Podcasts about yzerman

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp IT'S HERE: the official Winged Wheel Podcast Detroit Red Wings Season Preview episode - strap in. We start with the news that Steve Yzerman & Todd McLellan have selected all 3 Red Wings rookies to make the opening night Hockeytown roster in Emmitt Finnie, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka (4:30), before starting our analysis, predictions, & outlook with the forwards: Dylan Larkin (6:45), Lucas Raymond (12:05), Emmitt Finnie (19:10), Marco Kasper (27:20), Alex DeBrincat (31:00), Patrick Kane (36:15), Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (43:20), and the rest of Detroit's forward group (including Andrew Copp, J.T. Compher, Mason Appleton, Elmer Soderblom, Michael Rasmussen, Jonatan Berggren, & James van Riemsdyk) (50:20). After that, the defense: Moritz Seider (57:40), Simon Edvinsson (1:02:10), Axel Sandin-Pellikka (1:05:40), Albert Johansson (1:11:50), & the rest of Todd McLellan & Trent Yawney's blue line in Ben Chiarot, Travis Hamonic, Jacob Bernard-Docker, & Erik Gustafsson (1:16:25). Next, the goalies in John Gibson & Cam Talbot (with a potential appearance from Sebastian Cossa) (1:18:05) before jumping into the "Todd McLellan Effect", power play & penalty kill, & more from Steve Yzerman's personnel (1:23:20). Finally, our predictions on team MVP, points leaders, most improved players, Detroit Red Wings point totals, and whether or not they'll make the Stanley Cup Playoffs (1:29:05). We also cover the crazy contract news that has rolled through the NHL, including Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, & more (1:45:35) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:51:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings preseason is over, and the kids are still here - is this the most optimistic preseason outlook in Winged Wheel Podcast history? (00:00) Tune in as we start by discussing Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's Detroit Red Wings & NHL-leading performance, how his game compares to Marco Kasper's, whether he could be a long-term solution for Todd McLellan next to Dylan Larkin & Lucas Raymond, & his chances of making the team (6:55). Next, what Justin Holl & Erik Gustafsson being waived mean for Axel Sandin Pellikka's roster chances, how his path compares to Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson's, if he's destined to be paired with Albert Johansson, & how the Grand Rapids Griffins AHL path could benefit him like it did Nate Danielson & other prospects (14:30). Finally, Emmitt Finnie's standout preseason & how he took the step past guys like Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, & Carter Bear, & what his roster chances are in McLellan and Steve Yzerman's eyes (28:20) before we give our full Detroit Red Wings Opening Night roster projections (40:10). After that, our Atlantic Division Preview, including Pastrnak's Boston Bruins, Dahlin's Buffalo Sabres, Raymond's Detroit Red Wings, Hutson's Montreal Canadiens, Tkachuk's Ottawa Senators, Kucherov's Tampa Bay Lightning, Barkov's Florida Panthers, and Matthews' Toronto Maple Leafs (52:30). We wrap up with a look at Jackson LaCombe & Luke Hughes' $9 million AAV contracts and what that means for Steve Yzerman as he looks to extend Simon Edvinsson (1:25:00). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:30:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings are getting closer to puck drop on the regular season, and their rookies are still making noise... Tune in as we open by discussing Nate Danielson's injuries, Todd McLellan's comments on his chances, & how this affects his NHL vs. AHL trajectory (4:10). Next, a look at Axel Sandin Pellikka's development over the course of the preseason and when he might join Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Albert Johansson on the blue line. Also, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's impressive shot & NHL-style game, & whether we may see him with the Detroit Red Wings, joining Marco Kasper, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, & Lucas Raymond in the top 6 (10:25). After that, a look at Kirill Kaprizov's new contract with the Minnesota Wild, how this shakes up the league's benchmarks, why Steve Yzerman should be happy about the deal, & what's next for players like Connor McDavid and Cale Makar (23:30). Next up, our Metropolitan Division preview, including predictions and analysis on Aho's Carolina Hurricanes, Hughes' New Jersey Devils, Shesterkin's New York Rangers, Ovechkin's Washington Capitals, Barzal's New York Islanders, Michkov's Philadelphia Flyers, Fantilli's Columbus Blue Jackets, & Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins (38:30). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:10:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The race is on for the remaining Detroit Red Wings roster spots, and Steve Yzerman & Todd McLellan are looking at a lot of promising young players vying for the Hockeytown squad. Tune in as we open by discussing the Appleton - Copp - Rasmussen line, how their chemistry could solidify the rest of the lineup (DeBrincat - Kasper - Kane and even Larkin and Raymond), and whether the penalty kill could benefit (4:00). We also go over Albert Johansson's improvement, what to expect on defense between him and Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider, and some potential other combinations including Bernard-Docker and Hamonic. Plus, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, Emmitt Finnie, and all of the young Red Wings hopefuls competing with the likes of Berggren and Compher for roster spots (plus Cossa in net) (14:05). After that, our Central Division preview & predictions: Rantanen's Dallas Stars, Makar's Colorado Avalanche, Hellebuyck's Winnipeg Jets, Cooley's Utah Mammoth, Kaprizov's Minnesota Wild, Kyrou's St. Louis Blues, Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks, & Josi's Nashville Predators (34:40). Finally, NHL news including Mason McTavish's contract and Barkov's season-ending injury (1:06:10) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:11:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

The third installment of the Hall of Fame Edition is a man synonymous with the Winged Wheel logo. Steve Yzerman's entire playing career was spent in the Motor City with the transition to management taking place nearly two decades ago.Steve stops by for a chat with Vic and Neil and we cover the entire spectrum for youth to his playing career to the rivalry with the Colorado Avalanche to life as a hockey executive.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:10] - The show opens with Neil and Steve recalling their first meeting at the 1983 Memorial Cup when Yzerman was just 18-years-old and how he ended up with number 19.[03:23] - Not so fond memories having to wear the one-piece Cooperalls for Peterborough during the junior years.[04:27] - Early upbringing from Cranbrook, BC to the OHL and returning home a few years ago on a scouting trip where Yzerman visited his first rink.[06:51] - The 1983 Entry Draft and the expectations of staying with the big club immediately. Current Seattle head coach Lane Lambert was selected in that draft as well.[09:41] - Being named captain of the Red Wings in 1986 at age 21. As an executive now, his thoughts on whether he'd name a captain that young.[11:06] - Learning to lead.[13:03] - The key conversation with head coach Scotty Bowman where some of the big offensive numbers might need to be sacrificed a bit in order for the Wings to have more team success, particularly in the playoffs.[17:17] - Steve's most memorable goals as he recalls them.[18:07] - The white heat rivalry with the Avalanche born in 1996.[21:36] - The first Stanley Cup in Yzerman's career in 1997 breaking a 42-year drought for the Wings dating back to 1955. Coming off the losses to Colorado and Team USA in the World Cup of Hockey in 1996, there were doubts Steve would ever become a champion.[25:33] - The 1998 and 2002 championships where severely injured defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov and head coach Scotty Bowman had special Stanley Cup moments.[28:25] - After winning another Cup as VP of the Red Wings in 2008, Yzerman became GM in Tampa, learning the ropes from Ken Holland. Though he didn't win a Cup with the Lightning, he laid the foundation for the championship teams in 2020 and 2021.[32:29] - The difference of building a team in 2025 as compared to 2010.[35:40] - The harsh reality of building a playoff team when only half of the teams make the post-season.[40:59] - Putting a wrap on the Hall of Fame chat with Steve YzermanX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #SteveYzerman #GusBadali #JimDevellano #CamNeely #KenYaremchuk #MemorialCup #AlfieTurcotte #RichSutter #RonSutter #PatLafontaine #JohnMacLean #BryanTrottier #RandyLadouceur #PaulHenderson #DetroitRedWings #PeterboroughPetes #OHL #Cooperalls #PhiladelphiaFlyers #HartfordWhalers #DaveDryden #PeytonKrebs #DougFavell #BoobySmith #LaneLambert #KellyKisio #NickPolano #JacquesDemers #DannyGare #ColinCampbell #DickTodd #ScottyBowman #WayneGretzky #MarioLemieux #DaveLewis #BarrySmith #JacquesLemaire #SergeiFedorov #PatrickRoy #SlavaKozlov #AdamFoote #ClaudeLemieux #KrisDraper #MinnesotaNorthStars #QuebecNordiques #PeterForsberg #ValeriKamensky #JoeSakic #GaryBettman #JoeLouisArena #BrettHull #MikeRichter #WorldCupofHockey #BrendanShanahan #VladimirKonstantinov #ViacheslavFetisov #IgorLarionov #KenHolland #NicklasLidstrom #JimNill #RyanMartin #JeffVinik #VictorHedman #StevenStamkos #MartinSt.Louis #VincentLecavalier #NikitaKucherov #BraydenPoint #AnthonyCirelli #AndreiVasilevskiy #AlMurray #JulienBriseBois #OndrejPalat #YanniGourde #TylerJohnson #RyanMcDonagh...

