Winging It In Motown: for Detroit Red Wings fans

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! This time around we’ve got Kyle, Jeff, and Peter joined by yours truly. We talked all things Wings and other unimportant hockey stuff. Here’s the rundown: The Wings are winning recently, but with plenty of room to improve on the process by which their earning those points. We talk about the forwards, the defense, and the system.The Henrik Zetterberg line has been exceptional for the Wings lately. How much of that is due to Hank being re-energized and how much is a credit to Tomas Tatar and Anthony Mantha?Positivity Corner: We love you all and want you to know it. Our patented Positivity Corner is guaranteed to make you feel both warm AND fuzzy.Around the League - The Vegas Golden Knights had a big thing where they announced their name... and then we found out that they were denied the trademark request because it was already taken. Hilarious stuff.Reader Questions: You wonderful question-askers. I want to give you all a big ol’ smooch on your foreheads for driving my favorite part of the show every week. The reader questions are good again.   You can listen to WIIM Radio via the embedded player above or download it from our Blogtalk Radio page. You can also find us on iTunes and Google Podcasts. Become a Silver Medallion WIIM Member and I’ll fly to your house and reenact the whole episode as well. WIIM Radio is rated R for language and reindeer games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Dec 20161h 14min

Welcome to our newest WIIM Radio! This time around we had Kyle, Jeff, Prashanth, and Mike around for your Wings chatter needs. Here’s the general rundown: The Red Wings - Since we last talked, the Red Wings are 3-0-1. Yep, that’s right, they’ve won more games than lost! There is plenty to talk about from that stretch, so we’ll riff on that, plus some names that have really impressed us and stressed us. I’m sure we’ll also toss in some roster speculation like we always do. The Injury Bug - Seems like clockwork for this team, but the injury bug has officially paid the Red Wings it’s annual visit. There are a slew of injuries afoot, so we’ll talk about who is hurt, and who needs to or has been stepping up in the absence of so many players. Observations from around the league - Outside of some cool storylines like the rookie class of this season, I think it’s been sort of a boring start. Am I the only one feeling this way? Also, we’ll talk about who’s hot, who’s not, the fakers, and the makers around the NHL. Positivity corner - Time to sit in a circle and say something nice about someone, and something. Everybody is going to love everybody, and they’re going to like it. Reader questions -  You asked, they answered. This is always the best section.   You can listen via the embedded player above or download from our Blogtalk Radio page. We’re also available on iTunes and Google Podcasts. If you buy me a Lamborghini, I’ll drive to your house and hand-deliver a cassette tape on it too. WIIM Radio is rated R for language and salamander nipples.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Dec 20161h 5min

Hey, we WIIM Radioed for you and now you’ll get a chance to listen on the way to visit your weird uncle and that aunt who wants to grill everybody on who they voted for. We have me, Graham, Kyle, and Mike on to talk all things Wings. Here’s the rundown: The Red Wings - The team is struggling in fall facets of the game and will go into Wednesday’s battle against Buffalo trying to climb out of the Atlantic basement. How close to their record are the Wings playing? The Coaching - With the way the Wings have been going/making various mistakes, some of it has to fall on the coaching. How hot should Jeff Blashill’s seat be right now? All-Star Voting & The John Scott Rule - The league submitted rules to try to keep the John Scott thing at bay, but left a few holes in the concept. No matter what, the voting will probably be dumb. Still. #VoteOtt Leaguewide Observations - The Vegas Golden Knights are here! Who cares? Everybody! Also, it’s not exactly OUR league, but we’ll be sharing a house with the Pistons, as announced on Tuesday. Positivity Corner - We take a quick break from the constant bellyaching to remind people that we’re happy optimists (nah just kidding, this isn’t a dour episode, but Positivity Corner rules). Reader Questions - Not a ton of questions in the mailbag today, but they were really good ones, so great job everybody on saving us from the prospect of having a bad mailbag!   You can listen via the embedded player above or download from our Blogtalk Radio page. You should also be able to get it on iTunes or Google Podcasts, but this is a cold and unfeeling world, so no promises. WIIM Radio is rated R for language and undercooked stuffing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Nov 20161h 45min

The Week In Review - Not good! We talk about the Red Wings performance over the past few games. Player News - How about an injury with a side of injury? Around The League - More injuries around the league, trade speculation, and all of that fun non-Red Wings stuff. Positivity Corner - I told you we were going to keep doing it. Shut up and enjoy! Reader Questions - You asked, we answered. Here’s a cookie. It’s oatmeal raisin. Deal with it. The Week Ahead - Will the Red Wings ever win a game again? The answer may surprise you!     Winging it in Motown Radio is rated ‘R’ for harsh language, and multiple men sitting in their living rooms with their shirts off. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Nov 20161h 25min

It's that time of the week again where we get to stay up late, all hopped up on rage and adrenaline, to discuss what's been happening with our Detroit Red Wings and the NHL at-large. Wanna know tonight's topics? Well I guess this is your lucky day.... they're just below! The Week In Review Fans were slapped in the face with a string of losses since the last recording. We have feelings on that. You probably do, too. Let's get emotional together. Prospect News Lil Bert slapped management in the face hard enough to get a call-up while Vanek lingers in LTIR. Is this Ken Holland’s way of slapping Mantha in the face? *removes tin-foil hat Rumblings Around The League Ken Holland was slapped in the face with the lack of value of his trade pieces, as he was supposedly shot down on a 3-way deal for Trouba. Also, Toronto and Vancouver slapped at each other over the weekend and it was entertaining. This and other stuff from around the NHL. Positivity Corner It’s not all handprints and hurt feelings as we point out the bright spots in each other and the Red Wings. Then, a big group hug. Reader Questions Make your own mark on the podcast and slap JJ with your reader questions in the comment section below. After that, we slap a bow on this whole thing and call it a night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Nov 20161h 18min

Welcome to a new episode of WIIM Radio. We foolishly decided to record after a game, so bear with us. Just me, Kyle, and Peter tonight. Here’s what we got up to: The Red Wings lost to the Flyers again - Detroit blew a winnable game because of bad decision-making and we vented about it... at length. Moving forward - BAG SKATE EVERYBODY! How to fix the defense - Is it too terribly broken without making a trade? Can anything be done to get folks’ heads above water? Other roster moves - There’s probably a cap reason for not having Kronwall on LTIR and giving the Wings the ability to carry an extra forward. Is Thomas Vanek the key to the whole damn thing? Around the league - It’s the year of the rookies around the NHL. All those damn kids playing... all... those... kids... Positivity Corner - Shut up. Reader Questions - You asked, we answered. Good job.   You can listen via the embedded player above or download from our Blogtalk Radio page. We’re also supposed to be on iTunes and Google Podcasts, provided those assholes haven’t broken it. WIIM Radio is rated R for language and brief nudity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Nov 20161h 24min

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! We have a packed house for this one, as I’m joined by Kyle, Graham, and Prashanth for a rip-roaring good time after the Wings put up four straight wins. Here’s what we went over: The Start to the Season - Positives and negatives from the beginning of the season as the Wings have a 4-2 record to start. What’s been working out so far and what hasn’t been? The Ericsson Renaissance - The whole team’s defensive structure has changed and it seems that Ericsson is a beneficiary of it. He’s a whole new person while the Wings slow things down in one end to speed them up in another. The Cam Fowler Rumors - It seems almost inevitable that it will happen, but there’s lots of reasons to believe it might not. Will the defensive resurgence prevent it from happening? Is Fowler worth the price it will probably cost? Jimmy Howard and Speaking of Trades - Will the Wings end up moving Howard? Can they? Do they even want to? Is it Smart? Did I leave the iron on? All this and more. Surprises of the Early Season - Break up the Oilers because they’re great! We also take a look at surprises and disappointments in the early season. Positivity Corner - Stuff we’re thankful and happy for, because it’s working so far and we like things that are working. Reader Questions - Y’all ask awesome questions and we answered them as best we could. Couldn’t do it without you.   As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and transporting hazardous materials across state lines without displaying proper safety signage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Okt 20161h 31min

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! This time around we’ve got me, Kyle, Graham, and Jeff running OG crew for you. Here’s what we got up to talking about: The Red Wings Won! - J.J. used the main WIIM account on Twitter to call for Mike Green’s benching and gets an opportunity to explain why you all owe him a big thanks for that. Other than that, it just feels good to get a good easy win for a change. They Still Lost the First Two - The differences between the first two games and the win against Ottawa, the defense, the lines, the boards, and the plan going forward. The Thought Process & Expectations - Are the Wings still looking like the bubble team or should we be looking at lottery pick? What the hell is Ken Holland doing? The Rough-and-Tumble Rootin’ Tootin’ Red Wings - Detroit leads the league in fighting majors and we tell you how to feel about that. Reader Questions - Late coming questions leaves us with less to answer, but you hit us with good questions and we delivered as always with the right answers. WIIM Radio is rated R for language and surgery footage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 20161h 24min