This offseason Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Leo Carlsson offer sheet that just flipped the NHL upside down. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into why the Simon Edvinsson contract situation just got a lot more urgent for Steve Yzerman, & how this affect Larkin's trade value. (00:00) - Intro (04:00) Carlsson Offer Sheet Breakdown Philadelphia hands Leo Carlsson a five-year, $18 million offer sheet loaded with signing bonuses, and we get into why the Ducks were targeted, Pat Verbeek's hardline negotiating tactics, and how grinding your star players can blow up in your face. (22:35) - Should Anaheim Match? Four first round picks or the franchise center? We debate what Anaheim should do and what it says about keeping good players at all costs. (30:40) - Connor Bedard and Fantilli Implications Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli's next contracts just got a whole lot bigger - how the offer sheet floodgates opening changes the market for every unsigned RFA. (36:05) - Simon Edvinsson Extension Urgency Every day without a Simon Edvinsson extension is a mistake. We map out the poison pill offer sheet scenarios and why Detroit needs to get eight years done now. (49:35) - Dylan Larkin Trade Value If a number one center costs four first round picks, Larkin's trade value just went up for Guerin and Minnesota. (51:25) - Shane Wright & Chase Stillman Depth Signing Shane Wright wants out of Seattle, and we weigh a reclamation project bet. Plus, Chase Stillman signs a two-way deal for organizational depth. (59:50) - Overtime Patron questions on offer sheet strategy and whether Yzerman would ever pull the trigger himself. --- Go to   for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down day one of Detroit's free agency & what Steve Yzerman did & didn't do. Hockeytown news & analysis covers the Victor Arvidsson signing, Kolesar trade, & the Dylan Larkin trade request still hanging over the Red Wings.

(00:00) - Intro

(04:50) - Overall Free Agency Vibes

No overpays, no ugly term, no updates on Larkin or DeBrincat - Detroit dodges the landmines & plugs some obvious holes but big questions still remain.

(06:30) - Carter Mazur Extension

A two-year deal gives Mazur runway to stay healthy and grab an everyday roster spot.

(10:05) - Viktor Arvidsson Signing

Two years at $5 million for one of the best 5-on-5 producers on the market - a direct answer to Detroit's scoring woes, but is the timing right?

(16:10) - Daniil Tarasov & the Backup Goalie Spot

A one-year deal for Tarasov and what this means for Postava, Augustine, and John Gibson.

(21:15) - Depth Signings & Kolesar Trade

Keegan Kolesar brings 270 hits of snarl to a bottom six that's been bullied for years. Also, Justin Abdelkader is officially off the books.

(31:40) - What's Next for Kane? Missing Out on Mavrik Bourque

Is Showtime leaving? Patrick Kane updates. Plus, a 24-year-old, 20-goal center moved for a second and a third, and why Detroit didn't pounce on it.

(39:45) - Werenski Drama & Larkin Parallels

Zach Werenski vetoes a trade, then stays put - what it does and doesn't mean for Detroit's captain. Booing, leverage, and the PR legwork required if he's actually at camp in October.

(1:04:00) - Around the NHL

Bowen Byram's monster contract, San Jose's blue line spending spree, and more deals across the league.

(1:14:45) - Overtime

Your questions on Patrick Kane, trade destinations, and the DeBrincat extension timeline.

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This post-Draft Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the entire Red Wings NHL draft class including the Sebastian Cossa trade. Hockeytown news & analysis rolls on with Yzerman's updates on the Larkin trade saga, free agency preview, & Hurlbert + Plante hype. (00:00) - Intro Delirium after a long, wild couple of days in the 2026 NHL Draft. (04:15) - Sebastian Cossa Traded to Utah Cossa goes to the Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick. Why Detroit moved on from the netminder and how it was tidy business. (13:20) - JP Hurlbert Pick The big swing on skill - a 97-point WHL season and the highest-upside forward in the system now. (21:50) - Victor Plante Pick Detroit grabs Max Plante's brother in the second round. A high-motor, high-IQ winger with a competitive edge. (30:00) - Goalie Strategy & Rounds 4-7 Michal Orsulak in net plus late-round flyers (Adam Levac, Beckham Edwards, Luka Arkko, & Myles Brosnan). Plus, what the Cossa-vs-prospect goalie experiment will tell us. (47:15) - Draft Class Grades B-plus with a cherry on top? The good, the predictable, and the typical Yzerman picks. (53:30) - Yzerman on Larkin Steve Yzerman keeps it brief but firm: no promises, five years left, and the ball is in Larkin's court. (1:01:00) - DeBrincat and Kane Decisions Alex DeBrincat's extension case and whether Patrick Kane returns for another run. (1:12:45) - Free Agency Preview A barren UFA market, a Simon Edvinsson extension to figure out, and a few depth names worth a look. (1:19:05) - Around the League Trades & Rumors Werenski, Robertson, Dorofeyev, and the rest of a chaotic offseason across the NHL. (1:29:20) - Overtime Lanny McDonald hilarity, Bill Guerin, and your questions from the live stream.  --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to  for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit  for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This post-Draft Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the entire Red Wings NHL draft class including the Sebastian Cossa trade. Hockeytown news & analysis rolls on with Yzerman's updates on the Larkin trade saga, free agency preview, & Hurlbert + Plante hype. (00:00) - Intro Delirium after a long, wild couple of days in the 2026 NHL Draft. (04:15) - Sebastian Cossa Traded to Utah Cossa goes to the Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick. Why Detroit moved on from the netminder and how it was tidy business. (13:20) - JP Hurlbert Pick The big swing on skill - a 97-point WHL season and the highest-upside forward in the system now. (21:50) - Victor Plante Pick Detroit grabs Max Plante's brother in the second round. A high-motor, high-IQ winger with a competitive edge. (30:00) - Goalie Strategy & Rounds 4-7 Michal Orsulak in net plus late-round flyers (Adam Levac, Beckham Edwards, Luka Arkko, & Myles Brosnan). Plus, what the Cossa-vs-prospect goalie experiment will tell us. (47:15) - Draft Class Grades B-plus with a cherry on top? The good, the predictable, and the typical Yzerman picks. (53:30) - Yzerman on Larkin Steve Yzerman keeps it brief but firm: no promises, five years left, and the ball is in Larkin's court. (1:01:00) - DeBrincat and Kane Decisions Alex DeBrincat's extension case and whether Patrick Kane returns for another run. (1:12:45) - Free Agency Preview A barren UFA market, a Simon Edvinsson extension to figure out, and a few depth names worth a look. (1:19:05) - Around the League Trades & Rumors Werenski, Robertson, Dorofeyev, and the rest of a chaotic offseason across the NHL. (1:29:24) - Overtime Lanny McDonald hilarity, Bill Guerin, and your questions from the live stream.  --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to  for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit  for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show:  Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

BONUS EPISODE - tune into this mini-episode to hear our reactions & analysis as Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for a 2026 1st round pick, and then drafted Michigan-commit JP Hurlbert 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft - live as it happened (forgive the mayhem)! What does this mean for Hockeytown's future? Does Hurlbert fill the Red Wings' need? Was he a worthwhile trade for Sebastian Cossa? Can he be an effective, high-skill top 6 winger alongside Raymond, DeBrincat, Kasper, & Hockeytown's upcoming prospects? What is his offensive upside, and who are his NHL comparables? Tune in to find out, and let us know what you think of the pick! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the NHL trade frenzy & what it means for Dylan Larkin trade rumors as things heat up before the NHL Draft week. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Steve Yzerman's "patience", the Atlantic Division arms race, and a full 2026 draft preview with Tony Ferrari.

(00:00) - Intro A random Tuesday turned into a trade deadline that played out like the NBA.

(03:45) - NHL Trade Frenzy Reaction GMs going buck wild after the Brady Tkachuk deal seemingly burst the dam across the league.

(06:50) - Dylan Larkin Trade Situation Whether Yzerman's monk-like patience makes sense with the Minnesota Wild & many others sniffing around, the thin center market, and the price only going up.

(13:00) - Atlantic Division Outlook Florida, Tampa, Toronto and a stacked Buffalo loading up while Detroit sits in radio silence.

(24:10) - Recapping the Trades Ottawa's Eklund return, Chicago's baffling Bowen Byram swing, and Washington's Alex Tuck gamble.

(37:20) - Trade Rumors and Jason Robertson Robertson's eye-popping ask, the Alex DeBrincat question, and what a real Larkin return looks like.

(48:15) - 2026 Draft Preview with Tony Ferrari McKenna vs. Stenberg at the top, Detroit's pick 47 swings, and which prospects fit a rebuild reset.

(1:12:15) - NHL Expansion to Texas, Babcock Returns to Edmonton, and Hall of Fame Class Bettman's $3.5 billion Houston/Austin talk and where this league is headed. Mike Babcock back behind a bench and why it ends in either a Cup or a blaze. Bergeron, Price, Burke get in - and the Henrik Zetterberg and Chris Osgood snubs.

(1:24:00) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on Cossa's future, Patrick Kane's next deal, and Landon DuPont heading to Michigan.

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This Detroit Red Wings podcast reacts to the Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers & what it means for Red Wings trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Yzerman's leverage, the looming Larkin return, and decisions on Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat.

(00:00) - Brady Tkachuk Trade Reaction

The guys get into the blockbuster the second it broke, the Team USA "group chat" of it all, and why Ottawa fans might actually be the lucky ones here.

(03:45) - Breaking Down the Trade Details & Team USA Super Team Drama

The full package Florida sent to land Tkachuk, plus the earlier Mackie Samoskevich move to Seattle that set it all up. Also, players openly recruiting each other, the push to pull stars back across the border, and whether the league can do anything about it.

(11:45) - How This Affects the Red Wings

Why this trade sets the floor for a Dylan Larkin return and takes one team off his list.

(21:20) - Kane and DeBrincat Decisions

Whether Patrick Kane re-signs and how Detroit should handle a possible Alex DeBrincat extension.

(26:40) - Prashanth Iyer Interview

The "If I Were Steve Yzerman" piece (read here: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/if-i-were-steve-yzerman-2026-edition), the Carolina blueprint, and chasing a future 1C through the Larkin trade.

(52:45) - Prospect Profile: Wyatt Cullen

The skilled USNTDP winger, his deception, and why he's climbing draft boards.

(56:35) - Prospect Profile: Maddox Dagenais

A big QMJHL power winger with a heavy shot - boom-or-bust second-round swing?

(1:03:50) - Overtime: Patron Questions & Draft Coverage Coming Up

Should the team make a Larkin statement, Yzerman's silence, and prospect misses of the past. Plu, upcoming NHL Draft Preview episode, the Friday live stream, and Patron-exclusive day two hangout.

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This Detroit Red Wings podcast further breaks down how Larkin's future hangs over the offseason. Hockeytown news & analysis looks at how the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes built their roster & whether Steve Yzerman can follow that blueprint.

(00:00) - Intro

The Larkin trade timeline, cottage plans, and the case for circling July dates on the calendar.

(05:25) - Hurricanes Win the Cup

Carolina's dominant run, Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe, and the most efficient roster-building masterclass in recent memory.

(15:30) - Can Detroit Follow Carolina's Model?

Why a team with no game-breaking superstar is the most realistic path for the Red Wings, and what has to change in their pro scouting and player philosophy to build around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond.

(30:05) - Theo Rochette Signing

A zero-risk ELC flyer out of Switzerland: Grand Rapids Griffins depth or a potential Detroit jersey replacement?

(34:35) - Around the NHL

Leafs hire Jim Hiller, Tortorella out in Vegas, plus the Kesselring and Ross Colton trades and Vincent Trocheck's representation switch.

(47:10) - Prospect Profile: Tynan Lawrence

The Boston University center's unique path and the Marco Kasper comparison that has us intrigued and cautious.

(52:30) - Prospect Profile: Adam Valentini

The Michigan winger in Detroit's backyard who could be a second or third-round target.

(59:15) - Overtime Patron Questions & PWHL Detroit

The 2027 draft class, Dan Watson's NHL future, buyout odds, and PWHL Detroit's roster building.

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This Detroit Red Wings podcast dives further into the Larkin trade request ordeal, focusing on Alex DeBrincat & Steve Yzerman weighing a possible hard reset. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Alex DeBrincat's looming contract decision and what a step-back season could mean for the roster.

(00:00) - Intro and Birthday Wishes

We open with Evan's belated birthday (or is it Eric's?) and a look ahead to the draft and free agency.

(04:40) - Alex DeBrincat Contract Situation

DeBrincat's extension could decide whether Detroit retools or tears it down — and why keeping him matters at all costs.

(16:10) - Yzerman's Path Forward

The death-by-a-thousand-cuts problem in pro scouting and how a Larkin trade return shapes the next five years.

(29:35) - Simon Edvinsson Extension Talk

Edvinsson's RFA deal, the eight-year window before the CBA change, and whether a bridge makes sense.

(36:00) - Darnell Nurse Trade Block

What it'd take to even consider Nurse's contract, plus a wild Edmonton retention hypothetical.

(42:05) - NHL Awards Voting

Kucherov edges McDavid for the Hart, and Moritz Seider lands the Red Wings' first Hart votes since a surprising name.

(45:50) - Prospect Profile: Keaton Verhoeff

The right-shot North Dakota defenseman playing his true 17-year-old season in the NCAA, and why his ceiling is worth a gamble.

(53:30) - Prospect Profile: JP Hurlbert

The Kamloops winger with a wicked shot who could fall to Detroit's range at 47th overall.

(58:34) - Overtime Patreon Questions

Trade-request floodgates, Connor Hellebuyck rumblings, the Gibson goalie surplus, and an onion-eating sacrifice for McDavid.

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This chaotic Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin's trade list potentially expands & Sebastian Cossa's suitors emerge. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down Yzerman's potential returns from Utah, Dallas, & others, plus the Mike Babcock to Edmonton madness.

(00:00) - Intro

The Larkin saga, Cossa rumors, Babcock, and a high-octane Stanley Cup Final - what is happening in June?

(05:25) - Dylan Larkin's Trade List Maybe Expands

Helene St. James reports the initial three teams (Minnesota, Vegas, Florida). Pierre LeBrun follows with Yzerman going back to Pat Brisson to push for more - Dallas, Tampa Bay, and Utah enter the chat.

(21:10) - Potential Suitors Breakdown

What a Jason Robertson or Mavrik Bourque package from Dallas could look like, why Utah and Montreal might offer the best return, and whether Macklin Celebrini's Sharks should be sniffing around (Misa?).

(35:10) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors

Edmonton's interest, Kevin Weekes pointing to the Utah Mammoth, and how packaging Cossa with Larkin could bridge the gap to an Eichel-style return (Desnoyers & Iginla, maybe?).

(46:05) - Mike Babcock to the Oilers?

Daryl Katz, Stan Bowman, and the NHLPA investigation - plus what current and former players really think about Babs returning to a bench.

(56:05) - Michael McCarron's Wild Contract

Six years, full no-move for a 31-year-old fourth liner. "Wild" Bill Guerin strikes again.

(1:02:15) - Stanley Cup Final

Carter Hart history, Jordan Staal's acrobatics, and what Rod Brind'Amour does with Frederik Andersen.

(1:06:10) - Overtime Mailbag

Faith in Steve Yzerman seven years in, Emmitt Finnie's ceiling, and what a Justin Holl trade looks like.

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Pierre's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7349305/2026/06/10/nhl-trades-free-agency-larkin-matthews-werenski/