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

The script was flipped on the Detroit Red Wings for once! Tune in as we discuss Detroit's frustrating loss to the Montreal Canadiens, including Jake Allen's stymying Dylan Larkin & Co. for most of the game until Lucas Raymond tied it, Slafkovsky's brutal hit on Luff, Husso's up & down game, how Seider, Soderblom, Hronek, Maatta, and others performed, & more (4:16). Also, the NHL Department of Player Safety's decision to suspend Slafkovsky for 2 games, how that compares to Rasmussen or Anderson's suspensions, & whether it was a fair call (19:32). We also discuss the potential impacts of the imminent return of Tyler Bertuzzi, Oskar Sundqvist, & Jake Walman (how does this affect Berggren, or other Steve Yzerman decisions?) (29:00) before jumping into a fantastic interview with Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine. Tune in to hear his take on Husso & Nedeljkovic, drafting goalies like Cossa, what makes the likes of Shesterkin & Vasilevskiy elite, & so much more (37:30). Finally, some NHL news (1:13:15) including Ryan Reynolds' bid for the Ottawa Senators, a scary moment for Kane, & lots more - enjoy! #LGRW Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/

10 Marras 20221h 32min

Don't look now, but the Detroit Red Wings are going streaking! Tune in as we discuss Detroit's ongoing 3 game win streak, starting off with the amazing scenes as Vladimir "Vladdy" Konstantinov, Yzerman, Shanahan, Lidstrom, Draper, McCarty, & others gathered for the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the '97 & '98 Stanley Cup winning teams (4:35). We discuss the Washington win, including Husso's stellar play, Kubalik & Raymond's connection, Copp's 1st Red Wings goal, & more (7:53). Also, the dominant performance against the Islanders, including Lucas Raymond destroying Barzal, Raymond, Suter & Kubalik's goal, & Ville Husso's shutout (17:55). Finally, the 3rd win against the Rangers, including a huge win for Nedeljkovic, Mo Seider's assists, Perron & Kubalik's great night, & so much more (32:33). Additionally, Dylan Larkin & Dominik Kubalik's 100+ point paces (38:05), Lalonde's systems & Detroit's play-style (25:15), and Zadina's long-term injury & how it affects Berggren and Soderblom (41:30). Finally, news of Pavel Datsyuk's unofficial retirement (& Igor Larionov advocating for his Hockey Hall of Fame case) (49:05), & NHL news including the NHL Department of Player Safety's suspensions to Tkachuk and Anderson, & Boston's Mitchell Miller debacle (49:40). All of that & lots more - enjoy! #LGRW Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/

7 Marras 20221h 22min

We knew the Detroit Red Wings would need some time to adjust, but that doesn't make the growing pains any easier... Tune in as we discuss Detroit's tough 8-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, how the collapse came about, the lack of support and tough night for Alex Nedeljkovic, & more. Also, how Seider's play impacts the rest of the defense, what missing Bertuzzi, Vrana, & others does to Larkin & Raymond, & the tough task Lalonde & Yzerman have (4:05). We're also joined by Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside and Shap Shots to discuss everything from Detroit's centers' handedness, Seider & Chiarot's roles, the sale of the Ottawa Senators, & more (16:33)! It also seems that Ville Husso has taken the reigns as the "hot hand" in Hockeytown - we analyze how he has performed versus Nedeljkovic, whether support has been equal, & what to expect for the rest of the season (45:10). Also, updates on Carter Mazur and Marco Kasper (52:25), news from across the NHL (including McDavid, Silfverberg, Toronto) (59:40), & plenty more - enjoy the show! #LGRW Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/ Shap Shots: https://seanshapiro.substack.com/

3 Marras 20221h 18min

With another massively successful WWP Night @ the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) on the books, the guys are still in the studio to talk all things Red Wings hockey, the NHL, & more. Tune in as we start with a full breakdown on the decision to suspend Michael Rasmussen 2 games after hitting Krejci in the head with his stick, how comparable it was to the Kuznetsov suspension, whether it was fair & warranted, & more (4:58). We also recap Detroit's big win over Minnesota, including Lucas Raymond breaking through for 2 goals, Husso's big game and emerging presence as Detroit's starting goalie over Nedeljkovic (so far), Erne, Kubalik & Larkin chipping in, & more (12:29). Additionally, we take a look at Detroit's loss to Boston, place in the standings, how long they have to "settle in" with Lalonde's new systems & Yzerman's new players, how much of a priority Seider & Raymond's progress is, the impact of missing Bertuzzi & Vrana, & whether we expect Detroit to remain in a playoff spot (24:55). Finally, we take a look at standings & storylines across the NHL (42:50) before recapping WWP Night & taking questions - tune in to enjoy all of that & more (and thanks for bearing with us as we recover)! #LGRW Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/

