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YZERMAN SPEAKS - Red Wings Trade Plans and New NHL Rules - July 6th, 2025
07/06/2025
YZERMAN SPEAKS - Red Wings Trade Plans and New NHL Rules - July 6th, 2025
Steve Yzerman has spoken as NHL Free Agency Frenzy has come to a close...but does that mean the Detroit Red Wings are done making moves? Tune in as we discuss what Steve Yzerman told the media about not getting a chance to pitch free agents like Marner or Ehlers to come to Hockeytown, the Detroit Red Wings' interest in Marchment, Arvidsson, and others, who could step into the top 6 alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat (Soderblom or Berggen, or trade for Rust or Rakell?), whether a trade is the best route (Bowen Byram? Rasmus Andersson? Erik Karlsson?) to get a top 4 defenseman alongside Mortiz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Albert Johansson, how much of a difference the John Gibson & Cam Talbot tandem can make, & more. Also, Christian Fischer's retirement from the NHL (4:25)! After that, we take a look at potential 2026 NHL free agents, including Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, & many more big names and whether they could potentially be targets for Steve Yzerman & the Detroit Red Wings (plus notes on Mason McTavish, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Orlov) (35:10) before jumping into the new agreement between the NHL & NHLPA, and what the updated CBA has in store for the league's rules (45:25). All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:09:50) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Max's Articles:
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RED WINGS FREE AGENCY RECAP (Kane Returns, JVR Signs) and Yzerman's Job Ahead - July 2nd, 2025
07/03/2025
RED WINGS FREE AGENCY RECAP (Kane Returns, JVR Signs) and Yzerman's Job Ahead - July 2nd, 2025
We open in honor of Alex Delvecchio's memory - forever a legend of the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL. (00:00) NHL Free Agency has come and almost completely gone, and it went as predicted for the Detroit Red Wings (6:45)...tune in as we discuss every one of Steve Yzerman's moves, including: signing Albert Johansson (12:05), bringing back Jonatan Berggren (14:25), trading Vladimir Tarasenko away (15:50), keeping Showtime going in Hockeytown as Patrick Kane re-signs in Detroit (18:20), Ian Mitchell depth signing (25:30), Jacob Bernard-Docker brought in on defense (26:35), James van Riesmdyk signed (finally) with the Red Wings (33:35), Mason Appleton signed (37:20), John Leonard (organizational depth) signed and Elmer Soderblom extended (44:05). After that, we take a look at the cap space Steve Yzerman has to work with, what holes are left to fill in the Detroit Red Wings roster, who the top 6 forward could be alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, if a top 4 defenseman can still be available to join Mortiz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Ben Chiarot, and Albert Johansson, how John Gibson helps the team's playoff hopes, whether Ehlers could come to Hockeytown, how close Yzerman was to trading for K'Andre Miller, if the Detroit Red Wings can be a playoff team, and so much more (47:15). Next, a look at some of the contracts signed across the NHL, including Mitch Marner's sign and trade to Vegas, Brad Marchand & Aaron Ekblad staying in Florida, Evan Bouchard's extension in Edmonton, Ivan Provorov, Vladislav Gavrikov, & more (1:19:45). All of that & plenty more (including our farewell to Bob McKenzie as he retires) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:32:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board:
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GIBSON TRADE, NHL DRAFT RECAP, AND FREE AGENCY PREVIEW - June 28th, 2025
06/29/2025
GIBSON TRADE, NHL DRAFT RECAP, AND FREE AGENCY PREVIEW - June 28th, 2025
JOHN GIBSON IS A DETROIT RED WING - and so is Carter Bear! Tune into this mega-episode as we start by recapping Steve Yzerman's huge trade with the Anaheim Ducks, sending Petr Mrazek and draft picks in exchange for goaltender John Gibson - is this Hockeytown's starting goalie for the next 2 seasons? How does he slot in with Talbot, how does this affect Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine, trade value analysis, what sources are saying about the negotiations with Verbeek, and more (4:05). Next, our 2025 NHL Draft recap including a breakdown of all Detroit Red Wings picks, their comparables, projections, & more: Carter Bear (18:35), Eddie Genborg (34:20), Michal Pradal (42:40), Brent Solomon (45:25), Michal Svrcek (48:15), Nikita Tyurin (52:40), Will Murphy (55:05), and Grayden Robertson-Palmer (58:35). To wrap up draft talk, our final draft grades and analysis on Steve Yzerman, Hakan Andersson, and Kris Draper's work for Hockeytown's pipeline (1:00:40). After that, news from Steve Yzerman on Patrick Kane, Anton Johansson, Justin Holl, Vladimir Tarasenko, & more, including our 2025 NHL Free Agency preview: will Ehlers, Marchand, Marner, Ekblad, or other big name free agents come to the Detroit Red Wings? Does Steve Yzerman have to rely on trades to bring in a Robertson, Barbashev, or someone else instead? Also, quick notes on the Detroit Red Wings Centennial logo, the HOCKEYTOWN ice wordmark, and a new CBA (1:10:15). All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:31:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board:
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CARTER BEAR DRAFT ANALYSIS (Bonus Episode) - Detroit Red Wings 13th Pick Reaction - June 27th, 2025
06/28/2025
CARTER BEAR DRAFT ANALYSIS (Bonus Episode) - Detroit Red Wings 13th Pick Reaction - June 27th, 2025
BONUS EPISODE - tune into this mini-episode to hear our reactions & analysis as Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings picked Carter Bear 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft - live as it happened (forgive the audio)! What does this mean for Hockeytown's future? Does Bear fill the Red Wings' need? Was he a worthwhile pick over Victor Eklund, Jackson Smith, Cole Reschny, Kashawn Aitcheson, and others? Can he be an effective, two-way top 6 winger alongside Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, & Hockeytown's upcoming prospects? What is his offensive upside, and who are his NHL comparables? Tune in to find out, and let us know what you think of the pick! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board:
