2025 NHL DRAFT PREVIEW - June 22nd, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Release Date: 06/23/2025
Training Camp Recap and Red Wings Centennial Jersey Revealed - Sept. 22nd, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: The Detroit Red Wings have returned to the ice! Tune in as we start by recapping the Hockeytown "West" training camp in Traverse City & Grand Rapids, including: Emmitt Finnie, Elmer Soderblom, & Amadeus Lombardi shining in the Red & White game, potential linemantes for Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, Moarco Kasper continuing to lead the line with Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider setting the tone, Todd McLellan's big impact, Danielson,...
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Prospect Watch - Kaprizov and McDavid On the Move - Sept. 14th 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp (More detailed description coming soon!) Tune in as Brad & Evan steer the ship while Ryan is away! The Detroit Red Wings prospect games are underway, as the hosts discuss what's gone down and what to look forward to with Axel Sandin Pellikka, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Amadeus Lombardi, Emmitt Finnie, Trey Augustine, Carter Bear, Sebastian Cossa, & more. Next,...
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Kasper, Edvinsson Contracts and Red Wings Trade Proposals - Sept. 7th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: As the offseason begins to wind down, we're back with another (remote) episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to take advantage of the downtime! We start by discussing the recent changes to the CBA, and how the NHL's implementation plan on certain shifts can benefit Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings when it comes to extending Simon Edvinsson and Marco Kasper. Can Hockeytown's core be solidified with more contracts like Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond's? (3:55) We then discuss...
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Rebuild Comparison: Detroit vs. Montreal, Ottawa, and Buffalo (and a Special Announcement) - Aug. 31st, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Before we jump into Detroit Red Wings talk, Evan has returned with some exciting news! (00:00) We then jump back to hockey by discussing whether the fears of injury or wear & tear for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and the rest of the Hockeytown Olympic hopefuls are overblown or a legitimate concern. Will Todd McLellan's squad hold tough, or will another bout of injuries leave the scoring to the like of Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, and the rest of the Red Wings? (7:15) Next, we compare where Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings are relative to...
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The McLellan Effect - How Much Can Todd Help Detroit? - Aug. 24th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
A full offseason of Todd McLellan - how much change can that actually bring to the Detroit Red Wings? After opening with a follow-up on the Sergei Fedorov white skates discussion (0:00), tune in as we discuss how much a full offseason, training camp, and preseason of Todd McLellan's gameplans and strategies can impact the Detroit Red Wings. Can he find a bolt-on top 6 forward solution alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? Will he reshuffle the defense and allow Simon Edvinsson to join Moritz Seider? Will Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur excel...
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FEDOROV TO THE RAFTERS - Red Wings Retiring 91 (ft. Max Bultman) - Aug. 19th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
AT LONG LAST - the Detroit Red Wings are retiring the #91 of Hockeytown legend, Sergei Fedorov! Tune into this special emergency, remote episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast (ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit) where we discuss the news that Russian Five phenom Sergei Fedorov will finally have his number in the Little Caesars Arena rafters alongside Steve Yzerman, Gordie Howe, Nicklas Lidstrom, Terry Sawchuk, and other Red Wings great. We discuss why it took so long, how Fedorov's career played out and how his departure left the Ilitch ownership displeased, his play style and how he...
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Yzerman Signs Hamonic and Trade Rumor Backlog - Aug. 17th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Steve Yzerman has made a move in the form of bringing Travis Hamonic in to the Detroit Red Wings defense corps. Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss the signing, how it affects Todd McLellan's options on the blue line, competing with Justin Holl and Jacob Bernard-Docker, Seider and Edvinsson's slotting, impact on the Grand Rapids Griffins, and what Steve Yzerman needs to do by way of trade or free agency to fix the blue line and keep playoff hopes alive. (3:30) After that, we get into the stagnant but present NHL trade market, the Detroit Red Wings'...
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Red Wings Point Projections and Hockeytown Returns! - Aug. 10th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
It's the middle of the NHL offseason, Evan is off on important business, and so what better time to dive into some Detroit Red Wings point predictions? Tune in as we start by discussing the HOCKEYTOWN logo returning to the ice at Little Caesars arena overtop the Detroit Red Wings Centennial logo, and whether bringing it back before the playoffs was the right choice (5:10). After that, we jump into points predictions for the 2025/2026 Red Wings seasons, analyzing what to expect for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, Jonatan Berggren,...
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Edvinsson's Extension and Yzerman's Cap Advantage - Aug. 4th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Lucas Raymond has been recognized as one of the best contracts in the NHL, which begs the question: just how good is the Detroit Red Wings core's cap structure? Tune in as we discuss Steve Yzerman's position as he navigates a rising salary cap and what he has in Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider long term, and how that affect his ability to attract future superstars or any free agent talent, extend Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, sign Marco Kasper (Michigan goal-scorer), Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and others after their ELCs, and more (4:05). Next, we go over Simon...
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Red Wings Prospect Rankings and Play-In Series Debate - July 27th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
With the NHL Draft wrapped up and the upcoming Detroit Red Wings season a ways away, it's time to take a look at Hockeytown's prospect pipeline (after discussing our new WWP studio!). First, we open by recognizing Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, and the entire FanDuel Sports Detroit crew in being ranked the #1 broadcasting team in the NHL once again! (4:15) Next, tune in as we analyze and rank the Red Wings pipeline and see who the top candidates are to join Detroit's core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and the rest of Todd McLellan's...
info_outlineIt's here - our official 2025 NHL Entry Draft Preview episode!
Tune in as we start by going through the top 12 projected NHL Draft prospects, their profiles, where they're likely to go, and if they could fall to Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings at pick 13 (full rankings and player list below) (3:00). Next, who's projected to go at pick 13: a forward to help Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and Patrick Kane, or a defenseman to join Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and Albert Johansson? (43:35) We also make our predictions as to who Steve Yzerman will select to be the latest Hockeytown prospect, opportunities to trade up, down, or away for a Jason Robertson or J.J. Peterka, what the top of the draft may have in store with the Islanders and Hagens being connected, and more (1:06:30).
Next, NHL news including the Mason Marchment trade, Trent Frederic's confusing extension and whether Connor McDavid may actually leave the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid, Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebrations, the Jonathan Toews contract, and notes on Dobson, Marner, Knies, and more (1:17:05)!
All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:33:25) - enjoy!
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2025 NHL Entry Draft Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6429388/2025/06/17/nhl-mock-draft-2025-seven-rounds-pronman/
1. Misa
2. Schaefer
3. Hagens
4. Desnoyers
5. Frondell
6. Martone
7. O'Brien
8. Martin
9. Reschny
10. Eklund
11. McQueen
12. Mrtka
13. Carbonneau
14. Bear
15. Smith
16. Aitcheson
17. Reid
18. Potter
19. Lakovic
20. Cootes