31 Loka 20221h 7min

After a rough game against the New Jersey Devils, a lot of Detroit Red Wings fans are finding themselves wondering if they should be concerned. Tune in as we discuss the impacts of Detroit's loss - how much of the poor play was influenced by the absence of Bertuzzi & Vrana, Raymond & Seider finding their games, Lalonde's new system, a team full of new players like Copp and Perron that Yzerman brought in, or other factors? Is it time to panic? (4:25) We're also joined by Ken Daniels, who gives his thoughts on the start to the season, what to expect from Hockeytown this year, some interesting perspective on Dylan Larkin's contract, & exciting news about events in Detroit (21:45)! We continue the Larkin discussion by analyzing whether his Barzal comparable will be close to the number Yzerman, Draper & Co. would be willing to offer, how free agency would treat Larkin, & how the 8th year impacts a potential deal (34:25). Finally, we take a quick look at the Husso vs. Nedeljkovic goalie battle (44:35) before discussing some news across the NHL in Vancouver, Arizona, Kessel, & lots more (49:50) - enjoy! #LGRW 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 Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/

27 Loka 20221h 13min

In an up-and-down weekend for the Detroit Red Wings, we saw the worst and best of Hockeytown's special teams, lead protection, and play from key players. Tune in as we open by discussing the blown lead & loss in Chicago, including how Zadina, Copp, and Raymond fared, Larkin's injury scare, Nedeljkovic's performance, and more (7:23). We also break down the complete 180 against Anaheim, as Detroit blew them out at home, highlighted by yet another massive night from Dominik Kubalik, a strong performance from Ville Husso, Dylan Larkin looking no worse for wear, Perron's great shot, Chiarot the Bully, & more (27:30)! We also highlight Detroit's perfect penalty kill and iffy power play that shone against Anaheim, as well as some notable records and statistics (44:15). As the Red Wings & Adidas released their Reverse Retro jerseys, we debated whether the black and red "barber pole" jerseys suited the history of Hockeytown, what it might have been, and what jersey suppliers should do in the future (47:43). Finally, we take a look at some stories across hockey & the NHL, including turmoil in Vancouver, Connor Bedard, Arber Xhekaj, Cossa's 1st win, and lots more (59:48)! #LGRW 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 Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/

24 Loka 20221h 28min

Three games in, and Dylan Larkin has already given us what has to be one of the Plays of the Year in the NHL. Lots happening already for the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL, and we're here to break it all down! We start with a note about Jakub Vrana being away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program - we wish Jakub the best and look forward to seeing him return whenever is appropriate (6:18). With Detroit being dealt their first loss at the hands of Los Angeles, we discuss the game & how it indicates a new-look Red Wings: one that doesn't quit. Tune in as we break down how the game progressed, how the likes of Elmer Soderblom, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Filip Hronek, & others performed, & what this means for Yzerman's team in Hockeytown moving forward (7:29). Of course, we discuss Dylan Larkin's "The Shift" - the incredible, heroic defensive play to save the game for Detroit by diving to stop an empty-net goal by Arvidsson (between his legs), eventually leading to Sundqvist's tying goal to send it to overtime (20:54). Next, with Bertuzzi's injury and Vrana's absence, we analyze the opportunity laid out for Filip Zadina: is this is last real chance at making the top 6 of this roster? What can we expect? Will he rise to the task? (30:30) We also cover how this impacts Kubalik, Veleno, Suter, Soderblom, & others (36:50). We also take a look at Grand Rapids, where we discuss how Simon Edvinsson has started his season in the AHL, and what Sebastian Cossa's opportunity with the Griffins means for his development (37:47). Finally, we take a look at the report of the NHL's salary cap possibly going up $4 million next season, how it affects contracts for Larkin, Bertuzzi, & Seider and Raymond, & what it means for cap crunched teams. (47:32). Finally, a look at coaches on the hot seat (56:00), a quick hint at Detroit's Reverse Retro jersey (1:02:00) and so much more - enjoy! #LGRW 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 Hot Stove Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories/

20 Loka 20221h 15min

Detroit Red Wings hockey is officially underway, and Elmer Soderblom wasted no time in making his mark! Hockeytown is officially undefeated in the Derek Lalonde era. Tune in as we cover the electric atmosphere at the Red Wings home opener in the Little Caesar's arena, starting with Elmer Söderblom's stellar play, 1st career goal in his 1st game, & how he looks like a solid NHLer next to Rasmussen & Sundqvist (5:47). We also recap the rest of the game, including a Ville Husso shutout, a Seider vs. Dach rivalry, & a nice moment with Vladimir "Vladdy" Konstantinov (13:10). We also recap their next game, complete with a stellar performance from Alex Nedeljkovic, key goals from Vrana, Larkin, Chiarot, Perron, & Kubalik, fantastic setups from Raymond & Copp, Suter coming in for Veleno, & an overall recap of how all of the new guys we just listed (plus Andrew Copp) got off to a great start (16:30). Also, Tyler Bertuzzi's rough hand injury, and what this means for his long-term future in terms of production, contract negotiations with Steve Yzerman, potential trade impacts, & how Filip Zadina may benefit from the opportunity (and where he could slot into the lineup (32:50). Finally, some NHL news including Lindy Ruff's rough night, Toronto's goalie trouble, & thoughts on Seider's A & Detroit's potential jersey ads (45:02) - all of that and more, enjoy! #LGRW 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

17 Loka 20221h 16min