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FINAL 2025 NHL MOCK DRAFT and Red Wings Roundtable ft. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer - June 25th, 2025
06/26/2025
FINAL 2025 NHL MOCK DRAFT and Red Wings Roundtable ft. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer - June 25th, 2025
With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft almost here, it's time to do one last Mock and a Detroit Red Wings roundtable featuring Max Bultman of the Athletic Detroit and Prashanth Iyer! Tune in as we start by going through a 5 man, 2025 NHL 1st round mock draft (picks below), including who we would pick if we were Steve Yzerman adding the next prospect to Hockeytown's pipeline: a forward to add to the core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? A defenseman to help Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and Albert Johansson? (5:00) Plus, our Detroit Red Wings roundtable as we approach NHL Free Agency and a big offseason for Steve Yzerman (55:35), and reactions to surprising NHL trades (including Peterka to the Utah Mammoth, Evander Kane to the Canucks, and Zegras to the Flyers) (1:11:15). All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:25:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Prashanth's Article: 1) Schaefer 2) Misa 3) Frondell 4) Desnoyers 5) Hagens 6) Martone 7) Martin 8) O'Brien 9) McQueen 10) Smith 11) Eklund 12) Mrtka 13) Bear 14) Aitcheson 15) Carbonneau 16) Reschny 17) Nesbitt 18) Cootes 19) Reid 20) Lakovic 21) Kindel 22) Hensler 23) Fiddler 24) Spence 25) Horcoff 26) Gastrin 27) Potter 28) Ihs-Wozniak 29) Boumedienne 30) Brzustewicz 31) West 32) Schmidt
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2025 NHL DRAFT PREVIEW - June 22nd, 2025
06/23/2025
2025 NHL DRAFT PREVIEW - June 22nd, 2025
It'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! 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 Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Corey's Mock Draft: 2025 NHL Entry Draft Rankings: 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
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Kane's Future, Forward Depth, and Stanley Cup Final Recap - June 18th, 2025
06/18/2025
Kane's Future, Forward Depth, and Stanley Cup Final Recap - June 18th, 2025
The Stanley Cup has been awarded (not to Corey Perry - again), and the NHL offseason has officially begun. Tune in as we open by discussing Patrick Kane's future with the Detroit Red Wings, Kane and Steve Yzerman both expressing mutual interest in Showtime continuing in Hockeytown, Toronto Maple Leafs fans setting themselves up for disappointment hoping he's a Mitch Marner replacement, how Kane fits with Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Dylan Larkin, and Lucas Raymond, & more (4:15). After that, we discuss potential depth forward targets for Steve Yzerman, including former Detroit Red Wings like Anthony Mantha, Andreas Athanasiou, Pius Suter, Robby Fabbri, & more to add to Todd McLellan's squad (16:15). Next, our analysis of the Stanley Cup Finals as the Florida Panthers made seemingly easy work of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers. Do the Oilers need to get a goalie? How can the league copy Paul Maurice's squad when they have guys like Barkov, (Conn Smythe winning) Sam Bennett, Marchand, Tkachuk, and Bobrovsky? (36:25) Finally, NHL news including Troy Terry maybe being available from the Anaheim Ducks (alongside John Gibson?), upcoming CBA news (56:10), and our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile as we revisit Jackson Smith (1:01:15) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:10:50) - 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 Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board:
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Is Ekblad the Answer? and Yzerman's Goalie Hunt - June 15th, 2025
06/16/2025
Is Ekblad the Answer? and Yzerman's Goalie Hunt - June 15th, 2025
Is Aaron Ekblad the answer for Detroit's blue line? Tune in as we discuss whether the Florida Panthers defenseman should be Steve Yzerman's target in NHL free agency to help Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, and future Axel Sandin Pellikka defend in Hockeytown, how Vladislav Gavrikov compares as a free agency target, whether Dante Fabbro and other pieces could be a viable alternative, and if Yzerman should focus on Marner, Ehlers, Marchand, or others on offense to help Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, Kane, and the forwards (4:20). Next, we discuss reports of Yzerman being interested in improving the Red Wings goalie situation, where they stand now in terms of Cam Talbot, Petr Mrazek, Alex Lyon, Sebastian Cossa, Trey Augustine, and others in the pipeline, and whether someone like John Gibson or Thatcher Demko could be a worthwhile target (32:30). After that, Stanley Cup Finals updates as Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, and the Florida Panthers are dominating Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers (42:30), NHL trade and free agency updates including J.J. Peterka, Kreider and Zibanejad, Isaac Howard, Karlsson, & more rumors (49:45), and finally our revisit on Kashawn Aitcheson as our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile series continues (59:40). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:10:10) - 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 for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board:
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2025 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS and Tarasenko Trade Rumors - June 11th, 2025
06/12/2025
2025 NHL DRAFT RANKINGS and Tarasenko Trade Rumors - June 11th, 2025