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp EMMITT. FINNIE. Tune in as we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings returning to the ice in a win over the Chicago Blackhawks, led by a line of Emmitt Finnie, Nate Danielson, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. Also, analysis on performances from Compher, Berggren, Mitchell, & others, before discussing Emmitt Finnie's actualy NHL roster odds - could he be the one to join Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond on the top line? Would Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan take him over Danielson, Carter Mazur, or other Red Wings hopefuls (or maybe even J.T. Compher)? (5:45) Next, our Pacific Division Preview, including analysis & predictions on a chaotic Western Conference division: McDavid & the Edmonton Oilers, Kopitar & the Los Angeles Kings, Marner & the Vegas Golden Knights, Beniers & the Seattle Kraken, Hughes & the Vancouver Canucks, Kadri & the Calgary Flames, McTavish & the Anaheim Ducks, and Celebrini & the San Jose Sharks. (42:15) All of that & lots more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:13:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6656657/2025/09/24/red-wings-blackhawks-preseason-prospects/

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings have returned to the ice! Tune in as we start by recapping the Hockeytown "West" training camp in Traverse City & Grand Rapids, including: Emmitt Finnie, Elmer Soderblom, & Amadeus Lombardi shining in the Red & White game, potential linemantes for Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, Moarco Kasper continuing to lead the line with Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider setting the tone, Todd McLellan's big impact, Danielson, Finnie, Mazur, Brandsegg-Nygard, and other young players' chances to make the Red Wings roster, & more (5:40). Next, a look at John Gibson, Cam Talbot, and Sebastian Cossa in net, as well as an analysis on what McLellan can do on defense behind Seider, Chiarot, Edvinsson, and Johansson: can Bernard-Docker pan out? Will Gustafsson rebound? (34:40) After that, a quick discussion on Steve Yzerman's media conference (49:55) before discussing the newly revealed Detroit Red Wings Centennial jersey (52:45). All of that & lots more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (59:55) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan is in Traverse City for the first day of training camp in Steve Yzerman's seventh season at the helm of the 11-time Stanley Cup champions.

Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan is in Traverse City for the first day of training camp as Steve Yzerman begins his seventh season at the helm of the franchise. The interview guest is former Ducks forward Emerson Etem, who was a teammate of Red Wings goalie John Gibson in Anaheim and is now the Ducks' radio color analyst.

The guys keep the Yzerman conversation going and ask each other why he continues to give bleak updates about his plans to get the Red Wings to the playoffs.

Mike and Rico devoted the second hour to reacting to some comments from Steve Yzerman that had them VERY frustrated. They took your calls and read your ticket texts in response to the topic.

Valenti and Rico continue their discussion on Steve Yzerman's comments and hear from some of the people on their reactions to them.

