Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

In a first for the Winged Wheel Podcast, we are joined by Detroit Red Wings Head Coach, Derek Lalonde! Tune in as Newsy stops by for an interview, discussing his first season in Detroit, his outlook on Hockeytown's playoff chances next year, a more full roster with the additions of DeBrincat next to Larkin, Seider, and Raymond, what training camp might look like for Edvinsson, Kasper, Mazur, Lombardi, & others, & lots more (5:20)! After that, we review the Traverse City Prospects Tournament, discussing performances from Elmer Soderblom, Sebastian Cossa, Marco Kasper, Nate Danielson, Cross Hanas, & others (23:20). Looking ahead to Red Wings Training Camp, we analyze which of Steve Yzerman's squad are most interesting to watch: Joe Veleno, Andrew Copp, Lucas Raymond, JT Compher, & others (36:40)! Next, an update on the PWHL (44:10) before breaking down the mess in Columbus with Mike Babcock, Jarmo Kekaleinen, John Davidson, & Spittin' Chiclets (47:35). All of that & more before we give you some show updates, take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:02:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings is BACK! Get your tickets (Nov. 4th, 2023 vs. Boston) quick - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings is BACK! Get your tickets (Nov. 4th, 2023 vs. Boston) quick - first 400 ticket buyers get a co-branded Red Wings x WWP beanie!: https://fevogm.com/event/Wingedwheelpodcast/offer With big-name young players taking big contracts, it's time to take another look at Moritz Seider and Steve Yzerman's upcoming negotiation... Tune in as we open by discuss the Jake Sanderson contract, how it works for the Ottawa Senators, and why Pierre Dorion would take the risk (6:30) before going into the rumored Rasmus Dahlin mega-deal (17:55) and how it all can affect Moritz Seider's eventual extension in Hockeytown - will he take a bridge deal? How does the rising salary cap affect things? Where does Lucas Raymond fit in, or Trevor Zegras? Next, we tackle the upcoming Red Wings Prospect Tournament, and what the likes of Elmer Soderblom and Carter Mazur have to do to show well next to Danielson, Cossa, & others (28:05), as well as NHL notes on DeBrincat, Chelios, & Shane Wright (including a CHL-NHL agreement discussion, using Rasmussen as an example) (32:20) before a quick PWHL update (38:35). All of that & more before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (40:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

The rumor mill is heating up, with Patrick Kane's name being the newest subject of speculation surrounding the Detroit Red Wings... Tune in as we start by discussing Lucas Raymond's offseason progress, what Hockeytown needs to see from him this upcoming season, comparing him to the likes of Tim Stutzle, how his linemates like Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat can factor into his season, & more (3:15). Next, we jump into our interview with Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit, where we discuss the Yzerplan, Detroit's outlook compared to Buffalo, Ottawa, Montreal, & others, Kasper, Edvinsson, Mazur, & other training camp storylines, & lots more (13:05). After that, we discuss the Patrick Kane rumors that have been swirling: will Steve Yzerman bring in the long-time Chicago Blackhawk and hated foe in Detroit to play alongside former teammate Alex DeBrincat? How would he fit into the Red Wings lineup? All of that and lots more (36:10) before we cover professional women's hockey taking a step with the PWHL: we break down what this means for the game, how it benefits the NHL, & more (50:30) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (58:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

Thank you to Manscaped for sponsoring today's episode! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with promo code WWP at Manscaped.com As we all recover from laughing so hard at the Roast & Toast of Tomas Holmstrom and Nicklas Lidstrom, it's time to catch up on some contract updates across the NHL - starting with the Detroit Red Wings. We begin by discussing Joe Veleno's new 1 year, $825,000 deal in Hockeytown, how Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde view Veleno's future in a crowded lineup (with players like Kasper, Danielson, & others looking to take his spot), what his ultimate ceiling is, & more (5:00). Next, we discuss some massive contracts signed across the league, including Auston Matthews' 4 year, $13.25 million/year contract in Toronto, Brandon Hagel's contract in Tampa Bay, & more (15:30) - as well as how this affects teams like Edmonton with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl coming up. After that, we take a look at the Detroit Red Wings pipeline and how their future stacks up against their divisional foes, led by the likes of Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond (35:00) before giving a quick update on the Traverse City prospect tournament & who we're watching closely (Cossa? Doucet? Lombardi?) (47:50). Finally, a quick note about the massively successful Jamie Daniels Foundation fundraiser (49:40) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (53:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Pipeline Rankings article: https://theathletic.com/4794462/2023/08/24/detroit-red-wings-nhl-prospect-pipeline-rankings/

