MBN: Griffins Hero! and Detroit Needs to Pick a Lane ft. Prashanth Iyer - May 20th, 2026

This chaotic Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin's trade list potentially expands & Sebastian Cossa's suitors emerge. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down Yzerman's potential returns from Utah, Dallas, & others, plus the Mike Babcock to Edmonton madness. (00:00) - Intro The Larkin saga, Cossa rumors, Babcock, and a high-octane Stanley Cup Final - what is happening in June? (05:25) - Dylan Larkin's Trade List Maybe Expands Helene St. James reports the initial three teams (Minnesota, Vegas, Florida). Pierre LeBrun follows with Yzerman going back to Pat Brisson to push for more - Dallas, Tampa Bay, and Utah enter the chat. (21:10) - Potential Suitors Breakdown What a Jason Robertson or Mavrik Bourque package from Dallas could look like, why Utah and Montreal might offer the best return, and whether Macklin Celebrini's Sharks should be sniffing around (Misa?). (35:10) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Edmonton's interest, Kevin Weekes pointing to the Utah Mammoth, and how packaging Cossa with Larkin could bridge the gap to an Eichel-style return (Desnoyers & Iginla, maybe?). (46:05) - Mike Babcock to the Oilers? Daryl Katz, Stan Bowman, and the NHLPA investigation - plus what current and former players really think about Babs returning to a bench. (56:05) - Michael McCarron's Wild Contract Six years, full no-move for a 31-year-old fourth liner. "Wild" Bill Guerin strikes again. (1:02:15) - Stanley Cup Final Carter Hart history, Jordan Staal's acrobatics, and what Rod Brind'Amour does with Frederik Andersen. (1:06:10) - Overtime Mailbag Faith in Steve Yzerman seven years in, Emmitt Finnie's ceiling, and what a Justin Holl trade looks like. --- Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Pierre's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7349305/2026/06/10/nhl-trades-free-agency-larkin-matthews-werenski/

This devastated Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Dylan Larkin trade request fallout & what comes next for Steve Yzerman. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the captain wanting out, Red Wings trade partners as rumors ramp up, & the path forward for an Original 6 franchise in chaos. (00:00) - Intro Recording back in studio after the emergency episode dropped mid-golf trip, with a shoutout to Ken Daniels for hosting the remote setup. (06:00) - Larkin Trade Request Reactions, Hughes and Eichel Comparables & Original Six Captain Standards The initial gut punch and how the past 48 hours have shifted the conversation around Detroit's captain. Why the request is understandable from a human standpoint but to some, inexcusable for the captain of this franchise with five years still left on the deal. Plus, how Quinn Hughes and Jack Eichel trades set the floor for return value, and why Larkin's contract makes him uniquely valuable. Also, why this shouldn't happen to the Red Wings, and where the blame falls on the organization for letting it get here. (24:50) - Trade Return Expectations & Yzerman's Path Forward What a fair package looks like and why Steve Yzerman holds more leverage than people think. And, the two roads ahead, the Alex DeBrincat extension question, and what to do with Patrick Kane. (47:45) - Lucas Raymond at Center? The Logan Stankoven comparison and whether Detroit has to experiment given the lack of a top six pivot. (51:15) - Potential Trade Destinations Utah, Dallas, Montreal, Buffalo, Anaheim, New Jersey, and more breakdowns including names like Hischier, Desnoyers, Iginla, Robertson, Bourque, Hage, and Owen Power. (1:05:35) - Stanley Cup Final Mitch Marner's natural hat trick, Vegas grabbing a 2-1 series lead over Carolina, and Frederik Andersen's struggles. (1:10:55) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on three-team deals, training camp scenarios, and the floor of a Seider-Raymond core. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

DYLAN LARKIN HAS REQUESTED A TRADE. WE WERE ON A GOLF TRIP WHEN IT HAPPENED. ENJOY THIS EMERGENCY EPISODE FROM KEN DANIELS' OFFICE ft. MAX BULTMAN! --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