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp (More detailed description coming soon!) Tune in as Brad & Evan steer the ship while Ryan is away! The Detroit Red Wings prospect games are underway, as the hosts discuss what's gone down and what to look forward to with Axel Sandin Pellikka, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Amadeus Lombardi, Emmitt Finnie, Trey Augustine, Carter Bear, Sebastian Cossa, & more. Next, interesting words from Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, & Sidney Crosby - can Steve Yzerman add a superstar to the Detroit Red Wings roster down the road, or is it a pipe dream for any of these stars to actually leave? All of that & lots more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: griffinshockey.com/wwp As the offseason begins to wind down, we're back with another (remote) episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to take advantage of the downtime! We start by discussing the recent changes to the CBA, and how the NHL's implementation plan on certain shifts can benefit Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings when it comes to extending Simon Edvinsson and Marco Kasper. Can Hockeytown's core be solidified with more contracts like Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond's? (3:55) We then discuss the earlier implementation of the Stanley Cup Playoffs salary cap and whether that means teams like Florida or Vegas would have to shed cap - could someone like Evan Rodrigues be on Steve Yzerman's radar to add to McLellan's Detroit Red Wings? (23:25) After announce WWP Night w/ the Grand Rapids Griffins details (35:35), we take an opportunity to review some mailbag "who says no" trade proposals: McTavish, Karlsson, Sandin Pellikka, Danielson, Bear, Connor, & more - would any of these deals make sense? (40:00) All of that & lots more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:08:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

In this Summer Coolers edition of NHL Wraparound, hosts Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Detroit Red Wings—a franchise inching toward contention but still battling to break through.It's been nine consecutive seasons without a playoff berth in Hockeytown. The last time the Red Wings won a playoff series? Back in 2013.Now, under Steve Yzerman's front office leadership, Detroit hopes that one major offseason swing—a trade for John Gibson—can stabilize their goaltending and finally push them over the edge.Will it be enough?IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Red Wings: A decade of frustration[00:36] Power play high, penalty kill worst in the league[01:00] John Gibson acquisition: a franchise-altering gamble?[02:00] Goaltending swap: Gibson for Mrazek[02:45] Other offseason additions: JVR, Appleton, Hamonic[03:50] Prospect pool preview: Danielson, Mazur, Cossa[04:30] Offensive core: DeBrincat, Larkin, Raymond, Kane[05:15] Is there enough depth if someone goes down?[06:00] Playoff competition: Too many contenders, too few spotsKEY TAKEAWAYS:John Gibson is the swing piece. If he returns to form, Detroit may finally have the goaltending they've lacked for years. If not, the playoff drought could hit a full decade.Power play success masked penalty kill disaster. Detroit ranked 4th in PP% last year—but dead last (32nd) in PK%, and had just 2 shorthanded goals.Yzerman's offseason was conservative. Outside of the Gibson trade, additions like James van Riemsdyk, Mason Appleton, and Travis Hamonic won't move the needle significantly.Detroit's window is tightening. With the East getting deeper (Montreal, Ottawa, Columbus, Buffalo all fighting), the margin for error is razor thin.Offensive leaders like Dylan Larkin, DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and Patrick Kane must stay healthy—this team can't afford to lose top-end scoring.FINAL VERDICT:Detroit made one major move this offseason—and if John Gibson plays like the All-Star he once was, it could be a franchise-defining deal. But with penalty-kill woes, aging secondary scoring, and intense wild card competition, the Red Wings remain a bubble team in a crowded East.Is year 10 of the rebuild the one that finally breaks the curse—or does the streak stretch into double digits?RESOURCE LINKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nhlwraparoundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555451139787HASHTAGS:#DetroitRedWings #NHLWraparound #SummerCoolers #JohnGibson #PetrMrazek #JamesvanRiemsdyk #MasonAppleton #WilliamLagesson #AlbertJohansson #JonatanBerggren #ElmerSoderblom #SteveYzerman #VladimirTarasenko #AlexLyon #PatVerbeek #LucasRaymond #AlexDebrincat #DylanLarkin

