nikolaj Ehlers makes his case too. (46:30) - All-Star Game Changes Country vs. country 3-on-3 format returns, the skills competition gets a 25-and-under cap with a $1M prize, and how the league could actually make it watchable. (51:35) - Prospect Profile: Caleb Malhotra Manny's kid headed to Vancouver? The pro-style center, the Brantford context, and whether his floor justifies a top-five pick. (59:20) - Prospect Profile: Alexander Bilecki The Memorial Cup champion Kitchener defenseman as a possible fit at pick 47, with an Albert Johansson comparison baked in. (1:06:10) - Overtime Patron questions on Mavrik Bourque as a 2C solution, the early vs. late birthday draft factor, Jaccob Slavin envy, and more. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for you...

Petterson, Tuch, McMann: Will Yzerman Make a Swing? - May 31st, 2026

Jun 1, 2026 1 hr 14 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles Red Wings trade options & free agency paths as Steve Yzerman weighs how aggressive to get this summer. News and analysis breaks down the Elias Pettersson trade scenario, Bobby McMann free agent fit, and what a real roster shakeup could look like for Todd McLellan's group. (0:00) Remembering Claude Lemieux Opening with condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Claude Lemieux, who passed away at age 60. (1:12) Intro Warning the residents along TPC Michigan, Oakland Hills, and Detroit Golf Club fairways that the WWP crew is coming to town. Fortify your windows. (4:10) Red Wings Offseason Paths Walking through Max Bultman's three scenarios (article here) for the Detroit Red Wings: targeted adds (Bobby McMann, Michael McCarron), the bigger free agent swing (Alex Tuch, Mason Marchment, Vitek Vanecek, plus a Cossa-for-Howard trade), or the bold Elias Pettersson trade with Nate Danielson as the headliner. Why the rising cap makes Pettersson's $11.6M hit less scary, which option two terrifies us, and where McMann fits as the most realistic add. Also: is there a chaotic option four where you reset around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond and move on from Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? (31:15) Stanley Cup Final Preview Carolina's buzzsaw run through the East versus Vegas methodically dismantling Colorado. Predictions, the Mitch Marner/Carter Hart factor, and why this might be hockey sickos' dream final even if Gary Bettman is seething about the market matchup. (43:35) Bruce Cassidy Situation Cassidy goes on Spittin' Chiclets to call out Vegas for blocking interviews. Big dog move from Vegas or lame excuses? (45:20) Prospect Profile: Alberts Smits The big Latvian left-shot defenseman drawing Moritz Seider and Jakob Chychrun comps. Why he could go top five and what the floor looks like. (51:00) Prospect Profile: Ryan Roobroeck The big winger with a cannon shot and serious compete questions. Anthony M...

Kane and UFA Rumors - Red Wings Free Agents and Draft Steals - May 27th, 2026

May 27, 2026 1 hr 9 min

Is Showtime returning to Hockeytown? This Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Detroit free agency report, with Patrick Kane reportedly the only UFA Steve Yzerman wants back. News and analysis covers what walking away from JVR, Talbot, and Perron means, plus Raymond & Brandsegg-Nygard lighting up the Worlds and a shocking Western Conference Final sweep. (00:00) - Intro & Fun Fact (05:10) - Red Wings UFA Report Reports say Kane is the only UFA the Wings want back. Why letting JVR, Perron, and the rest walk is just step one, plus the case for buyouts and trades to send a real message to the room and make space for Mazur, MBN, and others. (20:15) - Patrick Kane's Future Why the Patrick Kane conversation may be the only easy one. Measuring production vs. Compher, Rasmussen, and Appleton combined. The top six gap, the DeBrincat chemistry, and what still needs to be addressed. (25:25) - Wings at the Worlds Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's tear with Norway, Moritz Seider's unreal goal-line save, Lucas Raymond among tournament scoring leaders, and Cam Talbot picking up wins. Max Plante, Emmitt Finnie and Justin Faulk chipping in too. (31:10) - Vegas Sweeps Colorado Breaking down one of the bigger choke jobs in recent memory and what Mitch Marner is doing in Vegas. (38:00) - Canes vs Habs Update Carolina imposing their will up 2-1, and whether Montreal's young core can find offense against this smothering style. (41:35) - Prospect Profile: Viggo Bjorck A dream pick that screams top-3 talent if size weren't a factor. (46:45) - Prospect Profile: Marcus Nordmark First-round skill sliding into the second because of attitude and motor questions - exactly the swing this front office needs to take to give Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond a potential future winger to play with? (54:20) - Overtime: Patron Questions Favorite moments from the season, Dorofeyev trade fits, and a Dylan Larkin/Sebastian Cossa blockbuster thought experiment. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quin...

