Trade Grades, Expansion, and Barlow Draft Profile ft. Shayna Goldman - Mar. 8th, 2023

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer The unbelievable start to the season continues as Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin, & the rest of the Detroit Red Wings are on a 5 game win streak (in spectacular fashion)! Tune in as we start with a note of support for Detroit Red Wings radio announcer Ken Kal (5:05) before jumping into Detroit's key win over the Ottawa Senators: DeBrincat's return to Ottawa, Michael Rasmussen fighting Brady Tkachuk, Dylan Larkin dominating (especially on the power play), Shayne Gostisbehere and Joe Veleno stepping in offensively, Ville Husso's strong game, leading the Eastern Conference after, & more (6:00). Next, Detroit's electric win over Calgary at Little Caesars Arena, as Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde's squad put up a hat trick thanks to Alex "The Cat" DeBrincat, 3 points from Lucas Raymond & Justin Holl, more from Larkin & Seider, Jake Walman's 1st goal of the season, a Reimer win, & more (17:15)! We then discuss enjoying the Red Wings win streak, Hockeytown leading (even if temporarily) the Eastern Conference, their top power play, the win streak vs. the upcoming schedule, their shutdown line of Compher, Copp, & Rasmussen asking for Crosby's line, Joe Veleno's offensive burst, Robby Fabbri's injury & more (22:20). After that, an update on the Grand Rapids Griffins, as Sebastian Cossa has been impressive to start the year, William Wallinder & Marco Kasper notched their 1st AHL goals, and good news for Carter Mazur in on the horizon (46:30). Finally, some NHL news including Andersson's hit on Laine, Reaves in Toronto, NHL standings, & more (50:10) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (59:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

23 Loka 20231h 12min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer Detroit sports are fun and the Red Wings are no exception - led by Alex DeBrincat & Co.! Tune in as we start by discussing the incredible vibes as the Red Wings offense has been on fire (0:00) before recapping the Detroit Red Wings and their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, including strong performances from Shayne Gostisbehere, Dylan Larkin, James Reimer, Klim Kostin, & others in their dominating win (6:20). Next, the win over Crosby, Karlsson, & the Pittsburgh Penguins, including more goals from Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp, offense from Petry & Chiarot, & more (11:45). Next, a review of just how real this streak is for Derek Lalonde's squad, including their current status as the #1 power play in the NHL (26:15), one of the top offenses in the entire league (29:55), Alex DeBrincat leading the NHL in points & 2nd in goals (34:15), & more. After that, Joe Veleno's performances with Sprong and Perron on his side, the development of Raymond and Seider, & other noted improvements (38:05). Finally, some NHL news, including more Patrick Kane rumors as he's linked to Steve Yzerman's Red Wings (44:35), Alexander Ovechkin's slow start (49:00), and a proposed NHL Draft format change (51:45) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:03:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

20 Loka 20231h 16min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer ALEX DeBRINCAT HAS ARRIVED IN HOCKEYTOWN. Tune in as we recap the Detroit Red Wings and their start to the 2023/2024 NHL season, starting with some fresh arena goal horn & goal song (we see you, Eminem) updates that make the LCA sound a bit more like Joe Louis Arena (6:15). Next, a recap of Steve Yzerman's squad's home opener win over Tampa Bay & loss against New Jersey, including Alex DeBrincat's goal scoring prowess, Lucas Raymond flipping guys and scoring goals, Dylan Larkin creating the top line connection, Daniel Sprong scoring without shooting, Jake Walman & Moritz Seider's dominance, Compher, Gostisbehere, & others contributing, & lots more (14:55). Additionally, a look into Detroit's defensive woes, whether Simon Edvinsson could swap in for Petry, Maatta, Chiarot, or Holl, Derek Lalonde carrying 12-6 vs. 11-7, & more (28:20). Next, an update from the AHL as the Grand Rapids Griffins get off to a great start thanks to the likes of Simon Edvinsson, Sebastian Cossa, Jonatan Berggren, & more future Red Wings (39:50). We're also joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss his season predictions for the Red Wings, his thoughts on the start to the year, Moritz Seider's contract comparables, & lots more (41:20). Next, we continue the Seider contract conversation (Dahlin, Power, Sanderson, & other comparables) (1:09:30) then jump into some NHL news (1:17:25) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:23:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Max's Articles: https://theathletic.com/author/max-bultman/