Before we jump into Detroit Red Wings talk, Evan has returned with some exciting news! (00:00) We then jump back to hockey by discussing whether the fears of injury or wear & tear for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and the rest of the Hockeytown Olympic hopefuls are overblown or a legitimate concern. Will Todd McLellan's squad hold tough, or will another bout of injuries leave the scoring to the like of Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, and the rest of the Red Wings? (7:15) Next, we compare where Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings are relative to Suzuki, Caufield, Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens, Tkachuk, Stutzle and the Ottawa Senators, and Dahlin's Buffalo Sabres. What does Steve Yzerman need to do to match the talent levels of Demidov & Co., or are Danielson, Sandin Pellikka, Brandsegg-Nygard, & the rest of the Red Wings pipeline more than enough? (21:40) Finally, notes on the Red Wings broadcast schedule & how much of Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond we'll see, some quick NHL news, & more (47:30) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

A full offseason of Todd McLellan - how much change can that actually bring to the Detroit Red Wings? After opening with a follow-up on the Sergei Fedorov white skates discussion (0:00), tune in as we discuss how much a full offseason, training camp, and preseason of Todd McLellan's gameplans and strategies can impact the Detroit Red Wings. Can he find a bolt-on top 6 forward solution alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? Will he reshuffle the defense and allow Simon Edvinsson to join Moritz Seider? Will Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur excel under the Toddfather? How much will John Gibson lift the Hockeytown team? (7:30) Next, a look at team USA Olympic hopefuls, including Dylan Larkin and Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat being snubbed, & more (33:30). Also, Frank Nazar's contract & how he compares to Marco Kasper, Marco Rossi signing in Minnesota, Lane Hutson's path, McTavish update, & more (44:25) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (54:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

AT LONG LAST - the Detroit Red Wings are retiring the #91 of Hockeytown legend, Sergei Fedorov! Tune into this special emergency, remote episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast (ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit) where we discuss the news that Russian Five phenom Sergei Fedorov will finally have his number in the Little Caesars Arena rafters alongside Steve Yzerman, Gordie Howe, Nicklas Lidstrom, Terry Sawchuk, and other Red Wings great. We discuss why it took so long, how Fedorov's career played out and how his departure left the Ilitch ownership displeased, his play style and how he changed the NHL, his Russian 5 story with Konstantinov, Larionov, Kozlov, and Fetisov, whether players like Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Chris Osgood, and Brendan Shanahan could follow, who could don the white skates, and so much more - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Steve Yzerman has made a move in the form of bringing Travis Hamonic in to the Detroit Red Wings defense corps. Tune in as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss the signing, how it affects Todd McLellan's options on the blue line, competing with Justin Holl and Jacob Bernard-Docker, Seider and Edvinsson's slotting, impact on the Grand Rapids Griffins, and what Steve Yzerman needs to do by way of trade or free agency to fix the blue line and keep playoff hopes alive. (3:30) After that, we get into the stagnant but present NHL trade market, the Detroit Red Wings' potential interest in Erik Karlsson, Mason McTavish, and Kyle Connor, whether Axel Sandin Pellikka or Nate Danielson would be worth giving up to get more offensive support for Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Marco Kasper, & more (40:00). All of that and lots more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (57:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

It's the middle of the NHL offseason, Evan is off on important business, and so what better time to dive into some Detroit Red Wings point predictions? Tune in as we start by discussing the HOCKEYTOWN logo returning to the ice at Little Caesars arena overtop the Detroit Red Wings Centennial logo, and whether bringing it back before the playoffs was the right choice (5:10). After that, we jump into points predictions for the 2025/2026 Red Wings seasons, analyzing what to expect for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Elmer Soderblom, Jonatan Berggren, Andrew Copp, J.T. Compher, & the rest of Todd McLellan's forward group (10:50). Next, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Erik Gustafsson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Ben Chiarot, & the defense (49:20), as well as John Gibson and Cam Talbot in net (58:00). Finally, we give our hot & nuclear takes for the upcoming Detroit Red Wings season as we think up the wildest possible outcomes for Steve Yzerman's squad (1:00:40). All of that and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:05:50) - enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Lucas Raymond has been recognized as one of the best contracts in the NHL, which begs the question: just how good is the Detroit Red Wings core's cap structure? Tune in as we discuss Steve Yzerman's position as he navigates a rising salary cap and what he has in Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider long term, and how that affect his ability to attract future superstars or any free agent talent, extend Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, sign Marco Kasper (Michigan goal-scorer), Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and others after their ELCs, and more (4:05). Next, we go over Simon Edvinsson's next contract, when the best time for Steve Yzerman to sign him would be, what his AAV will look like next to Moritz Seider, how he fared with Albert Johansson, & more (33:35) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Best Contracts Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6513956/2025/07/29/nhl-best-contracts-2025-jack-hughes-brandon-hagel/

