COMEBACK CHAOS & Early Season Analysis ft. Prashanth Iyer - Oct. 26th, 2025

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer The Detroit Red Wings have made it to the All-Star break (except for Alex DeBrincat, who actually has to go to Toronto)! Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's OT loss to Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators, including Larkin's 12 game point streak, Sprong's production, a rare Alex Lyon loss, Kane's gift for Sprong, & more from Lalonde's squad (5:40). After reminiscing about Al the Octopus, we discuss the Detroit Red Wings' playoff hopes as a Wild Card team (15:20) before continuing our conversation about Moritz Seider's deployment (24:35). Next, an early look at NHL trade rumors and whether players like Chychrun or Vatrano would make sense for Steve Yzerman to bring to Hockeytown (29:15). After that, NHL news including the Lindholm trade between Calgary and Vancouver, Kakko being available, Jiricek unhappy in Columbus, & more (39:55) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (55:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Sean's Article: https://www.shapshotshockey.com/p/on-moritz-seider-advanced-stats-usage

2 Helmi 20241h 8min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer It's been an emotional sports weekend between the Detroit Red Wings, Grand Rapids Griffins/Flying Toasters, and the Detroit Lions...thankfully, we're a hockey podcast. Tune in as we discuss how Derek Lalonde's Detroit Red Wings have turned their season around in January and retaken a playoff spot while battling with the Leafs and Lightning, keeping the likes of the Islanders, Devils, Penguins, & others behind (5:05). Next, a recap of their win against Philadelphia, including Lyon's shutout, Larkin, Copp, & Seider scoring, Copp's "Rasmussen vibes" about his 100th goal, Klim Kostin stepping up, & more (8:10). Next, Hockeytown's win over the Vegas Golden Knights, including Larkin's 200th goal & 11 game point streak, Veleno, Walman, Fischer & Copp, Lucas Raymond, & others stepping in for yet another Lyon win, as well as schedule updates (Ottawa ahead) and a note on Patrick Kane (13:45). After that, a conversation on how some analytics represent Moritz Seider, whether they fairly represent his game, how the counting stats might affect his negotiations with Steve Yzerman, & more (25:40), as well as a discussion on whether Andrew Copp has revitalized his game (33:45). We also discuss WWP Night with the Grand Rapids Griffins, a quick recap of the weekend's festivities, the Flying Toasters jersey, thoughts on Ville Husso, Jonatan Berggren, Marco Kasper, Albert Johansson, & Simon Edvinsson, Edvinsson fighting & what he said to us after, & LOTS more (35:05). Next, NHL news including Gallagher's awful hit on Pelech & Parros' Department of Player Safety giving him a 5 game suspension, differing opinions on shiny helmets, Red Wings trade rumors re: Vatrano and Chychrun, & more (51:30) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:01:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

30 Tammi 20241h 11min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer Detroit beats Tampa Bay...twice! Tune in as we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their win to match the Detroit Lions, taking down Tampa Bay, including: Lucas Raymond's goal against an otherwise rock-solid Vasilevskiy, Sprong's strong offensive game, Patrick Kane giving advice from IR, Dylan Larkin's point streak, & more (4:35). Next, Detroit's tough loss against the Dallas Stars, including a disastrous 2nd period from Lalonde's squad, DeBrincat breaks the cold streak, the power play on fire, an almost comeback, Fischer-Rasmussen-Copp line, Seider, Reimer, & more (12:10). Next, a look ahead at Detroit's schedule, their playoff standings, and thoughts on the impact of practice to explain the difference between December & January (23:55). After that, lots of news in the NHL: players leave their teams (including Carter Hart) as the Hockey Canada investigation moves forward (32:55), the NHL pushes on the Arizona Coyotes by way of Salt Lake City, Utah expansion (42:05), Corey Perry signs with the Oilers (55:10), & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:00:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Sean's Article: https://open.substack.com/pub/seanshapiro/p/once-they-could-regularly-practice?utm_source=email&redirect=app-store

25 Tammi 20241h 11min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer Big day in Detroit as both the Red Wings and the Lions are vying to beat Tampa Bay... Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's slog of a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, including Kostin beating a shaky Raanta, Larkin & Compher doing the same, but the rest of Lalonde's Red Wings only managing 12 shots on goal (4:15). Also, a discussion on Alex DeBrincat's streakiness (now without Patrick Kane again), Detroit's upcoming schedule & playoff standings (11:00). We're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to talk all things Detroit Red Wings as we've crossed the midway mark of the season: Steve Yzerman's team structure, Moritz Seider, Jake Walman, & support on defense, what to do with Alex Lyon, Ville Husso, & James Reimer, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane, & other Red Wings' seasons, trade deadline possibilities, & lots more (15:05). Next, an update on prospects with Nate Danielson in Portland & Marco Kasper in Grand Rapids (57:50) before we discuss the big news in the NHL: Lou Lamoriello firing Lane Lambert in favor of Patrick Roy (1:00:05). All that & more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:06:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more

