Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

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Griffins' Futures and Draft Prospect Talk ft. Tony Ferrari - May 30th, 2024 May 31, 2024

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Now that the Grand Rapids Griffins are done their season, it's time for the Detroit Red Wings to take stock and see who might graduate to the NHL.

Tune in as we discuss the futures of Simon Edvinsson, Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper, Sebastian Cossa, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, & more Griffins, who will join the likes of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the Red Wings core, how signings like Patrick Kane or David Perron might affect their chances, & more (including news on the Toledo Walleye and other Red Wings prospects) (4:05).

Next, we're joined by Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News to discuss the 2024 NHL Draft: who Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & Co. might take at 15th overall, thoughts on players like Eiserman, Celebrini, Hage, Catton, Greentree, Brandsegg-Nygard, & many more (36:50).

After that, we update you on the Stanley Cup Playoffs as McDavid's Oilers, Johnston's Stars, Tkachuk's Panthers, and Shesterkin's Rangers are all tied up (1:10:45), plus more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:18:45) - enjoy!

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Kane, Gostisbehere, and Detroit's Free Agents - May 26th, 2024 May 27, 2024

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Steve Yzerman has some decisions to make with pending free agents.

Tune in as we take a look at which players in Hockeytown have expiring contracts, what they might take to re-sign, whether the Detroit Red Wings should bring them back, how they'd fit in alongside the likes of Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and more, including Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Shayne Gostisbehere, Daniel Sprong, Christian Fischer, Joe Veleno, Jonatan Berggren, & more (4:30).

Next, thoughts on Cossa, Edvinsson, & the Grand Rapids Griffins AHL playoff run coming to an end, the World Championships, & more notes (44:20) before we jump into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Berkly Catton (46:45).

After that, NHL news including a Stanley Cup Playoffs update, Don Waddell going to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Eric Tulsky rising, the weird draft floor-type trade between Chicago and New York, & more (53:00) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:03:40) - enjoy!

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Detroit's Defense Targets - Tanev, Pesce, Chatfield, Roy? - May 22nd, 2024 May 23, 2024

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Moritz Seider is great on the 1st pair, but Steve Yzerman is going to need to find some help for the Detroit Red Wings on the right side.

Tune in as we discuss some potential Hockeytown free agent targets to play on Detroit's right side behind Seider (maybe alongside Edvinsson?), whether they'd replace the offense of Gostisbehere or Patrick Kane, if they'd be worth a long term contract, how they'd help the core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, & more: Tanev, Chatfield, Roy, Tyler Myers, Pesce, & others (4:10).

Next, thoughts on the Filip Hronek trade now that he's asking the Vancouver Canucks for $8 million while the Red Wings have Axel Sandin Pellikka (31:55) before a quick note on Detroit's prospect pool rankings (Mazur, Cossa, Augustine, Kasper, Buchelnikov), & Nate Danielson (35:50) before jumping into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Michael Hage (39:40).

After that, Stanley Cup Playoffs updates as Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers advance to the Conference Finals, the Tampa Bay Lightning reacquire Ryan McDonaugh, Keefe goes to New Jersey, & more (47:10) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:03:40) - enjoy!

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Ehlers, Necas, and Yzerman's Trade Targets - May 19th, 2024 May 20, 2024

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Will Steve Yzerman's adjustments to the Detroit Red Wings come through the form of a trade - or multiple?

Tune in as we discuss potential Hockeytown trade targets, including Nikolaj Ehlers of the Winnipeg Jets (3:05), Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes (15:45), and Timothy Lilejegren of the Toronto Maple Leafs (22:00) - is 15th overall in play, would they take a contract like Holl's, would a key player like Jake Walman or high end prospect like Kasper have to move, & more!

Next, an update as Nate Danielson ends his time with the Portland Winterhawks and joins Cossa, Edvinsson, Kasper, Mazur, Watson & Co. with the Grand Rapids Griffins for their AHL Calder Cup playoff run (36:40).

