Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

The Detroit Red Wings have taken to Traverse City once again as Hockeytown moves north for training camp!

Tune in as we give you an update on Steve Yzerman's squad & how Derek Lalonde is preparing the team, starting with a discussion on Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin, and Lucas Raymond, and how the lines may roll with those three together or mixed in with Robby Fabbri, Michael Rasmussen, & the rest of Detroit's depth (4:34). Next an update on Lucas Raymond's summer strengthening & his importance to Detroit's success (13:40) before discussing Jonatan Berggren fighting for a spot alongside Veleno, Kostin, Fischer, & others (19:55). After that, Jake Walman's strong play & important chemistry alongside Moritz Seider and more on the defense (25:25), & notes on Ville Husso being backed up by James Reimer or Alex Lyon (& more) (30:05).

Next, thoughts on expectations for the Red Wings this season () before jumping into some NHL news: Stamkos & Tampa Bay at odds (33:00), the Pearson trade, captain Marchand, Ottawa & Pinto, & more (43:15).

All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (55:05) - enjoy!

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The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up a challenging road trip & walked away with an impressive 5 of 8 possible points. Tune in as we begin our recap with their loss against Florida, how Alex Nedeljkovic fared, Berggren's goal, Maatta and Walman, & why Steve Yzerman's club got beat so badly (6:08). When then cover the OT loss against Dallas, including Larkin's great goal and overtime error, David Perron's goal in his 1000th game, Ville Husso standing tall, the controversial overtime & NHL rule change ideas, & more (17:40) before discussing the overall success of Detroit's road trip with Derek Lalonde & Co. walking away with 5 of 8 points, whether a team with Larkin, Seider, & Raymond can hang onto a playoff spot or if Vrana & Bertuzzi are needed to return, & an overall playoff position outlook (30:50).

We of course discuss the recall of Magnus Hellberg to Hockeytown from his AHL conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins, what this means for a struggling Alex Nedeljkovic, whether waivers, trade, or healthy scratch is in the cards, & everything else about the net in Detroit (39:35). Also, Elmer Soderblom off IR and going to Grand Rapids (48:05), some overdue credit to Joe Veleno and Pius Suter (50:10), and some quick news on Henrik Zetterberg and Amadeus Lombardi (54:20).

Finally, Tage Thompson proving everyone wrong, Eeli Tolvanen on waivers, Jesse Puljujarvi on the outs in Edmonton, Chabot's gaffe in Ottawa, & LOTS more (54:58). Tune in and enjoy!

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In a turn of tides, the Detroit Red Wings may be in trouble with what is essentially an entire 1st line missing from the roster...

Tune in as we discuss Detroit's last two games, including the 1-0 snoozefest against Carolina that saw Dylan Larkin leave the game injured (6:15), before of course discussing the Minnesota game: Ryan Reaves decks Filip Hronek with a massive hit. Was it legal? Was it clean. Who was at fault for Hronek getting hit & injured like that? How did Mo Seider, Ben Chiarot, & the rest of the Red Wings respond? How did Hellberg do in his (overshadowed) debut? All of that & more (13:20).

We also discuss Detroit's season outlook with Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, Jakub Vrana, Filip Hronek, and Olli Maatta all out of the lineup. Are the playoffs a pipedream? Can they stay in the mix? Do they tank for Connor Bedard (37:52)?

We're also joined by Alison Lukan of the Seattle Kraken & Too Many Men to discuss exciting times in Seattle, Matty Beniers & Shane Wright, & data-driven storytelling in hockey (47:03)!

Finally, we cover some big stories in the NHL, including potential salary cap increases negotiated with the NHLPA, scheduling changes, & Gary Bettman's infuriating line on digital board ads (1:08:00). Tune in for all of that & LOTS more - enjoy!

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Happy New Year! The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up 2022 and entered 2023 with another comeback win, this time over the Ottawa Senators. Tune in as we discuss the New Year's Eve game, the previous almost-comeback against Buffalo, Elmer Soderblom and Joe Veleno's 6 game point streaks, Michael Rasmussen dominating on Dylan Larkin's wing, Lucas Raymond's great game, Hellberg's shaky win, & the Moritz Seider - Jake Walman pairing (as Ben Chiarot was moved off the Seider pair) (6:50).

Also, with Jakub Vrana, Robby Fabbri, & soon Tyler Bertuzzi (not to mention Filip Zadina) returning, Derek Lalonde has decisions to make. Will he scratch Erne, Suter, or Sundqvist? Will Soderblom be sent down? Is Nedeljkovic going to be waived in favor of Hellberg? Can Steve Yzerman drum up a trade? (31:05)

We also give our 2023 Detroit Red Wings New Year's Resolutions: what do we want to see from the Hockeytown club this year (42:10)?

Finally, an update on Connor Bedard and the World Juniors (52:30), and lots more - enjoy!

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WHAT A COMEBACK, WHAT A CELLY! Tune in as we cover how the Detroit Red Wings completed the come from behind victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins after going down 4-0, Jake Walman hitting "The Griddy" celly after the OT winner, Ben Chiarot and Magnus Hellberg's (in relief of Ville Husso) big games, the Larkin - Rasmussen - Perron line buzzing, Berggren still rolling, & lots more from the historic win (5:30).

Also, an update on Jakub Vrana as he heads down to the Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint - how soon will we see him return to Hockeytown (19:14)?

Derek Lalonde has some big decisions to make with Jakub Vrana and Robby Fabbri returning, not to mention Tyler Bertuzzi and Filip Zadina down the road - how does that affect the likes of Elmer Soderblom, Jonatan Berggren, Joe Veleno, Adam Erne, and most importantly - Alex Nedeljkovic (22:49)? Could Steve Yzerman conjure up a trade, or will Ned be waived?

Also, Amadeus Lombardi signs his ELC & a quick update on Dylan Larkin's contract (32:30), the Toronto Maple Leafs get fined (37:30), a quick World Juniors update (including a note on Red Savage) (41:45), Overtime questions, & lots more! Enjoy, and have a safe & happy New Year!

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