The question that comes up every year: should Steve Yzerman trade the Detroit Red Wings' 1st round draft pick for more immediate help? Tune in as we debate the topic, whether help for the Dylan Larkin & Alex DeBrincat window is more of a benefit than someone who will project to be in the Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson window (3:30). …

The Detroit Red Wings are beyond cursed when it comes to the NHL Draft Lottery. Tune in as we start by recapping the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, as the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club (now Mammoth) win their draws, pushing the Detroit Red Wings down to 12th overall. Our thoughts, analysis on the odds, how the Red Wings have been screwed histori…

With the Detroit Red Wings season post-mortem well-documented, we take a look at what Steve Yzerman's top priority should be for Hockeytown this offseason: getting scoring help for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Marco Kasper in the form of Marner, Ehlers, Bennett, or Marchand? Defensive support for Mortiz Seider, Sim…

Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan finally took to the podium to address Hockeytown. Tune in as we cover the Detroit Red Wings presser from GM Steve Yzerman and head coach Todd McLellan, including how they were addressing Dylan Larkin's comments, thoughts on pro scouting, their plan to bolster the core of Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Moritz…

The Detroit Red Wings offseason changes have already begun, with more potentially on the way. Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (and Winged Wheel Podcast contributor) on this episode, opening by discussing the report that Todd McLellan, Steve Yzerman, and the Red Wings have moved on from goaltending coach Alex Westlund,…

Is Dylan Larkin feeling like the Red Wings need more urgency to contend? Tune in as we jump back in on Dylan Larkin's comments regarding Steve Yzerman's lack of trades to bolster the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL trade deadline, and whether any frustrations are justified, how much goes back to Yzerman's handling of free agency (Tarasenko, Holl, Gust…

One of our biggest episodes every year: the Detroit Red Wings Season in Review. Tune in as we start our 2024/2025 Red Wings NHL season recap by covering our overall sentiments on the season, and how the transition from Derek Lalonde to Todd McLellan after Steve Yzerman fired the former really split the year into 2 parts (5:00). We then jump into th…

It's the final countdown for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we open by discussing their two most recent wins, including a victory over Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars that included Dylan Larkin organizing an honorary stick-lift for John Keating, Albert Johansson, Alex DeBrincat, Jonatan Berggren, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Vladimir Tarase…

The Detroit Red Wings are officially out of playoff contention for the 9th straight season. Tune in as we discuss the postseason drought in Hockeytown, reactions to another year of disappointment as Todd McLellan, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Steve Yzerman continue to look for answers and what those may be (defenseman so Simon Ed…

The Detroit Red Wings fell short in a critical moment in their playoff push - again. Tune in as we open by discussing the heartbreaking loss to Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens in the Bell Centre, including Patrick Kane finding Dylan Larkin for the opening goal, Cam Talbot standing tall, Ben Chiarot getting involved physically, Justin Holl be…

The Detroit Red Wings refuse to die. Tune in as we discuss Todd McLellan's team's most recent wins, starting with their victory over Jarvis and the Carolina Hurricanes, including a Dang-It from Justin Holl, rapid goals from Ben Chiarot, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Michael Rasmussen, as well as Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat combining to seal t…

Seconds away from some small but maintained hope, but it fell apart for the Red Wings across two games in an instant... (00:00) Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's heartbreaking loss to the St. Louis Blues as Cam Talbot and J.T. Compher could not hold off the late comeback, including a strong game from Binnington, Larkin, Seider, Kane, & Co…

The Detroit Red Wings are somehow still not fully out of this... Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (00:00) and (later on, live from WWP Night at the LCA) Ken Daniels on this episode! We start by discussing the Red Wings and their loss in Hockeytown to Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and the Ottawa Senators, including Simon …

Before April in the D, we get March Sadness for the Detroit Red Wings... Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's team's recent games: their bizarre 5-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club, including Alex Lyon standing tall after Petr Mrazek left injured, Alex DeBrincat, Austin Watson, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, & more production, a lack of a…

It's not mathematically over for the Detroit Red Wings, but it feels like it's over. Tune in as we discuss the latest loss as the Red Wings fell to the Vegas Golden Knights, including Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & the Detroit power play combining for the only hope in the game before falling in the lopsided affair, as …

Time is running out for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we open by discussing the Hockeytown team's latest loss to Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, including a Dylan Larkin goal, Petr Mrazek's 4th straight start, another 3rd period collapse, & more. Also, a discussion on whether this team is reverting back to the ways of Derek Lalo…

The Detroit Red Wings needed a win against Vegas, and they couldn't have drawn it up any better. Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's squad's loss to Brind'Amour's Carolina Hurricanes, including Alex DeBrincat and Michael Rasmussen scoring in an otherwise lopsided affair (3:35), before discussing the Hockeytown matinee victory over Eich…

The Detroit Red Wings finally broke their losing streak, putting up a touchdown's worth of goals at the LCA. Tune in as we start by first discussing McLellan's squad's losses to Ovechkins Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark & the Ottawa Senators, including shaky goaltending from Talbot, Larkin & Seider scoring, another game-influencing terrible c…

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Steve Yzerman's moves (or mostly lack thereof) have Detroit Red Wings fans a bit confused... Tune in as we open by covering the return of Petr Mrazek to Hockeytown, as he and Craig Smith come from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno - reactions, analysis, value, how this affects Sebastian …

We are officially on Steve Yzerman NHL Trade Deadline watch...sleep lightly! Tune in as we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their familiar loss to Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes, including a tough couple of goals from Alex Lyon, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Marco Kasper struggling, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and Ben Chiarot…

Heartbreak in Ohio...we should have known. Tune in as we start by covering the first of two Detroit Red Wings losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets, including a tough performance from Dylan Larkin and Todd McLellan's words after, Alex DeBrincat still showing up, a rough night for Cam Talbot, & more (4:00) before we jump into the Stadium Series game a…

Husso traded, Yzerman with a world of cap space, Simon Edvinsson firing multiple clappers into Minnesota's net...it's been an interesting few days. After discussing the 1 year anniversary of Patrick Kane's "Showtime" moment called by Ken Daniels in Chicago (00:00)...tune in as we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their 3-2 win on the ro…

The Detroit Red Wings are back, they've blown two late-game leads in two days, and Patrick Kane has an electric overtime game winner - par for the course in Hockeytown (00:00). Tune in as we start by discussing Todd McLellan's squad's overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, including Alex DeBrincat's goal, assist, and massive hit on Brock Faber (and A…

The 4 Nations Face-Off Final is set, and Dylan Larkin's Detroit Red Wings are also gearing up to return to play... (00:00) Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss the USA vs. Canada rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off, including how we got here, Dylan Larkin, Brady & Matthew Tkachuk, and Team USA (without Quinn Hughe…

DYLAN LARKIN - WHAT A MOMENT FOR TEAM USA. Tune in as we open by discussing the pure adrenaline in the USA vs. Canada 4 Nations Face-Off game as Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Hagel, Bennett, and Parayko dropped gloves (00:00), before jumping into a full analysis, including Dylan Larkin's standout performance, Guentzel, Hellebuyck, Slavin, & others def…

Our final episode before officially reaching 10 years of the Winged Wheel Podcast...unbelievable (0:00). Tune in as we open with a very special guest interview with none other than Scotty Bowman: 14x Stanley Cup Winner, Detroit Red Wings legend, and the greatest NHL Coach of All Time - stories & insights from his coaching & executive days, tales of…

The Detroit Red Wings win streak is over, but they head into the Four Nations Faceoff break still in a Stanley Cup Playoff position... Tune in as we open by discussing the 6-3 loss to Vasilevskiy, Kucherov, and the Tampa Bay Lightning in Hockeytown, including Alex DeBrincat's strong performance, weak goaltending from Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot, Taras…

Two big milestones: almost a year since the last time Patrick Kane scored a filthy game-winning goal and the Detroit Red Wings were in a playoff spot, and we're almost at the 10 year anniversary of the Winged Wheel Podcast (00:00). (Submit your favorite moments of the last decade of WWP here: https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1885818163519951307/…

While the Detroit Red Wings were sweeping Connor McDavid, Dustin Wolf, and the province of Alberta, the NHL and NBA) were busy trading Pettersons and other stars (00:00). Tune in as we discuss Alex Lyon, Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen, Moritz Seider, Marco Kasper, and Lucas Raymond beating the Edmonton Oilers in a comeback, shootout win (5:50), as…

Lucas Raymond is elite, the youth movement has arrived in Marco Kasper, Albert Johansson, and Elmer Soderblom, and Hockeytown is buzzing. Tune in as we open by discussing Dominik Shine making his NHL debut (00:00), and then getting into the Detroit Red Wings and their thrilling win over the Los Angeles Kings, including Moritz Seider's own goal, Luc…

The Detroit Red Wings and their young guns have clawed back into this thing, all while the NHL trade world had a massive bombshell deal. Tune in as we open (after commenting on the response to Kucherov's trip on Rasmussen) (00:00) by discussing the home Hockeytown win over Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens, including Dylan Larkin leading the w…

Is the Todd McLellan new coach bump over for the Detroit Red Wings? Tune in as we're joined on this remote episode by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (00:00) - we begin with a recap of Detroit's 2-1 overtime loss to Tortorella & Michkov's Philadelphia Flyers, including a nice goal from Ben Chiarot & Lucas Raymond, strong play from Alex Lyon, mi…

Between the Red Wings and Lions, it was a tough weekend for Detroit... Tune in as we open this post-Grand Rapids Griffins event episode by discussing Todd McLellan's squad's unlikely win over Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers, including a red-hot power play led by Berggren, Dylan Larkin, and Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Ra…

The Detroit Red Wings win streak ends at 7, and McLellan's squad has a tough test ahead... Tune in as we open by discussing the ugly loss in Hockeytown to Jake Walman & Macklin Celebrini's San Jose Sharks, including tough games from Justin Holl & Ville Husso, Patrick Kane's point streak, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond's fantastic play, Vladimir Tar…