Cossa Trade Rumors & Griffins Knocked Out - May 24th, 2026

May 25, 2026 1 hr 24 min

This (now fully offseason) Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Sebastian Cossa trade rumors, Carter Bear's Memorial Cup run, and what's next for Red Wings prospects this offseason. News and analysis also covers Lucas Raymond & MBN at the World Championships, Nate Danielson, and a look at the 2026 Red Wings draft board. (00:00) - Intro Emmitt Finnie: international superstar. Setting the table for an offseason loaded with prospect storylines, trade chatter, and Stanley Cup playoff drama. (05:35) - Grand Rapids Griffins Season Ends A second-round exit stings, plus what it means for Sebastian Cossa's stock and the Willender roster crunch. (16:20) - World Championships Update Lucas Raymond sits second in tournament scoring, Emmitt Finnie wins Player of the Game for Canada, MBN and Tralmaks head over, Moritz Seider, Johansson, and others roll on. (21:55) - Carter Bear at the Memorial Cup Bear scores again as Everett rolls - why he's the prospect Detroit needs in Grand Rapids next season (or maybe in Hockeytown?). (26:55) - Nate Danielson Concerns Why a top-10 pick has to produce, and what the realistic range of outcomes looks like now for Danielson. (37:00) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Frank Seravalli's comments, the Edmonton fit, and whether an Isaac Howard-for-Cossa swap makes sense for Steve Yzerman. (49:35) - Stanley Cup Playoffs Update & Vegas Off-Ice Drama Carolina wakes up, Vegas goes up 2-0 on Colorado without Cale Makar, and the chaos continues. The NHL upholds Vegas's fine and lost second-round pick, plus the Bruce Cassidy coaching situation. (57:20) - Draft Profile: Chase Reid The right-shot defender headed to Michigan State and whether he belongs in the top tier with McKenna and Schaefer. (1:03:10) - Draft Profile: Mathis Preston Brad's guy. A dynamic WHL winger who could be sitting there at pick 47 - exactly the swing Steve Yzerman's roster needs. (1:10:00) - Overtime / Patron Questions EP40 fit's, Tolvanen reclamation talk, Dorofeyev of...

MBN: Griffins Hero! and Detroit Needs to Pick a Lane ft. Prashanth Iyer - May 20th, 2026

May 21, 2026 1 hr 25 min

This Detroit Red Wings (and currently Grand Rapids Griffins) podcast breaks down Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's heroics, Red Wings offseason direction with Prashanth Iyer as the Wings figure out how to actually build a contender. News and analysis covers Simon Edvinsson's contract, Sebastian Cossa's future, and MBN saving the Griffins' season with an all-time overtime goal. (00:00) - Intro Sentience watch in Detroit and why one Griffins prospect might be ready to wake the lineup up. (03:55) - Prashanth Iyer on the Red Wings Season A 10,000-foot look at what happened - overperformance through December, the March collapse, and the 5-on-5 scoring problem that buried the team. (07:00) - Picking an Offseason Lane The case for committing one direction: aggressive trades to build around Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat, or hitting the reset button before Larkin turns 31. (15:55) - Potential Trade Targets Josh Norris, William Nylander, Mikey Anderson, Robert Thomas, and Elias Pettersson - who actually moves the needle and who carries the most risk. (20:20) - Free Agent Options Alex Tuch's pointless 2nd round and the contract conversation, plus thoughts on Bobby McMann as a speed-adding fit. (23:50) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Bridge vs. eight-year max term, why the cap going up bakes in the hedge, and the Jaccob Slavin comparison for locking up a unicorn early. (31:20) - Sebastian Cossa's Future Waiver-exempt status is gone - what that does to his trade value and whether he's actually ready to be an NHL backup next year. (36:10) - Griffins Stay Alive Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's filthy overtime winner keeps the Calder Cup hopes breathing, plus huge goals from Carter Mazur, John Leonard, and more as Postava hangs on. (43:55) - Habs-Sabres Game 7 and Conference Finals Predictions Alex Newhook's overtime winner, UPL's nerves, and why the Atlantic Division just got even harder for Detroit. Plus, Carolina vs. Montreal and Colorado vs. Vegas - rust, rest...

