FINAL 2025 NHL MOCK DRAFT and Red Wings Roundtable ft. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer - June 25th, 2025

The NHL season is over, the Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup, and it's time to turn the 2023 NHL Entry Draft coverage up to 11. Tune in as we start with our respective top 20 rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft, including notes on which players are prototypical "Steve Yzerman" or Detroit Red Wings picks. Who will follow in the footsteps of Larkin, Seider, & Raymond in Hockeytown (4:55)? See our full rankings below. Next, our analysis of the Vegas Golden Knights taking down the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, including Marchessault over Eichel for the Conn Smythe, Mark Stone, Aidan Hill, and other Vegas performances, what the rest of the league can or should learn, how much the expansion draft helped, & more (50:05). Also, the Detroit Red Wings named Dan Watson as head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins after several strong years with the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. How will this impact Sebastian Cossa, Marco Kasper, or other Red Wings prospects (1:04:00)? Finally, news as the Ottawa Senators were finally sold to Michael Andlauer (1:06:40) & more before we take your question during our Overtime segment (1:12:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Max's Dan Watson article: https://theathletic.com/4609987/2023/06/14/dan-watson-ahl-grand-rapids-griffins-coach/ Brad's Rankings: 1) Connor Bedard 2) Matvei Michkov 3) Adam Fantilli 4) Leo Carlsson 5) Will Smith 6) Ryan Leonard 7) Dalibor Dvorsky 8) Oliver Moore 9) Zach Benson 10) Gabe Perreault 11) Axel Sandin Pellikka 12) Matthew Wood 13) David Reinbacher 14) Brayden Yager 15) Nate Danielson 16) Tom Willander 17) Colby Barlow 18) Calum Ritchie 19) Dmitri Simashev 20) Samuel Honzek Ryan's Rankings: 1) Connor Bedard 2) Matvei Michkov 3) Adam Fantilli 4) Leo Carlsson 5) Will Smith 6) Dalibor Dvorsky 7) Ryan Leonard 8) Zach Benson 9) Oliver Moore 10) Gabe Perreault 11) Axel Sandin Pellikka 12) David Reinbacher 13) Nate Danielson 14) Colby Barlow 15) Brayden Yager 16) Tom Willander 17) Samuel Honzek 18) Matthew Wood 19) Calum Ritchie 20) Dmitri Simashev

15 Kesä 20231h 27min

Right after discussing it last episode, the Alex DeBrincat to Detroit Red Wings rumors heated up even more... Tune in as we open with Matthew Woods 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile, where we discuss whether the skilled but not-so-great-skating winger would be a suitable fit for Hockeytown or another Anthony Mantha-type. Would he be worth a 9th overall pick by Yzerman over the likes of Ryan Leonard, Oliver Moore, Dalibor Dvorsky, or others? Also, draft philosophy in terms of upside vs. safe picks, if Wood, Nate Danielson, Zach Benson, Tom Willander, Samuel Honzek,or others have the most upside, and lots more (3:10). Next, we take another look at the newly refreshed DeBrincat to Detroit rumors based on reporting by Elliottee Friendman of Sportsnet/32 Thoughts. What would it cost to trade for DeBrincat (Berggren? Soderblom? others involved?), and what would his contract demands be compared to Dylan Larkin's (24:50)? Next, a quick update on the Vegas Golden Knights taking a commanding lead over the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final (38:25) before some NHL news: Damon Severson's sign & trade (43:20), Rasmus Dahlin's rumored $10 million/year contract & how that affects Moritz Seider or Lucas Raymond's extensions (48:35), & lots more before we take your questions during Overtime (54:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

12 Kesä 20231h 9min

Trades, rumors, and NHL draft conversations are heating up, and the Detroit Red Wings are seem to be relevant across the board... Tune in as we open by discussing some important dates in Red Wings history, celebrating past Stanley Cup victories in Hockeytown led by the likes of Steve Yzerman, Darren McCarty, Brendan Shanahan, Vladimir Konstantinov, Nicklas Lidstrom, & more legends (3:35). Next, we take a look at Samuel Honzek's 2023 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile. How does the towering winger project out, what's his ultimate ceiling, are Michael Rasmussen comparisons fair, & should Steve Yzerman & Kris Draper consider him with either 1st round pick (6:40). We're also joined by Prashanth Iyer of Expected by Whom to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft, Detroit Red Wings free agency strategy, & lots more (18:20). Next, some Red Wings news involving Pius Suter, Alex Chiasson, Gustav Lindstrom, Adam Erne, Jordan Oesterle, Alex Nedeljkovic, Magnus Hellberg, & others (52:20). Also: trade & signing news! Danny Briere seems to have made a big splash in his early GM days, turning Provorov into a big haul for the Flyers as the Kings made room for Gavrikov (& the Flyers may be looking to trade Carter Hart (56:20). Also, Cole Caufield has extended - how does that compare to Lucas Raymond's eventual extension? The big story though is Alex DeBrincat - with the Ottawa Senators looking to possibly trade him, is he destined to come home to Michigan? What would Yzerman have to pay for in a trade, would Larkin & Raymond be ideal linemates, how would he fit into a future core alongside Mo Seider et. al.? (1:02:20) All of that & lots more is covered before we take your questions during Overtime (1:12:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Draft Stock App: https://piyer97.shinyapps.io/NHLDraft2023/

8 Kesä 20231h 22min

Would Steve Yzerman even consider taking a small defenseman after a history of drafting the likes of Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson? What about trading up for a Russian phenom in Matvei Michkov? Tune in as we open by discussing Axel Sandin Pellikka, a talented (albeit not big) right-handed Swedish defenseman whose offensive ability could be exactly what the Detroit Red Wings are looking for in a post-Filip Hronek era. Could he be a fit in Hockeytown? Should Yzerman draft him over the likes of Ryan Leonard, Oliver Moore, Gabe Perreault, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Benson, David Reinbacher, or others? All of that & more (3:00)! Next, we take a look at whether a trade in the 1st round is a possible option, especially with the like of Matvei Michkov, Will Smith, or Leo Carlsson potentially being available. We discuss the cost of the trade & whether it's at all likely, as well as whether it would be worth the premium (18:30). After that, a quick update on the Stanley Cup Final as the Golden Knights take down Tkachuk, Bobrovsky, & the Panthers in Game 1 (36:55), Kyle Dubas' hilarious team switch (41:15), & Gary Bettman's State of the NHL, in which he addressed the Arizona Coyotes situation, the the Senators sale, & the salary cap (46:10), & finally Mike Babcock's return to NHL coaching (52:30). All of that & lots more before we take your questions during Overtime (59:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with promo code WWP at Manscaped.com

5 Kesä 20231h 15min

Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with promo code WWP at Manscaped.com As the Detroit Red Wings continue their NHL Draft preparations, the rest of the league is taking part in one big front office carousel - lots to cover! Tune in as we start by celebrating some special Red Wings May 31st memories (4:00) before discussing Sebastian Cossa wrapping up his season with the Toledo Walleye, what expectations are for him with the Grand Rapids Griffins next season, & how Yzerman's 1st round pick is faring overall (6:05). Also, the vacant Grand Rapids coaching position, whether Alex Tanguay may take it, or if an offer could come to him from Calgary (10:40). Next, our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on David Reinbacher, a right-handed defenseman from Austria who may go as high as top 5. Would he be the right pick for Yzerman, Draper & Co., or is Hockeytown better suited taking a forward like Ryan Leonard, Oliver Moore, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Benson, or others (17:45)? Next our preview of the Stanley Cup Finals, as Matthew Tkachuk & Sergei Bobrovsky's Florida Panthers take on Jack Eichel & Mark Stone's Vegas Golden Knights in a "no-tax state Finals" (40:14). After that, a look at front office changes across the NHL, with Brendan Shanahan choosing Brad Treliving to take over for Kyle Dubas, Barry Trotz picking up Andrew Brunette, Carbery going to Washington, & more (53:45) before we take your questions during Overtime (1:00:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Max's Cossa Article: https://theathletic.com/4559346/2023/05/30/red-wings-sebastian-cossa-toledo-walleye/

