MAATTA TRADED AND YZERMAN'S DECISIONS AHEAD ft. Craig Custance - Oct. 31st, 2024

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings got back in the win column, thanks in large part to Cam Talbot and Dylan Larkin! Tune in as we break down the Hockeytown win over the Buffalo Sabres, including the red-hot power play, Larkin's redemption and game-winner, Cam Talbot matching Alex Lyon and carrying Detroit to a victory, Jonatan Berggren buzzing but not producing yet alongside Marco Kasper, and how Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson & Co. fared defensively against Dahlin's Sabres (4:55). After that, an analysis on how Derek Lalonde's squad is faring at 5v5 compared to the power play offensively, what this doesn to players like Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, & others, & whether this can turn around in time before Steve Yzerman has to shake things up (17:45). Next, an analysis on Lucas Raymond's sneaky good start to the season (33:40), how Dylan Larkin looks off despite producing, & more on the Detroit Red Wings squad's path forward (43:15). Finally, NHL news including Marchand's Boston Bruins flailing, Alex Ovechkin's goal chase and soaring Washington Capitals, & plenty more (48:40) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (56:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp Lots to discuss as Steve Yzerman made one of his patented late-night trades, and things are getting rough for the Detroit Red Wings... Tune in as we open by discussing Olli Maatta being traded to Utah HC (who lost Durzi and Marino long-term) for a 3rd round pick, how Yzerman did in this deal, what this means for Albert Johansson, Marco Kasper, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & others, & whether more moves are to come (5:00). Next, Detroit's ugly 6-2 loss in Hockeytown, including a tough game for Alex Lyon, Jeff Petry, and Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat connecting for a small stint of hope, & more of the same muted play in Hockeytown (14:05). After that, an intense discussion on the future of the Red Wings in the short & long term, Derek Lalonde's security as head coach, Steve Yzerman & the pro scouting team's role, and lots more (27:15). We're then joined by Craig Custance to discuss The Franchise, Craig's new book that delves into the stories about the people who make the biggest decisions in hockey, with behind the scenes tales and insights from people like Jim Nill, Julien Brisebois, Nicklas Backstrom, & so much more (1:11:00). Finally, NHL news including the Liljegren trade to San Jose (alonsgside Jake Walman), Sportico's NHL team valuations, & plenty more () before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:15:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ The Franchiose book: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Franchise/Craig-Custance/9781668035443 Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

The Detroit Red Wings continue to have one of the most bizarre starts to a season in a long time... Tune in as we start by discussing the win over the New Jersey Devils in Hockeytown, including Michael Rasmussen's electrifying hit and celebration over Jack Hughes, Patrick Kane's Showtime moment, Dylan Larkin & Alex DeBrincat chipping in, Ben Chiarot roughing it up, & more (4:20). After that, a tough loss to the Buffalo Sabres, including Lucas Raymond breaking through for his 1st ever shorthanded goal, Andrew Copp continuing to improve, Detroit struggling overall, whether Derek Lalonde is on the hot seat, how much blame is shouldered by players vs. coaches vs. Yzerman, & more (13:20). Next, an OT loss to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's Edmonton Oilers, Simon Edvinsson's ascension next to Moritz Seider, Compher chipping in, and overall thoughts on what's next for the Detroit Red Wings (33:30). After that, prospect updates including Sebastian Cossa, Amadeus Lombardi, Carter Gylander, and the red-hot Grand Rapids Griffins, Axel Sandin Pellikka tearing it up in the SHL, Jesse Kiiskinen thriving in Finland, & more updates (45:25). Finally, NHL news including Tkachuk's mischief & league updates (Vancouver, Winnipeg, Pittsburgh, & others) (55:15) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/wingedwheel today! #ad Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

The Detroit Red Wings won...but at what cost? Tune in as we discuss the NHL's most boring victory on Frozen Frenzy night, as the Red Wings beat the Islanders on Long Island 1-0 thanks to Patrick Kane's goal from Tarasenko, a ton of huge saves in Alex Lyon's shutout performance, Simon Edvinsson and Moritz Seider working well together, and a measly 11 shots on goal. We discuss why the offense has been so anemic despite Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Kane, Compher, Berggren, and others all looking to take steps, the strength of the Edvinsson-Seider pair compared to the rest of Derek Lalonde's defense corps, and Alex Lyon's stellar play to start the season (4:30). After that, a quick look at the NHL's perception of Steve Yzerman and his work in rebuilding Hockeytown, as well as a note on Carter Mazur and the Grand Rapids Griffins (as Cossa's squad is without him and Marco Kasper) (34:45), before jumping into NHL news including Trouba's hit on Barron, the Four Nations Frenzy, & more (40:30) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (57:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Front Office Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5860549/2024/10/22/nhl-front-office-rankings/ Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/wingedwheel today! #ad Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

Another remote episode as we welcome Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit back for the most recent "Good In The Room" edition of the Winged Wheel Podcast! Marco Kasper has joined the Detroit Red Wings for his season debut, and not a moment too soon. Tune in as we cover Detroit's two games, including a tough loss against the New York Rangers in Hockeytown that had very few positives (like Moritz Seider and J.T. Compher's goals) and lots of concern as Cam Talbot was chased and concerns rose about Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde's squad (3:35). After that, Detroit's bounceback win against the Nashville Predators as Kasper, Alex Lyon, Raymond, Larkin, Seider & Co. managed to stave off the bad vibes with a victory (). We then discuss what Marco Kasper's call-up means for him & the rest of the Red Wings lineup, including other bottom 6 forwards like Rasmussen, Copp, Veleno, Berggren, etc. (12:15). After that, some fun stats with Max and a discussion about Lyon, Talbot, Husso, and Sebastian Cossa down with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (43:35), before jumping into NHL news including Oettinger's "Swayman" deal, Stamkos' struggling Predators, & more (56:05) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:03:30) - enjoy! WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Max's Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5852396/2024/10/18/red-wings-predictable-problems-early-skid/ Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

The Detroit Red Wings hit the road and ran into a wall named Igor Shesterkin. Tune in as we cover Detroit's tough loss against the New York Rangers and a hot goalie, including Dylan Larkin's buzzer beater goal from Justin Holl and Patrick Kane, the momentum shifts & Derek Lalonde's squad's strongest play yet, defensive breakdowns, Edvinsson & Holl's pairing, Alex Lyon's performance, & more (5:00). After that, a discusson on Holl and Watson being assigned to Grand Rapids for cap accrual, Detroit's power play woes & Yzerman's task to replenish scoring, Veleno, Rasmussen, Berggren & others under a microscope as fans look toward Marco Kasper, Petry, Fischer, Talbot starting, & more (15:45). Next, our conversation with Daniella Bruce, as we discuss Detroit Red Wings predictions, how she thinks Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond are stepping up this season, playoff expectations, & plenty more about Hockeytown squad (31:50). We then cover Marco Kasper's tough side and Bally Sports Detroit changing to the FanDuel Sports Network (47:45) before jumping into NHL news including John Tavares and his magical amulet (50:10), a goalie goal, Lane Hutson hype, Sheahan retiring, the beautiful ceremony for Johnny Gaudreau, & more (53:00) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:02:15) - enjoy! WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

The Detroit Red Wings have kicked off there season, and the first 2 games have been...interesting. Tune in as we start by discussing a tough home opener that actually started well thanks to DeBrincat, Raymond, & Larkin, but ultimately fell apart as the defense and Ville Husso faltered, Petry getting hurt, & more (4:10). After that, their bounce back next game thanks to Cam Talbot's heroics, Moritz Seider continuing to dominate, Albert Johansson's debut and Justin Holl being recalled surprisingly working out, Simon Edvinsson's strong game, Compher & Copp's goals, Gustafsson sitting, Fischer hurt, & more (13:15). Next, our discussion on Steve Yzerman & Derek Lalonde's willingness to make quick decisions early in the season, what waiving Ville Husso means for Alex Lyon, Austin Watson, & cap flexibility, & future roster plans (23:05). We then discuss Marco Kasper's dominance in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins (as well as Sebastian Cossa, Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, & other solid games) and how he's ready to join the Red Wings in Hockeytown (34:55). Finally, NHL news including Utah HC's hot start, NHL updates, Timothy Liljegren on the trading block and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman would be a fit for Detroit, Tkachuk's antics, & more (44:10) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (54:40) - enjoy! WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