After that, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Liam Greentree and how he compares to Michael Rasmussen (42:15).

Finally, we update you on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Marchand and the Bruins falling to the Panthers, Andersen and the Hurricanes losing to Kreider, Shesterkin and the Rangers, McDavid & the Oilers going to game 7 vs. the Canucks, and the Dallas Stars taking out the Colorado Avalanche (52:10). Also, Craig Berube to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Rod Brind'Amour staying in Carolina, Matvei Michkov coming to Philadelphia, and a note on Darren Dutchyshen (1:04:00) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:09:50) - enjoy!

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Should Yzerman Trade 15? and Brandsegg-Nygard Profile - May 15th, 2024 May 16, 2024

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Steve Yzerman has options at 15th overall - are they all players?

Tune in as we discuss expectations for what Hockeytown might land with the 15th overall pick, as well as the merits of Steve Yzerman considering a trade to maybe add more immediate impact to help the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's current squad (6:35).

Next, Nate Danielson's potential ability to join the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL in case the Portland Winterhawks are eliminated, as well as an update on Cossa, Berggren, & Dan Watson's Griffins Calder Cup run (27:55).

We then give updates on Alex Lyon and Trey Augustine at the World Championship (34:20) before jumping into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard - is he another Marco Kasper, or could he be more (37:25)?

After that, NHL & Stanley Cup Playoff updates including McDavid, Soucy, & Zadorov's incident, Bennett vs. Marchand, Swayman, goalie interference, & lots more (46:40) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:04:30) - enjoy!

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Yzerman to Eiserman - Detroit's Draft Strategy - May 12th, 2024 May 12, 2024

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Steve Yzerman has some interesting choices to make this summer for the Detroit Red Wings.

Tune in as we discuss the ideal draft strategy for Hockeytown as they draft 15th overall and look to add to their core - who would be the best help for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's other key players? Is it best player available or a high end forward like Eiserman or Catton (3:25)?

Next, updates on the Toledo Walleye, Raymond, Lyon, & Augustine at the World Championships, and Nate Danielson with the Portland Winterhawks (22:30) before we get into our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Cole Eiserman: goal-scoring dynamo from the USNTDP (25:45).

After that, NHL news including Keefe being fired, Shanahan staying, and what's next for Mitch Marner, the Stanley Cup Playoffs including Tkachuk vs. Pastrnak, Rangers dominating the Hurricanes, and McDavid's task against the Canucks (40:15), PLUS the Utah team names (1:00:45) & LOTS more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:04:30) - enjoy!

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Sandin Pellikka Signs and Detroit Picks 15th - May 8th, 2024 May 09, 2024

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Two new contracts for the Detroit Red Wings: one exciting, and another a bit more mysterious.

First, Axel Sandin Pellikka signs his ELC as Yzerman officially brings their next star defenseman into the fold in Hockeytown, however it was confirmed that he'll be staying in the SHL. We discuss what this means for his development vs. joining the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL, how being under Kronwall, Lidstrom, and Andersson's tutelage, how he compares to Seider, Edvinsson, or even forwards like Kasper and Raymond, & more (7:10).

Next, Dmitri Buchelnikov extends in the KHL as the offensive dynamo may be in Russia longer than expected - will he ever arrive in Detroit, and if so, when (16:55)?

After that, an update as Jonatan Berggren, Sebastian Cossa, and Dan Watson's Grand Rapids Griffins move on to the next round of the Calder Cup Playoffs (21:50).

We then discuss Trey Augustine and Alex Lyon at the World Championship (that Dylan Larkin unfortunately had to bow out of) as well as Nate Danielson and the Portland Winterhawks (26:30).

Also, the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, drama surrounding it, Celebrini and Demidov destinations, and who Detroit may target at 15th overall (Eiserman? Catton? Brandsegg-Nygard?) (27:25).