As the dust from Steve Yzerman's trade for Jeff Petry settles, a lot of conversation has surrounded the "Yzerplan" and the Detroit Red Wings salary cap structure. Tune in as we discuss how Yzerman's contract structure in Detroit is set up, and what it means for Hockeytown's future. Do the Red Wings have the core around Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider already, or does it depend on Marco Kasper, Nate Danielson, and Axel Sandin Pellikka? How do Chiarot, Copp, Compher, and others factor in? Is Walman part of Detroit's long-term future? All of that & more (3:55). Next we discuss the realistic timelines for Detroit's top prospects (Kasper, Edvinsson, Danielson, Lombardi, Mazur, Cossa, Wallinder, Johansson, Sandin Pellikka) to reach the Red Wings, how long they might spend in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins, & plenty more (30:45) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (55:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

Steve Yzerman wasn't done! The Detroit Red Wings have acquired Jeff Petry (37.5% of his salary) in exchange for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional 2025 4th round pick. Tune into this special offseason midweek episode as we dissect the trade, the player, the impact, & more: overall impressions on the trade value, who Jeff Petry is as a player now, being the son of Detroit Tigers pitcher Dan Petry, an Ann Arbor native, and former Michigan State Spartan, how Petry fits into the lineup next to Moritz Seider, Jake Walman, & others, & lots more (4:35). We also discuss how this impacts defensive prospects like Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, William Wallinder, Axel Sandin Pellikka, & others (25:00). In addition to the Grand Rapids Griffins fighting for roster spots, we also discuss Steve Yzerman's defensive plans & the overall "Yzerplan" (28:45) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (40:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

Just because it's the offseason doesn't mean we can't have an episode full of divisive opinions, so what better than hockey fights and Detroit Red Wings 3rd jerseys to rekindle the flame? Tune in as we start by discussing the QMJHL's recent "ban" on fighting in the junior league, whether we agree on cutting down on fighting in development leagues, ramifications on player growth & development, links to CTE and concussions, & more. Additionally, we discuss whether the NHL should follow suit, how we feel about fighting's place in hockey, & everything in between (3:55). Next, we discuss a recent fan survey that hints at some potential changes in Hockeytown. First, should the Detroit Red Wings have a mascot? We bring of the Al the Octopus days we grew up with & other ideas for the Winged Wheel brought to life (31:30) before taking on the jersey discussion. Would Detroit do well to bring back one of their Winter Classic jerseys, or should Yzerman's squad look forward to the future (keeping in line with this being Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond's team) and do something completely new? We give our takes on ideal Red Wings 3rd jerseys, Adidas, Fanatics, & more (39:35)! Finally, NHL news as Connor Bedard signals the rebirth of Sherwood, Pius Suter finds a home in Vancouve,r the Arizona Coyotes still looking for a home, & more (50:40) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (57:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

After a rough (but fun) weekend for the Winged Wheel Podcast news, the NHL was kind enough to spice up the offseason with a blockbuster trade! Tune in as we discuss the Erik Karlsson trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, & Montreal Canadiens, assess winners & losers, analyze the similarities between what Dubas is doing post-Hextall to Steve Yzerman's cleanup tasks, and more (4:30). After that, a look across more NHL news, including Tom Wilson's contract & how the Crosby-Ovechkin situations compare, as well as Matt Dumba in Arizona (22:50). Next, recaps on the World Junior Summer Showcase and Ivan Hlinka tournaments, including Detroit Red Wings prospect updates on Anton Johansson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Trey Augustine, & others (30:00). We also discuss a positive update in the care for Vladimir "Vladdy Konstantinov, Red Wings legend (36:00), as well as recent rankings of Dylan Larkin amongst other NHL centres (& how Nate Danielson & Marco Kasper could hypothetically factor in (39:05). All of that & more before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (43:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