THE DETROIT RED WINGS 2024/2025 SEASON PREVIEW EPISODE IS HERE! Tune in as we start this mega-episode with news on Austin Watson's contract, cap accrual with the Grand Rapids Griffins & his spot vs. Marco Kasper's, Derek Lalonde and Steve Yzerman opting for a 22-man roster with Ville Husso starting in net, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's decision to go back to the SHL, Malcolm Subban & more updates (4:05). Next, our official 2024/2025 Detroit Red Wings NHL Season Preview including full predictions, expectation, analysis, & more on every member of Hockeytown: Forwards: Dylan Larkin (15:45), Lucas Raymond (20:40), Alex DeBrincat (25:20), Patrick Kane (30:00), Vladimir Tarasenko (33:50), J.T. Compher (36:55), Andrew Copp, Michael Rasmussen, Christian Fischer (41:30), Joe Veleno, Jonatan Berggren, and Tyler Motte (46:15). Defense: Moritz Seider (53:35), Simon Edvinsson (57:10), Ben Chiarot, Jeff Petry (1:00:45), Erik Gustafsson (1:04:45), Olli Maatta, Albert Johansson, & the extras (Holl, Kasper, Watson, etc.) (1:07:05). Goalies: Ville Husso, Cam Talbot, and Alex Lyon (1:08:55) After that, our official Detroit Red Wings standings points and playoff predictions (1:12:55), thoughts on Derek Lalonde and Steve Yzerman this coming season, bold predictions, and lots more (1:25:35) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:35:00) - enjoy! WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5818914/2024/10/09/red-wings-playoffs-route-nhl/ Sean's MBN Article: https://www.shapshotshockey.com/p/its-not-just-about-the-size-of-the Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

The Detroit Red Wings preseason is over, and Steve Yzerman already has Hockeytown's keen interest with a couple of roster moves... Tune in as we start by discussing Justin Holl being waived (4:25), leading into Marco Kasper, Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and others being sent to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins (or Skelleftea in the SHL in MBN's case) in favor of the likes of Berggren, Watson, & others, and more on what Yzerman may do with the Red Wings roster (9:20). After that, we're joined by Steve Dangle of SDPN to discuss his takes on the Detroit Red Wings, how Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & the rest of the Hockeytown core will fare, Mitch Marner's drama in Toronto, how Matthews and the Leafs will do, & his Atlantic Division predictions (29:00). Next, our own Atlantic Division Preview, including predictions and analysis on Caufield's Montreal Canadiens, Dahlin's Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's Ottawa Senators, Lalonde's Detroit Red Wings, Hedman's Tampa Bay Lightning, Nylander and the Leafs, Marchand's Boston Bruins, and Barkov's Florida Panthers (54:00) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:28:40) - enjoy! WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Steve's Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/hockey-rants-and-raves-steve-dangle-glynn?variant=41479109935138 Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Marco Kasper, and Carter Mazur have shown well so far in the preseason...but can they crack the Detroit Red Wings roster? Tune in as we update you on Hockeytown's exhibition games so far, as big squad players like Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, and Patrick Kane have shown some flashes but the like of Danielson, Kasper, Lombardi, Mazur, Brandsegg-Nygard, & others are shining the most. We discuss what it would take for them to make the roster rather than go back down to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, how this compares to the Simon Edvinsson situation, what Auston Watson's PTO might do, whether Jonatan Berggren is at risk & more (3:45). Also, thoughts on Ville Husso, Alex Lyon, and Cam Talbot, as well as updates on Chiasson and Finnie (28:30). Next, the Jeremy Swayman saga in Boston, Cam Neely's "64 million reasons", and whether the Bruins goalie will go the way of Ullmark and be traded (and should Yzerman consider him?) (33:15). After that, our Central Division preview with predictions and analysis on Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks, Thomas' St. Louis Blues, Keller and the Utah Hockey Club, Kaprizov's Minnesota Wild, Hellebuyck's Winnipeg Jets, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar & the Colorado Avalanche, Miro Heiskanen's Dallas Stars, and Steven Stamkos' Nashville Predators (47:50). Finally, NHL news including the bloodbath preseason thanks to Arber Xhekaj, Brady Tkachuk, Greig, Stutzle, & the rest of the Canadian teams feuding (1:10:45) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:15:25) - enjoy! WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 500 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Max's Watson article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5794716/2024/09/26/red-wings-austin-watson-roster-tryout/ Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad