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

BONUS EPISODE: Tune into this special bonus holiday edition of the Winged Wheel Podcast, where we talk all things hockey gear & equipment from the pros over at Gear Geek Hockey. We discuss NHL players gear, whether Filip Hronek's stick change made a difference in his game, Pavel Datsyuk's weird equipment choices, what goes into the crazy world of goalie gear, questions from fans & listeners, & so much more! Sit back, relax, & help pass the holiday break with this special bonus episode before Detroit Red Wings hockey returns! 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 Joulu 202259min

The holidays are here, and it's time to check in on where the Detroit Red Wings are at the break! Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's loss against the Washington Capitals, including a strong start from the likes of Perron & Berggren, Husso's solid showing in a loss, & the Red Wings selling out to protect Gordie Howe's goal total against Alexander Ovechkin (5:15). Next, Detroit's massive win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at the LCA, including a fantastic performance from an injured Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen thriving on the wing, David Perron, Olli Maatta, Moritz Seider with strong games, Seider's hit on Hagel & scrum with Sergachev, & how important the win was heading into the break (13:15). We check in with Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to take measure of Steve Yzerman's squad, what might happen to Dylan Larkin & Tyler Bertuzzi at the trade deadline, whether Derek Lalonde can keep the team fighting for a playoff spot, the progression of Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider, & lots more (31:05). Also, Jakub Vrana is getting closer to returning & Detroit gets a break in scheduling with a postponed game against Ottawa (1:06:55), Givani Smith was traded to the Florida Panthers (1:10:50), Filip Hronek is gaining more recognition (1:13:20), & lots more - enjoy! From our family to yours: have a safe & happy holiday season! 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 Joulu 20221h 27min

JAKUB VRANA HAS RETURNED. Finally, a small bit of good news for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss Detroit's frustrating loss to the Ottawa Senators, including special teams letting down Derek Lalonde's squad, Dylan Larkin playing injured, Filip Hronek & Jake Walman doing well while the Ben Chiarot - Moritz Seider pairing continues to produce mixed results, Husso's efforts, break-in woes, & more (5:35). We also take a look at the outlook for Hockeytown, whether the playoffs are still possible, how this may affect Steve Yzerman's trade deadline strategy, & more (15:30). Of course, the surprising but welcome news that Jakub Vrana has been made eligible to return to the Detroit Red Wings by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. What kind of impact can he have? How long will it take him to get to game speed? What's next? (25:10) We're joined by Tony Ferrari of The Hockey news to talk all things 2023 NHL Draft (including Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Matvei Michkov, & more), Red Wings prospects (Mazur, Kasper, Buchelnikov), & the 2023 World Juniors (33:31). Also, Alexander Ovechkin's hunt to pass Gordie Howe's 801 goals (56:05), the Vancouver Canucks making players like Horvat and Hughes available (1:01:30), the NHL's proposed scheduling change (1:05:50), and 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 "Mickey Redmond" Flannels: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/product-page/wwp-mickey-redmond-flannel-special-edition 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 Joulu 20221h 26min

Rough luck for the Detroit Red Wings, as their season may be in trouble with what is essentially an entire 1st line missing from the roster... Tune in as we discuss Detroit's last two games, including the 1-0 snoozefest against Carolina that saw Dylan Larkin leave the game injured (6:15), before of course discussing the Minnesota game: Ryan Reaves decks Filip Hronek with a massive hit. Was it legal? Was it clean. Who was at fault for Hronek getting hit & injured like that? How did Mo Seider, Ben Chiarot, & the rest of the Red Wings respond? How did Hellberg do in his (overshadowed) debut? All of that & more (13:20). We also discuss Detroit's season outlook with Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, Jakub Vrana, Filip Hronek, and Olli Maatta all out of the lineup. Are the playoffs a pipedream? Can they stay in the mix? Do they tank for Connor Bedard (37:52)? We're also joined by Alison Lukan of the Seattle Kraken & Too Many Men to discuss exciting times in Seattle, Matty Beniers & Shane Wright, & data-driven storytelling in hockey (47:03)! Finally, we cover some big stories in the NHL, including potential salary cap increases negotiated with the NHLPA, scheduling changes, & Gary Bettman's infuriating line on digital board ads (1:08:00). Tune in for 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 "Mickey Redmond" Flannels: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/product-page/wwp-mickey-redmond-flannel-special-edition 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! 👍

16 Joulu 20221h 26min

The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a challenging road trip & walked away with an impressive 5 of 8 possible points. Tune in as we begin our recap with their loss against Florida, how Alex Nedeljkovic fared, Berggren's goal, Maatta and Walman, & why Steve Yzerman's club got beat so badly (6:08). When then cover the OT loss against Dallas, including Larkin's great goal and overtime error, David Perron's goal in his 1000th game, Ville Husso standing tall, the controversial overtime & NHL rule change ideas, & more (17:40) before discussing the overall success of Detroit's road trip with Derek Lalonde & Co. walking away with 5 of 8 points, whether a team with Larkin, Seider, & Raymond can hang onto a playoff spot or if Vrana & Bertuzzi are needed to return, & an overall playoff position outlook (30:50). We of course discuss the recall of Magnus Hellberg to Hockeytown from his AHL conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins, what this means for a struggling Alex Nedeljkovic, whether waivers, trade, or healthy scratch is in the cards, & everything else about the net in Detroit (39:35). Also, Elmer Soderblom off IR and going to Grand Rapids (48:05), some overdue credit to Joe Veleno and Pius Suter (50:10), and some quick news on Henrik Zetterberg and Amadeus Lombardi (54:20). Finally, Tage Thompson proving everyone wrong, Eeli Tolvanen on waivers, Jesse Puljujarvi on the outs in Edmonton, Chabot's gaffe in Ottawa, & LOTS more (54:58). Tune in and 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 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 Joulu 20221h 20min

WHAT. A. GAME. The Detroit Red Wings walk away from Tampa Bay with a win in regulation, but not without some drama first! Tune in as the Winged Wheel Podcast breaks down the game, including an absolutely heroic effort from Ville Husso, Rasmussen, Erna, Berggren, & Perron contributing (with Hronek staying hot), the Husso vs. Vasilevskiy battle, whether Detroit "Deserved" the win, & more (6:53). Also, the importance of the win for Derek Lalonde returning to Tampa Bay (where Jeff Blashill has his old job) & getting the win there (18:20), & whether Ville Husso deserves Vezina consideration if Detroit hangs onto a playoff spot (20:25). Of course, more has to be said about Jonatan Berggren, the Filip Hronek - Olli Maatta pairing, & more about what's clicking on Steve Yzerman's roster (26:10). We take a look ahead at the Red Wings schedule, their playoff hopes, and Alex Nedeljkovic's opportunity in net (33:25), and also get a bit "gear nerd-y" by talking about Filip Hronek's stick change that may have made a big difference (39:55), and an update on Simon Edvinsson not playing for Team Sweden, how he's doing with the Grand Rapids Griffins, as well as Hockeytown's overall World Juniors representation (Buium, Red Savage) (43:55). Finally, some NHL news in Shane Wright, the NHL playoff picture, & a Connor Bedard update (49:05) - all 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 "Mickey Redmond" Flannels: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/product-page/wwp-mickey-redmond-flannel-special-edition 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! 👍

8 Joulu 20221h 19min

The Detroit Red Wings have kicked off their road trip and started with a win! Tune in as we discuss the last two games for Steve Yzerman's team, including a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, how Derek Lalonde has the team playing to a consistent standard, Sundqvist, Kubalik, & Larkin factoring in, & more (5:08). Also, Detroit's win over Columbus, including a solid game from Ville Husso, Jonatan Berggren's playmaking shining through, Filip Hronek factoring in at both end of the ice, Kubalik, Copp, & Perron producing, Lucas Raymond getting his goal, the Seider/Chiarot almost-injury issues, & lots more (14:30). We also discuss Olli Maatta already surpassing last season's point totals & Larkin's offside (24:30), and we make a comparison between Filip Hronek & Jacob Chychrun - would it even be worth it to trade Hronek? (27:50) Also: the Alex Nedeljkovic predicament, him not starting in Ohio, Hellberg with the Grand Rapids Griffins, & next steps in Detroit's net (36:54). Additionally, news on Robby Fabbri & Marco Kasper (47:15), and should Jonatan Berggren stay in the NHL? What does he bring to the lineup, and would a healthy Elmer Soderblom push him out (49:00)? Finally, NHL news including Brock Boeser being on the trade market (57:35), Jordan Binnington's antics (1:01:00), & 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. WWP "Mickey Redmond" Flannels: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/product-page/wwp-mickey-redmond-flannel-special-edition 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! 👍

5 Joulu 20221h 19min

The Detroit Red Wings have had some goalie troubles... Tune in as the Winged Wheel Podcast opens the show with a surprise gift from the Detroit Red Wings to kick off the festive season (0:00) before diving into Detroit's recent games against the Toronto Maple Leafs (7:45) and the Buffalo Sabres (16:30), including: strong offense from Mo Seider but weak defense from the Seider Chiarot pairing, Ville Husso and Alex Nedeljkovic struggles, failed power plays, Berggren, Sundqvist, Copp, Hronek, Larkin, & others producing, whether these are "good" losses, & lots more. We also discuss key storylines surrounding the team, including Tyler Bertuzzi's second broken hand/wrist from a blocked shot & how this affects his future with the team (via contract extension or a trade), how he fits into Derek Lalonde's systems, Steve Yzerman's roster moves with Soderblom maybe not being back, & more (27:00). Also, Andrew Copp has emerged as an incredibly effective player in Hockeytown as he continues to recover from surgery - we discuss Detroit's center depth (including whether Bo Horvat could be a farfetched fit) now & future with Marco Kasper (38:20). With Magnus Hellberg sent down to the Grand Rapids Griffins on a conditioning stint, what does this mean for Alex Nedeljkovic's future? Could he be scratched, traded, or even waived? (45:35) Finally, NHL news including Cal Petersen being waived, Letang's stroke, Robertson and Ovechkin scoring at will, & lots more (57:25). "Thank you all for coming out to Hot Stove Stories with Mickey Redmond & Ken Daniels in support of the Jamie Daniels Foundation - it was great to see them joined by Wes McCauley, Dan O'Halloran, Kris Draper, Chris Osgood for the event! It was a pleasure & honor to host." - Ryan Hana #LGRW 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 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! 👍

2 Joulu 20221h 17min