Free Agency vs. Prospects: Red Wings Roster Options and Ruck Twins - May 18th, 2026

May 18, 2026 1 hr 14 min

This offseason Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the biggest puzzle Steve Yzerman has: Red Wings free agency targets, internal options, and bottom-six fixes. Hockeytown news and analysis covers a "Moneyball" approach to the lineup, two intriguing draft prospects, and where things stand with the Grand Rapids Griffins. (00:00) Intro (04:15) Red Wings Offseason Strategy If the big swing doesn't land in a trade for someone like Robert Thomas or Jason Robertson, what's the play? Confidently projecting Nate Danielson, Carter Mazer, and MBN into bottom-six roles, why nobody should feel comfortable walking into camp, and the case for moving on from J.T. Compher or Michael Rasmussen if any team is desperate enough. (20:20) Free Agent Targets and Term Why Bobby McMann, Mason Marchment, Viktor Arvidsson, and even Anthony Mantha could be on the radar, plus the importance of paying dollars instead of years on aging UFAs. (32:10) Prospect Profiles: Ruck Twins Liam and Markus Ruck led the WHL in scoring as a duo in Medicine Hat. Could Detroit get cute and try to land both? (45:05) NHL & Stanley Cup Playoffs News Vegas advances (and loses a second-round pick for their trouble), Mitch Marner finally shows up, and Colorado looks terrifying heading into the Western Conference Finals. (52:55) Griffins Down 2-0 Michael Postava, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and a Chicago series that suddenly feels desperate after a blown lead in Game 2. (57:05) Overtime Mailbag Bill Guerin chasing Dylan Larkin rumors, Simon Edvinsson's next contract value, and a defenseman log jam that maybe isn't a log jam. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Yzerman's Draft Strategy and Prospect Profiles Begin - May 13th, 2026

May 14, 2026 1 hr 37 min

It's time - this Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the 2026 NHL Draft strategy for Steve Yzerman with no first-round pick in hand. News and analysis covers Yzerman's free agency options, prospect profiles, Stanley Cup playoff updates, and a coaching shakeup in Toronto. (00:00) - Intro Free agency is looking THIN. (04:25) - 2026 Draft Strategy With no first-round pick after the Justin Faulk trade, what should Kris Draper and the Red Wings do? The case for swinging for the fences and avoiding the safer Brady Cleveland/Andrew Gibson archetype that's burned them in the past, and how they can get a Stankoven or Hutson of their own. (13:25) - Trading Up in the Draft Is moving up worth the cost? Why Sebastian Cossa probably isn't getting it done on his own, and why the 33-38 range could be the sweet spot for catching fallers. (40:35) - Prospect Profile: Gavin McKenna Sick puck skills, Kucherov-level vision, and questions about his off-puck effort. Why he's still the favorite to go first overall over Stenberg. (49:45) - Prospect Profile: Victor Plante Max Plante's brother and what he could bring as a potential second-round target. (56:30) - Stanley Cup Playoff Updates Charlie McAvoy's suspension, the diving problem, and Carolina sitting back watching Montreal and Buffalo beat each other up. (1:02:45) - NHL news: Berube Fired by Toronto; Cassidy in Demand Why the move had to happen and what kind of coach the Leafs need next. Vegas blocking interview requests and Edmonton's never-ending dysfunction. (1:11:05) - Charlie Coyle Contract Six years, $6 million AAV, full no-move through age 38 - what does this mean for this year's July 1st market?> (1:19:55) - Overtime Questions Your questions on Kyrou, Brady Tkachuk rumors, Mackie Samoskevich, and more. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.co...