21 Tammi 20241h 15min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer The Detroit Red Wings are on FIRE and Alex Lyon is leading the charge. Tune in as we discuss ANOTHER Detroit win, as Derek Lalonde & the Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers in overtime: Michael Rasmussen & Olli Maatta's quietly strong play, Dylan Larkin's OT redemption, Seider & Gostisbehere leading the defense without Walman, Alex Lyon a stalwart in net, & more (5:05). Also, a longer discussion on Rasmussen's return to form, Maatta turning it on, and Lyon among the NHL leaders in goaltending stats (14:00). After that, a look as Detroit (maybe temporarily) passed Toronto for an Atlantic Division playoff seed, whether they can hold pace for that or a wild card spot, & playoff hopes overall (20:40) before an update on Patrick Kane & Jake Walman (26:25). Next, Amazon buying into Bally Sports and what that means for Hockeytown on TV (27:15), the Ottawa Senators potentially moving Tarasenko or even Chychrun (31:20), McDavid & the Oilers, NHL All-Star jerseys, & lots more (40:30) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (48:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

19 Tammi 20241h 8min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer Detroit sports are good again! In the midst of the Detroit Lions excitement, we bring you all the news surrounding the Detroit Red Wings & their winning ways in 2024. Tune in as we start by recapping their three games, including a tough OT loss against McDavid & the Oilers (and Alex LYon standing on his head), Detroit beating the Kings in Hockeytown this time thanks to Larkin, Kane, Lyon, & others, & a miraculius win in Toronto as Copp scored the game winner (and Raymond sealed) in a contest that the Leafs should have taken easily (5:05). Next, we take a look at the standings as Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde's squad have themselves back in a wild card playoff position (27:30) before discussion the immense load that Moritz Seider & Jake Walman have bared this season (more so than Gostisbehere, Chiarot, Holl, Petry, or any others) (36:40). After that, thoughts on Lyon, Husso, & Reimer as Yzerman will be getting trade calls (40:55) before discussing our midseason NHL awards (48:14) & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:00:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

16 Tammi 20241h 15min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer What a start to 2024 as the Detroit Red Wings have swept their California road trip! Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's 3rd consecutive win, defeating the Anaheim Ducks - including: Dylan Larkin's goal a& subsequent cross-check taken by McTavish (does Detroit have a toughness issue?), Gudas' slewfoot on Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider's pass to Michael Rasmussen's skate for the game winner (that counted), Joe Veleno's wraparound goal, Alex Lyon's outstanding win, & more (4:25). Also, Detroit's upcoming schedule including Connor McDavid & the Oilers, the Kings coming to town, & Matthews & the Leafs (22:25) before next episode. After that, Red Wings updates as Nate Danielson was traded by the Brandon Wheat Kings to the Portland Winterhawks, Berggren & Edvinsson named AHL All-Stars for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Klim Kostin's injury status, & Steve Yzerman potentially interested in a forward overseas (28:20). Next up, the Cutter Gauthier drama as Briere & the Philadelphia Flyers were forced to trade him to Anaheim for Drysdale + a 2nd - what caused it? Who's at fault? Who won the trade, & should Detroit have gotten in the mix (even potentially for Trevor Zegras)? (34:20) Finally, NHL news including Connor Bedard's surgery recovery timeline, McDavid's anger at the offside review process, & more (1:00:42) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:05:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

11 Tammi 20241h 22min

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP hat! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel/offer Tune in as we start by discussing another Detroit Red Wings win on their West Coast road trip, this time over the Los Angeles Kings, including: Alex Lyon's strong play, Lucas Raymond & "Showtime" Patrick Kane's shootout attempts, Sprong's solid night, another bad start for Lalonde's squad & their rally back, & more (4:30). Next, Alex DeBrincat being chosen as Hockeytown's All-Star Game representative, our thoughts on 1 player per team, whether the likes of Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, or others have a chance of being voted in, & more (18:10). After that, a World Junior Championships update, including Trey Augustine leading Team USA to gold (& now being alongside Sebastian Cossa as a top goalie prospect for Detroit), Axel Sandin Pellikka getting silver (and playing hurt), Anton Johansson mixing it up, & more thoughts from a great end to the tournament (except for Nate Danielson or Kevin Bicker's teams) (27:55). Next up, a look at the Connor Bedard injury & whether Brendan Smith's hit was clean (37:15), William Nylander's upcoming contract with the Leafs, Ottawa looking to trade (kind of?), a PWHL update & plenty more (48:55) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (56:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

8 Tammi 20241h 8min