Wing Sauce

Episode 146

Larkin got the bag, a few guys got the boot - including Bert. The guys break down EVERYTHING that has happened the past week. 

The wings have been on a slump, dropping 5 straight. Playoffs are not in our future for this year, but could this past trade deadline mean that Yzerman is ready for a big off season? The guys break down who he could be targeting for free agency. 

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Episode 145

The Wings have to continue to stay hot if they want to make the cut for playoffs! Just over 20 games remaining and they are right on the bubble. The remaining schedule will be a big test to see what they’re made of. 

Dustin and Tyler discussed how many players have improved under the tutelage of Derek Lalonde, but the most improved player this season has to be Big Ras! He has really come out of his shell and is playing big boy hockey all while making important plays under pressure. 

Let’s hope the Wings stay on this heater and find their way into WC1 where they would be matched up with Carolina (most likely) for the first round, which would be better than facing the wagon that is the Bruins!

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Episode 144

West coast road trip went well for the boys in red and white - winning 3 of 4 and stealing 6 out of 8 possible points. Before the Seattle game, the Wings won 5 straight! No better time to catch fire, especially only being a few points out of playoff contention. 

Because the team is doing so well, what does Yzerman do at the deadline? We think he either keeps everything the same or makes a move to improve. Won’t be selling this year!

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Episode 143

This week’s episode was focused mainly on the Larkin contract. With Horvat setting the market at $8.5 mil, will Larkin get the same? More? Less? Over the past two seasons (and on an extremely mediocre Red Wings team), Larkin has managed to average just under a point per game. No one else on the team comes close to that. In fact, the 2nd most points on the team is 35 (Filip Hronek).

Needless to say, we need to put some more help around this guy. Imagine what kind of point production he would have if he had 2 top wingers flanking him. 

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This week we had a quick episode breaking down the last three games.
Connor and Dustin talk about the games going into the all star break. Going 2-1 in the last 3 games is a good way to start your All Star Break. Rasmussen is starting to find his stride and is starting to be come a possible trade piece. They discuss the upcoming trade deadline as well as Larkins 400th point. The boys take a week off for the All Star Break. Hopefully the Wings do not come out flat and can continue winning some hard fought games. 

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Episode 141

This week has been a tale of two different hockey teams - heading to Colorado to get completely embarrassed, then let Arizona walk away with a win. Then beating Vegas in their own barn, coming home to play a hell of a game against Philly and a hot goalie. 

In this episode, we hear how Dustin was hit by a pizza box (that’s assault brotha!), the guys’ thoughts on the top 5 D in the league today, and comparing Stammer and Ovi - who would you rather build a franchise around?

Last week of hockey before the all-star break! Let’s go Red Wings!

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Episode 140

The Wings surprised everyone with two big wins in a row against very respectable teams, but then followed up with a loss to a team that has been out of the playoff picture since week 1.

The 7-5 win against Winnipeg was….something. It almost seemed like they tried giving the win away multiple times and finally decided to finish. The 4-1 win against Toronto was very impressive. The Leafs are a hot team with a ton of star power and we kept them to one goal. The 4-3 loss against Columbus was an admirable attempt at a comeback, but it was too little too late after being down 4-0.

The Wings begin their busy, 4-game week with a west coast trip, stopping in Colorado, Arizona, and Vegas. After the road trip, they come home and face the Flyers. Dustin, Tyler, and Connor are all in agreement that this week will bring a 2-2 record. Let’s hope for better!

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The Wings have been on a little bit of a losing streak coming into the New Year, but they are still playing good hockey overall. Fabbri returning to the lineup has boosted the play and he made an impact game one with a goal and a couple great hits! 

Connor and Dustin welcome on recurring guest Carley Johnston. They boys have had her on in the past as she always has good stories about the players and herself. We broke down the season, the injuries as well as the new prospects that the organization have welcomed this past season when we had to dig deep into our depth.  The boys of course get into the lighter side of hockey with questions about the players and her favorite moments as a member of the Red Wings organization.  

The Red Wings look to get back on their winning ways with three homes games this week at LCA. They look to recapture some points from Toronto at home as they lost Saturday with the Leafs in Toronto 4-1.

How do you think the Red Wings end up this week? 

We also briefly touched on the Lions, who unfortunately did not have luck fall on their side with the Rams not beating the Seahawks in OT after a questionable running into the kicker call late in the 4th. 
 

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Episode 138

Happy new year to all you Wings fans!! It’s also our THIRD anniversary of Wing Sauce. Sending a special thanks to everyone who has supported us in this fun, hockey-loving journey. 

The Wings have been playing some exciting hockey lately, showing off their ability to score multiple goals in a short amount of time. No lead is safe against this feisty team! For the first time since 1984, the Red Wings overcame a 4-goal deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins. A few nights later, they battled back and beat the Ottawa Senators after being down 2-0 after the first. 

Being in the toughest division in the NHL and having one of the hardest remaining schedule, these guys need to battle like that in each game. They have some games at hand and are still in the hunt for that wild card spot!

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Episode 137

With injuries and inconsistent play, the Wings have been struggling of late - dropping their last 4 games, falling 5+ points outside of the playoff picture. Injuries seem to be on the mend, but the team still needs to figure out how to win the games against easier teams (i.e. Buffalo, Ottawa, Montreal). 

With the 8th hardest schedule in the NHL, the Red Wings have a tough road ahead as we get into 2023. Not all bad news though - Jakub Vrana suited up for practice last week for the first time since entering into the NHL Players Assistance Program in October. With Vrana back, we can hope for some consistent offensive production while adding depth to the lineup. 

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