It's 2025 NHL Entry Draft Rankings time! Tune in as we begin by going over 1st round draft rankings (who will Steve Yzerman have available for the Detroit Red Wings at 13th overall?) from both Brad Krysko and newest WWP contributor, "LGRWProspects" (Zak Egan - check out his full rankings here: ) - rankings listed below. (3:35) We then discuss whether it's better for Yzerman to trade the 13th overall pick to move up or get help on forward for Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, and Kane, or on defense to aid Seider, Edvinsson, Sandin Pellikka, and Johansson (18:15). After that, Vladimir Tarasenko's name being on the trade block, an update on Dmitri Buchelnikov, and more goaltending depth behind Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine added to the system (25:50). Next, an update on the Stanley Cup Final as Bennett, Tkachuk, and Paul Maurice's Panthers sent McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard, and the Oiler off the deep end in game 3 (35:55). Then, NHL awards updates as Lane Hutson wins the Calder and Cale Makar wins the Norris (45:45) and a look at the NHL trade and free agency landscape, as names like Jason Robertson, Alexis Lafreniere, Bowen Byram, K'Andre Miller, William Karlsson, and many more are floating around (51:45). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:03:35) - 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 Hims. Visit for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Brad's Rankings: 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
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Detroit's Top Draft Targets and Defense Projections - June 8th, 2025
06/09/2025
Detroit's Top Draft Targets and Defense Projections - June 8th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings have Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and others in their homegrown blue line talent - but is this enough to be competitive for the Stanley Cup, or does Steve Yzerman need to add a Gavrikov, Ekblad, or K'Andre Miller to bolster things? How big is the defense's holes compared to the offensive help needed for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Marco Kasper (maybe in the form of Mitch Marner) (4:45)? Also, updates on the Red Wings' current and former coaches, including Derek Lalonde going to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jay Varady headed to the Phildelphia Flyers (19:20). Next, a Stanley Cup Final update as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers are in an incredibly tight series against Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and the Florida Panthers (23:20). After that, NHL trade rumor updates, including thoughts on potential 2025 NHL Draft order trades (to try to get Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, or James Hagens), Dahlin, Peterka, Quinn Hughes, and more in a chaotic start to the offseason (28:35). After that, thoughts on the NHL Draft Combine and players for Steve Yzerman to target as Hockeytown's newest additions, focusing on Cole Reschny and Carter Bear (46:45). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:07:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: Max's Combine Article:
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Buchelnikov Approaching? and Robertson Trade Rumors - June 4th, 2025
06/05/2025
Buchelnikov Approaching? and Robertson Trade Rumors - June 4th, 2025
Could the latest Detroit Red Wings star be from Russia - and is he on his way? Tune in as we discuss the news of Dmitri Buchelnikov's Vityaz team in the KHL potentially dissolving, meaning he would be free to join the Grand Rapids Griffins and/or the Detroit Red Wings sooner than expected - what would that mean for other prospects like Brandsegg-Nygard (3:55)? Also, Steve Yzerman signing Jesse Kiiskinen to his entry-level contract, and what's next for the Finnish star (15:10). With Jason Robertson in trade rumors, would he be a worthwhile add for Steve Yzerman to bolster the Detroit Red Wings offense alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and Patrick Kane? Would Sandin Pellikka, Danielson, or more be the ask, and how would his contract compare to Rantanen's? (19:30) After that, notes on Brock Nelson and Yanni Gourde signing, a conversation on income tax advantages in the NHL (36:20), and whether Jonathan Toews, Max Pacioretty, and Nic Hague could be potential Detroit Red Wings additions by Steve Yzerman (47:10). Next, our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Cullen Potter (and whether his comparisons to Dylan Larkin are accurate) as well as a revisit on Radim Mrtka (54:35). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (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! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop
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Red Wings Rookie Projections and Stanley Cup Final Preview - June 1st, 2025
06/02/2025
Red Wings Rookie Projections and Stanley Cup Final Preview - June 1st, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings have one of the deepest prospect pool in the NHL, but how many of those are destined to don the Winged Wheel in Hockeytown vs. continuing with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL next season? Tune in as we discuss potential Detroit Red Wings rookie season and which players may join the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and the rest of Todd McLellan's squad: Nate Danielson, Sebastian Cossa, Carter Mazur, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (4:55), Axel Sandin Pellikka, Amadeus Lombardi, William Wallinder, Shai Buium (40:30), & more. Next, a Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Paul Maurice and Rod Brind'Amour's weird handshake dispute, Pete DeBoer throwing Jake Oettinger under the bus, and our Stanley Cup Final predictions as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers rematch against Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers (54:30). Finally, we circle our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles back to Jake O'Brien and Roger McQueen: could either talented pick be available to Steve Yzerman at pick 13, or would he have to trade up to get them (1:11:45)? All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:22:15) - 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 Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop
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J.J. Peterka, Dobson, and Red Wings Trade Targets - May 28th, 2025
05/29/2025
J.J. Peterka, Dobson, and Red Wings Trade Targets - May 28th, 2025
Should Steve Yzerman go get a German friend for Moritz Seider? Tune in as we discuss J.J. Peterka and his potential availability in a trade from the Buffalo Sabres, how the young German star would bolster Todd McLellan's offense and join the Detroit Red Wings forward core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane, what he would cost in a trade (Nate Danielson? Axel Sandin Pellikka or Michael Brandsegg-Nygard?) and more. Also, Noah Dobson to potentially help Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Johansson, Marco Rossi as an alternative to Peterka, & more trade targets for Yzerman to Bring to Hockeytown (3:40). Next, a final wrapup of the IIHF World Championships as Erik Gustafsson, Eduards Tralmaks, Raymond, Kasper, Seider, and Edvinsson make statements (33:00) before our Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Paul Maurice's hilarity & Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard, & Leon Draisaitl continuing to frustrate Rantanen, Hintz, and the Stars (39:15). Finally, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Ivan Ryabkin, the Muskegon Lumberjacks star - worth the risk or "Do Not Draft"? (52:05) All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:50) - 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 Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/shop Harman's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6380402/2025/05/27/nhl-restricted-free-agent-trade-candidates-2025/
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Free Agent Rundown and Eklund: Draft Steal? ft. Max Bultman - May 25th, 2025
05/26/2025
Free Agent Rundown and Eklund: Draft Steal? ft. Max Bultman - May 25th, 2025
NHL free agency is heating up before it even begins, and Max Bultman joins us once again on this remote episode to break it all down. Tune in as we discuss Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings' potential free agency targets to fill the holes around Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper and others: would you rather overpay Mitch Marner or Sam Bennett? Could Aaron Ekblad be the answer? Nikolaj Ehlers, Brad Marchand, Brock Boeser, or Brock Nelson? Trade for a Byram or Marchment? (3:35) Also, updates on the Toledo Walleye, Muskegon Lumberjacks, and Dylan and Kenzie Larkin welcoming their first child into the world! (37:20) Next, the IIHF World Championships provide unexpected cinema as Denmark upsets Crosby, MacKinnon, and Team Canada, Tage Thompson give USA their first gold medal in 92 years, and the Swiss are slept on (39:35) before we jump into our Stanley Cup Playoffs update: Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers making easy work of Svechnikov and the Hurricanes, and Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers taking charge vs. Rantanen and the Stars (44:20). After some quick NHL news involving former Detroit Red Wings great Brendan Shanahan, we jump into our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Jack Nesbitt, and then discuss whether Victor Eklund could be poised to fall for Steve Yzerman to add to the pipeline that already includes Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Nate Danielson, and more (56:20). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:08:15) - enjoy! Head over to 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 for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: Max's Article:
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Gavrikov, Byram, and Yzerman's Defense Targets - May 21st, 2025
05/21/2025
Gavrikov, Byram, and Yzerman's Defense Targets - May 21st, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings need help scoring, but we all know that Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and the Red Wings blue line desperately needs help defending as well. Tune in as we discuss some key candidates for Steve Yzerman to target in free agency or trade to help Detroit's defense alongside Seider, Edvinsson, Johansson, Chiarot & Co., including the Los Angeles Kings' Vladislav Gavrikov and the Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram - are they worth targeting over a Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett, or other forwards to help Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, & the rest of Hockeytown's offense? What would they cost and how does the rising salary cap benefit Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings? (5:05) After that, an update on Marco Kasper, Lucas Raymond, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and the rest of the Detroit Red Wings at the IIHF World Championships (36:05) before jumping into NHL news, including a breakdown of the Leafs imploding as usual against Brad Marchand and the Panthers, thoughts on Matthews, Marner, Knies, and Tavares, as well as Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals predictions as McDavid and the Oilers take on Rantanen and the Stars in the West, and Bobrovsky and the Panthers take on Svechnikov and the Hurricanes in the East (40:15). Finally, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Lynden Lakovic and whether he reminds Red Wings fans of Michael Rasmussen or Anthony Mantha (1:02:45). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:12:25) - enjoy! Head over to 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 for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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MARNER: Should Yzerman Target or Pass? - May 18th, 2025
05/19/2025
MARNER: Should Yzerman Target or Pass? - May 18th, 2025
