Walman's Griddy, Raymond's Dangles, and Greig's Clapper - Feb. 11th, 2024

The NHL All-Star break is here, so while Dylan Larkin represents Hockeytown it's time for us to take stock of the Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's fun OT win over Montréal, including Kay Seider & Glenn Walman highlighting the Dads & Mentors trip, Michael Rasmussen, Moritz Seider, Robby Fabbri, Ville Husso, & other coming up huge in the win, & more (5:00). Also, Detroit's snoozer of a loss to the Islanders & why ESPN even chose that game (11:45) before discussing rumors of the Vancouver Canucks being interested in Michael Rasmussen (potentially in a Bo Horvat trade), whether Rasmussen has hit his peak, how he fits the "Rutherford" type of player, & more (13:25). Also, a quick note on Bally Sports potentially being sold/changing, how it affects Detroit, the NHL, & the salary cap (19:15). With Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings squad over halfway into the season, it's time to evaluate the team. How's the Yzerplan going? Who's team MVP, most surprising player (Berggren? Walman?), most disappointing (Chiarot, Nedeljkovic?), how are Seider & Lucas Raymond doing, is Derek Lalonde making a different? All of that & more (22:25). Finally, our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile series continues with Zach Benson of the Winnipeg Ice in the WHL - could he be a fit for the Red Wings? Where will he be drafted? (51:30) All of that & plenty more before we take your questions 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. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

30 Tammi 20231h 24min

It's pronounced: Söderblom. The Winged Wheel Podcast is thrilled to be joined by Detroit Red Wings & Grand Rapids Griffins forward, Elmer Soderblom! Tune in as we start the show by discussing Detroit's overtime win over Erik Karlsson & the San Jose Sharks, including Dylan Larkin's 400th point, Rasmussen's strong game, Andrew Copp's game-winning goal, & more (4:10). We're joined by Elmer Soderblom to discuss his surprising training camp & making the Red Wings roster, his 1st career goal at the LCA home opener, what life in Hockeytown is like compared to Frolunda in the SHL, how players like Lucas Raymond have eased his transition from Sweden, driving in Michigan, what Derek Lalonde wants him to work on in the AHL, playing against his brother, & more (12:50)! With the NHL Trade Deadline getting ever closer, the rumors of Steve Yzerman pursuing Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks are growing stronger. Tune in as we discuss the validity behind those rumors, how a Horvat trade & signing could affect Dylan Larkin's contract, whether Hronek, Zadina, or Tyler Bertuzzi would be involved (as opposed to Kasper or Edvinsson), whether Yzerman could wait until free agency, if the rebuild is in danger, & LOTS MORE (31:50). All of that & plenty more before taking your questions & comments in Overtime (1:02:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

26 Tammi 20231h 17min

With the Detroit Red Wings fighting injuries and heading into the All-Star break soon, we decided that it's that time...2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles. Tune in as we begin the episode by recapping Detroit's game against Vegas, including a Husso blunder & excellent recovery, Larkin & Raymond continuing to thrive, & Joe Veleno's underrated abilities (5:30). Next, Lalonde's squads dull loss to Carter Hart & the Flyers, including Hockeytown's scoring woes, Seider & Raymond's opportunities, & the "Filip Zadina-ness" to the game (10:35). Next: Tyler Bertuzzi is hurt once again. How does this affect his trade value and/or contract status? Does Steve Yzerman stay the course, try to sign him short-term, or ship him out for whatever he can salvage (16:10)? Also, an update on Jakub Vrana in Grand Rapids, how he feels on being with the Griffins in the AHL, & whether there's a path back to the NHL for him yet (27:45). What better way to start the Prospect Profile series than with Connor Bedard? Tune in as we discuss how he measures up to the likes of Auston Matthews & Connor McDavid, how he would change Detroit's rebuild the Red Wings' chances at getting him vs. other tanking teams, & what makes him so special (31:20). Finally, a look at the disaster-class in Vancouver as the Canucks finally put an end to the Bruce Boudreau saga. Could Jim Rutherford have done things differently in swapping Boudreau for Tocchet ? Could Bo Horvat, Elias Petterson, or Quinn Hughes be had in a trade (44:00)? All of that & lots more before Overtime questions (58:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

23 Tammi 20231h 19min

The Detroit Red Wings are in a slog through the middle of their season, and Steve Yzerman has some tough decisions ahead with the NHL Trade Deadline Looming. Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's consecutive losses to Colorado and Arizona, including Moritz Seider's continued production, poor goaltending from Ville Husso and Magnus Hellberg, Raymond, Berggren, & Fabbri staying hot, defensive lapses from Derek Lalonde's club, & more (4:50). Alex Nedeljkovic was waived, cleared waiver, and was assigned to Grand Rapids. Why did Yzerman waive him over Hellberg? Was it the right move? What's next for Ned - does he have a future with Detroit? How does this relate to Jakub Vrana? All of that & more (22:30). In addition to the Jasper Weatherby/Kyle Criscuolo trade, we also start discussion on Steve Yzerman's trade deadline options, who might be available, and what he can do with his cap space. Should he consider trading Dylan Larkin if he's not signed by the deadline? Is Tyler Bertuzzi going to fetch a 1st round pick? Should they pick up another center like Bo Horvat? Is Filip Hronek on the table? LOTS of questions & a great discussion going into a complicated trade season in Hockeytown (32:45). Finally, the Provorov situation in Philadelphia (1:01:30) & more before your Overtime questions - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

19 Tammi 20231h 25min

Halfway through the season and the Detroit Red Wings are certainly making things interesting. Tune in as we start by recapping the two most recent games in Hockeytown: Detroit's win over Toronto, including Lucas Raymond staying hot, Robby Fabbri continuing to produce, Moritz Seider showing up with a sweet goal & celly, Lalonde refocusing the team, & more (5:10). Next, Detroit's close loss to Columbus, including a slow start from Ville Husso, Ben Chiarot, & essentially the entire team, Jake Walman continuing to impress, the Red Wings being a 3rd period team, & how their inconsistency is hurting them (16:35). With Detroit officially at the 41 game mark, we analyze the first half of the season, discuss how the kids are doing well (Seider, Raymond, Berggren, Rasmussen, Veleno, Soderblom), whether Derek Lalonde has the team on the right path, how Yzerman's offseason moves are doing, & lots more (30:00). Dylan Larkin is still without a contract - we give an update on the latest information & rumors, how far apart Larkin & Yzerman are in negotiations, who holds the leverage, & hypotheticals leading up to the trade deadline (plus a quick note about Tyler Bertuzzi) (38:00). Also, Jakub Vrana being scratched twice in Grand Rapids & what it means for his Red Wings future (49:35). Finally, a look over to the SHL where Marco Kasper and William Wallinder are important pieces for Rogle, how they compare to Seider & Raymond's development, & how important they are for Detroit's future (56:30). All of that & lots more - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

15 Tammi 20231h 18min

What a night for Moritz Seider & Co.! Tune in as we can a wild 7-5 Detroit Red Wings win over the Winnipeg Jets, including Mo Seider's franchise record-tying 4 assists, Lucas Raymond's 3 points, Dylan Larkin & Andrew Copp's 2 assists, Derek Lalonde's squad struggling at 5v5, Ville Husso's up & down game, Jake Walman staying hot, & more (6:10). Also: Robby Fabbri's strong return (14:50), and Jake Walman & Mo Seider seem to work as a pairing - what gives? Why did the same not go for Ben Chiarot? Is Yzerman's offseason signing of Chiarot still viable if he plays down the lineup next to Hronek (18:15)? We also give credit to Jonatan Berggren & his amazing progression into being a regular NHLer (25:35). In recent breaking news: Jakub Vrana is a healthy scratch for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL due to the veteran rule. Is there something more to the sniper being scratched while he's supposed to be getting in shape (30:35)? Dylan Larkin is now a 3x NHL All-Star - are there other Hockeytown names who should be voted in with him? We discuss that, & whether the NHL's changes to the All-Star format will make the game more enjoyable (34:50). Finally, we take a look at whether Buffalo prospect & Michigan goalie Erik Portillo could be a target for Steve Yzerman to content with Sebastian Cossa (46:35), as well as NHL news including q a look at the playoff race, Florida's potential Connor Bedard problem, Connor McDavid in Edmonton, & so much more (48:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

12 Tammi 20231h 20min

2023 is off to a tough start for the Detroit Red Wings, and Steve Yzerman, Derek Lalonde & Co. have some interesting decisions to make over the rest of the season. Tune in as we open by recapping Detroit's two losses to Florida & Toronto, including bad special teams play & thoughts on what Alex Tanguay can do, Robby Fabbri's strong return, Jake Walman's homecoming goal against the Leaf, Hellberg holding his own, & more (4:40). Next, our "State of the Red Wings" address. Is the "Yzerplan" on track? Did Steve Yzerman do the right thing signing the likes of Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, & others? What's to come of Dylan Larkin & Tyler Bertuzzi? How are Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, & the overall rebuild progressing? Should Detroit tank for Connor Bedard, or are the playoffs still a possibility? All of that & LOTS more in our overview of where Hockeytown is at with the Trade Deadline not far away (13:20). Also - how much of a priority is it to re-sign Jake Walman? Is he part of Detroit's long-term future? Does signing affect him affect Olli Maatta, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, or others (39:05)? Finally, Tyler Bertuzzi (and/or Filip Zadina) is poised to return, with Elmer Soderblom being assigned to the AHL (50:00) & what that means for Bertuzzi & Soderblom, plus Alex Nedeljkovic & Jakub Vrana's performance in Grand Rapids (53:25). To close, a recap of Connor Bedard and Team Canada's World Juniors gold medal, USA's bronze medal, Czechia's fantastic performance, & a potential tournament in Ann Arbor (54:40) - all of that & lots more - tune in & enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

9 Tammi 20231h 12min

In a wild and unexpected 24 hours, Steve Yzerman made the decision to waive Jakub Vrana, Detroit Red Wings fans waited nervously, and Vrana cleared waivers to go down to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Tune in as we begin by dissecting the decision to waive Vrana over the likes of Adam Erne, Alex Nedeljkovic, Elmer Soderblom, Joe Veleno, or Jonatan Berggren, how Vrana's cap hit or stint in the Player Assistance Program may have led to him clearing, whether Vrana's conditioning is a factor, how he may fit into Lalonde's system, & lots more (4:45). We also analyze Alex Nedeljkovic's conditioning stint in the AHL (and his strong 1st win), the decision to keep the young guns (Berggren, Veleno, Soderblom) in, & more (27:37). Also, what happens when Filip Zadina (32:23) & Tyler Bertuzzi (37:25) are ready to return in a couple weeks? We also recap Detroit's loss to the New Jersey Devils, including the only goal from Lucas Raymond (assists to Dylan Larkin & Moritz Seider), their special teams vs 5 on 5 efforts, & Husso's performance (44:10) before covering the World Juniors (Czechia over Sweden, Canada & Connor Bedard over USA) (48:00) & lots more - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP Vladdy Fundraiser: https://detroithockeynow.com/2022/12/12/over-75000-raised-for-former-red-wings-star-konstantinov/ 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

6 Tammi 20231h 7min