LUCKY NUMBER 7 STRAIGHT WINS IN HOCKEYTOWN! Tune in as we discuss the wild seven game win streak by Todd McLellan's Detroit Red Wings (0:00), starting with their win over Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks (including performances by Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Albert Johansson's 1st NHL goal, Erik Gustafsson, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, & more) …

The Todd McLellan era continues to get better... Tune in as we open by discussing Ryan's return, a quick correction from last episode, and a lack of bold playoff proclamations (0:00) before jumping into the Detroit Red Wings extending their win streak to 5 games with a win over the Ottawa Senators, including Dylan Larkin's goal streak, Lucas Raymon…

THE DETROIT RED WINGS JUST MIGHT BE BACK. Tune in as Brad and Evan discuss the blazing hot Detroit Red Wings under Todd McLellan starting with their dramatic win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, including Dylan Larkin scoring again, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat staying hot, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond continuing to thrive, Lyon's win, and Jon…

The Detroit Red Wings closed out 2024 with a bang! Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's squads two wins to finish the year, starting with the victory over Alexander Ovechkin's Washington Capitals including goals from Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Lucas Raymond (4:25), as well as their New Year's Eve win over sidney Crosby's Pittsbur…

The Todd McLellan era in Detroit is now fully underway, with Steve Yzerman speaking to the state of the Red Wings rebuild. Tune in as we open by discussing Steve Yzerman's comments about Hockeytown, his maybe "heated" moment where he said he's taking suggestions, how he plans to expedite the rebuild around Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymon…

DEREK LALONDE HAS BEEN FIRED BY THE DETROIT RED WINGS. So much for the holiday break - tune into this EMERGENCY EPISODE of the Winged Wheel Podcast as we discuss Derek Lalonde and Bob Boughner being relieved of their duties by Steve Yzerman in Hockeytown, and Todd McLellan and Trent Yawney being hired to replace them. We open by discussing Newsy's …

So much for holiday cheer... Tune in as we discuss the Detroit Red Wings & their two losses to a fellow bottom-feeder in Lane Hutson's Montreal Canadiens, including Simon Edvinsson being out leaving Moritz Seider and Ben Chiarot to fend for themselves (with Lagesson getting his first game), Talbot & Lyon not saving the day per usual, Patrick Kane, …

Trade rumors are heating up, and the Detroit Red Wings are among the names flying around! Tune in as we open by discussing the wild 6-4 win in Hockeytown over John Tortorella's Philadephia Flyers, including Patrick Kane's Showtime goal, J.T. Compher breaking through, Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin connecting for another empty netter, Rasmussen, Mor…

No matter what, it always feels good to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tune in as we open by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their two most recent games: a horrendous performance where Scott Laughton & Matvei Michkov danced around Derek Lalonde's squad despite Cam Talbot's best efforts (and a late Ben Chiarot goal), whether Sebastian Cossa woul…

SEBASTIAN COSSA WINS IN HIS NHL DEBUT! Tune in as we cover a wild Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres game, including Sebastian Cossa taking over for Ville Husso and getting his debut win in the shootout, Moritz Seider taking no prisoners, Simon Edvinsson, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, J.T. Compher, & other Red Wings showing up, defensi…

Has reality set in on the Detroit Red Wings season? Tune in as we start by discussing Derek Lalonde's squad's two most recent losses, including a late heartbreaker against Brady Tkachuk's Ottawa Senators (including a brutal call on Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat scoring against his former squad, Norris beating Husso, & more) (4:25) and a "same old" l…

Another Detroit Red Wings 3rd period lead, another overtime loss... Tune in as we start by discussing Sebastian Cossa's first NHL call-up to back-up Ville Husso as Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon go down with injuries (4:20) before jumping into Detroit's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, including Lucas Raymond's scoring heater, Simon Edvinsson's multi-point…

The Detroit Red Wings power play giveth, and the Detroit Red Wings penalty kill taketh away... Tune in as we start by discussing the Red Wings' loss to Jack Hughes & the New Jersey Devils, including Lucas Raymond extending his goal streak, Tarasenko, Motte, & Holl contributin, Michael Rasmussen following up on the fireworks from last game, Derek La…

Don't let Lucas Raymond get hot! Tune in as (after a quick practical joke on a returning Evan Lobsinger) we cover the Detroit Red Wings and their 2 (TWO) game winning streak, including a merciful final game to get the season sweep against Patrick Roy's New York Islanders, including Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, and Al…

How can the Detroit Red Wings turn things around, and when? Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit joins us on this episode to discuss! Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on PAvel Datsyuk's HHoF night in Hockeytown, including Jonatan Berggren breaking Sorokin's shutout, Dylan Larkin's great play to Lucas Ray…

The Detroit Red Wings freefalling, Derek Lalonde's seat getting hotter, Jim Montgomery fired in Boston...is change coming in Hockeytown? Tune in as we start with an ugly overtime loss for the Red Wings in San Jose, including Dylan Larkin's 50 goal pace, Marco Kasper continuing to improve, Simon Edvinsson slotting in and scaring us all, Cam Talbot's…