From the misery of a rebuild to memories that hang from the rafters of Little Caesars Arena, Locked On Red Wings Podcast is hosted by Detroit sportswriter Nolan Bianchi and longtime Red Wings fan Ethan Smith. As the team continues to hunt for last place, check back daily for game recaps, interesting notes from around the organization, interviews, and a whole lot of talk about the future — because that's what we're all waiting for anyway, right? Part of the Locked On Podcast network.
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Year 4 of Steve Yzerman's rebuild is in the books. The team took a step forward on the ice and on the stat sheet. But was that step forward enough? In the grand scheme are we happy with the direction of the rebuild? And what should our expectation be for it in year 5? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
A follow-up from last years episode, we update our list of players we think the organization deems as untouchable, AKA core pieces. Last year that list was definitvley 4 players long with Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson...has that list grown? Is Marco Kasper untouchable now? Sebastian Cossa? Has Jake Walman surged into protection? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Detroit Red Wings are a team looking to make a step into playoff contention. To do so they may have to conduct a blockbuster trade. Should they go after the goal scorer from Winnipeg Kyle Connor? What would it take to get him? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Detroit Red Wings stayed put and are drafting 9th overall in the NHL draft, as expected. But what really grinds our gears is the Chicago Blackhawks of all teams being rewarded with Connor Bedard. Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News joins us to discuss what avenues the Red Wings can take at 9th overall. #lgrw 00:00 Ranting about Chicago & Anaheim woes 12:00 Anaheim screwed too 15:00 Best options for Detroit at 9 or Trade? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Red Wings success this seaosn largely depended on Ville Husso's success, as he kept Detroit from falling out of the contention for 3 months with his stellar play, before he ultimatley began to falter. Pius Suter began the year as an odd man out but finished the year as the best defensive forward the Red Wings have. Elmer Soderblom shocked everyone by starting the year with Detroit, but ultimatley proved not NHL ready. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Tyler Bertuzzi exploded for 10 points in 7 games with the Boston Bruins, proving he is a playoff performer. But that will ultimatley raise his asking price, when the Red Wings essentially already passes on him once. Should Detroit try and bring back the gritty winger? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Lucas Raymond registered 45 points this season, 12 less than last year, as he battled a sophmore slump. Robby Fabbri battled injury but in his 28 games played he put up numbers comparable to his other season scoring rates. Austin Czarnik as a depth forward on a two-way contract played above our expectations of him in 29 games played. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Andrew Copp had the most assists in a single season, and the second most assists, despite a slow start. But his underlying numbers were still underwhelming. David Perron was second on the team in points, giving the Wings exactly what they needed. Jordan Oesterle was a 7th defenseman, serving the role decently. #lgrindonesia Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Jonatan Berggren earned a callup part way through the season and exploded onto the scene before his production tapered off in the second half. Ben Chiarot was a big offseason acquisition, expectations were he solidify the top 4, did he do enough? Robert Hagg was meant to bring stability to the bottom pair, and he provided that. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
This year we are handing out trophies. What player was the biggest difference maker? Who on the offense and defense improved the most? What newcomer to Detroit had the highest impact? And who has the biggest DAWG in them? #lgrw 00:30 - Difference Maker/Best Newcomer 13:00 - Most Improved F/D 22:20 - Most Improved Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Moritz Seider had a rough start of the season, but once he switched to a pairing with Jake Walman, he became the defensman from last year, if not better. Alex Nedeljkovic's season was dissapointing, mired with several AHL stints and poor numbers. Adam Erne gave us exactly what we expected -- Adam Erne. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Jake Walman entered the season injured, with our expectations topping out at middle-pair defensman. He ended the season a bonafide top-pair D-man with a new 3-year extension. Does Walman earn the highest honors? We were hoping to see Joe Veleno take steps forward this year, instead we saw a him struggle as 4C. Alex Chiasson didn't even have an NHL contract until post-deadline, and he turned into a PP specialist. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Filip Zadina was mired by injury this season, but when health his production was still very low. Despite this his off-puck game was phenomenal, leading the Red Wings in xGF%. Is that enough to give him a passing grade? Olli Maatta was doing it all the first half of the year, earning himself an extension mid-season. But after recuperating form pneumonia, he just wasn't the same. And finally, Dominik Kubalik was scoring machine for the first 25 games of the year, but became nearly invisible for the last 56. Despite this he still managed to put up 45 points, how much will the second half hurt is grade? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Today we begin our post-season player grades for the 2022-23 year. First up is the captain Dylan Larkin and his impressive season. Followed thereafter by goaltender Magnus Hellberg and Gustav Lindstrom. One player got an A and another got an F, who is who this episode? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Sam McGilligan of McKeen's Hockey joins us to profile Adam Fantilli of the University of Michgian. This center is the consensus #2 overall pick in a stacked draft and is an amazing consolation prize to anyone who gets him. Would he have been #1 most other drafts? Can the Red Wings jump ahead and get him? Also, some Gavin Brindley love. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Max Bultman of the Athletic joins us today to help us break down Nate Danielson, captain of the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings. Danielson, 18, is a RH 2-way center with a scoring touch. Does Max think the seaosn was a success? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Today we discuss some of the comments made by Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, Michael Rasmussen, Jake Walman and Lucas Raymond during their end of season interviews. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Fan favorite analytical personality and new host of 'Expected By Whom' Prashanth Iyer joins us to do a draft profile on Oliver Moore of the United States National Team Developmental Program. Moore, 18, is a speedy center who can drive plays. He is expected to go between 10-15 in the NHL draft, will the Red Wings snag him? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
We begin our 2023 draft profiles by bringing in Pete Krupsky, the Play-by-Play voice of the United States National Team Development Program. He helps us to profile 3 of their players who are likely to go in the 1st round. Frowards Will Smith, Ryan Leonard and Gabriel Perreault of Team USA. #LGRW Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Detroit Red Wings ended their season having incrementally improved upon last season -- Is it enough to deem the year a success? GM Steve Yzerman and HC Derek Lalonde spoke with the media on Friday to end the season. They shared their thoughts on the years, it's successes and areas for improvment. They also share an excitment for the youth to come. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Ending the season on a 5-game losing streak and a 5-0 shutout stings. Down the stretch the team was banged up and looked unenergized, but who can blame them? Dylan Larkin finished the year with a career high 79 points in 80 games. With the loss Detroit finishes the season with the 9th best lottery odds, and hold 3 consecutive 2nd picks (41,42,43). Also, how did our season standing predictions pan out? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Following a 100pt season in the OHL, Amadeus Lombardi has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins. This will turn him pro for the final two games of the AHL season. How long until he makes his way to the NHL? Speaking of 100pt players, the Red Wings have not had one since 1996 in Sergei Fedorov. Who will be Detroit's next 100pt player? Dylan Larkin, Amadeus Lombardi, or someone not yet known to us? Previewing the Tampa Bay Lightning. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Detroit Red Wings fell 4-1 in Raleigh for their 4th straight loss, but the roster is so banged up that the bottom 6 is almost entirely AHL guys. The Red Wings can finish somewhere between 8th and 11th overall in the draft, and have locked up their shot at 1st overall in the lottery. Simon Edvinsson has reached his 9-game limit, how did he fare? #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
For the second straight game the Detroit Red Wings have been blown out in a game where they came out strong. Ville Husso was pulled after allowing 3 goals on 5 shots, and Magnus Hellberg wasn't much better. On the other end of the ice the team had a lot of chances, but couldn't bury the puck. Robby Fabbri was nominated for the Masterson. Previewing Carolina Hurricanes. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
It was a hectic one that featured all offense and zero defense on both sides. Detroit came back from 3 seperate defecits, the final one was a David Perron goal with a minute left in regulation to force OT. But it wasn't enough as the Red Wings would fall in the shootout and be officially eliminated from the playoffs. Dylan Larkin tied his career high in goals with his 32nd and also picked up and assist. Seider, Berggren and Raymond also had multi-point games, Rayzor getting career point 100 as well. Previewing Pittsburgh #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
On this episode we took a look at what went with wrong with the team across the street in 2022. And how the Red Wings, approaching a similar turning point, can avoid falling apart. Marco Kasper is done for the year. Previewing the Buffalo Sabres. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
David Perron is on a tear, 9 points in his last 5 games, with 2 more goals and an assist in this 5-0 route over the Montreal Canadiens. Ville Husso in his 1st game since 3/20 saved all 24 shots against, Lucas Raymond scored his 1st goal in a month, and Joe Veleno was stellar. Simon Edvinsson played with a lot of confidence again, not afraid to put himself out there, but risking a lot in doing so. Detroit staves off elimination another game. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlantic Division is the best division in hockey. Full stop. The Red Wings are building to something great, but to be able to compete in this division they'll have to be better than great. What will it take for them to get there? Previewing the final match against the Montreal Canadiens. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Red Wings walked into Toronto and won 5-2. Dylan Larkin showed up to PLAY tonight. He scored his second career hattrick, with his Nana in attendance tonight. Those 3 goals carrier him across the 30 goal threshold, and has set a new career high in points! He is back to above a point per game. Marco Kasper also made his NHL debut and immediatley made his presence felt bringing toughness and a physical edge to the game. Alex Nedeljkovic had his best game of the year too, stopping over 40 shots and only allowing 2 goals. They also lost to Winnipeg on Friday but shhhhhhh... we don't have to talk about that. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With 3.6 seconds left Jake Walman preformed heroics to beat the Carolina Hurricanes at LCA. Dominik Kubalik also scored one for his 20th of the season, and Dylan Larkin found twine on the power play. David Perron collected another 2 assists to stay hot, and Alex Nedeljkovic stood tall against his former squad. MARCO KASPER IS A RED WING. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
William Wallinder and Carter Mazur signed their ELC's and are immediatley headed to Grand Rapids where they'll finish the season on ATOs. But reports from Rogle also suggest Marco Kasper is headed to the Griffins as well, but it has been silence on the Detroit end. What impact will these 3 guys have...and how soon could we see them in the NHL? Also, injury news for Robby Fabbri, Ville Husso, and Ben Chiarot ahead of Detroit's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
It was a close game when both teams were at even strength, but the Pittsburgh Penguins sheer amount of power plays skewed the stats. David Perron didn't care though, as he nets a hattrick ALL IN THE THIRD to propel Detroit to a 7-4 W. Dylan Larkin also registered 3 points and Moritz Seider had a pair as well. Also, William Wallinder and Carter Mazur sign their ELCs, and Marco Kasper is reportedly coming state side. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
On Saturday the Red Wings were shutout by the Philadelphia Flyers and Carter Hart. While they played closed with Philly and were knocking on the doorstep the entire game, they seemed to lack that scoring touch to get on the board. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Simon Edvinsson was without a doubt the best player on the ice for the Detroit Red Wings again, making big plays offensivley, defensivley, and getting rewarded with a goal (eventually) early. But it wasn't enough as Detroit's sloppy second and poor goaltending cost them a 2-0 lead and 4 unanswered, resulting in Magnus Hellberg being pulled for Alex Nedeljkovic. Alex Chiasson scored again, this time with the goalie pulled, but thats all the they could muster. Flyers Saturday. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Fanatics and the NHL have agreed to a 10-year deal starting in 2024, making Fanatics the new uniform manufacturer for the league. Why? Fanatics is constantly regarded as one of the lowest quality sports apparel companies, and fans every where are up in arms over the decision. The NCAA tournament starts today and a handful prospects are participating. Who besides the obvious Carter Mazur and Shai Buium is there to watch? Red Savage transfers to Michigan State. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Detroit Red Wings finally snap their losing streak in a dual sided revenge game agains the St. Louis Blues. David Perron got on the board with an assist and Jake Walman killed it all night. Meanwhile Leddy was stoned on a breakaway oppportunity in OT by Magnus Hellberg and Jakub Vrana had 5 shots but none found twine. Alex Chiasson continues to work wonders on the PP with his 4th PP goal and Filip Zadina answered my calls with a goal of his own. #lgrw Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…