The Detroit Red Wings refuse to die.

Tune in as we discuss Todd McLellan's team's most recent wins, starting with their victory over Jarvis and the Carolina Hurricanes, including a Dang-It from Justin Holl, rapid goals from Ben Chiarot, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Michael Rasmussen, as well as Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat combining to seal the win (5:10), as well as their 2-1 victory over a Tkachuk & Barkov-less Florida Panthers, including Alex DeBrincat's 35th goal of the season on a great pass from Lucas Raymond, J.T. Compher continuing to produce, Chiarot and Moritz Seider mixing things up, and Cam Talbot saving the game (15:45). Next, where Steve Yzerman's team sits in the Stanley Cup Playoff Wild Card race behind the Montreal Canadiens, and the "Misa/Hagens/Schaefer" Draft Lottery standings, and the importance of Tuesday's game (21:20). Also, an update on the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (Lombardi, Danielson, Shine, Watson) and Axel Sandin Pellikka and Arvid Holm (potential new goaltending acquisition) in Sweden (27:15).

Next, some Detroit Red Wings trivia about Alex DeBrincat (34:05) before discussing Alex Ovechkin scoring goal number 895 to pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, how Gordie Howe ties in, whether Auston Matthews or any others could follow suit, and more (38:40).

Finally, our Jake O'Brien 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile and why he may be a name Steve Yzerman could call if Detroit is drafting more in the "Edvinsson" range than the "Raymond" range (52:45) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:02:10) - enjoy!

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Seconds away from some small but maintained hope, but it fell apart for the Red Wings across two games in an instant... (00:00)

Tune in as we start by discussing Detroit's heartbreaking loss to the St. Louis Blues as Cam Talbot and J.T. Compher could not hold off the late comeback, including a strong game from Binnington, Larkin, Seider, Kane, & Co. struggling, & more as Todd McLellan's squad's hopes are fading (5:35). We then discuss whether this is it for the Detroit Red Wings playoff hopes, barring another insane Lucas Raymond run like last season, what to make of this team, and a discussion on Steve Yzerman's offseason motivations whether or not the playoffs returned to Hockeytown (13:25).

We continue the discussion with a hypothetical about whether adding defensemen to help Seider, Edvinsson, & Co. or forwards alongside DeBrincat and Raymond would be more beneficial (35:10) before getting into the big Detroit Red Wings pipeline news: Trey Augustine is returning to the Michigan State Spartans to play NCAA hockey for another season. What this means for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Sebastian Cossa, Gylander, Lyon, Talbot, Mrazek, & more (42:55).

Next, NHL news including Alexander Ovechkin's goal chase and the new NHL TV deal with Rogers () before getting into our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Anton Frondell: can he challenge Misa, Hagens, Martone, & other top prospects in this class? (54:15)

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:50) - enjoy!

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The Detroit Red Wings are somehow still not fully out of this...

Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (00:00) and (later on, live from WWP Night at the LCA) Ken Daniels on this episode!

We start by discussing the Red Wings and their loss in Hockeytown to Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and the Ottawa Senators, including Simon Edvinsson dropping the gloves with Tkachuk, the non-call on Lucas Raymond, Lyon's tough night, Moritz Seider & Co. struggling, & more as Todd McLellan's squad drops the Atlantic division game (3:40). Next, a big win in Detroit on Winged Wheel Podcast night, as Alex DeBrincat and Austin Watson set the tone with two great scraps, Marco Kasper, Lucas Raymond, and Cam Talbot combine for the win over Pastrnak's Boston Bruins, & more (10:40).

After that, a look at the Stanley Cup Playoff race and whether the 2nd Wild Card spot is really in reach for Detroit over Montreal, New York, or Columbus (21:30).

We then jump to our live interview with Ken Daniels, as he talks Detroit Red Wings hockey, working with Mickey Redmond, how Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond & Co. will have to catch fire even if Steve Yzerman didn't bring in trade reinforcements, & plenty more (30:15).

Next, Red Wings news on Axel Sandin Pellikka & Michael Brandsegg-Nygard before our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Victor Eklund & how he compares to Frondell, Misa, Hagens, & others, as well as NHL news as John Tortorella is fired by the Philadelphia Flyers (1:03:10).

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:18:00) - enjoy!