16 Loka 20231h 33min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer DETROIT RED WINGS HOCKEY IS BACK! We're here with our comprehensive primer on the upcoming season in Hockeytown - be sure to listen & get ready for the season! Tune in as we start by discussing Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde's roster decisions as they finalized Detroit's 23 (or better yet, 22)-man roster, sending players down to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (including Jonatan Berggren, Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson to the WHL, Elmer Soderblom, Cross Hanas, & others). What does this mean for this year's roster with no rookies, the Yzerplan, & Detroit's future? (4:10). Next, a comprehensive look at the forward core, as we discuss every player (including Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Michael Rasmussen, JT Compher, David Perron, Robby Fabbri, Andrew Copp, Daniel Sprong, Klim Kostin, Joe Veleno, & Christian Fischer), their expectations, projections on scoring, & an overall discussion on whether the Red Wings have the goal scoring talent needed within this group (17:20). After that, a look at the defensive corps, as we analyze & project for Moritz Seider, Jake Walman, Ben Chiarot, Jeff Petry, Shayne Gostisbehere, Olli Maatta, and Justin Holl - is this blue line enough? Who will lose their job to Simon Edvinsson (58:00)? Finally, the goalies, as we analyze whether Ville Husso can perform as he did last season & what's needed of Alex Lyon & James Reimer (1:08:35). Next up, our projections & predictions, including who we think will lead the Detroit Red Wings in goals & points, darkhorse candidates to impress, who has the most pressure on their shoulders/highest expectations, our warm & hot takes for the year, overall points & standings projections, & our thoughts on how likely the playoffs are in Hockeytown (1:13:10). All of that and LOTS more before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:24:55) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

12 Loka 20231h 37min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer The preseason is over, and the Detroit Red Wings roster is starting to take shape. Tune in as we start by discussing key takeaways from Hockeytown's exhibition games, including thoughts on Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, Daniel Sprong, Simon Edvinsson, Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, & others (3:40). Also, discussion on some initial cuts as Yzerman begins sending players down to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (recorded before the 23-man roster cut), including Kasper, Lombardi, Cossa, etc., as well as the signing & waiving of Zach Aston-Reese (22:05). Next, a late splice-in with our reactions and analysis as Derek Lalonde's (tentative) 23-man roster was announced just after we finished recording - Jonatan Berggren, Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson, Elmer Soderblom, Cross Hanas, & others were all sent down (24:30). Next up, our Atlantic Division Preview, as we analyze and project Detroit's division this upcoming season: Detroit Red Wings, Auston Matthews' Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Buffalo Sabres (33:05). Finally, some NHL news (ESPN's Frozen Frenzy, waiver rush, & more) (1:03:20) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:08:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

9 Loka 20231h 21min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer As the preseason rolls on, so does Nate Danielson and the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss Hockeytown's recent games against Chicago, including Nate Danielson's performance against Connor Bedard & Co., Michael Rasmussen's chemistry with J.T. Compher, & more as the rest of the squad competes for their spots around Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, and Seider (4:25). After that, we take a look at the goaltending decision that Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde have to make: which goalie do they keep to back up Ville Husso, James Reimer or Alex Lyon? Or will they carry 3 goalies, and how would that affect young players like Simon Edvinsson or Marco Kasper (19:20)? Next, our Metropolitan Division Preview, as we analyze and predict the upcoming season for the Carolina Hurricanes, Jack Hughes' New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, & Washington Capitals (25:38). Finally, news on Dmitri Buchelnikov (54:15), NHL news about Gary Bettman's slary cap increase guidance, Trevor Zegras' new contract, expansion into Atlanta, & more (55:40) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:10:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

5 Loka 20231h 21min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer Another episode, another conversation about Nate Danielson - the Detroit Red Wings have another good problem on their hands with an impressive prospect. We start the show with a note on the passing of Chris Snow, Calgary Flames Assistant GM, and his courageous battle against ALS (5:10). Next, Nate Danielson's immediate impact, offensive talent, and overall NHL-level prowess on the ice (relative to Marco Kasper and other prospects), what could come next for him, & more (6:38). Next, strong preseason performances from Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Cross Hanas, ,Robby Fabbri (+ his injury), Michael Rasmussen, & others (15:10) before discussing Axel Sandin Pellikka's dominant play in the SHL (24:45). We're then joined by Daniella Bruce, reporter for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers (Farewell, Miggy!) to discuss the upcoming season for Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde's squad, projections, players to watch, & an appearance by her dog, Charlie (27:20)! We then analyze & project the 2023/2024 NHL season for the Pacific Division, including: Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Kraken, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks (50:35). After that, some NHL news including increasingly interesting situations with Trevor Zegras and Shane Pinto, Patrick Kane's projected return, & lots more (1:12:10) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:14:55) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

2 Loka 20231h 23min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer Detroit Red Wings hockey is BACK (even if it's just the preseason). Tune in as we discuss the opening game of Hockeytown's preseason, including Nate Danielson's goal & impressive play in his debut, his chances of making the Red Wings, and what Lalonde & Yzerman have planned for him (5:50). Next, we analyze the impact that Alex DeBrincat (next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond) and Shayne Gostisbehere (next to Moritz Seider) already have had for Detroit, especially on the power play (16:55). Also, Michael Rasmussen's return, Jonatan Berggren vying for a roster spot, Simon Edvinsson, William Wallinder, & more preseason storylines (21:50). We then jump into our Central Division Preview, as we analyze & project the season ahead for Connor Bedard & the Chicago Blackhawks, the Arizona Coyotes, Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, & Colorado Avalanche (29:15). Finally, we're joined by PWHL Boston player Loren Gabel, who talks to us about being a professional women's hockey player, the PHWHPA & PHF dissolving and forming the new league, life of a professional athlete, & lots more (46:25). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:06:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

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