Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

The Detroit Red Wings are in a slog through the middle of their season, and Steve Yzerman has some tough decisions ahead with the NHL Trade Deadline Looming. Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's consecutive losses to Colorado and Arizona, including Moritz Seider's continued production, poor goaltending from Ville Husso and Magnus Hellberg, Raymond, Berggren, & Fabbri staying hot, defensive lapses from Derek Lalonde's club, & more (4:50). Alex Nedeljkovic was waived, cleared waiver, and was assigned to Grand Rapids. Why did Yzerman waive him over Hellberg? Was it the right move? What's next for Ned - does he have a future with Detroit? How does this relate to Jakub Vrana? All of that & more (22:30). In addition to the Jasper Weatherby/Kyle Criscuolo trade, we also start discussion on Steve Yzerman's trade deadline options, who might be available, and what he can do with his cap space. Should he consider trading Dylan Larkin if he's not signed by the deadline? Is Tyler Bertuzzi going to fetch a 1st round pick? Should they pick up another center like Bo Horvat? Is Filip Hronek on the table? LOTS of questions & a great discussion going into a complicated trade season in Hockeytown (32:45). Finally, the Provorov situation in Philadelphia (1:01:30) & more before your Overtime questions - enjoy! 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! 👍

19 Jan 20231h 25min

Halfway through the season and the Detroit Red Wings are certainly making things interesting. Tune in as we start by recapping the two most recent games in Hockeytown: Detroit's win over Toronto, including Lucas Raymond staying hot, Robby Fabbri continuing to produce, Moritz Seider showing up with a sweet goal & celly, Lalonde refocusing the team, & more (5:10). Next, Detroit's close loss to Columbus, including a slow start from Ville Husso, Ben Chiarot, & essentially the entire team, Jake Walman continuing to impress, the Red Wings being a 3rd period team, & how their inconsistency is hurting them (16:35). With Detroit officially at the 41 game mark, we analyze the first half of the season, discuss how the kids are doing well (Seider, Raymond, Berggren, Rasmussen, Veleno, Soderblom), whether Derek Lalonde has the team on the right path, how Yzerman's offseason moves are doing, & lots more (30:00). Dylan Larkin is still without a contract - we give an update on the latest information & rumors, how far apart Larkin & Yzerman are in negotiations, who holds the leverage, & hypotheticals leading up to the trade deadline (plus a quick note about Tyler Bertuzzi) (38:00). Also, Jakub Vrana being scratched twice in Grand Rapids & what it means for his Red Wings future (49:35). Finally, a look over to the SHL where Marco Kasper and William Wallinder are important pieces for Rogle, how they compare to Seider & Raymond's development, & how important they are for Detroit's future (56:30). 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 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! 👍

15 Jan 20231h 18min

What a night for Moritz Seider & Co.! Tune in as we can a wild 7-5 Detroit Red Wings win over the Winnipeg Jets, including Mo Seider's franchise record-tying 4 assists, Lucas Raymond's 3 points, Dylan Larkin & Andrew Copp's 2 assists, Derek Lalonde's squad struggling at 5v5, Ville Husso's up & down game, Jake Walman staying hot, & more (6:10). Also: Robby Fabbri's strong return (14:50), and Jake Walman & Mo Seider seem to work as a pairing - what gives? Why did the same not go for Ben Chiarot? Is Yzerman's offseason signing of Chiarot still viable if he plays down the lineup next to Hronek (18:15)? We also give credit to Jonatan Berggren & his amazing progression into being a regular NHLer (25:35). In recent breaking news: Jakub Vrana is a healthy scratch for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL due to the veteran rule. Is there something more to the sniper being scratched while he's supposed to be getting in shape (30:35)? Dylan Larkin is now a 3x NHL All-Star - are there other Hockeytown names who should be voted in with him? We discuss that, & whether the NHL's changes to the All-Star format will make the game more enjoyable (34:50). Finally, we take a look at whether Buffalo prospect & Michigan goalie Erik Portillo could be a target for Steve Yzerman to content with Sebastian Cossa (46:35), as well as NHL news including q a look at the playoff race, Florida's potential Connor Bedard problem, Connor McDavid in Edmonton, & so much more (48:50) - enjoy! 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! 👍

12 Jan 20231h 20min

2023 is off to a tough start for the Detroit Red Wings, and Steve Yzerman, Derek Lalonde & Co. have some interesting decisions to make over the rest of the season. Tune in as we open by recapping Detroit's two losses to Florida & Toronto, including bad special teams play & thoughts on what Alex Tanguay can do, Robby Fabbri's strong return, Jake Walman's homecoming goal against the Leaf, Hellberg holding his own, & more (4:40). Next, our "State of the Red Wings" address. Is the "Yzerplan" on track? Did Steve Yzerman do the right thing signing the likes of Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, & others? What's to come of Dylan Larkin & Tyler Bertuzzi? How are Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, & the overall rebuild progressing? Should Detroit tank for Connor Bedard, or are the playoffs still a possibility? All of that & LOTS more in our overview of where Hockeytown is at with the Trade Deadline not far away (13:20). Also - how much of a priority is it to re-sign Jake Walman? Is he part of Detroit's long-term future? Does signing affect him affect Olli Maatta, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, or others (39:05)? Finally, Tyler Bertuzzi (and/or Filip Zadina) is poised to return, with Elmer Soderblom being assigned to the AHL (50:00) & what that means for Bertuzzi & Soderblom, plus Alex Nedeljkovic & Jakub Vrana's performance in Grand Rapids (53:25). To close, a recap of Connor Bedard and Team Canada's World Juniors gold medal, USA's bronze medal, Czechia's fantastic performance, & a potential tournament in Ann Arbor (54:40) - all of that & lots more - tune in & enjoy! 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! 👍

9 Jan 20231h 12min

In a wild and unexpected 24 hours, Steve Yzerman made the decision to waive Jakub Vrana, Detroit Red Wings fans waited nervously, and Vrana cleared waivers to go down to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Tune in as we begin by dissecting the decision to waive Vrana over the likes of Adam Erne, Alex Nedeljkovic, Elmer Soderblom, Joe Veleno, or Jonatan Berggren, how Vrana's cap hit or stint in the Player Assistance Program may have led to him clearing, whether Vrana's conditioning is a factor, how he may fit into Lalonde's system, & lots more (4:45). We also analyze Alex Nedeljkovic's conditioning stint in the AHL (and his strong 1st win), the decision to keep the young guns (Berggren, Veleno, Soderblom) in, & more (27:37). Also, what happens when Filip Zadina (32:23) & Tyler Bertuzzi (37:25) are ready to return in a couple weeks? We also recap Detroit's loss to the New Jersey Devils, including the only goal from Lucas Raymond (assists to Dylan Larkin & Moritz Seider), their special teams vs 5 on 5 efforts, & Husso's performance (44:10) before covering the World Juniors (Czechia over Sweden, Canada & Connor Bedard over USA) (48:00) & 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 Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP Vladdy Fundraiser: https://detroithockeynow.com/2022/12/12/over-75000-raised-for-former-red-wings-star-konstantinov/ 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

6 Jan 20231h 7min

Happy New Year! The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up 2022 and entered 2023 with another comeback win, this time over the Ottawa Senators. Tune in as we discuss the New Year's Eve game, the previous almost-comeback against Buffalo, Elmer Soderblom and Joe Veleno's 6 game point streaks, Michael Rasmussen dominating on Dylan Larkin's wing, Lucas Raymond's great game, Hellberg's shaky win, & the Moritz Seider - Jake Walman pairing (as Ben Chiarot was moved off the Seider pair) (6:50). Also, with Jakub Vrana, Robby Fabbri, & soon Tyler Bertuzzi (not to mention Filip Zadina) returning, Derek Lalonde has decisions to make. Will he scratch Erne, Suter, or Sundqvist? Will Soderblom be sent down? Is Nedeljkovic going to be waived in favor of Hellberg? Can Steve Yzerman drum up a trade? (31:05) We also give our 2023 Detroit Red Wings New Year's Resolutions: what do we want to see from the Hockeytown club this year (42:10)? Finally, an update on Connor Bedard and the World Juniors (52:30), 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 Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP Vladdy Fundraiser: https://detroithockeynow.com/2022/12/12/over-75000-raised-for-former-red-wings-star-konstantinov/ 🌎 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/wingedwheel It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! 👍

1 Jan 20231h 17min

WHAT A COMEBACK, WHAT A CELLY! Tune in as we cover how the Detroit Red Wings completed the come from behind victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins after going down 4-0, Jake Walman hitting "The Griddy" celly after the OT winner, Ben Chiarot and Magnus Hellberg's (in relief of Ville Husso) big games, the Larkin - Rasmussen - Perron line buzzing, Berggren still rolling, & lots more from the historic win (5:30). Also, an update on Jakub Vrana as he heads down to the Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint - how soon will we see him return to Hockeytown (19:14)? Derek Lalonde has some big decisions to make with Jakub Vrana and Robby Fabbri returning, not to mention Tyler Bertuzzi and Filip Zadina down the road - how does that affect the likes of Elmer Soderblom, Jonatan Berggren, Joe Veleno, Adam Erne, and most importantly - Alex Nedeljkovic (22:49)? Could Steve Yzerman conjure up a trade, or will Ned be waived? Also, Amadeus Lombardi signs his ELC & a quick update on Dylan Larkin's contract (32:30), the Toronto Maple Leafs get fined (37:30), a quick World Juniors update (including a note on Red Savage) (41:45), Overtime questions, & lots more! Enjoy, and have a safe & happy New Year! 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! 👍

30 Des 20221h

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 Des 202259min