MASON "RAYMOND" APPLETON - Red Wings Win Streak and Raymond's Injury - Oct. 16th, 2025

There's a lot for Steve Yzerman to take care of in Hockeytown this offseason, and the top of the list (even higher than Patrick Kane) belongs to Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider's upcoming contracts. Tune in as we discuss what those deals may look like as they come off their ELCs, whether anything other than an 8 year term is advisable, how Dylan Larkin's cap hit may factor in, why Compher, Copp, Perron, & other contracts matter, & more (3:35). We also provide some Detroit Red Wings updates as the likes of Larkin, Lyon, Petry, Raymond, Derek Lalonde, and Alex Westlund are off to the World Championship, and Andrew Gibson of the Soo Greyhounds signed his ELC and will join the Grand Rapids Griffins (27:30). Next, we give an update on the start of the Grand Rapids playoff run as Jonatan Berggren sealed the Game 1 win, backstopped by Sebastian Cossa and coached by Dan Watson (34:35) before giving an NHL Draft Lottery update (including Detroit's chances of winning and who will end up with Macklin Celebrini) (35:50). After that, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile series continues with Zeev Buium (Shai's brother) (41:20). We then take a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs (Marner, Nylander, & the Leafs are at it again) (48:25), pay our respects to the great Bob Cole (1:00:25), & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (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! Vote for the Best NHL Broadcast Team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7g499zx4XqDZbDkc7mOHBk7X8-M0rWHhl5QHXBQKXcgE1hA/viewform Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

29 Huhti 20241h 15min

Now that we've looked back at the Detroit Red Wings and their 2023/2024 season, it's time to look ahead at the job Steve Yzerman has ahead of him this summer. Tune in as we open by discussing some key priorities for Yzerman in Hockeytown, including the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond extensions, making room for young players like Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, or even Axel Sandin Pellikka, and managing the cap through contracts like Holl, Maatta, Petry, & others (4:25). Next, Patrick Kane's latest message and what it means for his time in Detroit (12:15). We're then joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit and Prashanth Iyer to discuss all things Red Wings: the past season, what the Seider and Raymond contracts may look like, free agent and trade options for Yzerman (Zegras? Marchessault? Markstrom? Gibson?), a review of the "Yzerplan", contract and cap management, how to get help for Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond, and others, & lots more (14:45). Next, NHL news including the Utah (Mammoth? Yetis? Outlaws?) team name, a playoff update (Bobrovsky's freak save, Demko's injury) (1:20:00) & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:28:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Max's Article: https://theathletic.com/5430172/2024/04/19/red-wings-offseason-seider-raymond-extensions/ Vote for the Best NHL Broadcast Team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7g499zx4XqDZbDkc7mOHBk7X8-M0rWHhl5QHXBQKXcgE1hA/viewform Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

25 Huhti 20241h 39min

It's that time of year as we recap the entire 2023/2024 Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in as we start by discussing the forwards, including Dylan Larkin's leadership, Lucas Raymond's star performances, Alex DeBrincat's first year in Hockeytown, Patrick Kane's impact, J.T. Compher, David Perron, Robby Fabbri, Daniel Sprong, Michael Rasmussen, Andrew Copp, Joe Veleno, Christian Fischer, & others (4:15). Next, the defensive group, led by Moritz Seider in the trenches, Shayne Gostisbehere, Ben Chiarot's turnaround, Olli Matta, Justin Holl, Jeff Petry, Jake Walman up top, and Simon Edvinsson's arrival (51:30). Also, the goaltending, as Alex Lyon, James Reimer, and Ville Husso had a lot of ups and downs, and not much in between (1:10:15). After that, Derek Lalonde, Steve Yzerman, and the entire management/coaching staff's performances, as well as our thoughts on overall team trends, expectations, MVPs, favorite moments, & lots more (1:14:10). We also give a quick notes on exit interviews from Patrick Kane, Steve Yzerman, Moritz Seider, & others (1:32:55) before we give a preview of our NHL Stanley Cup Playoff bracket picks (1:36:25) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:38:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Donate to the JDF through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/WingsMoneyOnTheBoard Vote for the Best NHL Broadcast Team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7g499zx4XqDZbDkc7mOHBk7X8-M0rWHhl5QHXBQKXcgE1hA/viewform Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

22 Huhti 20241h 43min

Heartbreak for Hockeytown. The Detroit Red Wings came so, so close to making the playoffs. Tune in as we start by lamenting the past few nights (0:00) before giving our thoughts on how the Red Wings just barely missed the playoffs due to the Philadelphia Flyers pulling the goalie against the Washington Capitals, and also give an overview of the final standings in the Eastern Conference Wild Card postseason race (6:05). We then cover Detroit's first dramatic win over the Montreal Canadiens, including J.T. Compher keeping them in it on another off night for Alex Lyon, Alex DeBrincat finally scoring from distance, Shayne Gostisbehere's insane leap to save the game, leading to Perron's great pass for Lucas Raymond's tying goal that set Detroit alight. Then, Lucas Raymond working with Dylan Larkin to finish the job, celebrating Patrick Kane style as Detroit's newest star saved the season again (15:00). After that, Lalonde's squad's next game against Montreal, including Reimer's highs and lows, Moritz Seider, Daniel Sprong. and Joe Veleno scoring, drama as David Perron scored a miraculous late goal and John Tortorella pulling the goalie still afterwards, Kane's shootout winner for naught, and feelings on how the barely missed playoffs played out (27:45). Next, we discuss Patrick Kane's comments and whether he's likely to be signed by Steve Yzerman for another stint with the Red Wings (51:00), and updates on Shai Buium, Simon Edvinsson, Sebastian Cossa, and the Grand Rapids Griffins (58:30). Also, the NHL Draft Lottery (59:35), a look at the NHL playoff series (1:01:10), and lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:09:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Donate to the JDF through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/WingsMoneyOnTheBoard Vote for the Best NHL Broadcast Team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7g499zx4XqDZbDkc7mOHBk7X8-M0rWHhl5QHXBQKXcgE1hA/viewform Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