The NHL offseason feels like it has reached it's deepest point, so what better time to jump into some heated intra-division rivalry talk... Tune in as we start with news from across the NHL, including Patrice Bergeron retiring and how his Selke run compares to PAvel Datsyuk's, & how the Boston Bruins' outlook affects Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings (4:35). Also, Sebastian Aho & how his contract compares to that of Dylan Larkin, Matt Murray & the Maple Leafs causing some stir via LTIR, & Logan Cooley playing in the desert after all (12:35). After discussing Tarasenko to the Ottawa Senators (22:05), we dive into the "best of the rest" debate in the Atlantic, how do the Detroit Red Wings stack up against the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, & Montreal Canadiens? We cover which team has the brightest future, where they may end up this next season, who has improved the most, & more (24:45). Finally, a look at Joe Veleno being unsigned, how he stacks up against Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, Jonatan Berggren, & other young guns, what his contract might be, & more (43:10) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (46:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

Now that NHL and Detroit Red Wings news has settled, it's time to take advantage of the break to open a whole new can of worms: when is Steve Yzerman going to extend Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond? Tune in as we start by discussing Moritz Seider's and Lucas Raymond's next contracts, how they fit into Detroit cap structure with Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat, how comparables like Cale Makar, Seth Jones, Darnell Nurse, Matt Boldy, & others factor in, whether Seider and Raymond will want 8 year deals or bridge contracts, what their performance will earn them from Steve Yzerman, contract predictions, & lots more (5:30). Next, some Detroit Red Wings news relating to Noah Dower Nilsson & Dmitri Buchelnikov (25:35) before getting into NHL news, including Vince Dunn, Ilya Samsonov, & the ongoing Erik Karlsson trade story (27:30). After that, a heated discussion on Gary Bettman, Marty Walsh, the NHL going to the Olympics, international best-on-best hockey, & lots more (40:00) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (56:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

The offseason is here, and it's time to finally settle in, take stock of the Detroit Red Wings, see what else there is to be done for Steve Yzerman, and relax a bit (we're not going away, just going down to 1 episode/week for the summer). Tune in as we start by analyzing what the roster holes are in Hockeytown and what moves remain for Steve Yzerman to have truly built a playoff contender around Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat (4:25). We take a look at the William Nylander question, as unlikely as at is, and whether a trade for him would be worthwhile or even possible (11:15). Next, we tell you our "Red Wings to watch" as we approach next season: which players are we most curious to monitor over the course of a season? We discuss Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren, Andrew Copp, JT Compher, & others (16:55). Next, with the remaining cap space, what else can Steve Yzerman do to leverage it, if anything (28:40)? Finally, our thoughts on Red Wings prospects/Grand Rapids Griffins players to watch as we discuss Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper, William Wallinder, Albert Johansson, Simon Edvinsson, & many others (with some bonus rebuild GM strategy/salary cap talk) (32:50). After that, some NHL news (52:00) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (54:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/

Thank you to Manscaped for sponsoring today's episode! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with promo code WWP at Manscaped.com As the news of Alex DeBrincat joining the Detroit Red Wings really settles in, we gather ourselves to take a deeper look at just how his approach will affect the Hockeytown lineup. Tune in as we open by discussing where Alex DeBrincat will play in the lineup, how this may affect Dylan Larkin & Lucas Raymond, which of Perron, Rasmussen, Fabbri, or others will play on the 2nd line next to Compher or Copp, what happens on the power play with Seider or Gostisbehere QBing, & lots more (3:55). Next, we're joined by Ken Daniels, Lead Announcer for the Detroit Red Wings with Bally Sports Detroit, as he discusses Steve Yzerman's trade for Alex DeBrincat, the Red Wings free agency acquisitions (including Holl, Sprong, Lyon, & others), Detroit drafting Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Trey Augustine, & other, & also tells us all about the Roast & Toast of Tomas Holmstrom & Nicklas Lidstrom in benefit of the Jamie Daniels Foundation (22:13). After that, we update you on Nate Danielson signing his ELC, what the CHL-NHL agreement means for where he'll play (going back to Brandon Wheat Kings in the CHL?), when he can join the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, his chances of making the Red Wings out of training camp (over the likes of Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Elmer Soderblom, & others), & lots more (50:50). Finally, some more news, including an update on Dmitri Buchelnikov, Kris Draper is named Assistant General Manager (in addition to Director of Amateur Scouting) alongside Shawn Horcoff under Steve Yzerman, Filip Zadina signing in San Jose, & more (59:10) before we take your questions and comments during Overtime (1:03:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Roast & Toast Tickets: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/save-the-date-roast-toast-of-tomas-holmstrom-and-niklas-lidstrom/ Max's Article: https://theathletic.com/4681347/2023/07/11/alex-debrincat-red-wings-lineup/

MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: ALEX DeBRINCAT HAS BEEN TRADED TO THE DETROIT RED WINGS! In a podcast first, nearly an hour of recording had happened before Steve Yzerman made the blockbuster deal to acquire Ottawa Senators scorer Alex DeBrincat in exchange for Dominik Kubalik, Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 1st round pick (Detroit's or Boston's), and a 4th round pick. Tune in as we begin (a much more exciting) round 2 of tonight's episode by discussing all theings Alex DeBrincat, starting off with our initial reactions to Hockeytown's newest scorer (4:50). Next, we discuss the value of Steve Yzerman's trade with Pierre Dorion, who won the deal, whether this is another case of The Yzerplan fleecing another team, how Kubalik and DeBrincat compare in terms of goal-scoring, the conditions on the 1st round pick, & more (8:00). After that, we analyze the 4 year, $7.875 million AAV extension that Alex DeBrincat signed with Detroit once the trade happened: was this good value? Why 4 years rather than 8 years? How did Yzerman get DeBrincat to sign so much lower than anticipated? All of that, the DeBrincat salary structure with clauses, & plenty more (21:30). After discussing Detroit's remaining trade assets & how it affects the Yzerplan's outlook (29:55), we then take a look at where Alex DeBrincat fits into the Detroit Red Wings lineup, line combinations, how this deal will affect Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, & other Red Wings stars, how DeBrincat slots into the power play, expectations & goal totals for the Cat's first season, & more (34:40). Finally, does bringing in Alex DeBrincat make the Detroit Red Wings a playoff contender? We answer that question, thoughts of "relief" on the Yzerplan, & more (49:20) before we take your questions during Overtime (57:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

We interrupt the never-ending "Alex DeBrincat may be traded to the Detroit Red Wings" rumors with some surprising news in the Filip Zadina saga! Tune in as we start by discussing the end of the Filip Zadina story in Hockeytown, as Steve Yzerman has placed Zadina on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. We discuss how we got from drafting Zadina 6th overall to mutually agreeing to part ways, why Zadina couldn't crack the Red Wings roster under Blashill or Zadina, how this affects Yzerman's "Yzerplan", what's next for Zadina, how badly Zadina over Hughes, Bouchard, or others hurt the rebuild, & lots more (4:40). Next, we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss Yzerman's free agency signings in JT Compher, Justin Holl, Shayne Gostisbehere, Daniel Sprong, Alex Lyon, James Reimer, Christian Fischer, & others. We discuss how this affects Detroit's outlook in the coming season & in the rebuild, & whether Berggren, Kasper, & Soderblom may be on the outs. Also, the Red Wings draft class headlined by Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka, thoughts on the Zadina situation, & lots more (25:35). We also tempt fate by discussing the latest on the Alex DeBrincat situation, as Steve Yzerman & Pierre Dorion play trade chicken while Lou & the Islanders may factor in (1:03:25) before giving an overdue update & debate on the buyout of Kailer Yamamoto (1:14:45). After that, some NHL news (1:23:10) before we take your questions during Overtime (1:26:30) - enjoy this soon-to-be-expiring episode! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Max's Article: https://theathletic.com/4661123/2023/07/03/red-wings-free-agency/