Amidst the chaos going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs (sorry to Steve Dangle), Detroit Red Wings fans are steeped in a somewhat connected debate: should Steve Yzerman go after Mitch Marner this offseason, or would Hockeytown be better off spending the big dollars elsewhere? Tune in as we give our analysis, compare Marner to options like Gavrikov and Knies in terms of how they'd help Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson & Co., & what he would make compared to the likes of Mikko Rantanen (4:45). Also, updates on Detroit Red Wings at the World Championships, as Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Marco Kasper, Eduards Tralmaks, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, and Erik Gustafsson roll on, as well as notes on Viking Gustafsson Nyberg and Maxime Comtois (27:30). Next, Stanley Cup Playoffs updates, as Brind'Amour's Hurricanes make easy work of Ovechkin and the Capitals, Connor McDavid and the Oilers move on again, the Dallas Stars beat the Jets in an emotional affair as Scheifele fights through tragedy, and the Leafs & Panthers are steeped in another hilariously dramatic series (35:50). Also, former Detroit Red Wings head coach is potentially joining Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks (47:40). Finally, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Justin Carbonneau of the QMJHL: how does he compare to Kasper, Danielson, and Brandsegg-Nygard, do the Red Wings need another player like him or should they swing for more upside, and does he fit the "Steve Yzerman mould"? (58:25) All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:09:45) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad Go to for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Kasper and Raymond Shine - Bennett and LW Options - May 14th, 2025
05/14/2025
Kasper and Raymond Shine - Bennett and LW Options - May 14th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings season is over but Hockeytown's young stars are still shining! Tune in as we open by covering Marco Kasper and Lucas Raymond leading their teams at the IIHF World Championships (as well as Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and Erik Gustafsson) (4:40). Next, a discussion inspired by Max Bultman's recent article () on who may be the best fit for Steve Yzerman to acquire to fill in the top 6 forward gap for the Detroit Red Wings alongside Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, and Marco Kasper: Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, Will Cuylle, Alex Tuch, and more options (16:05). After that, NHL news including Joel Quenneville returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks and Ken Holland doing the same with the Los Angeles Kings (43:40), as well as Stanley Cup Playoffs updates including the bloodbath between Tkachuk and the Panthers and Marner and the Leafs, McDavid & Co. rolling on, & more (51:00). Finally, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Carter Bear and whether his talents would be a worthwhile add for Steve Yzerman and Kris Draper at 13th overall (59:10). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:09:00) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad Go to for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Should Yzerman Trade 13th Overall? Rossi and Trade Options - May 12th, 2025
05/12/2025
Should Yzerman Trade 13th Overall? Rossi and Trade Options - May 12th, 2025
The question that comes up every year: should Steve Yzerman trade the Detroit Red Wings' 1st round draft pick for more immediate help? Tune in as we debate the topic, whether help for the Dylan Larkin & Alex DeBrincat window is more of a benefit than someone who will project to be in the Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson window (3:30). Also, is Marco Rossi a potential trade target from the Minnesota Wild to jump into the top 6 alongside Patrick Kane & Co.? Or potentially Konecny, or dreams of a superstar like David Pastrnak (17:45). Next, NHL news including the Utah Mammoth, the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continuing to be insane thank to Pastrnak, the Oilers, Vegas, Leafs vs. Marchand and the Panthers, & more (29:30). After that, our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Profile on Cole Reschny, and why Brad thinks the Victoria star forward could be the ideal pick for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings to potentially add some offensive talent to Hockeytown (45:05). All of that & lots more (including the Grand Rapids Griffins and Sebastian Cossa exiting the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs early) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (55:20) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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First Mock Draft and Lottery Pain - Red Wings Fall AGAIN - May 7th, 2025
05/07/2025
First Mock Draft and Lottery Pain - Red Wings Fall AGAIN - May 7th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings are beyond cursed when it comes to the NHL Draft Lottery. Tune in as we start by recapping the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, as the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club (now Mammoth) win their draws, pushing the Detroit Red Wings down to 12th overall. Our thoughts, analysis on the odds, how the Red Wings have been screwed historically by the draft lottery process (despite landing Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, & others), & more (3:15). Next, our 2025 NHL Mock Draft of the first half of Round 1, including who we would pick if we were Steve Yzerman looking to bolster the Hockeytown lineup: forward support for Larkin, DeBrincat, Kane, Kasper, and Raymond? A defenseman to join Seider, Edvinsson, & Johansson? (19:35) Full picks listed below: Next, a Stanley Cup Playoffs update including an insane comeback in Winnipeg as the Jets and Hellebuyck survive Game 7 against the Blues, and the Leafs vs. Panthers series off to a hot start thanks to Bennett, Tkachuk, Stolarz, and more. Also, an update on David Carle staying in Denver (47:15). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:09:05) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch: 1 (NYI) Schaefer 2 (SJS) Misa 3 (CHI) Martone 4 (UTA) Hagens 5 (NSH) Desnoyers 6 (PHI) Frondell 7 (BOS) O'Brien 8 (SEA) Mrtka 9 (BUF) McQueen 10 (ANA) Eklund 11 (PIT) Martin 12 (NYR) Smith 13 (DET) Aitcheson 14 (CBJ) Reschny 15 (VAN) Bear 16 (MTL) Carbonneau
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Detroit's Forward Targets (Howard?), Yzerman's Type, and Rantanen's Revenge - May 4th, 2025
05/04/2025
Detroit's Forward Targets (Howard?), Yzerman's Type, and Rantanen's Revenge - May 4th, 2025
With the Detroit Red Wings season post-mortem well-documented, we take a look at what Steve Yzerman's top priority should be for Hockeytown this offseason: getting scoring help for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Marco Kasper in the form of Marner, Ehlers, Bennett, or Marchand? Defensive support for Mortiz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Albert Johansson by way of Gavrikov? Goaltending solution other than Talbot or Mrazek? (4:30) We also take a look at Isaac Howard of the Tampa Bay Lightning and whether he would be worth trading for, or if Danielson, Brandsegg-Nygard, Mazur or others are the solution for the Detroit Red Wings (16:15). Next, a Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Mikko Rantanen's incredible Game 7 revenge performance, Hellebuyck and the Jets' unexpected goalie issue, Marner and the Leafs beating Tkachuk and the Senators, McDavid, Draisaitl and the Oilers beating the Kings again, the Capitals dispatching Lane Hutson's Canadiens, and Tkachuk and the Panthers making easy work of Vasilevskiy and the Lightning (29:45). After that, a U18 IIFH tournament recap and preview of the NHL Draft Lottery (46:55) before our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Brady Martin: is he a Marco Kasper clone and "Yzerman's type"? (50:50) All of that and plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (58:22) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 15% off your order! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Yzerman and McLellan Speak (Response to Larkin?) - Apr. 30th, 2025
04/30/2025
Yzerman and McLellan Speak (Response to Larkin?) - Apr. 30th, 2025
Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan finally took to the podium to address Hockeytown. Tune in as we cover the Detroit Red Wings presser from GM Steve Yzerman and head coach Todd McLellan, including how they were addressing Dylan Larkin's comments, thoughts on pro scouting, their plan to bolster the core of Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and the rest of the Detroit Red Wings, what they expect out of Copp, Compher, Tarasenko, Holl, and others, whether Sebastian Cossa is ready, blunt non-comments on Jake Walman, & more (4:05). After that, an update as Sebastian Cossa, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and the Grand Rapids Griffins dropped their first game of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs, as well as an NHL Draft Lottery update (29:45). Next, NHL news including Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet being available, and a Stanley Cup Playoffs update (will Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and the Toronto Maple Leafs do the unthinkable?) (35:21) before jumping into our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Jackson Smith of the Tri-City Americans, and if he can be the LHD answer alongside Simon Edvinsson on the Red Wings blue line (55:40). All of that and plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:03:30) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 15% off your order! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Red Wings Shake-up and Roster Needs ft. Max Bultman - Apr. 27th, 2025
04/28/2025
Red Wings Shake-up and Roster Needs ft. Max Bultman - Apr. 27th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings offseason changes have already begun, with more potentially on the way. Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (and Winged Wheel Podcast contributor) on this episode, opening by discussing the report that Todd McLellan, Steve Yzerman, and the Red Wings have moved on from goaltending coach Alex Westlund, and how this relates to Hockeytown's issues in net over the years: can new coaching help, or is the rotating group of Cam Talbot, Petr Mrazek, Alex Lyon, and others to blame? How does this affect Sebastian Cossa coming up (with Trey Augustine a ways away) (3:40)? Next, Max offers his thoughts on Steve Yzerman's biggest holes and offseason tasks to help the Red Wings roster: what support does Detroit need for Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, and Marco Kasper at forward - like Mitch Marner or Nikolaj Ehlers? Do they need to prioritize a defenseman to help Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson - like Gavrikov? Can Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, or others be the answer (9:35)? After that, a comprehensive NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson in a lively bench brawl between Washington and Montreal, the Leafs dominating Tkachuk's Senators, the Lightning and Panthers trading majors (and Cooper and Maurice exchanging banter) in the Battle of Florida, Connor Hellebuyck collapsing for the Winnipeg Jets, TNT not calling games in person, & plenty more (29:25). We then get into our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Cameron Reid: can the Kitchener Rangers defenseman be of interest for the Red Wings, or is someone like Aitcheson or Smith for attractive for Steve Yzerman and Detroit, who will want more size (1:02:45)? All of that and plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:12:20) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Larkin's Trade Deadline Comments and Yzerman's Offseason - Apr. 23rd, 2025
04/24/2025
Larkin's Trade Deadline Comments and Yzerman's Offseason - Apr. 23rd, 2025
Is Dylan Larkin feeling like the Red Wings need more urgency to contend? Tune in as we jump back in on Dylan Larkin's comments regarding Steve Yzerman's lack of trades to bolster the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL trade deadline, and whether any frustrations are justified, how much goes back to Yzerman's handling of free agency (Tarasenko, Holl, Gustafsson), and what the core of Larkin, Raymond, Seider, DeBrincat, Edvinsson, Kane, Kasper, and others need to do to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs (4:00). Also, how important is this offseason for Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & Co.? Do they need to go big game hunting for Mitch Marner, Ehlers, Peterka, or other stars (21:55)? Next, a wild time in the NHL off-ice, including Rutherford's comments on Quinn, Jack, & Luke Hughes, Willander and Tocchet drama, Chris Drury being renewed, Lou Lamoriello being fired, Bylsma out & shakeup with the Seattle Kraken, & more (33:25) before an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a wild Game 1 between Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings (48:15). After that, our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts and whether he compares to Jacob Trouba (55:10) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:05:55) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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DETROIT RED WINGS SEASON IN REVIEW (2024/2025 Recap) - Apr. 20th 2025
