McLellan's Roster Shakeup and Larkin and Raymond's Slumps - Jan. 4th, 2025
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Release Date: 01/05/2026
Yzerman Speaks: Post-Season Presser Breakdown ft. Max Bultman - Apr. 23rd, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Yzerman and McLellan have finally taken the stage. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Steve Yzerman's end-of-season press conference after a disappointing end. Max Bultman joins for our full analysis, digging into what will come of the bottom-six roster shakeup, and what a real offseason pivot looks like after another March collapse. (00:00) - Intro and Yzerman's Presser's Tone Setting the scene on a very different Yzerman presser and the tone shift from last year, and Max Bultman on why Steve Yzerman sounded more accountable and less defensive this time around. (06:40) - "We Need...
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RED WINGS SEASON IN REVIEW - Detroit 2025/2026 Recap - Apr. 19th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
We couldn't wait for Steve Yzerman any longer. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the 2025-26 season in review as Hockeytown misses the playoffs yet again. Full season analysis, grades for every forward, defenseman, & goalie, & reviews on McLellan, Yzerman, & what went wrong. (0:00) Intro Jim Rutherford's wild presser throwing Patrik Allvin under the bus and why he should hold a press conference every morning. (5:35) Season in Review Intro & DeBrincat and Raymond Setting the table for the annual grading episode - forwards, defense, goalies, coaching, and special teams....
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Detroit Destroyed in Season Finale, McLellan Seething (and NHL Playoffs Preview) - Apr. 16th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
The Detroit Red Wings capped off their season in the most fitting way possible: painfully. This podcast covers the Lightning and Panthers vs. Red Wings game recaps, & analysis of just why Todd McLellan's squad squandered their season in devastating fashion. (00:00) - Intro & Mickey Redmond's Broken Remotes Laughing through the pain as Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond perfectly illustrated all of our reactions to Hockeytown's meltdown. (05:40) - Red Wings vs. Panthers and Lightning Game Recaps A Larkin-less Red Wings team is thoroughly embarrassed by a depleted Panthers squad. Even...
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ELIMINATED. Detroit Misses Playoffs for 10th Straight Year - Apr. 12th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
A decade of no playoffs. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the elimination from playoff contention on fan appreciation night. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down the spectacular blown lead that sealed the 10th straight season without postseason hockey for Steve Yzerman's team. (00:00) - Intro & Elimination Reality The Red Wings cap off a season-long pattern of blown leads with one final spectacular collapse at home, officially ending playoff hopes for the 10th consecutive year. (05:00) - Flyers & Devils vs. Red Wing Game Recaps Moritz Seider's record-setting five-point night...
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Curtains for Detroit? Red Wings Collapse Again - Apr. 8th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Is that all she wrote? This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets heartbreaker that makes playoff hopes smaller than ever. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Justin Faulk's 2 goal performance & the crushing 16 second collapse with four games remaining. (00:00) - Intro & Reality Check The margin for error is gone as Detroit faces playoff elimination after another gut-wrenching loss to Columbus. (03:35) - Game Breakdown & Key Moments Dylan Larkin's power play goal and Justin Faulk's two-goal performance weren't enough as Zach Werenski and the Jackets...
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Kane Giveth, Kane Taketh Away - Detroit's Comeback Fails, Playoff Hopes Fade - Apr. 5th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
This (shocked) Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the unbelievable loss in Hockeytown after Patrick Kane's penalty, plus game recaps for McLellan's squad's last 3 games. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis breaks down just how outside the playoff picture Yzerman's team is. (00:00) - Intro & Complete Shock Three games, three different outcomes - the variety pack nobody wanted to experience for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond & Co. (03:55) - Red Wings vs Flyers Game Recap John Gibson bounces back with a strong performance as Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp, and Patrick Kane lead the offense. Simon...
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Detroit in the Dumps, Yzerman's Job Security, and Augustine Signs - Apr. 1st, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
March pain is over. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers another crushing loss as playoff hopes fade & McLellan & Yzerman faces mounting pressure. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis examines the Red Wings vs Penguins game recap & what's next for Hockeytown. (00:00) - Intro Fan sentiment captures the mood after another lifeless performance from Todd McLellan's squad. (04:20) - Red Wings vs Penguins Game Recap Detroit falls 5-1 to Pittsburgh in another horrendous road performance. Dylan Larkin's power play goal for his 5th straight 30 goal season provides the only bright spot as...
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McLellan Frustrated, Wings Waste Chances - Mar. 29th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
The Hockeytown rollercoaster rolls on. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down two completely different performances in back-to-back games, as game recaps & analysis covers the stunning win over Buffalo and the crushing loss to Philadelphia for Steve Yzerman's team.. (00:00) - Intro & Delirium Trying to make sense of the Detroit Red Wings and their performances in a tight playoff race. (04:05) - Red Wings vs. Sabres Game Recap Red Wings score three first period goals against one of the league's hottest teams, including Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond power play strikes. John Gibson...
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March Sadness and Yzerman Extends JBD ft. Max Bultman - Mar. 25th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Another March Sadness episode. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings vs Senators crushing loss in what should have been their most winnable big game of the season. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down where the playoff race stands, Larkin's return, and Yzerman extending JBD. (00:55) - Intro (03:30) - Ottawa Loss Breakdown Red Wings fall to injury-depleted Senators on back-to-back despite Ottawa missing five defensemen including Jake Sanderson. Discussion on the Patrick Kane offside that negated an Alex DeBrincat goal, plus how Dylan Larkin's return, Yakemchuk's guaranteed...
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Hockeytown Heroics and Heartbreak ft. Ken Daniels and Kirk Maltby - Mar. 22nd, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
Anxiety in Hockeytown...this Detroit Red Wings podcast delivers the Red Wings vs Canadiens recap & Boston heartbreak from Winged Wheel Podcast Night at the LCA, plus a live interview with Ken Daniels and Kirk Maltby! Detroit Red Wings news and analysis covers Alex DeBrincat's heroics, Andrew Copp's return, and another devastating third period collapse. (00:00) - Intro: Detroit Red Wings Falling Out of the Race? Another tough loss has Todd McLellan's squad reeling, as well as Red Wings fans everywhere. (04:50) - Detroit vs. Montreal Win DeBrincat blows the roof off LCA in the playoff-style...
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2026 is off to a bit of a rocky start for the Detroit Red Wings, and Todd McLellan isn't hesitating to make changes.
Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's back-to-back losses to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, including the Emmitt Finnie-Dylan Larkin-Lucas Raymond line struggling, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and the rest of the Red Wings team seeming worn out (aside from Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat), and more (3:10). Also, McLellan's new-look lineup, including John Leonard called back up from the Grand Rapids Griffins, what to make of Finnie, Nate Danielson, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, whether Marco Kasper and Elmer Soderblom can shake things up with Larkin, and plenty more (17:55).
After that, we dive into what may be ailing Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin, whose 5-on-5 slumps have been significant - result of injury, or something else (35:40)? Next, NHL & international hockey news, including Logan Stanley dropping Brady Tkachuk, more on the Olympic hockey rosters (Edvinsson being left off) and Bill Guerin's tactics with the Hughes, Fox and Robertson being left off team USA, World Juniors updates as Eddie Genborg & Sweden move on and Finland shocking the U.S., & more (44:25).
All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (54:50) - enjoy!
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