Steve Yzerman did not take a break after the NHL Draft and made another big splash in free agency this year - tune in as we discuss, analyze, and project all of the additions and changes in Hockeytown! We start with JT Compher joining the Detroit Red Wings on a 5 year, $5.1 million/year contract, discussing where he fits in behind Dylan Larkin as a right-handed center, how this deal compares to Andrew Copp's, and how the term will age, & more (4:40). After that, the divisive Justin Holl contract, how it projects against the Ben Chiarot contract, whether he can offer RHD support behind Moritz Seider, what Steve Dangle had to say about him, & more (15:35). Next, Daniel Sprong and the efficient goal scoring he can replicate from the Seattle Kraken (28:20), Shayne Gostisbehere and how he can be Detroit's power play QB in a post-Hronek era (32:35), Klim Kostin being signed after Kailer Yamamoto was bought out (35:10), James Reimer and Alex Lyon being brought in to replace Alex Nedeljkovic and Ville Magnus Hellberg to backup Ville Husso (38:05), Christian Fischer coming in from Arizona, Gustav Lindstrom returning, & lots more (42:35). To cap off the free agency talk, we give our overall evaluation of the newest Detroit Red Wings free agent class, the Yzerplan moving forward, what Yzerman has to do to add high-end talent & scoring (DeBrincat? Nylander?), whether there's a roster jam that's blocking Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, Carter Mazur, & other rookies, & lots more (45:20). More big news: Filip Zadina has been waived. Is this the end for Filip in Hockeytown? How did we get here from "Fil Their Nets"? (1:09:25) Finally, Tyler Bertuzzi signs a surprising contract in Toronto (1:16:05) & plenty more before we take your question during Overtime (1:23:05) - enjoy this massive episode! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

The 2023 NHL Draft is complete, Steve Yzerman & Kris Draper have made their picks for Hockeytown, and we have a new Detroit Red Wings draft class - and with it, another MASSIVE podcast mega-episode! Tune in as we begin by recapping the 1st round of the draft (results below) (5:35), leading up to the Detroit Red Wings selecting Nate Danielson 9th overall. We discuss how he compares to Dvorsky, Moore, & others available, whether the pick fits Detroit's rebuild needs, how he slots in with Larkin & Kasper, pick reactions, & more analysis (16:40). Moving through the 1st round, we reach the Red Wings' second top pick: Axel Sandin Pellikka 17th overall. We discuss how he "replaces" Filip Hronek, addresses a positional need, how he slots in compared to Seider, Edvinsson, & other defensemen, his style of game (Letang type?), pick reactions, value, 1st round grades, & plenty more (29:30). We move on to the 2nd round, where we go over Yzerman's 3 picks (& a trade back), first, goaltender Trey Augustine out of the USNTDP (40:55), big, right-handed defenseman Andrew Gibson (47:55), and an even bigger, hard-hitting left-handed defenseman in Brady Cleveland, which leads to a passionate discussion on draft strategy, upside, & Detroit's lack of scoring talent (54:55). After that, Detroit drafts brother of Liam Dower Nilsson (2021 Red Wings pick), Noah Dower Nilsson, to start the 3rd round, adding scoring talent (1:04:55). In the 4th round, left-handed defenseman Larry Keenan (1:09:20), and in the 5th round RHD Jack Phelan (1:11:40) and intriguing German forward Kevin Bicker (1:13:20). Another "Cossa insurance" goaltender in Rudy Guimond in the 6th round (1:15:20) before wrapping up with center Emmitt Finnie in the 7th round (1:16:05). To wrap up the initial draft recap, we give our overall Red Wings/Yzerman & Draper draft grades, vibes, and general thoughts (1:17:40) - with plenty more on these players to come! Finally, we discuss the trade in which Yzerman acquired Klim Kostin & Kyler Yamamoto for "Future Considerations" from Ken Holland & the Edmonton Oilers, where both players could fit into the lineup, and if Yamamoto will even stay with the Red Wings (1:23:45). To wrap up, we discuss the Alex DeBrincat trade that never materialized on the draft floor, why Pierre Dorion hasn't pulled the trigger, other trades that never happened, free agency notes, Al Murray news, & lots more (1:31:55) before we take your question during Overtime (1:42:10) - enjoy this massive episode! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Red Wings Draft Class: 9) Nate Danielson, C 17) Axel Sandin Pellikka, D 41) Trey Augustine, G 42) Andrew Gibson, D 47) Brady Cleveland, D 73) Noah Dower Nilsson, W 117) Larry Keenan, D 137) Jack Phelan, D 147) Kevin Bicker, W 169) Rudy Guimond, G 201) Emmitt Finnie, C NHL 1st Round Draft Results: 1) Connor Bedard 2) Leo Carlsson 3) Adam Fantilli 4) Will Smith 5) David Reinbacher 6) Dmitri Simashev 7) Matvei Michkov 8) Ryan Leonard 9) Nate Danielson 10) Dalibor Dvorsky 11) Tom Willander 12) Daniil But 13) Zach Benson 14) Brayden Yager 15) Matthew Wood 16) Samuel Honzek 17) Axel Sandin Pellikka 18) Colby Barlow 19) Oliver Moore 20) Eduard Sale 21) Charlie Stramel 22) Oliver Bonk 23) Gabe Perrault 24) Tanner Molendyk 25) Otto Stenberg 26) Quentin Musty 27) Calum Ritchie 28) Easton Cowan 29) Theo Lindstein 30) Bradley Nadeau 31) Mikhail Gulyayev 32) David Edstrom Max's article: https://theathletic.com/4653541/2023/06/29/red-wings-2023-nhl-draft-picks-trades/