With the NHL Draft wrapped up and the upcoming Detroit Red Wings season a ways away, it's time to take a look at Hockeytown's prospect pipeline (after discussing our new WWP studio!). First, we open by recognizing Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, and the entire FanDuel Sports Detroit crew in being ranked the #1 broadcasting team in the NHL once again! (4:15) Next, tune in as we analyze and rank the Red Wings pipeline and see who the top candidates are to join Detroit's core of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and the rest of Todd McLellan's squad, including: Axel Sandin Pellikka, Nate Danielson, Carter Bear, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Sebastian Cossa, Trey Augustine, Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, Dmitri Buchelnikov, Max Plante, Anton Johansson, Jesse Kiiskinen, & others (6:05). Next, we debate whether Gary Bettman and the NHL should add a play-in series to the Stanley Cup Playoffs (56:20)  and more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:14:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

The Detroit Red Wings struggled at 5v5 last season offensively...has Steve Yzerman done enough to fix it? Tune in as we discuss the topic and whether Detroit's foward core can improve its offensive output around Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, James van Riemsdyk, Mason Appleton, Jonatan Berggren, Elmer Soderblom, & others, whether Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur can factor in, how John Gibson and Cam Talbot can help the goal differential, whether Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, and the defense can help alleviate the pressure, & plenty more (4:50). Next, a note on Carter Bear's newly signed ELC and what his path to Hockeytown is (by way of the WHL then the Grand Rapids Griffins) (38:55) as well as the Detroit Red Wings schedule release (44:20), thoughts on trade rumors surrounding Mason McTavish, Yegor Chinakov, Jordan Kyrou, & other potential target for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, Bowen Byram's deal (47:35), and more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:05:05) - enjoy! Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Has Steve Yzerman done enough to help the Detroit Red Wings become a Stanley Cup playoff team? Tune in as we discuss what would need to happen for the Red Wings to contend with the likes of Montreal and Ottawa for a wild card spot, starting with the goalies in John Gibson, Cam Talbot, and Sebastian Cossa (4:00), before going over how Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Erik Gustafsson, Ben Chiarot (and even an unlikely Axel Sandin Pellikka) would help the defense improve (14:15). After that, the forwards including another Marco Kasper season, Lucas Raymond's ceiling, Dylan Larkin alongside Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp, Patrick Kane, Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Soderblom, potentially one of Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur to join the top 6, J.T. Compher improving, the Todd McLellan effect in Hockeytown, what Yzerman should do at the trade deadline (Karlsson, Rust, or Rakell?), and more (31:40). Next, NHL news in a shockingly decentralized NHL Draft continuing next season and how Gary Bettman & Co. should improve it (1:01:50) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:12:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6483799/2025/07/10/red-wings-nhl-playoffs-prospects-kasper-edvinsson/ Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

On this week's Best of Valenti, Mike reacts to ESPN's extremely critical article about Steve Yzerman. Plus, he tells the people why he thinks Detroit is "role player city", the guys react to some upgrades at Spartan Stadium for 2025, and more!

