Who's Scoring for the Red Wings? - July 20th, 2025

The 4 Nations Face-Off Final is set, and Dylan Larkin's Detroit Red Wings are also gearing up to return to play... (00:00) Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss the USA vs. Canada rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off, including how we got here, Dylan Larkin, Brady & Matthew Tkachuk, and Team USA (without Quinn Hughes) taking on Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby, & Team Canada. Also, Larkin & Lucas Raymond's performances & what this means for their play in Hockeytown (3:55). After that, quick notes on Detroit's locker room dynamic, and why Andrew Copp, Jeff Petry, and Jonatan Berggren were notable in a player poll (30:15). Next, we take a look ahead at the NHL Trade Deadline as Steve Yzerman will decide whether to stand pat, sell, or bolster Todd McLellan's team: find support for Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson on defense? More offense to help Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane? Trade Vladimir Tarasenko? Is Elias Petterson an option or better to wait for Mikko Rantanen or Mitch Marner (36:20)? Finally, NHL news including Gary Bettman's final CBA and the white vs. dark home vs. away jersey debate (51:25) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (59:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/wingedwheel and get on your way to being your best self. #ad Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Allison's Photography: https://www.instagram.com/allisonfarrand/

20 Feb 1h 18min

DYLAN LARKIN - WHAT A MOMENT FOR TEAM USA. Tune in as we open by discussing the pure adrenaline in the USA vs. Canada 4 Nations Face-Off game as Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Hagel, Bennett, and Parayko dropped gloves (00:00), before jumping into a full analysis, including Dylan Larkin's standout performance, Guentzel, Hellebuyck, Slavin, & others defeating McDavid, Crosby, MacKinnon, Binnington, & Team Canada. Also, we discuss whether Dylan Larkin should have a bigger role (5:05), and then get into how Lucas Raymond has similarly been excelling as one of Team Sweden's best players, and what these performances can mean when the two return to play for the Detroit Red Wings after the NHL season resumes (28:50). We're then joined by legendary sportswrite and author Keith Gave to discuss his writings on Drpaer, Kocur, Maltby, McCarty, and The Grind Line, as well as his role in bringing The Russian Five over (with Federov and Konstantinov), his take on how Steve Yzerman, Todd McLellan, Larkin, Raymond, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the rest of the Hockeytown team is doing, & more (38:00). Next, the NHL announcing the World Cup of Hockey & how this plus the IIHF-sanctioned Olympics have international hockey in the best spot in years (1:10:00) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:14:55) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

17 Feb 1h 26min

Our final episode before officially reaching 10 years of the Winged Wheel Podcast...unbelievable (0:00). Tune in as we open with a very special guest interview with none other than Scotty Bowman: 14x Stanley Cup Winner, Detroit Red Wings legend, and the greatest NHL Coach of All Time - stories & insights from his coaching & executive days, tales of Steve Yzerman, McCarty, Osgood, Shanahan, and other NHL greats, & so much more in this (slightly delayed) very special interview (4:15). Next, we take a look at just how far the Red Wings have come, and how the core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, & others have helped this team, under Todd McLellan, to truly differentiate themselves from previous version (44:05). Additionally, a note on Marco Kasper's "paper moves" between Hockeytown and the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (55:40). After that, a preview of the 4 Nations Face-Off as Larkin and Raymond join the likes of Matthews, MacKinnon, McDavid, Crosby, Petterson, Miller, & other league superstars - including predictions, analysis, & more (58:50). Finally, NHL news including Jared McCann being available and whether Steve Yzerman should trade for him (1:08:20) & more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:14:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Submit your favorite moments of the last decade of WWP here: https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1885818163519951307/ This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

