Detroit Sweeps Cali and Cutter Quits Philly - Jan. 10th, 2024

Mere hours before the Detroit Red Wings open the 2022/2023 season at home in Hockeytown, the Winged Wheel Podcast gets together with some special guests in this content filled episode! Tune in as we open with a conversation with Prashanth Iyer about Red Wings roster decisions, Simon Edvinsson, Elmer Soderblom, Derek Lalonde, and lots more (4:30)! We also discuss the Red Wings home opener roster, which leaves Filip Zadina and Pius Suter scratched, how this affects the likes of Michael Rasmussen, Joe Veleno, & others, the "automatic" players including Larkin, Bertuzzi, Vrana, Seider, Raymond, & others, & how the lineup will change moving forward (26:30). Next, our guest spot with Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to talk Red Wings season predictions, special teams, players to watch, & plenty more (48:00)! Finally, our Atlantic Division preview and predictions, including where Yzerman's Red Wings will end up in the standings (1:09:10). Enjoy the show, and the return of Red Wings hockey! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Get your WWP Night at the LCA tickets today!: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

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The Detroit Red Wings 23 man roster is set, and it's time to take a look at the season ahead in Hockeytown! Buckle up and tune in for our annual, mega-episode: the 2022-2023 Detroit Red Wings Season Preview. We start by discussing Elmer Soderblom making the cut, what it means for him to surprise Yzerman, Lalonde, & all Red Wings fans to make the team, how he beat out the like of Berggren for the spot, & what expectations are for him this season (5:47). Next, we take a look at the decision to start Simon Edvinsson in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, what this means for his development, & what he will look to focus on this year (17:00). Similarly, Sebastian Cossa was assigned to the Griffins: how will he fare with Brattstrom and Olkinuora also there, & what does his development look like (29:45)? We also break down the rest of the 23-man roster, including Joe Veleno's impressive season earning him a spot, possible line combinations, the likes of Givani Smith being waived, & everything in between (38:20)! Taking a look ahead, we start our season preview by looking at the forwards: what will Larkin & Bertuzzi do coming into contract years? Should Red Wings fans be nervous about them not having contracts? Plus, a quick update on the Larkin negotiation (43:54). How will this impact Lucas Raymond - will he suffer a sophomore slump or keep thriving (53:12)? We also break down the rest of the forwards, including major expectations for Andrew Copp, what Perron can bring to the lineup, whether Jakub Vrana can score 40 goals, how Filip Zadina needs to step up, whether Michael Rasmussen or Joe Veleno will stick at center, & lots more (56:25)! On defense, we discuss 2nd season expectation for Moritz Seider - how can Mo improve on a Calder-winning year (1:22:14)? Additionally, what does Ben Chiarot have to do to justify his contract, and how does Filip Hronek need to up his game? More on them, Maatta, and the rest of the defensive core (1:29:05) before taking a look at Ville Husso & Alex Nedeljkovic: what can the Red Wings expect from them, and do they have enough experience to make a solid goaltending tandem (1:43:53)? All of that and SO much more in this massive episode - enjoy the show! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Get your WWP Night at the LCA tickets today!: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

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As the Detroit Red Wings preseason starts to wrap up, there are still some major storylines to hash out. Tune in as we recap Detroit's last couple of games, highlighted by the return of Tyler Bertuzzi and what that means for Derek Lalonde's top 6 - how does this affect Larkin, Raymond, Vrana, Perron, & Copp? Also, more strong play from Elmer Soderblom and Jonatan Berggren (will they make the opening night roster?), as well as the likes of Kubalik, Andreasson, & others (6:33). Also, a focused discussion on Michael Rasmussen, who deserves accolades for his very strong play in 2022, as well as whether he could still yet play center for Detroit (16:05). Of course, the biggest story in Hockeytown is whether Simon Edvinsson is ready for the NHL yet. Tune in to hear our short & long-term analysis on Edvinsson's game & whether Detroit or Grand Rapids is best for him next, & how he's stacking up next to Albert Johansson (23:10). We also cover the Western Conference, offering our analysis & making standings predictions for the Central Division (44:58) and the Pacific Division (57:25). Tune in for all of that & more - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP "Mickey Redmond" Flannels: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/product-page/wwp-mickey-redmond-flannel-special-edition Get your WWP Night at the LCA tickets today!: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

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Beating Chicago never gets old for Detroit Red Wings fans, especially when it's filled with Seider hits and Raymond dominance. Tune in as we discuss the Red Wings' recent preseason games: the Washington game & a rant about NHL streaming (8:00), the dominant win over the Blackhawks: Moritz Seider's reverse hits & physical dominance, Lucas Raymond's incredible playmaking & goal, Larkin & Vrana also being dominant, Kubalik's weapon of a shot, Nedeljkovic & Cossa's combined shutout, Veleno's improved game, Berggren's playmaking & Hanas' noticeable game, & so much more (13:42). We also get into our first divisonal preview, taking a look at the Metropolitan Division. Tune in to hear our overview of every team & predictions on final standings for Carolina, Columbus, New Jersey, Islanders, Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, & Washington (31:30). Tune in for all of that & more - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Get your WWP Night at the LCA tickets today!: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

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