Thank you to Manscaped for sponsoring today's episode! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with promo code WWP at Manscaped.com Here it is: our 2023 NHL Draft Preview - a massive episode containing anything and everything you need to know heading into the 2023 NHL Draft - especially if you're a Detroit Red Wings fan! Tune in as we "start" by giving a prospect profile, personal evaluation, & likelihood that Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, & Co. select each of the top 20 ranked players (as per Bob McKenzie's rankings) to join Hockeytown's prospect pipeline (order of profiles listed below) (4:05). After that, our personal rankings of preferred picks for the Detroit Red Wings at 9th & 17th overall (1:25:45) before we discuss the possibility of Yzerman trading any or multiple of Detroit's 5 picks in the first 43 spots, whether it be for other picks (Michkov?), established NHL players like Alex DeBrincat or Travis Konecny, or a multitude of other scenarios (1:31:15). In addition to discussing draft strategies, we also cover potential 2nd round picks like Brindley, Wahlberg, Stramel, Fisker Molgaard, & many more (1:40:20). All of that & even MORE draft discussion as we take your questions during our Overtime segement (1:45:00) - enjoy, and be sure to tune into our live coverage during our 2023 NHL Draft 1st Round Live Stream! - https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. 1) Connor Bedard 2) Adam Fantilli 3) Leo Carlsson 4) Will Smith 5) Matvei Michkov 6) Ryan Leonard 7) Dalibor Dvorsky 8) David Reinbacher 9) Zach Benson 10) Gabe Perreault 11) Matthew Wood 12) Colby Barlow 13) Oliver Moore 14) Axel Sandin Pellikka 15) Brayden Yager 16) Nate Danielson 17) Samuel Honzek 18) Otto Stenberg 19) Dmitri Simashev 20) Tom Willander

The NHL Draft is nearly upon us, so of course the Detroit Red Wings & rest of the league start buzzing with trade rumors, Hall of Fame controversy, & more. Tune in as we open by discussing Steve Yzerman's press conference, in which he discussed the possibility of trading vs. keeping pick 9, 17, 41, 42, & 43, if he's worried about drafting Russians like Michkov, Simashev, or But, Walman, Evinsson, & Kasper being on track, building his core around Larkin, Seider, & Raymond, & more (3:35). Next, the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees: Mike Vernon, Pierre Turgeon, Caroline Ouelette, Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, Pierre Lacroix, & Ken Hitchcock - no Henrik Zetterberg, Alex Mogilny, Rod Brind'Amour, Chris Osgood, or others. How does Vernon boost Osgood's case? Does Zetterberg go in with Datsyuk (16:35)? Next, NHL trade rumors involving Hockeytown: Alex DeBrincat - is a deal possible with Zadina and a pick? Also, Yzerman "kicking tires" on Kevin Hayes & Travis Konecny - what their acquisition costs would be and whether they'd be good fits in Detroit (26:28). After that, Danil But's NHL Draft Prospect Profile, as we evaluate whether the big Russian winger would be a more talented Soderblom-type coming out of the draft (and how he compares to Honzek, Danielson, etc.) (44:05). Finally, some NHL some, including Vancouver buying out Oliver Ekman-Larsson (50:50) & more before we take your questions for Overtime (56:00)! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more.