As the dust has settled in the NHL, we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit on this remote episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast! Tune in as we start with Max's read on the Detroit Red Wings 2025 NHL Draft class headlined by Carter Bear, as well as an update on the Red Wings Development Camp (and how Kiiskinen, Brandsegg-Nygard, Finnie, and others stood out) (4:50). Next, we discuss Steve Yzerman's approach to NHL Free Agency, how Bernard-Docker, van Riemsdyk, Appleton, and other signings can slot into the Hockeytown roster, who will play in the top 6 alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, if a defenseman is on the way to join Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Ben Chiarot, and Albert Johansson, whether Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Axel Sandin Pellikka, or other prospects could make the difference, & much more (15:25). After that, notes on trade rumors surrounding Erik Karlsson, Dougie Hamilton, and Jordan Kyrou (40:55) before we discuss the statistics behind rebuilds in the NHL and just how far along Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings are (52:45). Finally, NHL news including the Isaac Howard for Sam O'Reilly trade & Gavin McKenna going to Penn State (1:05:50) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:08:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Valenti spent the entire second hour of the show discussing an article on Steve Yzerman by NHL Network's Elliotte Friedman on the dysfunction within the Red Wings organization and how prospective free agents and agents feel about Detroit.

Mike begins the second hour reading part of an article from NHL Network's Elliotte Freeman describing the state of the Red Wings under Steve Yzerman's direction.

Mike takes some of your calls on the criticism of Steve Yzerman offered in Elliotte Friedman's article.

Mike discusses his takeaways from Elliotte Friedman's article describing the incompetence of the Yzerman regime.

Mike wrapped up the show discussing both of the main topics from earlier regarding the Tigers and Steve Yzerman. Then, David joined for the Big Finish.

Steve Yzerman has spoken as NHL Free Agency Frenzy has come to a close...but does that mean the Detroit Red Wings are done making moves? Tune in as we discuss what Steve Yzerman told the media about not getting a chance to pitch free agents like Marner or Ehlers to come to Hockeytown, the Detroit Red Wings' interest in Marchment, Arvidsson, and others, who could step into the top 6 alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat (Soderblom or Berggen, or trade for Rust or Rakell?), whether a trade is the best route (Bowen Byram? Rasmus Andersson? Erik Karlsson?) to get a top 4 defenseman alongside Mortiz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Albert Johansson, how much of a difference the John Gibson & Cam Talbot tandem can make, & more. Also, Christian Fischer's retirement from the NHL (4:25)! After that, we take a look at potential 2026 NHL free agents, including Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, & many more big names and whether they could potentially be targets for Steve Yzerman & the Detroit Red Wings (plus notes on Mason McTavish, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Orlov) (35:10) before jumping into the new agreement between the NHL & NHLPA, and what the updated CBA has in store for the league's rules (45:25). All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:09:50) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Max's Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/max-bultman/

In the best of the Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket, The Valenti Show, Costa & Jansen with Heather and Karsch & Anderson react to a tame start to free agency. Steve Yzerman meets with the press to talk about the offseason

We open in honor of Alex Delvecchio's memory - forever a legend of the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL. (00:00) NHL Free Agency has come and almost completely gone, and it went as predicted for the Detroit Red Wings (6:45)...tune in as we discuss every one of Steve Yzerman's moves, including: signing Albert Johansson (12:05), bringing back Jonatan Berggren (14:25), trading Vladimir Tarasenko away (15:50), keeping Showtime going in Hockeytown as Patrick Kane re-signs in Detroit (18:20), Ian Mitchell depth signing (25:30), Jacob Bernard-Docker brought in on defense (26:35), James van Riesmdyk signed (finally) with the Red Wings (33:35), Mason Appleton signed (37:20), John Leonard (organizational depth) signed and Elmer Soderblom extended (44:05). After that, we take a look at the cap space Steve Yzerman has to work with, what holes are left to fill in the Detroit Red Wings roster, who the top 6 forward could be alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat, if a top 4 defenseman can still be available to join Mortiz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Ben Chiarot, and Albert Johansson, how John Gibson helps the team's playoff hopes, whether Ehlers could come to Hockeytown, how close Yzerman was to trading for K'Andre Miller, if the Detroit Red Wings can be a playoff team, and so much more (47:15). Next, a look at some of the contracts signed across the NHL, including Mitch Marner's sign and trade to Vegas, Brad Marchand & Aaron Ekblad staying in Florida, Evan Bouchard's extension in Edmonton, Ivan Provorov, Vladislav Gavrikov, & more (1:19:45). All of that & plenty more (including our farewell to Bob McKenzie as he retires) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:32:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

The guys talk about how Steve Yzerman was speaking today to the media.