04/21/2025
DETROIT RED WINGS SEASON IN REVIEW (2024/2025 Recap) - Apr. 20th 2025
One of our biggest episodes every year: the Detroit Red Wings Season in Review. Tune in as we start our 2024/2025 Red Wings NHL season recap by covering our overall sentiments on the season, and how the transition from Derek Lalonde to Todd McLellan after Steve Yzerman fired the former really split the year into 2 parts (5:00). We then jump into the offense, including overall play 5v5 and individual player analyses of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, & Marco Kasper (23:25). We continue with Andrew Copp, Elmer Soderblom, Vladimir Tarasenko, J.T. Compher, Jonatan Berggren, Michael Rasmussen, and the rest of the Hockeytown forward group (52:00). We then jump into defense, including season breakdowns for Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Ben Chiarot, Jeff Petry, Justin Holl, Erik Gustafsson, and the entire Detroit blue line (1:07:40). Finally, the goaltending, including Ville Husso, Cam Talbot, Alex Lyon, Petr Mrazek, and 1 game of Sebastian Cossa (1:27:40), before talking special teams, coaching with Todd McLellan, and Steve Yzerman's performance as general manager (1:33:35). Also, takeaways from the Red Wings locker room media, including Patrick Kane being likely to return to Detroit and Dylan Larkin's open frustration at the Red Wings' lack of trade deadline moves (1:42:35) & more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:46:10) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Raymond's Milestone, Playoff Predictions, and Honoring Keats ft. Prashanth Iyer - Apr. 17th, 2025
04/17/2025
Raymond's Milestone, Playoff Predictions, and Honoring Keats ft. Prashanth Iyer - Apr. 17th, 2025
It's the final countdown for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we open by discussing their two most recent wins, including a victory over Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars that included Dylan Larkin organizing an honorary stick-lift for John Keating, Albert Johansson, Alex DeBrincat, Jonatan Berggren, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Vladimir Tarasenko contributing, & more. Also, their win in New Jersey, including Marco Kasper reaching 19 goals, Lucas Raymond reaching the 80 point mark (first Red Wings player since Henrik Zetterberg to do it), Dylan Larkin reaching 30 goals for the 4th straight year, Simon Edvinsson using his body, Compher's snipe, a chat about the draft lottery standings & more (3:45). Next, we're joined by Prashanth Iyer to discuss Steve Yzerman's options for the Hockeytown team this offseason, Todd McLellan's impact & their underlying numbers, whether bringing back Patrick Kane, adding Mitch Marner, Gavrikov, or other free agents would be a boost, and how far away they are from the Wild Card playoff spots (15:00). Next, our 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff predictions for every series: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild, and Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers. (46:05) After that, our NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Caleb Desnoyers and how he compares to Marco Kasper and Nico Hischier (1:10:05) & more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:18:30) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Is Kasper Detroit's 2C? and ASP and MBN are Coming - Apr. 13th, 2025
04/14/2025
Is Kasper Detroit's 2C? and ASP and MBN are Coming - Apr. 13th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings are officially out of playoff contention for the 9th straight season. Tune in as we discuss the postseason drought in Hockeytown, reactions to another year of disappointment as Todd McLellan, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Steve Yzerman continue to look for answers and what those may be (defenseman so Simon Edvinsson can move up? Forward to help the top 6?) (4:20). After a quick overview of the Red Wings' most recent games (including Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, and other producing), we discuss the Detroit Red Wings NHL Draft Lottery standings, as well as whether Marco Kasper can be Hockeytown's 2nd line center of the future behind Dylan Larkin (and potentially alongside Nate Danielson) (21:30). After that, we take a look at Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard making their way to Michigan from Sweden as they'll join Sebastian Cossa, Amadeus Lombardi, Emmitt Finnie, Anton Johansson, and the Grand Rapids Griffins as they gear up for a Calder Cup Playoff run in the AHL (34:50). Also, the Western Michigan Broncos win their 1st ever NCAA National Championship, taking down BU as Kalamazoo celebrates (43:25). Next, our Roger McQueen 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile: how talented is he, what's the risk to picking him, how is he like Cayden Lindstrom, and should Steve Yzerman target the skilled center? (46:20) All of that & more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:00) - enjoy! Head over to 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 for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Detroit Falls Short (Again) and NHL Draft Primer ft. Tony Ferrari - Apr. 9th, 2025
04/10/2025
Detroit Falls Short (Again) and NHL Draft Primer ft. Tony Ferrari - Apr. 9th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings fell short in a critical moment in their playoff push - again. Tune in as we open by discussing the heartbreaking loss to Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens in the Bell Centre, including Patrick Kane finding Dylan Larkin for the opening goal, Cam Talbot standing tall, Ben Chiarot getting involved physically, Justin Holl being burned by Cole Caufield, Vladimir Tarasenko's giveaway to Anderson, Johansson's helmet coming off, J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond missing prime opportunities, and more as Todd McLellan's squad couldn't translate a dominant game into a needed win (3:40). After that, a conversation on how the NHL Draft Lottery works, where the Detroit Red Wings sit, and how high Steve Yzerman could be drafting (18:45). Next, NHL news including the Habs adding Ivan Demidov, Isaac Howard potentially being available from the Lightning, Pius Suter and the Vancouver Canuck's comeback against the Dallas Stars, & more (26:45) before we get into our 2025 NHL Draft Primer interview with Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News: Misa, Martone, O'Brien, Hagens, Frondell, Eklund, & plenty more analysis (46:50)! All of that & more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:08:20) - enjoy! Head over to 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 for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Detroit's "Must Win", Ovechkin Passes Gretzky, and Top Draft Target - Apr. 6th, 2025
04/07/2025
Detroit's "Must Win", Ovechkin Passes Gretzky, and Top Draft Target - Apr. 6th, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings refuse to die. Tune in as we discuss Todd McLellan's team's most recent wins, starting with their victory over Jarvis and the Carolina Hurricanes, including a Dang-It from Justin Holl, rapid goals from Ben Chiarot, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Michael Rasmussen, as well as Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat combining to seal the win (5:10), as well as their 2-1 victory over a Tkachuk & Barkov-less Florida Panthers, including Alex DeBrincat's 35th goal of the season on a great pass from Lucas Raymond, J.T. Compher continuing to produce, Chiarot and Moritz Seider mixing things up, and Cam Talbot saving the game (15:45). Next, where Steve Yzerman's team sits in the Stanley Cup Playoff Wild Card race behind the Montreal Canadiens, and the "Misa/Hagens/Schaefer" Draft Lottery standings, and the importance of Tuesday's game (21:20). Also, an update on the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (Lombardi, Danielson, Shine, Watson) and Axel Sandin Pellikka and Arvid Holm (potential new goaltending acquisition) in Sweden (27:15). Next, some Detroit Red Wings trivia about Alex DeBrincat (34:05) before discussing Alex Ovechkin scoring goal number 895 to pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, how Gordie Howe ties in, whether Auston Matthews or any others could follow suit, and more (38:40). Finally, our Jake O'Brien 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile and why he may be a name Steve Yzerman could call if Detroit is drafting more in the "Edvinsson" range than the "Raymond" range (52:45) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:02:10) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Augustine and Cossa's Paths and Red Wings Roster Gaps - Apr. 3rd, 2025
04/04/2025
Augustine and Cossa's Paths and Red Wings Roster Gaps - Apr. 3rd, 2025
Seconds away from some small but maintained hope, but it fell apart for the Red Wings across two games in an instant... (00:00) Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's heartbreaking loss to the St. Louis Blues as Cam Talbot and J.T. Compher could not hold off the late comeback, including a strong game from Binnington, Larkin, Seider, Kane, & Co. struggling, & more as Todd McLellan's squad's hopes are fading (5:35). We then discuss whether this is it for the Detroit Red Wings playoff hopes, barring another insane Lucas Raymond run like last season, what to make of this team, and a discussion on Steve Yzerman's offseason motivations whether or not the playoffs returned to Hockeytown (13:25). We continue the discussion with a hypothetical about whether adding defensemen to help Seider, Edvinsson, & Co. or forwards alongside DeBrincat and Raymond would be more beneficial (35:10) before getting into the big Detroit Red Wings pipeline news: Trey Augustine is returning to the Michigan State Spartans to play NCAA hockey for another season. What this means for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Sebastian Cossa, Gylander, Lyon, Talbot, Mrazek, & more (42:55). Next, NHL news including Alexander Ovechkin's goal chase and the new NHL TV deal with Rogers () before getting into our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Anton Frondell: can he challenge Misa, Hagens, Martone, & other top prospects in this class? (54:15) All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:50) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to for 10% off your order! #ad Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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Is Detroit Still in the Race? ft. Ken Daniels and Max Bultman - Mar. 31st, 2025
04/01/2025
Is Detroit Still in the Race? ft. Ken Daniels and Max Bultman - Mar. 31st, 2025
The Detroit Red Wings are somehow still not fully out of this... Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (00:00) and (later on, live from WWP Night at the LCA) Ken Daniels on this episode! We start by discussing the Red Wings and their loss in Hockeytown to Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and the Ottawa Senators, including Simon Edvinsson dropping the gloves with Tkachuk, the non-call on Lucas Raymond, Lyon's tough night, Moritz Seider & Co. struggling, & more as Todd McLellan's squad drops the Atlantic division game (3:40). Next, a big win in Detroit on Winged Wheel Podcast night, as Alex DeBrincat and Austin Watson set the tone with two great scraps, Marco Kasper, Lucas Raymond, and Cam Talbot combine for the win over Pastrnak's Boston Bruins, & more (10:40). After that, a look at the Stanley Cup Playoff race and whether the 2nd Wild Card spot is really in reach for Detroit over Montreal, New York, or Columbus (21:30). We then jump to our live interview with Ken Daniels, as he talks Detroit Red Wings hockey, working with Mickey Redmond, how Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond & Co. will have to catch fire even if Steve Yzerman didn't bring in trade reinforcements, & plenty more (30:15). Next, Red Wings news on Axel Sandin Pellikka & Michael Brandsegg-Nygard before our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Victor Eklund & how he compares to Frondell, Misa, Hagens, & others, as well as NHL news as John Tortorella is fired by the Philadelphia Flyers (1:03:10). All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:18:00) - enjoy! Head over to to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jame Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: Buy PLAY F*****G HOCKEY Merch:
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