Finally, NHL news include Marner & Toronto's continued meltdown, Dallas over Vegas in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Kucherov, McDavid, and MacKinnon Hart nominees, & lots more (49:45) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:03:50) - enjoy!

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Detroit's Youth Movement and the Annual Elimination Day - May 5th, 2024 May 06, 2024

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The kids are the key for Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde in Hockeytown.

Tune in as we break down the incoming youth movement for the Detroit Red Wings, how many of the rising stars can make the roster, and what to expect from Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Sebastian Cossa, and others in the future as the Red Wings look for help around Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, & Lucas Raymond (5:20).

Next, updates on Jonatan Berggren and the Grand Rapids Griffins as they continue in the Calder Cup Playoffs (21:15), Canada's Gavin McKenna & the U18 tournament (28:20), Red Wings going to the World Championship, now including Trey Augustine (30:45), & NHL Draft Lottery updates (34:35) before we give you our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Tij Iginla (36:10)!

Finally, Stanley Cup Playoffs updates as the Toronto Maple Leafs have done it again: what's next for Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Sheldon Keefe, & Brendan Shanahan? Also, updates on McDavid's Oilers, Dubois, & the rest of the league (42:30), Rod Brind'Amour, Vezina, Jack Adams, & Norris Trophy nominees (58:05), & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:02:10) - enjoy!

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Danielson, Sandin Pellikka, and Playoff What-Ifs - May 1st, 2024 May 02, 2024

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Just because the season is over doesn't mean Red Wings fans aren't excited about hockey, thanks to the likes of Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka.

Tune in as we start by discussing Nate Danielson's offensive increase as he moved from the Brandon Wheat Kings to the Portland Winterhawks, whether he can make the Detroit Red Wings next season, his future as a potential 2C alongside Dylan Larkin, how he'd fit with players like Lucas Raymond or Alex DeBrincat, & more (4:45). After that, Axel Sandin Pellikka's celebrations as Skelleftea won the SHL title, his future as a high-end right-handed defenseman to support Moritz Seider on that side, what his timeline is to land in Detroit based on what Steve Yzerman said, & more (14:30).

Next, an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Detroit's Wild Card race rivals all failing miserably, how the LCA would've done with playoff hockey, what's next for the Rangers, Hurricanes, Bruins, Leafs, Panthers, Golden Knights, Stars, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Canucks, and Predators (21:30), PLUS discussion on Vegas' LTIR salary cap drama (50:00).

Finally, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Russian star Ivan Demidov (56:45) & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:01:55) - enjoy!

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Seider and Raymond: To Bridge or Not to Bridge? - Apr. 28th, 2024 Apr 29, 2024

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There's a lot for Steve Yzerman to take care of in Hockeytown this offseason, and the top of the list (even higher than Patrick Kane) belongs to Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider's upcoming contracts.

Tune in as we discuss what those deals may look like as they come off their ELCs, whether anything other than an 8 year term is advisable, how Dylan Larkin's cap hit may factor in, why Compher, Copp, Perron, & other contracts matter, & more (3:35). We also provide some Detroit Red Wings updates as the likes of Larkin, Lyon, Petry, Raymond, Derek Lalonde, and Alex Westlund are off to the World Championship, and Andrew Gibson of the Soo Greyhounds signed his ELC and will join the Grand Rapids Griffins (27:30).

Next, we give an update on the start of the Grand Rapids playoff run as Jonatan Berggren sealed the Game 1 win, backstopped by Sebastian Cossa and coached by Dan Watson (34:35) before giving an NHL Draft Lottery update (including Detroit's chances of winning and who will end up with Macklin Celebrini) (35:50).

After that, our 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile series continues with Zeev Buium (Shai's brother) (41:20).

We then take a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs (Marner, Nylander, & the Leafs are at it again) (48:25), pay our respects to the great Bob Cole (1:00:25), & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:03:35) - enjoy!

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