Seider: Norris Snub? and Griffins Surge ft. Max Bultman - May 10th, 2026

May 11, 2026 1 hr 35 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit digs into Moritz Seider's Norris Trophy snub & what's brewing with Red Wings prospects in Grand Rapids. Griffins news and analysis covers the AHL playoff run, Postava's emergence, and Red Wings trade ideas - Matvei Michkov, Auston Matthews, & more. (00:00) - Intro Johansson vs. Johansson - settled once and for all. (03:55) - Moritz Seider's Norris Trophy Snub Max walks through his ballot and why Seider belonged in the top three despite a loaded field of defensemen this year. (15:40) - Selke Trophy and Award Categories Debate on whether the NHL needs a best offensive defenseman award and the inconsistencies in Selke voting. (24:15) - Red Wings Overseas & Albert Johansson's Future Seider captaining Germany, Justin Faulk wearing the C for Team USA, Max Plante's highlight reel, Emmitt Finnie on Team Canada, and Lucas Raymond looking healthy with Sweden alongside Albert Johansson. Also, why Johansson could push for a top-four role next season and how that reshapes the Red Wings blue line behind Seider and Simon Edvinsson. (35:55) - Griffins Advance Past Manitoba Anton Johansson's rat-like edge, Carter Mazur's two-goal night, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's highlight goal push Dan Watson's Griffins to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs. Also, is MBN ready for a third-line role in Detroit, or does another year in Grand Rapids serve him better? (46:40) - Postava and the Sebastian Cossa Question Postava's resume, the Trey Augustine depth, and whether Cossa becomes a trade chip this summer with Edmonton knocking. (1:07:55) - NHL News - Hurricanes Buzzsaw & Trade Speculation Carolina's 8-0 start and why the Stankoven-Hall-Jackson-Blake line has been the playoffs' best. Matvei Michkov scratched in Philly and whether Steve Yzerman should take the swing on him or Auston Matthews. (1:22:20) - Overtime Questions Offer sheet ideas for Leo Carlsson, arena rankings, Marco Kasper hypotheticals, and Carter...

Griffins Standouts, Draft Lottery Pain, and PWHL Detroit! - May 7th, 2026

May 7, 2026 1 hr 13 min

Hockeytown is growing beyond the Detroit Red Wings! This podcast covers the Griffins' Calder Cup push, PWHL Detroit's arrival at Little Caesars Arena, the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, and a deep look at Red Wings prospects pushing for roster spots. (0:00) Intro - PWHL Detroit Coming to LCA Hockeytown is officially getting a Professional Women's Hockey League team this upcoming season! (5:00) Griffins Take 2-1 Series Lead - Johansson, MBN, and Mazur Standouts Carter Mazur's two goals lead Dan Watson's group past Manitoba, with Michael Postava strong in net and the Griffins holding their opponent to one of the lowest shot totals in a Calder Cup playoff game since 2009. Anton Johansson looks every bit the prospect Detroit drafted, while Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's physical, wrecking-ball game cements him as a near-lock for next year's Red Wings lineup. Also, why this summer is everything for Carter Mazur's body and his case to crack Todd McLellan's roster. (18:40) Griffins Poised for Red Wings Roster A breakdown of how Amadeus Lombardi, John Leonard, Dominik Shine, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and others fit into a wide-open competition for spots Todd McLellan needs filled. (32:15) Leafs Win Draft Lottery Toronto lands the first overall pick and the rights to Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg - the worst possible outcome for Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the Atlantic Division. The Faulk trade doesn't get worse for Steve Yzerman with the unprotected 1st round pick staying at 15th overall. (40:20) Atlantic Division Outlook Why Yzerman has to choose between hyper-aggression and patience this offseason, with no realistic middle ground due to the Dylan Larkin/Alex DeBrincat window. (52:10) PWHL Detroit Details Jersey, name, draft hosting, and double-header weekends at LCA. (59:30) Overtime - Patreon Questions Most-hated rivals, Elias Pettersson trade math, and grading prospects. --- This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN: go to ExpressVPN.com/win...

The Cossa Question: Detroit's Goalie Situation and NHL Drama - May 3rd, 2026

May 4, 2026 1 hr 33 min

What's the plan between the pipes in Hockeytown? This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Sebastian Cossa question as the Grand Rapids Griffins playoff run raises debates about Detroit's goalie depth chart. News and analysis covers Red Wings prospects, a Marco Kasper injury update, and NHL drama including the Oilers' postseason meltdown. (00:00) - Intro Ryan learns the hard way not to wade into Bruins-Sabres discourse online, plus a tragic Costco hot dog incident in the parking lot. (06:25) - Goalie Situation Next Season Sebastian Cossa is no longer waiver-exempt, Michael Postava has taken the Griffins net, and John Gibson holds down Detroit. How does Steve Yzerman handle a backup spot when Cam Talbot is a UFA and playoff expectations are real? (26:00) - Trading Cossa Scenarios Edmonton, Vancouver, and the Elias Pettersson rage-baiting Evan return. What kind of return makes sense if Yzerman moves a goalie prospect this summer? (38:20) - Marco Kasper Knee Injury Kasper reportedly played through a lingering knee issue, plus Moritz Seider and Albert Johansson updates heading into the World Championships. (43:10) - Oilers Crash Out & McDavid & Draisaitl's Futures Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scorch their own organization after the Anaheim loss. Stan Bowman, Jeff Jackson, and a franchise backed into a corner - could the unthinkable happen? (59:45) - McAvoy-Benson Incident Charlie McAvoy's two-handed chop, Zach Benson's slew foot, and the rat energy that ended the series as the Sabres beat the Bruins. (1:05:30) - More NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series Updates Buffalo over Boston, Minnesota & Hughes drop Dallas, Vegas-Anaheim on deck, and Carolina and Colorado as buzzsaws. (1:13:20) - Leafs Hire John Chayka Toronto's baffling GM choice, Matt Sundin: window dressing?, and Keith Pelley running the show. (1:20:05) - Overtime: Patron Questions Cossa and Nate Danielson trade talk, Cole Perfetti reclamation idea, Evgeni Malkin rumblings, and bottom-six UFA...

Does Detroit's Core Need A Shakeup? Wings Roster Analysis - Apr. 29th, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 1 hr 27 min

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the biggest offseason question head-on: does something need to change with the Red Wings core? Our Hockeytown roster analysis breaks down Dylan Larkin's future, Red Wings trade options, and which of McLellan's "jerseys" need to go this summer. (00:00) - Intro The offseason is officially here whether we like it or not. (04:50) - Should the Core Be Shaken Up? The big debate: do you move on from Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, or Moritz Seider to push the window? Why Robert Thomas-style targets are the archetype Steve Yzerman should be chasing, and why no prospect should be untouchable. (24:25) - Edvinsson, Copp and Compher Simon Edvinsson's playoff-ready ceiling, what Andrew Copp could fetch in a trade, and why J.T. Compher is the easiest bottom-six player to say goodbye to if a taker exists. (34:30) - JVR and Perron Where James van Riemsdyk fits if the bottom six actually changes. (37:55) - Rasmussen's Runway and Patrick Kane's Future Michael Rasmussen as the litmus test for how serious Yzerman is about the overhaul.Why the Red Wings may not be able to afford to let Patrick Kane walk in free agency as of right now. (45:05) - Kasper, Danielson and Finney Marco Kasper's sophomore slump, where Nate Danielson fits, and why Emmitt Finnie's rookie season was quietly one of the bright spots. (50:00) - Appleton and the Defense Mason Appleton's disappointing year, the Justin Faulk trade in hindsight, and why the blue line with Seider, Edvinsson, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka is fine for now. (58:45) - Goaltending Outlook Cam Talbot's likely exit, John Gibson's role going forward, and the Sebastian Cossa runway question heading into next year with Augustine, Postava, and Gylander waiting in Grand Rapids. (1:03:50) - Playoff Update The Oilers-Ducks goal-line controversy, Mishkov scratched in Philly, and updates from around the bracket. (1:13:35) - Overtime Questions Offer-sheeting Jason Robertson, buying out contracts, Mason Mc...

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Created by: Winged Wheel Podcast
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Latest episode: Nov 9, 2026
Episodes: 305
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