18 Huhti 20241h 24min

It's the final episode of the regular season, and the Detroit Red Wings are still alive in the playoff race. Tune in as we give a full rundown of Hockeytown's position in the NHL's playoff standings, with Wild Card & Metro Division spots up for grabs for the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins alongside the Red Wings, what Detroit needs to make it, and different paths into the postseason (3:20). Next, we recap Detroit's tough loss to Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, including Lucas Raymond's dazzling hat trick & 4 point night, Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat producing to help save the day, Alex Lyon's tough game in net, Moritz Seider & others contributing, poor reffing, giveaway from Sprong, & more (13:35). After that, Detroit's MASSIVE win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, including Austin Matthews searching for 70 goals, James Reimers down & up night, DeBrincat scoring, Kane giveth & taketh, Simon Edvinsson's beauty, Perron's weird angle shot, and Dylan Larkin's heroic OT winner (and how it compares to Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan, & Sergei Fedorov) (23:25). We then give a quick update on Patrick Kane and Nate Danielson (38:50) before updating the Arizona Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City, Utah (39:45). Finally, NHL news including Hanifin signing in Vegas, Stamkos, Denver winning the NCAA title again (Buium, Carle), & more (50:15) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (54:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Subscribe to EBW's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpectedbyWhom Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

15 Huhti 20241h 15min

The Detroit Red Wings put up a strong effort, and came up short in their biggest game of the year (so far). Tune in as we discuss the loss in Hockeytown to the Wild Card rival Washington Capitals, including Lindgren's fantastic performance (which Patrick Kane spoiled), Larkin, Raymond, DeBRincat & Co. not being able to solve Washington offensively, unfortunate mishaps from Compher and Seider, Ovechkin & Strome breaking through Lyon at opportune moments, Copp getting his cheekbone broken with no call, & more from Lalonde's squad's loss (4:25). Next, Yzerman calling up Aston-Reese over Marco Kasper (20:25) before we take a look at how the Red Wings stack up to the Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders in the NHL playoff race (27:30). After that, the recent developments that show the Arizona Coyotes may be moving to Salt Lake City as Ryan Smith is reportedly part of a deal to buy the Yotes from Meruelo and move them to Utah (36:45). After that, NHL news including Matthews' potential 70 goals, McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov, & other Hart candidates, & more (55:15) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (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! Subscribe to EBW's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpectedbyWhom Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

11 Huhti 20241h 16min

The Detroit Red Wings once again control their own playoff destiny (0:00). Tune in as we cover the happenings in Hockeytown, starting with a tough loss to the New York Rangers, including non-calls on Lucas Raymond, mistakes from Czarnik and Perron, Copp, Larkin, & Compher, & more from Lalonde's squad (6:50). Next, Detroit's key win over the Buffalo Sabres, including beautiful goals from Lucas Raymond & Patrick Kane, Dylan Larkin's tally, Alex Lyon saving the game, fights from Petry and Veleno, & more (17:55). Next, the NHL's Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff picture, including the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, & all other factors in this wild race (29:03). After that, a conversation on Simon Edvinsson's impact and whether Marco Kasper could provide the same, as well as accolade updates on Alex Lyon and Axel Sandin Pellikka (42:50). Finally, NHL news including the Rempe-focused line brawl between the Rangers & Devils, Tkachuk & the Senators getting mad at en empty net goal, Crosby's Hart-worthiness compared to McDavid, Kucherov, and MacKinnon, Moritz Seider blocking shots, & lots more (51:40) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:02:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Subscribe to EBW's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpectedbyWhom Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

8 Huhti 20241h 16min

Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F "Just Win" is the motto for the Detroit Red Wings, and they did just that against the Tampa Bay Lightning! Tune in as we discuss Derek Lalonde's squad's huge victory in Florida, including Lyon's key W, Jeff Petry saving the game, Larkin, Kane, and DeBrincat factoring in, J.T. Compher's strong play, Fabbri, Edvinsson, & others contributing, Lucas Raymond's coolness under pressure against Hedman, David Perron's importance to this team (and why Steve Yzerman wants him back), Walman back to join Seider & Co., & lots more (4:50). Next, we give an update on the NHL Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff race, as the Red Wings are battling it out with the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins - what are the odds for Hockeytown (29:30)? After that, debates on the NHL's playoff format, whether they should add an NBA-style play-in tournament, the playoff seeding structure, the 3-2-1 points system, & more (34:20) before we also discuss the strategy of pulling your goalie in overtime (45:35). We also give updates on Nate Danielson, Brady Cleveland, Klim Kostin, Trey Augustine, and Michigan vs. Michigan State (Nazar!) + the Frozen Four (49:20), NHL news (Crosby, Snuggerud, etc.) (54:30) & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (57:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Subscribe to EBW's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpectedbyWhom Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

4 Huhti 20241h 14min