13 Feb 1h 31min

The Detroit Red Wings win streak is over, but they head into the Four Nations Faceoff break still in a Stanley Cup Playoff position... Tune in as we open by discussing the 6-3 loss to Vasilevskiy, Kucherov, and the Tampa Bay Lightning in Hockeytown, including Alex DeBrincat's strong performance, weak goaltending from Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot, Tarasenko getting his 330th, Kane scoring, Edvinsson mixing it up, & more (3:55). We then take a look at where Todd McLellan's squad sits as we head into the break, including Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, & other Red Wings' stats, their Wild Card position & remaining schedule playoff odds, & more (11:15). After that, we discuss the report from Elliotte Friedman that Vladimir Tarasenko may be a name to watch on the trade market: what could Steve Yzerman get for him, or what would he have to give up to move the contract (29:13)? Next, NHL news including a Four Nations Faceoff preview (44:05), rants on the league's viewership issues (50:10), Noah Dobson and Trevor Zegras potentially being available, & more (57:50) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:01:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Submit your favorite moments of the last decade of WWP here: https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1885818163519951307/ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

10 Feb 1h 15min

Two big milestones: almost a year since the last time Patrick Kane scored a filthy game-winning goal and the Detroit Red Wings were in a playoff spot, and we're almost at the 10 year anniversary of the Winged Wheel Podcast (00:00). (Submit your favorite moments of the last decade of WWP here: https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1885818163519951307/ Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's 3-2 overtime win against Petterson and the Vancouver Canucks, including Alex DeBrincat's 2 goals & Raymond's setup for the winner, Berggren finding Chiarot, McLellan's Red Wings dragging on a long road trip, Alex Lyon coming up big & more (4:50), as well as the road trip-sweeping shootout win over Beniers and the Seattle Kraken, including the Dylan Larkin - Marco Kasper - Lucas Raymond line starting things off, the missed trip on Rasmussen, Moritz Seider, Jonatan Berggren, and Elmer Soderblom scoring, and Patrick Kane's record-setting, absolutely disgusting shootout goal to win it (13:45). Also, updates on Jeff Petry's health and Dominik Shine being sent down to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (27:40). Next, we discuss Detroit's current positioning in the Stanley Cup Playoff race & whether they can compete with the likes of the Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, & Boston Bruins to hang on (32:25). Also, does Todd McLellan deserve Jack Adams votes for NHL coach of the year (40:35), and should Elmer Soderblom stay up with the Hockeytown squad (46:15)? After that, a look at the NHL Player Survey and some interesting results (especially for Little Caesars Arena), the Buffalo Sabres' weak response to the hit on Tage Thompson, Cuylle's hit on Pietrangelo, & more (54:20) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:12:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Player Survey: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109298/2025/02/05/nhl-player-poll-best-worst-facilities-bettman/

6 Feb 1h 22min

While the Detroit Red Wings were sweeping Connor McDavid, Dustin Wolf, and the province of Alberta, the NHL and NBA) were busy trading Pettersons and other stars (00:00). Tune in as we discuss Alex Lyon, Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen, Moritz Seider, Marco Kasper, and Lucas Raymond beating the Edmonton Oilers in a comeback, shootout win (5:50), as well as their subsequent victory over the Calgary Flames (including Dominik Shine getting his 1st NHL point on a beautifu goal from Fischer to Larkin, Simon Edvinsson's rip, and Copp's empty netter) to make it 5 straight wins for the Hockeytown team (15:50). Next, a look at Albert Johansson's improved play and what his career trajectory could be (also, Sebastian Cossa wanting to fight) (30:04) before jumping into the MASSIVE news of the NHL salary cap jumping dramatically, what this means for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, how their core shapes up and what's in store for Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & others, & what Yzerman's opportunity is to land a Panarin-type deal in Mikko Rantanen, Mitch Marner, or other superstar free agents (37:50). Finally, after a quick Stanley Cup Playoffs standings update, a look into all of the trades that have happened (J.T. Miller, Marcus Petterson, Farabee, Frost, etc.) between the likes of the Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, & other (1:03:50) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:11:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

2 Feb 1h 21min

Lucas Raymond is elite, the youth movement has arrived in Marco Kasper, Albert Johansson, and Elmer Soderblom, and Hockeytown is buzzing. Tune in as we open by discussing Dominik Shine making his NHL debut (00:00), and then getting into the Detroit Red Wings and their thrilling win over the Los Angeles Kings, including Moritz Seider's own goal, Lucas Raymond quickly getting it back and then setting up Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper's big night (looking off Dylan Larkin!), Elmer Soderblom's game-winner, and lots more as Todd McLellan's Red Wings made it 3 straight wins (even without Patrick Kane) (4:35). We then take a look at Detroit's schedule ahead, their wild card NHL playoff chances, and some thrilling stats for Steve Yzerman's squad since changing from Derek Lalonde to Todd McLellan (21:20). Next, we have the age-old "is Lucas Raymond a superstar?" discussion, how he stacks up against the likes of Mitch Marner, Tim Stutzle, etc. (27:40), as well as the youth movement in Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, and Albert Johansson, and what this means for their ceilings and future Red Wings (35:10). After that, NHL news including Lilleberg's suspension for his hit on Compher (and nothing for Kucherov's trip on Rasmussen), the Vancouver Canucks, Rutherford's comments on Petterson, J.T. Miller, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Boeser, the Utah NOT Yetis (Mammoth? Hockey Club?) (41:10) before hearing from Red Wings Director of Player Personnel Jiri Fischer on an important charity hockey game and the impact his work is making (and how it relates to his story) (58:00). All of that and LOTS more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:10:55) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Shocks and Saves Charity Hockey Game: https://x.com/jonmorosi/status/1883175996548960645/photo/1 Win PLAY F*****G HOCKEY merch & support Wings Money on the Board: https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

30 Jan 1h 28min

The Detroit Red Wings and their young guns have clawed back into this thing, all while the NHL trade world had a massive bombshell deal. Tune in as we open (after commenting on the response to Kucherov's trip on Rasmussen) (00:00) by discussing the home Hockeytown win over Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens, including Dylan Larkin leading the way in his 700th game, Lucas Raymond's increasingly elite abilities, Jonatan Berggren, Alex DeBrincat, and Andrew Copp contributing (after Simon Edvinsson's block), & more (5:35). Next, Marco Kasper & Cam Talbot leading Detroit to a 2-0 win over Andrei Vasilevskiy & the Tampa Bay Lightning (even without Patrick Kane), including Kasper's redirect, Albert Johansson's fantastic play, Lilleberg's hit to J.T. Compher's head, a chippy game with Cirelli, Hedman & Co., and Nikita Kucherov's dirty trip on Michael Rasmussen's empty net goal (16:05). After that, a look at how the Red Wings rookies have been playing steadily better under Todd McLellan, including Elmer Soderblom, and what that means for future players like Nate Danielson & Carter Mazur - as well as a look at where Steve Yzerman's squad sits in the NHL wild card playoff race (28:45). Next up, a look at the NHL Quarter Century Team for the Detroit Red Wings (Steve Yzerman, Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Osgood, Sergei Federov, Dylan Larkin, Brendan Shanahan, Chris Chelios, Brian Rafalski, Dominik Hasek), and whether Jimmy Howard or Mo Seider deserved a look (43:50), as well as an update on Axel Sandin Pellikka's plans to leave the SHL after this season to play for either Detroit or the Grand Rapids Griffins (48:20). We then jump into the insane blockbuster trade that happened in the NHL, as the Colorado Avalanche sent Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Martin Necas (with Taylor Hall, Jack Drury, and other pieces coming into play thanks to the Chicago Blackhawks): what does this mean for MacKinnon, Makar & Co., how everyone did in the trade, whether the Red Wings can still sign Rantanen in free agency, where the Vancouver Canucks trying to thrade Elias Petterson and J.T. Miller fit into this, & more (51:40) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:17:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Win PLAY F*****G HOCKEY merch & support Wings Money on the Board: https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086https://x.com/WingedWheelPod/status/1881143118575403086 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/wingedwheel and get on your way to being your best self. #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Mar. 29th - barber pole jersey) tickets: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings

27 Jan 1h 29min