Tune into this special edition of the Winged Wheel Podcast, an annual tradition where we get together and take our best guess at a 2023 NHL Mock Draft! We're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit and Prashanth Iyer of Expected by Whom? to go through the first 43 picks of the NHL Draft, which includes the first 5 of Hockeytown's (planned) draft picks. Who will Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & Co. select to wear the Winged Wheel? What's likely vs. what would we want to play alongside Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, & the rest of Hockeytown? Tune in to find out! Full draft results below. Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Corey's article: https://theathletic.com/367378/2018/05/29/pronman-how-nhl-draft-boards-work/ Mock Draft results: 1) Connor Bedard 2) Adam Fantilli 3) Leo Carlsson 4) Matvei Michkov 5) Will Smith 6) David Reinbacher 7) Ryan Leonard 8) Dalibor Dvorsky 9) Samuel Honzek 10) Nate Danielson 11) Oliver Moore 12) Zach Benson 13) Axel Sandin Pellikka 14) Gabe Perreault 15) Matthew Wood 16) Tom Willander 17) Dmitri Simashev 18) Brayden Yager 19) Colby Barlow 20) Eduard Sale 21) Calum Ritchie 22) David Edstrom 23) Daniil But 24) Andrew Cristall 25) Quentin Musty 26) Tanner Molendyk 27) Jayden Perron 28) Otto Stenberg 29) Mikhail Gulyayev 30) Gavin Brindley 31) Bradly Nadeau 32) Riley Heidt 33) Charlie Stramel 34) Danny Nelson 35) Oscar Fisker Molgaard 36) Oliver Bonk 37) Anton Wahlberg 38) Michael Hrabal 39) Noah Dower Nilsson 40) Lukas Dragicevic 41) Kasper Halttunen 42) Felix Nilsson 43) Hunter Brzustewicz

The NHL season is over, the Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup, and it's time to turn the 2023 NHL Entry Draft coverage up to 11. Tune in as we start with our respective top 20 rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft, including notes on which players are prototypical "Steve Yzerman" or Detroit Red Wings picks. Who will follow in the footsteps of Larkin, Seider, & Raymond in Hockeytown (4:55)? See our full rankings below. Next, our analysis of the Vegas Golden Knights taking down the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, including Marchessault over Eichel for the Conn Smythe, Mark Stone, Aidan Hill, and other Vegas performances, what the rest of the league can or should learn, how much the expansion draft helped, & more (50:05). Also, the Detroit Red Wings named Dan Watson as head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins after several strong years with the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. How will this impact Sebastian Cossa, Marco Kasper, or other Red Wings prospects (1:04:00)? Finally, news as the Ottawa Senators were finally sold to Michael Andlauer (1:06:40) & more before we take your question during our Overtime segment (1:12:25) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more. Max's Dan Watson article: https://theathletic.com/4609987/2023/06/14/dan-watson-ahl-grand-rapids-griffins-coach/ Brad's Rankings: 1) Connor Bedard 2) Matvei Michkov 3) Adam Fantilli 4) Leo Carlsson 5) Will Smith 6) Ryan Leonard 7) Dalibor Dvorsky 8) Oliver Moore 9) Zach Benson 10) Gabe Perreault 11) Axel Sandin Pellikka 12) Matthew Wood 13) David Reinbacher 14) Brayden Yager 15) Nate Danielson 16) Tom Willander 17) Colby Barlow 18) Calum Ritchie 19) Dmitri Simashev 20) Samuel Honzek   Ryan's Rankings: 1) Connor Bedard 2) Matvei Michkov 3) Adam Fantilli 4) Leo Carlsson 5) Will Smith 6) Dalibor Dvorsky 7) Ryan Leonard 8) Zach Benson 9) Oliver Moore 10) Gabe Perreault 11) Axel Sandin Pellikka 12) David Reinbacher 13) Nate Danielson 14) Colby Barlow 15) Brayden Yager 16) Tom Willander 17) Samuel Honzek 18) Matthew Wood 19) Calum Ritchie 20) Dmitri Simashev