Rico and Stoney (in for Valenti) began today's show reacting to more disappointing comments from Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman earlier today to the media. They take a handful of your calls on this before David joins for an "In Football Today".

Rico and Stoney hear from some of the people regarding Yzerman's underwhelming comments to the media today.

The guys hear from more of the people on Yzerman's comments today.

Rico and Stoney opened up a packed second hour with a discussion on Sophie Cunningham's comments a couple of days ago about no one wanting to play for any of the new expansion WNBA cities, including Detroit. They take some more of your Yzerman calls before Stoney gives his top 10 Detroit sports GMs since 2000.

Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with an extended conversation on the Red Wings and how they feel about Yzerman's continued inaction. They finally shifted gears in the third hour to talk about the biggest driving forces behind the Tigers' success in the 2025 season. Then, the guys wrapped up the show with some complaints about the quiet free agency Trajan Langdon and the Pistons have had thus far.

After an uneventful first day of free agency for Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings, Valenti explains why he's still a believer in a bigger move coming.

Valenti and Rico continue their Yzerman/Red Wings talk, wondering why Yzerman is as cautious as he's been.

Mike and Rico take more of your Red Wings/Yzerman calls.

Mike and Rico return to their Yzerman/Red Wings talk, and Valenti explains why he's not giving up hope yet.

Mike and Rico began the second hour with a continuation of the Yzerman/Red Wings conversation. They took a bunch more of your calls throughout the hour before they did an In Football Today in the last segment.

Valenti started the show telling the guys why he's still holding out hope that the Red Wings are going to make a big move. The guys continued to attempt to debate Mike on this, and they heard from the people on Yzerman's inaction.

Mike and Rico go to the people to hear their thoughts on Yzerman's potential plans.

The guys continue to take your Red Wings-related calls.

JOHN GIBSON IS A DETROIT RED WING - and so is Carter Bear! Tune into this mega-episode as we start by recapping Steve Yzerman's huge trade with the Anaheim Ducks, sending Petr Mrazek and draft picks in exchange for goaltender John Gibson - is this Hockeytown's starting goalie for the next 2 seasons? How does he slot in with Talbot, how does this affect Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine, trade value analysis, what sources are saying about the negotiations with Verbeek, and more (4:05). Next, our 2025 NHL Draft recap including a breakdown of all Detroit Red Wings picks, their comparables, projections, & more: Carter Bear (18:35), Eddie Genborg (34:20), Michal Pradal (42:40), Brent Solomon (45:25), Michal Svrcek (48:15), Nikita Tyurin (52:40), Will Murphy (55:05), and Grayden Robertson-Palmer (58:35). To wrap up draft talk, our final draft grades and analysis on Steve Yzerman, Hakan Andersson, and Kris Draper's work for Hockeytown's pipeline (1:00:40). After that, news from Steve Yzerman on Patrick Kane, Anton Johansson, Justin Holl, Vladimir Tarasenko, & more, including our 2025 NHL Free Agency preview: will Ehlers, Marchand, Marner, Ekblad, or other big name free agents come to the Detroit Red Wings? Does Steve Yzerman have to rely on trades to bring in a Robertson, Barbashev, or someone else instead? Also, quick notes on the Detroit Red Wings Centennial logo, the HOCKEYTOWN ice wordmark, and a new CBA (1:10:15). All of that & plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:31:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

BONUS EPISODE - tune into this mini-episode to hear our reactions & analysis as Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings picked Carter Bear 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft - live as it happened (forgive the audio)! What does this mean for Hockeytown's future? Does Bear fill the Red Wings' need? Was he a worthwhile pick over Victor Eklund, Jackson Smith, Cole Reschny, Kashawn Aitcheson, and others? Can he be an effective, two-way top 6 winger alongside Larkin, 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! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb