Winging It In Motown

So this is it. After 4 years and 76 episodes, we have recorded our final episode. Thankfully, we were able to close out the show with Jay returning for the final episode to join Sara and me. The first segment focuses on why I am leaving Winging it in Motown after five years, and mostly, why I decided to end the podcast. We talked about the recent horrible events in NHL news that have made me feel this way, and Jay and Sara shared their thoughts about it all. We wanted the majority of the show to be fun, though! So the second segment is a look back on our favorite moments from the four years of doing the show. The third segment features a few mailbag questions that we sort of answered, but had a lot of fun with. Then we closed out with one final game. I hope you enjoy playing along with Jay and Sara as they try to determine which questions are shocking moments in video game history and which ones I made up in the game “The Shock and the Spurious.” If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can't find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. Thank you to JJ for encouraging me to start a podcast, Jay for being an amazing co-creator and co-host, Sara for taking the reins when Jay left and doing an amazing job, and our listeners for listening over the years. If it's not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We will keep that up so you can continue to buy merch if you want to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back for another season are Dylan Galloway, the head scout for Eastern Canada for Future Considerations and Will, who runs the highly acclaimed draft site Scouching. We talked about a wide range of draft related topics, both related to Detroit and the rest of the league. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can't find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. If it's not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Watkins joined us to discuss the end of the NHL season, the sexual assault and coverup allegations in Chicago, as well as other hockey topics. We also answered some mailbag questions in a segment that went way over the time we budgeted for it! If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can't find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. If it's not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, we have Laura Saba joining us to talk all things Canadiens. We got to some of your mailbag questions, and for those of you who follow Sara on Twitter, we got the latest on the saga of Stevie "The Killer" Yzercat. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can't find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. If it's not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are now using Zoom to record, and we have been recording our own audio as well, but this time, I’m just using the Zoom tracks, and it sound pretty similar. Please excuse my blown out voice in the beginning, I accidentally had the automatic level control set for my microphone, and it started way too hot. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - Patrick Marleau broke the record for games played. What do we think of that? Will he be in the Hall of Fame? Should he be? 24:20 - We talk to our amazing guest Shayna Goldman about a lot of stuff, some of it even hockey related. We talk a little about what it is to cover an organization that has some lottery luck, how hard it is to evaluate prospects, and even crazy flavors of Oreos. Plus, we finish with a game! 58:56 - Robin Lehner spoke out about frustrations with the COVID restrictions in the NHL and how it impacts players with mental health issues. We talk through the multiple issues at play in the discussion that surrounds his comments. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. If it’s not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - We talk a little about the Red Wings play of late and we take a look at how the playoff races are shaping up in the East. 23:16 - Our guest Prashanth Iyer joins us to talk about why he doesn’t get worked up over Jeff Blashill, why the eye test can fail us, and a lot of other topics. 51:39 - We wrap up the show by looking at how the Western conference playoff races are looking. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. If it’s not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had an audio glitch around the 6 minute mark, and I had to use a small section of the backup audio. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - Introduction to our guest, who covers Nashville for On the Forecheck. We talk about Nashville's terrible season so far, as well as the lottery system proposed changes 23:40 - Finishing the discussion of the lottery. ESPN is going to be showing the NHL next season, and we talk about how we feel about that. 46:24 - Wrapping up the discussion on ESPN and watching hockey. We have to talk at least a little bit about suspensions and NHL on-ice discipline, which is a dumpster fire as always. We wrap up with some positive thoughts! If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. If it’s not showing up on your podcast app, try adding this feed url to your app manually: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/winging-it-in-motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Fer Sure, we have a major change to the show. If you haven't heard already, Jay is not able to continue as co-host. He has been such a major part of the creation and growth of the show, so he will be deeply missed. But luckily, former guest co-host Sara is joining as permanent co-host. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - A little about the personnel changes to the show. We introduce special guest Pat Iversen, who will be with us all episode. We talk about when players you hate join your team, what's going on with Dallas this season. 26:10 - Continue reader questions (I forgot about leaving time for the breaks and had to put them in after :) Dungeons and Dragons (Pat is a player in my weekly group.) A terrible "study" about hockey fans. 53:35 - We answer the one question about Detroit and play a little game where we plan a heist using NHL teams. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Fer Sure, we don’t have a guest, but Jay is back! Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00 - So the NHL has a return to play protocol. We talk about why it’s likely not going to work. 19:55 - Also, the NHL has announced how the lottery is going to work. We’re not fans. But we do talk about the crazy playoffs scenarios. 47:05 - There’s obviously a lot of things going on right now other than hockey. We talk about what we’ve been up to. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! For this episode, Kyle is your host along with Sara and Prashanth. Here’s what they got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00 - NHL Season Status 19:41 - What-Ifs: Lemieux/Draper, Bure, Hossa, etc 42:57 - Reader Questions You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app, including Spotify! We can also send it directly to your brain, provided you have that brain chip that you could have got—oh no, I said too much As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and conducting mail fraud through carrier pigeon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Fer Sure, we talk to Andrew Thomas, who in addition to being a former professor at Carnegie Mellon, co-founder of seminal hockey stats site War On Ice, and an analyst for the Minnesota Wild, was on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Jay is still swamped with work, but Sara joins again as co-host, and even gets to play a game against a trivia heavyweight! Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00:00 - Intros, Andrew’s time with Minnesota and experience in the world of hockey stats 00:16:01 - Who wants to talk about Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? We did. We also talk about trivia in general, and Andrew’s presentation on how to prepare for Jeopardy. 00:36:56 - “If You’re Not in Third Position, You Might Miss the Playoffs.” I put together a game based on Andrew’s viral dancing chops on Millionaire. They have to guess if a name is a ballet dancer from a Russian Ballet Company or a member of the 2010 U-18 Russian Hockey Team. Of course Sara thought of the name “Plie-r or Player” after, which is annoying because it’s clearly better. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Here are Andrews slides from his RITSAC presentation we discuss. You can access the video of his presentation here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! For this episode, Kyle is back in the host’s seat! Joining him were JJ and me (Peter). Additionally, we had a guest! Alan from SB Nation Tampa Bay Lightning site Raw Charge joined us to talk about Yzerman’s history in Tampa. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00 - The Yzerplan Part 2: His time in Tampa and what it means for Detroit 23:42 - The Yzerplan: Part 2 continued 49:37 - Reader Questions and Final Thoughts You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app, including Spotify! We can also hold it in our hands and walk up to a giant in Skyrim, hoping that they will club our lifeless body to your home. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and conspiracy to bootleg hand sanitizer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heads Up: Our editor Jay said that there were some audio drop outs near the end. Sorry for any parts that are hard to understand. Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! For this episode, I am hosting again, with JJ and Sara joining me. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00 - A little NHL News. The Brome signing 31:15 - The Yzerplan: Part 1 01:08:31 - Reader Questions and Final Thoughts You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app, including Spotify! We can also bury it in the ground in hopes that it will be discovered years later and thought to be a new segment of the Epic of Gilgamesh As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and not knowing how to read social cues since everyone is wearing masks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Fer Sure, we talk to Ryan Stimson, who wrote a book on hockey tactics called Tape To Space. Jay could not be here this episode, but we are joined by special co-host Sara, whom you may know from recent episodes of WIIM Radio. Unsurprisingly, she did a great job joining the show. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00:00 - Intros, What Clone Team Would be Best? 00:21:14 - Pitfalls When Looking at Statistics 00:36:36 - Matching NHL teams to machines from Horizon Zero Dawn. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Here is the trailer for the Horizon Zero Dawn game, if you haven’t seen it, so you can have an idea of what we are talking about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! We have a great group of JJ, Sara, and me for this one. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps: 00:00:00 - Teaser for Yzerplan series, Will the NHL start playing in July under a new proposal? 00:24:05 - NHL Draft, How dumb would it be to have it in June if the season does start in July? - Detroit RFAs 01:01:10 - Expansion Draft Question from last time - Reader Questions You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app. We can perform it for you as an interpretive dance for $850,000 in singles. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and Zoom bombing government meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! We have the same great group of Kyle, JJ, Sara, and me as last time for this one. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps (Time stamps don’t include the advertisements because we have no control over how long the ad breaks are): 00:00:00 - What is the plan going to be for the Wings’ defense? 00:11:27 - What about goalies? What are some likely scenarios for next season? 00:24:21 - “Yzerman of the People” - What does Stevie Y have up his sleeve for this offseason? What is the overall direction? What about potential UFA Torey Krug? 00:47:47 - Reader questions and some nice words about the community. You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app, including Spotify! We will hand deliver it to your door, as long as you don’t get within 6 feet of us (and pay us a monthly fee of $65,000) As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and light treason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Fer Sure, we talk to Dylan Galloway from Future Considerations and Will from the draft website Scouching. Jay wasn’t able to make it for the interview, but we talked for about an hour on all things draft. For our listeners who are fans of the Red Wings, there is a lot of talk specific to Detroit. Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00:00 - Intros, Classic NHL games 00:13:55- Ad Break 1 00:14:01 - Interview 01:15:13 - Ad Break 2 01:15:18 - What have we been up to outside of hockey? If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! We have a great group of Kyle, JJ, Sara, and me for this one. Here’s what we got up to, including time stamps: 00:00:00 - Status of the season, and what the heck could the playoff format be? 00:17:58 - Break 1 00:18:06 - Draft Draft Draft! 00:34:58 - Break 2 00:35:06 - Reader Questions - Awards You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app. We can send it to you in smoke signals for one small payment of $10,000. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and excessive laughter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were fortunate to have Ryan, Brad, and Evan from the Winged Wheel Podcast as our full-episode guests. It was a lot of fun, and hopefully you have as much fun listening to it. Stay safe!! Here’s what we have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) 00:00:00 - Intros, Season Suspension Musings, Draft Pondering 00:21:11 - Ad Break 1 00:21:17 - Getting Creative to Salvage The NHL Season 00:34:44 - Ad Break 2 00:34:49 - Reader Question, What The Hell Are We doing With All This Time If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Interview with Katie Strang: (0:00 - 26:55) - We were fortunate enough to be able to talk to Katie about her latest article for The Athletic. We talk about the process of reporting and writing a major story like this, from the journalistic process to the emotional toll it can take. A few other things: (26:55 - END) - This episode is a little shorter than others recently, but we still had to make sure we cover a few of the latest topics. We talk about what George Parros should do next, what to expect for the trade deadline, and an important anniversary in hockey history. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! Skeleton crew for this one as it’s just me and Sara holding it down. Here’s what we got up to. The outlook for the rest of the season: We help assuage everybody’s concerns that a winning steak similar to last season’s is going to make much of a difference with just 31 games left and 13 standings points to make up, but first we have to, you know, actually win games. Trade deadline speculation: Honestly not a lot to get excited about with this year’s trade deadline, but you never can tell with Steve Yzerman running the show nowadays. Will we see any midnight wheelings and dealings? The All Star Game: It’s become more fashionable in the last few years to loudly proclaim a disinterest or even flat-out disdain for the ASG, but we got to the heart of why so many hockey fans would rather spend the time gardening (or simply just not paying attention to hockey). Reader Questions: All the puntential of the Seattle team name rumors and a look at strengths & weaknesses in the depth chart. Plus, we take a look back at the goaltending performance OF THE DECADE. Around the league: Wanna know the three teams we hate the least out of the ten-best squads in the NHL? Sure you do! You can listen via the embedded player above or download on your favorite podcasting app. For a small fee, I’ll personally transcribe the entire episode and mail it to you glued onto acorns. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and bad puns. Here are timestamps for the episode (without including the ads) 00:00:45 - Season way past halfway 00:02:00 - Standings/Draft Shenanigans 00:05:00 - Contracts 00:11:00 - Call Ups/Returning players 00:13:00 - Trade Deadline 00:15:45 - All Star Game 00:24:26 - BREAK ONE 00:24:35 - Reader Q's 00:43:30 - BREAK TWO 00:43:39 - Around The League 00:50:00 - Who Do You Want/Who Will Actually Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Players Go After Player Safety: (0:00 - 12:02) - After officials and the Department of Player Safety recently made some questionable decisions, which is putting it nicely, players have starting calling DOPS out to the media. We talked about this latest development. Interview (12:02 - 47:33) - Max Bultman stopped by again to talk to us about the Red Wings, coaching, goaltending, and even a little Watchmen. It was a really fun talk, so we hope you enjoy it. All-Star Preview (47:33 - END) - We take a little time to talk about the upcoming all-star festivities. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Winter Classic: (0:00 - 20:11) - Even though the game didn't get the TV ratings people were hoping for, there was a lot of excitement, and we got to see an enemy get a comeuppance. Interview (20:11 - 51:30) - Alison Lukan stops by to give a preview of the upcoming Hockey Analytics Conference in Columbus, as well as some talk about Torts. Alison is one of the best in the business, and this was a lot of fun. WJC and Decade Look Back (51:30 - END) - We talk about the World Junior Championships, then we talk a bit about things outside hockey that we loved over the past decade. -------------- If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Coaching Carousel: (0:00 - 26:50) - A lot has happened since we last recorded, from Mike Babcock and Bill Peters being fired to Athletic writers writing articles we greatly disagree with. We take you through it all. Lopsided Trades (26:50 - 42:11) - Red Wings fans know that the Robby Fabbri trade has been very lopsided so far, which is a lot of fun for us. We take a look back at some lopsided trades that we think are interesting for various reasons. Around the League (42:11 - END) - We take a look around the league at all the NHL goings-on. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but it should work on most podcast apps . Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio. We’re back with J.J., Kyle, and Prashanth talking all things Wings. Here’s what we got up to: The Babcock Fallout - we went in-depth on how much it shakes things to think back on what recent news does to our opinions on the team during what we thought were pretty golden years. The Team as it Stands - With the Wings mired in Stench, we go in depth about what can be done to move forward and whether the fire Blashill calls would satisfy long or short term goals. What's best with Zadina - Should he stay or should he go? How best to develop the youngster and to ensure the team can afford him when he is developed. Prashanth brings and interesting argument in favor of burning this ELC year. Reader Questions - Ever wondered about robot brains and Rat King from TMNT? You will! (We couldn’t get detailed timestamps done for this episode, but we will try to bring them back for next time. ) You can listen via the embedded player above or download from your favorite podcasting app. Be sure to check out our channel for past episodes and for our wider-focused NHL podcast, Fer Sure. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and smuggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) CORRECTION! I say in the episode that Anthony Mantha broke his hand on Adam Erne’s head, but it was Patrik Nemeth. I feel the appropriate amount of shame for making that mistake (very little.) Intro: We re-introduce our listeners to Hannah and Meghan and catch up with what they have been up to recently. Last Quick Cherry Thoughts (8:58 - 10:00) - By now we know it’s time to move on from the Don Cherry discussion, but since Jay wasn’t on WIIM Radio last episode, he wanted to say a couple words. (pretty much literally one minute of words). Babcock Bounced (10:00 - 25:22) - This was the big news in the NHL of late, and we talk about it for a while. Meghan follows Toronto, but I can vouch that she is not part of the annoying Toronto fanbase online, so she has some insights. Reader Question (25:22 - 33:50) - We had one reader question, and it was a tough one! How Buffalo Will They Go? (33:50 - 38:00) - We wanted to talk to Hannah about Buffalo, even though she’s rather we didn’t. Jersey Fouls (38:00 - 47:33) - L.A. and Colorado unveiled their stadium series jerseys. Woof. Game Time! (47:33 - 53:21) - We play a game based on Hannah’s recent major life event. Thanksgiving (53:21 - END) - We go around and discuss hockey related things we are thankful for. ------------------------------------------------------ If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! Same lineup as last episode, but much more flavor! Here’s what we got up to: Three Game Win Streak! - Detroit overcame what looked like another collapse in Anaheim and pulled off the late-night victory. Turning point? Oh why the hell not. Blashill, Challenges, and the Goalies - Did the team rally for Blash on the latest bad coach’s challenge? How have the Wings been supporting their goalies. Pete’s got the answers you crave. The Don Cherry Situation - If you’re raw about the guy’s firing, you’re probably not going to make it through this segment. If that’s the case, then I’m sorry. Reader Questions - You all knocked it out of the park again with some great questions. We go over the danger of the Hicketts mafia and the danger of touching Ryan Getzlaf with your bare hands, plus much more! Timestamps for each topic: (all times are approximate) Topic 1 - Win Streak/Ducks Game - 00:00:56 Topic 2 - Don Cherry - 00:12:29 AD BREAK 1 - 00:22:55 Topic 3 - Q's Start - 00:23:17 Q 2 - Hicketts - 00:26:47 Q 3 - Stabbing Westward - 00:30:08 Q 4 - 3 Questions - 00:34:28 Q 5 - Top TV Show - 00:39:52 Q 6 - Seider, Zadina, Veleno Potential - 00:44:31 Q 7 - Mantha/Getzlaf Scuffle - 00:48:02 Q 8 - Expansion/Defense - 00:49:52  AD BREAK 2 - 00:56:00 Topic 3 - Continued - Q's - 00:56:00 Q 1 - Yzer-Acquisitions - 00:56:21 Q 2 - Givani Smith - 01:01:23 Q 3 - Perlini - 01:03:10 Q 4 - Athanasiou - 01:03:34 Q 5 - Part-Time Wings - 01:16-14 Q 6 - Cholowski-Chychrun - 01:08:40 Q 7 - Zadina Trade Return - 01:10:24 Q 8 - Court of Public Opinion on Player -01:11:54 You can listen via the embedded player above or subscribe using your favorite podcasting service. If you put your head really close to somebody else listening, you can probably hear it that way and also make a new friend. Enjoy! As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and violations of personal space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Around the League: (00:00 - 12:03) What are the most interesting stories so far? Interview: (12:03 - 43:22) We talked to Dom Luszczyszyn about his work for The Athletic, the NHL, and even a little bit about how crazy Riverdale is. Winter Classic Jerseys: (43:22 - END) Why does Peter say that the Stars logo could say Star Doctors? You’ll have to look at the logo. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest edition of WIIM Radio! October is at an end and the Wings are pretty much where we expected them to be. We still love our guys though, so I’m joined by Sara and Peter to talk all things Wings for our newest episode. Here’s what we got up to: Reader Questions: Much like that guy who lost the World Series, we threw a curveball out and decided to start with the reader questions because there was a really good variety of questions that we wanted to make sure we got covered, so we started with. Topics including the prospect pipeline, goalies, Perlini, hopes and dreams, Mantha, AA, Cholowski and holy moly there’s a lot of ground covered. The Svetch-Up/Svetch-Down: We got a very brief glimpse of Evgeny Svechnikov with the big team playing limited minutes before being sent down... but the timing of the send-down is rubbing some the wrong way. What is it in the organization that makes them pull kids out of games that would be meaningful for them? Looking Ahead: The Wings have six games coming up before heading to the West coast. Let’s see who the most-optimistic about that stretch turns out to be. Coach or Captain: I’ve got a dumb hypothetical to talk about in regards to how the team has been playing. I think I know the answer, but I want to give my linemates the opportunity to once again prove they’re smarter than I am. You can listen via the embedded player above or download from your favorite podcasting app by searching for Winging It In Motown. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for language and minor blasphemy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the ads because they are put in after we upload the episode) Around the League: (00:00 - 27:14) Which teams and players are off to good starts, and which ones are sustainable? Interview: (27:14 - 1:05:08) Chris Watkins returns for round 3. We keep having him back because he is so fun to talk to and has such great information, and this was no exception. Heritage Classic Promotion and Jay Goes to Toronto: (1:05:08 - END) What if the NHL played an outdoor game, and many people had no idea it was happening? If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Also, you can now find us on Spotify! Search for Winging it in Motown Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! We’re early in the 2019-20 season and the Wings are off to... a start! This episode I’m joined by Peter and Sara to go through early impressions. Here’s what we got into. The Wings so Far: The team has looked almost too much like we expected, with high energy and excitement from the kids and also plenty of mistakes to remind us that they’re still kids. Mostly we’re here for the love-fest for the top line. We break down what it is that we love about it. We also have to talk about what’s going on with the depth and the defense. The Mike Green Problem: An elder skatesman on the Red Wings blueline has not looked good to start the season. The truth is he looks a lot like he did last season too. What’s going on with this guy? He Aint Svechnikon: We try to figure out the mystery of why Svechnikov would be around the team for so long without getting into games. Around the League: Gus Nyquist throwing shaaaaade and our peek around the standings at which non-Wings teams we hate more than all the other non-Wings teams. You can listen via the embedded player or find us on your favorite podcast app (as long as your favorite podcast app isn’t some rando stupid Zune bullshit). Thanks and LGRW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): WARNING: We typically have no explicit language, but near the end of the interview, we each say a very bad word ;) Season Preview - Eastern Conference: (00:00 - 19:30) I mean, the title pretty much says it all. We take a look at the Eastern Conference for predictions of what will happen. Interview: (19:30 - 56:20) We talk to Steph Driver about the Flyers' future, Gritty, and other topics. Then we play a game called Baby Goalie Driver. Season Preview - Western Conference: (56:20 - END) Same as before the interview, but this time we take a look at the Western Conference. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a new season of Red Wings hockey and a new season of WIIM Radio for your listening pleasure. To get this season preview rolling, I was hosted by the always excellent Peter as we tag-teamed the topics nearest and dearest to our hearts. Here’s what we got up to: Thoughts from Preseason: Biggest positive (and negative) surprises from the full slate of preseason games for the Wings, to include the status of the defense, Cholowski’s big step forward, the big concern about Frans Nielsen and overall team health, and the struggle with wanting the team to be good and wanting to keep on the right rebuild track. The Roster Construction: We don’t outright say it, but Grand Rapids might be more fun to watch early on than Detroit. We’ve seem Yzerman construct AHL teams like this before in Syracuse and it very much looks like the kids are going to get the kind of experience to help develop their game rather than the tired old “learn how to be an AHL champ” company line we’ve been given. Season Expectations: While neither of us expects the Wings to be contenders, there’s a lot of variance in how this season could go. They should be fun to watch for much longer than they have been in years past at least. We also delve into what we’re looking for out of the power play and what kind of leash we expect Jeff Blashill to have now that his clone Dan Bylsma is slowly morphing into him. Reader Questions: Your favorite part and mine, as always the reader questions bring all the best stuff including a very sad FMK and a discussion on most-handsome that I feel very strongly about. Finally ICYMI - check out the WIIM Charity challenge You can listen via the embedded player and subscribe using your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and LGRW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Rule Changes!: (00:00 - 15:00) The NHL has released some rule changes. Here’s what we think about them. Winter Classic Logo: (15:00 - 19:51) Dallas has released their Winter Classic logo. Jay of course has some thoughts, but this time, so does Peter. Interview: (19:51 - 55:22) We talk to Sean Tierney about a wide range of issues. From his childhood growing up selling hockey cards to his adulthood making data visualizations for the masses. RFA Signings: (55:22 - 1:16:00) - A lot of the big name RFAs signed by the time we recorded this, so we run them down. Auston Mathews and Closing: (1:16:00 - END) - We discuss how the Auston Matthews news is worse than some people have made it out to be. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Let's Fix Hockey!: (00:00 - 27:52) We talk about Greg Wyshynski's article on how to make the fan experience better. Interview: (27:52 - 1:01:59) Laura Astorian from St. Louis Game Time joins us to talk about what it's like for long-suffering fans to win the Stanley Cup and what to expect from the Blues this season. NHL 20 Ratings: (1:011:59 - End) We talk a little bit about the NHL 20 player ratings, but not very much if you aren't into that whole thing. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): We're Such Tools: (00:00 - 05:05) Peter and guest Scott Matla are excited about a band they like finally being available on Spotify. Fenton Fired!: (05:05 - 16:58) The Wild fired their GM after one season, and shortly before we started recording, a story came out that detailed some truly wild events that led to his dismissal. In a perfect world, we would have had more time to read the article before discussing it, but you get the gist of it. More Marner: (16:58 - 33:22) It's been dragging on for what seems like forever, but there's finally some news in the Mitch Marner contract negotiations. It's holding up a lot of other RFAs, and it's creating quite a roadblock. NHL20 Beta and a Game: (33:22 - End) The NHL20 Beta is on, and since Scott has played it as well, we figured it was good to talk about our thoughts. Then, we finish with a game called Chess or Czechers! If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Offer Sheets Schmoffer Sheets: (00:00 - 30:30) We talk about the Sebastian Aho offer sheet, Mitch Marner, and the potential of other offer sheets. Interview: (30:30 - 1:05:57) We talk to Shayna Goldman about the Rangers and their summer acquisitions. Free Agency: (1:05:57 - End) July 1st has come and gone, and we have a quick breakdown of the major signings. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. As I mentioned in the episode, our podcasts are changing platforms. In addition to having ads at the beginning and end of the episodes, we will have a couple in the episode as well. Please bear with us as we figure out the best way to incorporate these into our podcast episodes. The old feed should carry over, meaning that if you were subscribed before, you shouldn’t have to resubscribe, but please let us know if you are having any trouble with anything.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter, JJ, and Sara covered in this episode. The Draft: Moritz “lots of up” Seider was probably a reach... or not... or who cares? The Wings drafted him and now we all love him. He’s not the only kid we grabbed though. We’ll get draft reactions from the crew. The Yzermandate: Stevie fired a scout and hired his brother. Is this the new Keith Gretzky era? Is the Swedish Mafia slowly being replaced by the Yzermen? What’s the plan going forward? Free Agent Frenzy: Detroit had money to dip in the pool and spent a little bit on some stopgap pieces, which almost certainly belies the timeline. We’ll go over what the Wings did (and didn’t do) on July 1st and discuss what’s still to come. Around the League in RFAs: Plenty of money got spend, some of it was on Sebasian Aho. We finally got an offer sheet! Is that an under-utilized market inefficiency we’ve seen exploited or just a product of a situation unique to this year? Reader Questions: Make sure to ask anything your heart desires so we don’t miss answering your best questions. Despite everything, still my favorite part of every episode. You can listen via the embedded player above or download directly from our archive page. You can also find us on your favorite podcast streaming apps. For a million dollars, I’ll fly to your house and perform it as a shadow puppet show. It seems like the podcast platform doesn’t always put ads in where we have ad breaks, so if you’re wondering why in some cases there is an ad break with no ad that’s why. You can also think that it’s because you’re special and you got the extra super deluxe premium feed. Your call. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for inaccurate subtitling and mild war crimes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what Peter, JJ, Sara, and Dr. Dangles covered in this episode.  Draft Primer: Just in case ANYBODY has been living under a rock waiting for WIIM Radio to explain the basics, we’ll start off covering where we are and the tier of players the Wings can expect to be looking at with their first rounder. As an added bonus, we had a poll down in the mailbag that we will talk about. Draft Strategy: Should the Wings consider moving up or down in the first round? What about moving around by potentially moving back or using some of their later-round draft stock (and/or some of their potential cap space) to pick up some added value? The Later Rounds: We’ve talked to death about the guys expected to go early in the first, but want to take an opportunity to look deeper into the draft pool and figure out what the Wings might want to do with those later round picks to parse which guys fit those needs. Peter and Dr. Dangles have a few players to keep an eye on in the later rounds.  Reader Questions: You asked, we answered. Well, at least most of them. Some weren't questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Draft Interview One: (00:00 - 1:00:17) We start by talking to Dylan Galloway, the head scout for Eastern Canada for Future Considerations and Will, who runs the prospect site Scouching. Draft Interview Two: (1:00:17 - END) This was a simple episode, just talking about the draft. We were joined by WIIM prospect expert Dr. Dangles. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. As I mentioned in the episode, our podcasts are changing platforms. In addition to having ads at the beginning and end of the episodes, we will have a couple in the episode as well. Please bear with us as we figure out the best way to incorporate these into our podcast episodes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Update: (00:00 - 28:38) We have thoughts about playoff officiating, the Conference Semifinals, playoff officiating, and playoff officiating. Interview: (30:42 - 1:10:50) Sie Morley returns to talk about the San Jose Sharks and joins Jay and Peter in brainstorming new names for some NHL teams. Wait, People Are Listening to Gloria....on Purpose?: (1:10:50 - END) St. Louis fans have adopted a terrible song as their hype song, so we talk about what the three remaining teams should do in response. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Update: (00:00 - 28:38) We have thoughts about playoff officiating, the Conference Semifinals, playoff officiating, and playoff officiating. Interview: (30:42 - 1:10:50) Sie Morley returns to talk about the San Jose Sharks and joins Jay and Peter in brainstorming new names for some NHL teams. Wait, People Are Listening to Gloria....on Purpose?: (1:10:50 - END) St. Louis fans have adopted a terrible song as their hype song, so we talk about what the three remaining teams should do in response.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): First Round : (00:00 - 30:42) The first round of the playoffs is over, and it went EXACTLY HOW WE IMAGINED IT. Interview: (30:42 - 1:02:37) We talked to Alison Lukan, the beat writer for the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic. We talked about their first round series sweep of Tampa, what it’s like making sure that you don’t go viral while covering John Tortorella, and we play a fun game! What’s Next?: (1:02:37 - END) We discuss the rest of the playoffs, given all the massive upsets.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the newest edition of WIIM Radio! Steve Yzerman returned, just like we always knew would happen and never doubted, even for a second. Joining me for this episode was Prashanth and JJ. Happy Leafs Elimination Day!: It was the loss that launched 1,000 memes. Toronto couldn’t win a game 7 (again), and the knives are out for Mike Babcock. Playoff Predictions (Revamped): Now that most people’s brackets are busted, what do we think is going to happen the rest of the way in the battle for Lord Stanley’s Cup? You’re definitely going to want to make major bets using this information because we have all been completely right so far. The Return - First Reactions: Steve Yzerman is home where he belongs. How did we feel when we heard the news? How Does This Change The Plan?: How does the return of Yzerman change things going forward for Detroit? Or does it? The Press Conference: On the day his hiring was announced, Yzerman answered some questions, Chris Ilitch talked entirely too much, and Ken Holland looked emotional. We break down the biggest moments from the press conference, as well as take a moment to look at Holland’s legacy. But How Does This Affect The Leafs Blashill?” We didn’t do a mailbag for this episode, but former WIIM Radio host Jeff had a question about the future relationship between coach Jeff Blashill and Yzerman.   You can listen via the embedded player above or download directly from our Blogtalk Radio page. You can also find us on your favorite podcast streaming apps. For a million dollars, I’ll fly to your house and sing it to you personally. As always, WIIM Radio is rated R for excessive schadenfreude and a lack of Sigmund Freud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Intro: (00:00 - 6:52) We talk about how we heard the news of Steve Yzerman’s return. Tampa Bay Perspective: (6:52 - 25:03) We talk to Alan from Raw Charge about Yzerman’s tenure in Tampa Bay. Detroit Perspective: (25:03 - END) Max Bultman comes back on to talk about the hiring from a Detroit perspective. Then Jay and I wrap up the show. Thanks for listening to our special bonus episode. We’ll be back at you next Monday for our regularly scheduled podcast. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Red Wing Centric Talk: (00:00 - 28:00) Our guest Max Bultman joins us for the entire podcast. He is the Red Wings beat writer for The Athletic Detroit. We talk about the Red Wings, but if you’re a fan of another team, there’s a lot in here that applies to being a beat writer in general. NHL Playoffs: (28:00 - 53:25) We transition to talking about the latest in the NHL playoffs (as of about 8pm Saturday evening.) At the end of this segment, we ask a fan question about Filip Zadina. Lott or Not: (53:25 - END) It’s been a while since we had a game, so Peter made up a game for Jay and Max. There’s even some new “game time” intro music. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening.   Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our last WIIM Radio Mailbag of the 2018-19 regular season. We took a bit of a hiatus with not much to talk about, but as the Wings finish out the season strong, we’ll have lots to get into. Here’s a rundown of topics: The Tank vs. The Culture: we’ll try not to dwell on this argument too long, since the fanbase has been doing it for weeks now, but it IS the hottest topic in Wings land and it will give us an opportunity to gush over how the Wings are being led by a bunch of wonderful children. The Future and the Rebuild: Seems only natural to transition into discussions of next season and beyond for where the Wings stand. Probably a good time to talk the Blashill extension too. Playoff Predictions: We still don’t know who’s all making the playoffs, but I’m not waiting on all those other jerk teams to make guesses on what’s going to happen in the postseason. You’ll get the stone cold locks straight from us. Reader Questions: Your favorite segment and mine - you ask the best questions and we give you at least the third-best answers.   We’ll be recording late this evening, so get your questions in and be ready for the download to be available early tomorrow morning. Thanks an LGRW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Predictions: (00:00 - 30:12) Even though the playoff picture is not finalized, we make our best guesses about how the NHL postseason will play out. Interview: (30:12 - 1:03:08) Joining us for a second time is hockey journalist Scott Cullen. We talk about the playoff picture, going from TSN to The Athletic and NHL.com, and what he would want to write about if he couldn’t write about hockey. Pick Em!: (1:03:08 - END) We discuss how a different playoff format would work this season. Spoiler: It would be better!   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also recently launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Playoff Picture: (00:00 - 36:09) We take a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up. Interview: (23:00 - 1:14:18) Our interview this episode was with fantastic photojournalist Kate Frese. We talk about what she’s been up to since the last time we spoke, Gritty, and more topics. Hot Mike: (1:14:18 - END) A hot mike caught a homophobic slur during a Maple Leafs game. We talk about the incident and its aftermath.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also just launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. You can find that here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad): Welcome Back, Traitor: (00:00 - 23:00) Welcome back...Your dreams were your ticket out. We talk about Tavares’ return to Nassau Coliseum, which went pretty much like everyone expected. Interview: (23:00 - 1:02:43) We talked to Daniel Carcillo about his advocacy for better evaluation and treatment of head injuries. From hearing him speak in other interviews, we thought it would be a good one, and we weren’t disappointed. Here is a link to his foundation’s homepage TRADES!: (1:02:43 - END) Trades happened! Columbus made half of them, but other teams did things too. Also, we talk a little bit about the Evander Holyfield Storm Surge because this is officially now a Storm Surge podcast.   If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what Peter and Jay have for you this time (all time locations are without the opening ad) Current Trades!: (00:00 - 21:30) We had trades happen! Edmonton was involved in both of them, so you know that means there are things to talk about. Kelly from Broad Street Hockey hopped on to tell us about the Cam Talbot trade from the Flyers perspective. Future Trades!: (21:30 - 44:52) The trade deadline is fast approaching, and we break down some potential trades that could happen around the league. Nassau Sweet Nassau: (44:52 - 53:07) The Islanders announced that they are going to be playing the home games for the first round of the playoffs at Nassau Coliseum. Peter talks a little about the history and atmosphere of that arena. Storms are Surging!: (53:07 - END) Don Cherry got a full diaper over the Hurricanes having fun. We both like the Storm Surge, and we hope you do too. Then, we wrap up the show. If you are using a podcast app, you can find both this podcast and WIIM Radio (our podcast devoted to the Red Wings) in the same channel - Winging it in Motown. As of right now, you can’t find it on Google Play, but an app like Stitcher should work if you use an Android device for your podcast listening. Here is the link to our merchandise store. You can get Fer Sure t-shirts in a variety of colors and styles, hoodies, notebooks, stickers, and much more. We also just launched a Facebook page, through which we hope to increase our fan interaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices