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Should Yzerman Trade 13th Overall? Rossi and Trade Options - May 12th, 2025 May 12, 2025

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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!

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First Mock Draft and Lottery Pain - Red Wings Fall AGAIN - May 7th, 2025 May 07, 2025

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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!

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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

Detroit's Forward Targets (Howard?), Yzerman's Type, and Rantanen's Revenge - May 4th, 2025 May 04, 2025

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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!

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Yzerman and McLellan Speak (Response to Larkin?) - Apr. 30th, 2025 Apr 30, 2025

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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!

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Red Wings Shake-up and Roster Needs ft. Max Bultman - Apr. 27th, 2025 Apr 28, 2025

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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!

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Larkin's Trade Deadline Comments and Yzerman's Offseason - Apr. 23rd, 2025 Apr 24, 2025

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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!

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DETROIT RED WINGS SEASON IN REVIEW (2024/2025 Recap) - Apr. 20th 2025 Apr 21, 2025

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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!

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Raymond's Milestone, Playoff Predictions, and Honoring Keats ft. Prashanth Iyer - Apr. 17th, 2025 Apr 17, 2025

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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!

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Is Kasper Detroit's 2C? and ASP and MBN are Coming - Apr. 13th, 2025 Apr 14, 2025

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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!

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Detroit Falls Short (Again) and NHL Draft Primer ft. Tony Ferrari - Apr. 9th, 2025 Apr 10, 2025

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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!

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