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Before April in the D, we get March Sadness for the Detroit Red Wings...

Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's team's recent games: their bizarre 5-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club, including Alex Lyon standing tall after Petr Mrazek left injured, Alex DeBrincat, Austin Watson, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, & more production, a lack of a team snarl or toughness in big moments, Jeff Petry's return, & more (4:10). Also, Sebastian Cossa being recalled (due to Talbot being injured) before their 5-2 loss to Colorado, with J.T. Compher and Austin Watson (again from Simon Edvinsson) scoring, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond standing up for each other, and a discussion on where the team stands (21:50).

After that, a look at Steve Yzerman's roster construction, how "slotting" means Andrew Copp & Jeff Petry have massive impacts when they're gone, what the Red Wings can do to support Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & other key parts of their core, as well an Emmitt Finnie update as he joing the Grand Rapids Griffins (30:15).

Next, an NHL salary cap overview with the increases to be seen across the league, as well as Jacob Chychrun's new deal with the Washington Capitals (42:00) before our Radim Mrtka 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile (52:55).

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:15) - enjoy!

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It's not mathematically over for the Detroit Red Wings, but it feels like it's over.

Tune in as we discuss the latest loss as the Red Wings fell to the Vegas Golden Knights, including Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & the Detroit power play combining for the only hope in the game before falling in the lopsided affair, as well as an overall discussion on what has gone wrong for Todd McLellan's squad in another miserable March (6:20).

We then get into the realities of the Stanley Cup Playoff race as well as the NHL Draft Lottery outlook for the familiar position for Steve Yzerman's squad (13:10). Also, news on Trey Augustine, Red Savage, & the Michigan State Spartans, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Jeff Petry & Erik Gustafsson, & more (29:00).

After that, a discussion on some potential targets for Steve Yzerman this offseason as he looks for a stopgap until Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, Brandsegg-Nygard, & others can take over: Brad Marchand? John Tavares? Brock Boeser? Defensive help for Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson? (31:40)

Next, the NHL taking a look at adding expansion teams in Houston and Atlanta, and maybe 2 more markets (47:05) before getting into our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Porter Martone: is he worth a #1 overall pick over Hagens, Schaefer, or Misa? What's his ceiling? (56:45)

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:04:35) - enjoy!

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Time is running out for the Detroit Red Wings.

Tune in as we open by discussing the Hockeytown team's latest loss to Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, including a Dylan Larkin goal, Petr Mrazek's 4th straight start, another 3rd period collapse, & more. Also, a discussion on whether this team is reverting back to the ways of Derek Lalonde rather than Todd McLellan, or the losses are more a function of the talent Steve Yzerman has added or just a tough schedule (3:50). We also take a look at the Stanley Cup Playoff race and what Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & Co. have to do to beat the very long odds (22:05).

Next, Trey Augustine piling up NCAA accolades with the Michigan State Spartans and what he has done for the Red Wings pipeline alongside Sebastian Cossa, Carter Gylander, & the rest of the netminders (27:50), as well as some more fun Marco Kasper stats (31:10).

After that, our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Matthew Schaefer, and whether the Otters defenseman should go above Misa, Hagens, Martone, Frondell, & others in his class (36:15).

Finally, NHL news including thoughts on Gary Bettman's bracket playoffs vs. the 1v8 format, expanded 3v3 overtime, the All Star game, the NHL Draft, & more (47:50).

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:03:45) - enjoy!

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The Detroit Red Wings needed a win against Vegas, and they couldn't have drawn it up any better.

Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's squad's loss to Brind'Amour's Carolina Hurricanes, including Alex DeBrincat and Michael Rasmussen scoring in an otherwise lopsided affair (3:35), before discussing the Hockeytown matinee victory over Eichel and the Golden Knights, including Albert Johansson's filthy dangles, Lucas Raymond breaking his goal drought, Marco Kasper continuing to thrive on a great play from Erik Gustafsson & Patrick Kane, Samsonov's blocker to Rasmussen's face, Petr Mrazek's perfect shutout, perfect defense from Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson & Co., & more (7:40).

Next, a look at the NHL Stanley Cup playoff race and just what makes Detroit's schedule so hard, as well as news on Anton Johansson and Future Considerations (19:30).