1 Kesä 20231h 14min

Amidst 2023 NHL Draft prospect profiles and news from across the NHL and IIHF hockey, we still find the time to dig into our good friend Steve Dangle for being a Leafs fan. Tune in as we open with Gabe Perreault's NHL Draft Prospect Profile, discussing whether his high hockey IQ & offensive ability are worth the risk that comes with his size & skating, how he stacks up against the likes of Ryan LEonard, Oliver Moore, Zach Benson, Will Smith, & others, & whether he'd be a typical Steve Yzerman pick for the Detroit Red Wings (4:05). Next, we're joined by Steve Dangle who gives us his insights into what on Earth is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kyle Dubas, Brad Treliving, & that whole mess. Also, his perspective on the Red Wings & the rest of the Atlantic Division - how will Hockeytown's peers in the Sabres, Senators, & Canadiens track against Lalonde's squad (17:20)? After that, we get you updated on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Bobrovsky & Tkachuk leading the Florida Panthers to the Finals, the Stars taking the Golden Knight further than they'd like, & more (35:25). Also, on update on the IIHF World Championships, how Mo Seider, Carter Mazur, Dominik Kubalik, & others fared as Canada beat Germany for gold & Latvia beat USA for bronze (55:20). Finally, more NHL news on the salary cap including a potential to increase the number of games (58:10) before we take your questions during Overtime (1:05:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

29 Touko 20231h 18min

As the situation in Arizona unfolds, we take a look at a potential opportunity for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings amidst the Coyotes' conundrum. Tune in as we open by discussing whether Clayton Keller might be available via trade, which of Detroit's draft picks & prospects would be worth moving for him (including a yes or no on Kasper, Edvinsson, Mazur, Seider, Raymond, & others), if Nick Schmaltz or Lawson Crouse are also worth vying for, & how Keller would fit into Detroit's top 6 alongside the like of Larkin, Raymond, Berggren, & future forwards (3:52). Next, we're joined by Dimitri Filipovic of Sportsnet to discuss the 2022/2023 season in Hockeytown, what's next for the Yzerplan, what has to come of Seider, Raymond, Walman, and Yzerman's offseason moves, & more. Also, a look at the NHL playoffs as Tkachuk & Bobrovsky continue to carry the Florida Panthers, and Jack Eichel rolls on with the Vegas Golden Knights (20:10). As our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile series continues, we evaluate Dalibor Dvorsky and seek to decide whether his offensive ceiling is worth taking him over the likes of Ryan Leonard, Oliver Moore, Gabe Perreault, Zach Benson, or his other peers (41:55). Finally, we cover NHL news including Jamie Benn's suspension after his cross-check on Mark Stone & whether a bigger increase in the NHL's salary cap is beneficial for the Detroit Red Wings (52:50) before we take your questions during Overtime (1:05:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

25 Touko 20231h 17min

Between the 2023 NHL Draft fast approaching, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the IIHF World Championships, and overall chaos across hockey, there's lots to talk about! Tune in as we start by discussing Joe Veleno's unfortunate stomp on Nino Neiderreiter and subsequent suspension & whether this affects his Detroit Red Wings standing whatsoever (3:40). Next, an NHL Draft Prospect Profile on one of our favorite potential Red Wings picks: Oliver Moore from the USNTDP. Tune in as we break down the speedy center's game, his offensive ceiling, how he compares to Dylan Larkin, & whether he'd be worth picking over Ryan Leonard, Dalibor Dvorsky, Zach Benson, Matthew Wood, & others in Steve Yzerman's eyes, the potential to trade picks, & more (9:15). After that, an update on the Conference Finals as Tkachuk and Bobrovsky shock the Hurricanes to give the Panthers an early lead, & the Vegas Golden Knights taking a strong start over the Dallas Stars (26:15). Also, Brendan Shanahan's shocking 180 to ultimately let go of Kyle Dubas, what the Toronto Maple Leafs' shakeup means for Detroit & the rest of the Atlantic division, what happens to Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares, & others, Andlauer potentially buying the Senators & whether that could be a Dubas landing spot, & lots more from that chaos (39:40). Finally, more quick updates on Hockeytown's presence in the World Championships (Kubalik, Seider, Raymond, Berggren, Maatta, Mazur), notes on Ken Daniels' recent accolades, & Calgary's interest in Alex Tanguay (53:00) before we take your questions during Overtime (56:52) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. NHL Broadcast Voting: https://theathletic.com/4525493/2023/05/17/nhl-team-broadcast-vote/

22 Touko 20231h 7min