RED HOT HRONEK - Nov. 20th, 2022

In one of the most insane NHL Trade Deadline leadups in NHL history, the Detroit Red Wings were a big part of the festivities: Larkin signing, Hronek traded, Walman extended, Bertuzzi, Vrana & others back on the market - CHAOS Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin finally signing his new contract, keeping him in Hockey for 8 years at $8.7 million per season. How will this contract age with trade clauses, buyout options, and salary structure? Was this fair value, did Larkin take a discount, or did Steve Yzerman overpay? What does this mean for Detroit's future down the middle & in the overall rebuild? Enjoy our full contract breakdown as the wait to extend the Red Wings captain finally ends (6:45). Next, some earlier news that Jake Walman also signed a contract extension in Detroit - what does his 3 year, $3.4 million per year deal mean for his future, Detroit's flexibility to trade in the future, Moritz Seider's top line partner, Edvinsson, Johansson, & others (19:20) After a disastrous set of games against Ottawa, we break down how that affected Yzerman's decision-making surrounding the wild card playoff race (amidst a loaded Atlantic and Eastern conference) (27:40), which led into his blockbuster trade moving Filip Hronek to the Vancouver Canucks. We analyze who won the deal, how it compared to the return for Chychrun, whether Yzerman was selling high on Hronek or if the Canucks made a surprise offer, & the options Yzerman has with the New York Islanders' 1st round pick in 2023 (35:30). Next, a broader discussion on what's coming next for the Detroit Red Wings rebuild. Is Yzerman looking for a full breakdown & extension of the rebuild, or a quick reset in which he could pursue players like Parayko, Thomas, Kyrou, or others (45:45)? With Tyler Bertuzzi back on the trade block (especially after the Jeannot trade return), we analyze potential trade partners, returns, & options for him (56:00), as well as other likely trade candidates: Jakub Vrana, Filip Zadina, & even possibly the likes of Sundqvist, Suter, Perron, & others (1:09:40). In addition to discussion Detroit's NHL Trade Deadline possibilities, we take a quick look at the insane trades that have already taken place (1:21:25) & LOTS more before taking your questions during Overtime (1:29:00) - 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

2 Mars 20231h 39min

Detroit Red Wings fans wanted playoff hockey, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made sure they got it alright. Tune in as we discuss the 2 games in Hockeytown: first, a commanding victory over the New York Rangers, ft. Andrew Copp's strongest game of the season, Filip Zadina's triumphant return to the lineup after a nice play by Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen's fun night, & Ville Husso being the backbone of Detroit's success (5:35). Next, Detroit's solid play against the Lightning but Vasilevskiy's other-worldly performance in net, Detroit's shooting woes, Berggren being a bit shaky, & overall commentary on questionable calls over the past 2 games (18:20). Next, an update on Michael Rasmussen's injury, being out indefinitely, & how it affects Derek Lalonde's lineup decisions (especially Lucas Raymond, Filip Zadina, Jakub Vrana, Elmer Soderblom, etc.) (29:55). Also, an update on Jakub Vrana being "showcased" for a potential trade, & why Steve Yzerman would even consider doing so (31:50). We're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to talk about how Detroit's trade deadline trajectory has changed, who would be a potential "buy" target if Yzerman decides to help the playoff push, whether playoffs are realistic, & plenty more (36:45)! Finally, a look at the Eastern conference wild card playoff race, whether the Red Wings should be positioned as buyers or sellers, Yzerman's focus on making the postseason & if it's worth keeping the likes of Bertuzzi for the sake of getting Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond some playoff experience, & who is most likely to be traded/who the Red Wings could acquire (49:00). Also, a note on trades across the NHL & the Western conference making the East a "thunderdome" (1:02:30) & more before we take your questions during Overtime (1:09:15) - 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 Max's Trade Deadline Article: https://theathletic.com/4250282/2023/02/26/red-wings-trade-deadline-buyers-targets/

27 Feb 20231h 22min

There's no denying it - the Detroit Red Wings have put themselves firmly in the mix of teams competing for a playoff spot. Tune in as we discuss Detroit's key win over the Washington Capitals, including Hagg's opening goal and Pius Suter's heroics, Dylan Larkin's cross-checking game misconduct, Jakub Vrana getting into his first game in months (with a great backcheck to cover for Moritz Seider), their upcoming schedule, & more (5:40). Also, Derek Lalonde's decision to play Jakub Vrana, the choice to sit Filip Zadina over Sundqvist or Kubalik, and some late breaking news on Vrana being sent back down (24:00). We take a look at the close NHL wild card playoff race, credit to Derek Lalonde's progress with this team, which teams are most likely to compete with them, & whether we believe the playoffs may be returning to Hockeytown (34:00). With that, Steve Yzerman's trade deadline strategies - does he go for a Timo Meier? What did his interesting interview with Allan Walsh on Agent Provocateur tell us about his belief in giving his team the chance to make the postseason? Will Tyler Bertuzzi stay at any cost (48:45)? All of that & lots more, including a note about the late, great Paul Jerrard (1:10:10), before we take your questions during Overtime (1:39:40) - 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 Meet Ken Daniels + DRW Game Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/96820/auctions/139499/auction_items/4352704 Agent Provocateur Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5cfC8Mxa9c

23 Feb 20231h 28min

In a surprising report by Elliotte Friedman on Hockey Night in Canada, it is believe that Steve Yzerman has taken Tyler Bertuzzi off the NHL trade market. Tune in as we dissect this development: would this be the right move for the Red Wings? Is Detroit's playoff push worth passing up on a trade for Bertuzzi? Is this Yzerman buying time and/or driving up Bertuzzi's value? How does this affect Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, & the rest of the locker room? Is a playoff series in Hockeytown realistic? All of that & more (5:40)! We also discuss Detroit's recent games: a win over Calgary that capped off a 5 game winning streak, including another stellar Dylan Larkin performance (NHLPA Player of the Week), Tyler Bertuzzi's best game of the season, Robby Fabbri, Filip Zadina, & Pius Suter quietly doing well, Hellberg's win, & more (34:20). Also, Detroit's loss to Seattle, including a tough night from Husso, Chiarot, & Hronek, & overall tired play on a long road trip (41:40). With Jakub Vrana called up but not slotting into the lineup, we discuss Derek Lalonde's decision to keep him out, whether he'll play in Washington, & what could happen to Vrana moving forward (potentially sent back down to Grand Rapids) (50:25). Finally, we tackle Kyle Dubas' blockbuster trade, acquiring Ryan O'Reilly for the Toronto Maple Leafs (59:00) before we take your questions during Overtime (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. WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP Meet Ken Daniels + DRW Game Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/96820/auctions/139499/auction_items/4352704

20 Feb 20231h 19min

What a week of news for the Detroit Red Wings, who are all of a sudden on a 4 game winning streak. Tune in as we open by discussing their win over the Vancouver Canucks, including one of the best games of Dylan Larkin's career, another solid Husso win, strong showings from Rasmussen, Veleno, Berggren, Fabbri, Lindstrom, & more (5:23). Also, the win the Red Wings stole from Connor McDavid & the Edmonton Oilers, including Larkin, Seider, Fabbri, & Maatta taking advantage of a shaky Jack Campbell, Lalonde's squad's 3rd period collapse, Husso's clutch performance, Moritz Seider's 1v1 defensive play to stop McDavid, & more (13:20). Next, we take some time to recognize how good Dylan Larkin has been since the All-Star break, Moritz Seider's return to form, & Ville Husso's streak of great hockey (20:45). We also discuss Jakub Vrana being recalled to the Detroit Red Wings, how we were able to confirm the report, what it means for Vrana's future, how it affects Soderblom, Lucas Raymond, Jake Walman, & other, & more (26:40). Today's big news: Steve Yzerman extended Olli Maatta to a 2 year, $3 million per season contract. What does this mean for Walman & Chiarot, let alone Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, William Wallinders, & other prospects (36:20)? Also, with Detroit's winning streak bringing them closer to a playoff spot, does Yzerman change his trade deadline strategy? Does Hockeytown have a chance of returning to the postseason (46:50)? Finally, some NHL news about Chychrun, Bally Sports bankrupty, & more (55:30) before we take your questions during Overtime (1:01:55) - 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 Meet Ken Daniels + DRW Game Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/96820/auctions/139499/auction_items/4352704

17 Feb 20231h 18min

8 years, over 600 episodes, and millions of downloads & views from you incredible listeners since the Winged Wheel Podcast started in 2015 - unbelievable. Tune in as we open by acknowledging the passage of time & recognizing your incredible support as we celebrate our 8th anniversary (0:20)! We start our Detroit Red Wings coverage by discussing their win over the Calgary Flames, including Filip Zadina's triumphant return & goal, Dylan Larkin breaking through & Ville Husso's solid game (8:00), as well as their win over the Vancouver Canucks, including more from Larkin, Jonatan Berggren's offensive prowess, 4 straight wins in the Reverse Retro jersey, Moritz Seider & Ben Chiarot standing out, "Jonny Burgers," & more (12:00). Also, notes on why Lucas Raymond & Jake Walman sat out (20:30) before discussing the update on Jakub Vrana, what Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde have/haven't communicated, & more (22:40). With the NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, three teams have been noted to have interest in Tyler Bertuzzi - what could Yzerman get from Edmonton, Tampa Bay, or Dallas in exchange for the Hockeytown favorite? Is a contract still possible? How does Timo Meier factor into the equation? Could Hronek or others be traded (26:00)? Finally, we discuss NHL news & trades (including Tarasenko joining Panarin in New York & Chychrun being on the precipice of being traded) (42:00), a note about Little Caesars Arena & Red Wings fans having the best traditions (53:55) before we take your questions during Overtime (56:10) - 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 Max's Vrana Article: https://theathletic.com/4185960/2023/02/12/jakub-vrana-red-wings-future/

13 Feb 20231h 14min

Good news: Detroit Red Wings hockey is back! The tougher news is that it was business as usual to start... Tune in as we open by discussing Detroit's 5-2 loss to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, including the endless scuffles,  "vintage" Larkin - Raymond - Tyler Bertuzzi plays, the good & bad of Bertuzzi & Chiarot, Suter, Seider, Veleno, & Sundqvist's great shift, defensive & special teams woes, & more (6:35). Also, an update on when Filip Zadina might factor into Lalonde's roster & if Kubalik will be the one to come out (23:10). With news on Jakub Vrana circulating more often, we give a brief update on what is definitely known so far about Vrana's potential future in Hockeytown (26:35). On a more positive note, Jake Walman has taken charge on the Red Wings' left flank on defense - does Steve Yzerman extend him as soon as possible? How long, and for how much money? Do Edvinsson and Johansson factor into the decision (31:35)? After a quick update on Larkin (there is no update), some NHL news including the NHLPA hiring Marty Walsh to take on Bettman & the owners in the next CBA, the Calgary/New York barn-burner, Luongo, & more (40:55) before we take your questions during Overtime (54:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.  Red Wings Tickets + Ken Daniels Meet & Greet Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/96820/auctions/138930/auction_items/4332046 WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP

9 Feb 20231h 15min

Dylan Larkin was Detroit's only representative at the 2023 NHL All-Star game, but he made sure to shine arguably more than anybody else! Tune in as we discuss the All-Star weekend, including what's wrong with the Skills Competition, how Larkin fared in the Fastest Skater, how Hardest Shot & other events should be the focus, & what we'd do to "fix" the weekend - plus a review on Larkin's 5 goal performance during the All-Star game (with Matthew Tkachuk edging him out for MVP) (5:25)! In Red Wings news, Steve Yzerman waived Adam Erne to make room for Jonatan Berggren and, more surprisingly to some, Filip Zadina, who just finished a conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL. With Erne clearing, what's next for Lalonde's roster? Does Zadina finally break out? Was waiving Erne the "right" move (16:30)? Also, Jakub Vrana has been heating up in the AHL. With him possibly back to his scoring ways, is there a path back to the Red Wings roster for him (24:40)? In addition to a quick note about Soderblom and Edvinsson playing well, we also cover Bo Horvat's 8 year, $8.5 million per season contract with Lou Lamoriello & the Islanders, what that means for Dylan Larkin's contract, whether it's a comparable deal to what he might make in Hockeytown, Steve Yzerman's position, & more (32:05). Finally, what the NHL has to do to increase its reach & viewership compared to other major sports leagues (40:25) before we take your questions during Overtime (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

6 Feb 20231h 4min