After that, our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on James Hagens, USNTDP grad & Boston College star - could he be the 1/2C of the future alongside Dylan Larkin, or will he go outside of Steve Yzerman's range? How does he compare to Misa, Martone, Schaefer, & other draft stars (29:15)?

Also, a look at Marco Kasper's fantastic rookie season & how he and Nate Danielson could be raising hopes for Detroit's center future (40:30) before discussing NHL news (Adin Hill's new contract & the goalie market (46:25).

All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (50:35) - enjoy!

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The Detroit Red Wings finally broke their losing streak, putting up a touchdown's worth of goals at the LCA.

Tune in as we start by first discussing McLellan's squad's losses to Ovechkins Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark & the Ottawa Senators, including shaky goaltending from Talbot, Larkin & Seider scoring, another game-influencing terrible call, & more (3:35) before we jump into the Detroit Red Wings thumping Tage Thompson & the Buffalo Sabres in Hockeytown: Patrick Kane's 5 point night (the first since Anthony Mantha for Detroit), Alex DeBrincat's 30th goal & 4 point night, Maroc Kasper & Dylan Larkin's 3 point games, Petr Mrazek's win in his return, Lucas Raymond's 2 assists, Moritz Seider & Vladimir Tarasenko chipping in, Simon Edvinsson mixing it up with Norris & Thompson, Rasmussen's "fight", and plenty more (8:50).

After that, a discussion on the Stanley Cup Playoff race and where Steve Yzerman's team sits in the packed contest (24:20) before we jump into our first 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile of the year: Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit - how doe she compare against Hagens, Martone, Schaefer, & others (31:05)?

Finally, NHL news including more drama & intrigue from Rantanen & Marner, Aaron Ekblad's 20 game suspension, Benoit's superman punch on Kesselring, & more (41:20) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:20) - enjoy!

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The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Steve Yzerman's moves (or mostly lack thereof) have Detroit Red Wings fans a bit confused...

Tune in as we open by covering the return of Petr Mrazek to Hockeytown, as he and Craig Smith come from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno - reactions, analysis, value, how this affects Sebastian Cossa. Cam Talbot, & Alex Lyon, & more. Next, a discussion on whether sitting tight and not adding more help for Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, & the rest of Todd McLellan's squad, losing Christian Fischer to waivers, and Yzerman's comments on the high prices in the crazy sellers' market across the league (3:45).

After that, Steve Yzerman's notes on wanting to be a bigger, tougher team (40:05), before covering big trades from across the league, including: Jake Walman and the sore spot for Red Wings fans, Dylan Cozens - Josh Norris, Mikko Rantanen - Logan Stankoven, Brock Nelson, Scott Laughton, Brad Marchand, & other deals in a crazy day outside of Detroit (48:45).

Finally, a somber note as Carter Mazur's debut end horrifically for the Grand Rapids Griffins star (1:08:30) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:11:00) - enjoy this "emergency" episode!

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We are officially on Steve Yzerman NHL Trade Deadline watch...sleep lightly!

Tune in as we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings and their familiar loss to Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes, including a tough couple of goals from Alex Lyon, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Marco Kasper struggling, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and Ben Chiarot missing coverage, Elmer Soderblom's beautiful goal, & more as Todd McLellan's squad continues its losing streak (4:35). After that, a discussion on where the Hockeytown team sits in the Stanley Cup Playoff race, as well as the call-up of Grand Rapids Griffins star Carter Mazur and Christian Fischer being waived (18:30).

Next, our 2025 NHL Trade Deadline preview, starting with the Detroit Red Wings and their trade to retain salary on Yanni Gourde and acquire a 4th round pick. Also, who we think Steve Yzerman may target (Cozens? Byram? Rantanen? Boeser? Rakell? Mittelstadt? Donato? defense help for down the lineup with Johansson and Edvinsson?), sell (Holl? Tarasenko? Gustafsson?), or if it's more likely he stands pat. (29:50) We also take a look at trades across the NHL, and who still remains on the trade market (Petterson?) (49:15).

After that, we're joined by DJ Bean of What Chaos! to discuss the downturn of Marchand, Pastrnak, McAvoy, and the Boston Bruins, what's next for them & if Zadorov would be a good acquisition, thoughts on the Red Wings' future, & lots more (59:10) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:26:20) - enjoy!

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