More trade targets...this Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Red Wings trade possibilities other than Petterson - from Matt Barzal to Mason McTavish and beyond. News and analysis digs into Steve Yzerman's middle-tier trade targets, Stanley Cup Final Game 1, NHL All-Star changes, and two prospect profiles ahead of the draft. (00:00) - Intro (04:05) - Matt Barzal Trade Talk Barzal's market is reportedly being explored - what the Islanders would want, why his speed and term make sense for Detroit, and whether the acquisition cost is even close to reasonable. (18:55) - Mason McTavish and Shane Wright A reclamation project breakdown on McTavish coming off a missed camp and contract dispute, plus whether Shane Wright's pedigree is inflating his price in Seattle. Kent Johnson sneaks into the conversation too. (34:05) - Samoskevich and Vincent Trocheck Samoskevich as an RFA offer sheet wildcard out of Florida and why Trocheck's age makes the Rangers asking price tough to stomach, even with the cap-friendly AAV. (41:40) - Stanley Cup Final Game 1 A nine-goal shootout in Carolina with Tomas Hertl burying the winner for Vegas. Mitch Marner enters the Conn Smythe conversation and Nikolaj Ehlers makes his case too. (46:30) - All-Star Game Changes Country vs. country 3-on-3 format returns, the skills competition gets a 25-and-under cap with a $1M prize, and how the league could actually make it watchable. (51:35) - Prospect Profile: Caleb Malhotra Manny's kid headed to Vancouver? The pro-style center, the Brantford context, and whether his floor justifies a top-five pick. (59:20) - Prospect Profile: Alexander Bilecki The Memorial Cup champion Kitchener defenseman as a possible fit at pick 47, with an Albert Johansson comparison baked in. (1:06:10) - Overtime Patron questions on Mavrik Bourque as a 2C solution, the early vs. late birthday draft factor, Jaccob Slavin envy, and more. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles Red Wings trade options & free agency paths as Steve Yzerman weighs how aggressive to get this summer. News and analysis breaks down the Elias Pettersson trade scenario, Bobby McMann free agent fit, and what a real roster shakeup could look like for Todd McLellan's group. (0:00) Remembering Claude Lemieux Opening with condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Claude Lemieux, who passed away at age 60. (1:12) Intro Warning the residents along TPC Michigan, Oakland Hills, and Detroit Golf Club fairways that the WWP crew is coming to town. Fortify your windows. (4:10) Red Wings Offseason Paths Walking through Max Bultman's three scenarios (article here) for the Detroit Red Wings: targeted adds (Bobby McMann, Michael McCarron), the bigger free agent swing (Alex Tuch, Mason Marchment, Vitek Vanecek, plus a Cossa-for-Howard trade), or the bold Elias Pettersson trade with Nate Danielson as the headliner. Why the rising cap makes Pettersson's $11.6M hit less scary, which option two terrifies us, and where McMann fits as the most realistic add. Also: is there a chaotic option four where you reset around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond and move on from Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? (31:15) Stanley Cup Final Preview Carolina's buzzsaw run through the East versus Vegas methodically dismantling Colorado. Predictions, the Mitch Marner/Carter Hart factor, and why this might be hockey sickos' dream final even if Gary Bettman is seething about the market matchup. (43:35) Bruce Cassidy Situation Cassidy goes on Spittin' Chiclets to call out Vegas for blocking interviews. Big dog move from Vegas or lame excuses? (45:20) Prospect Profile: Alberts Smits The big Latvian left-shot defenseman drawing Moritz Seider and Jakob Chychrun comps. Why he could go top five and what the floor looks like. (51:00) Prospect Profile: Ryan Roobroeck The big winger with a cannon shot and serious compete questions. Anthony Mantha vibes - should Yzerman, Draper & Co. swing on him at 47? (56:50) Worlds: MBN Wins Bronze Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Norway take bronze at the World Championships, beating Canada & Emmitt Finnie in overtime. Finland takes gold as Switzerland loses a 3rd straight final. (58:25) Overtime Mailbag: Patreon Questions Vegas aggression paying off, what it would take to move into the top five, who's next in the rafters (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), Robert Thomas trade packages, and Sebastian Cossa's development path with NHL goalie coaches. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

Is Showtime returning to Hockeytown? This Red Wings podcast digs into the latest Detroit free agency report, with Patrick Kane reportedly the only UFA Steve Yzerman wants back. News and analysis covers what walking away from JVR, Talbot, and Perron means, plus Raymond & Brandsegg-Nygard lighting up the Worlds and a shocking Western Conference Final sweep. (00:00) - Intro & Fun Fact (05:10) - Red Wings UFA Report Reports say Kane is the only UFA the Wings want back. Why letting JVR, Perron, and the rest walk is just step one, plus the case for buyouts and trades to send a real message to the room and make space for Mazur, MBN, and others. (20:15) - Patrick Kane's Future Why the Patrick Kane conversation may be the only easy one. Measuring production vs. Compher, Rasmussen, and Appleton combined. The top six gap, the DeBrincat chemistry, and what still needs to be addressed. (25:25) - Wings at the Worlds Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's tear with Norway, Moritz Seider's unreal goal-line save, Lucas Raymond among tournament scoring leaders, and Cam Talbot picking up wins. Max Plante, Emmitt Finnie and Justin Faulk chipping in too. (31:10) - Vegas Sweeps Colorado Breaking down one of the bigger choke jobs in recent memory and what Mitch Marner is doing in Vegas. (38:00) - Canes vs Habs Update Carolina imposing their will up 2-1, and whether Montreal's young core can find offense against this smothering style. (41:35) - Prospect Profile: Viggo Bjorck A dream pick that screams top-3 talent if size weren't a factor. (46:45) - Prospect Profile: Marcus Nordmark First-round skill sliding into the second because of attitude and motor questions - exactly the swing this front office needs to take to give Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond a potential future winger to play with? (54:20) - Overtime: Patron Questions Favorite moments from the season, Dorofeyev trade fits, and a Dylan Larkin/Sebastian Cossa blockbuster thought experiment. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This (now fully offseason) Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Sebastian Cossa trade rumors, Carter Bear's Memorial Cup run, and what's next for Red Wings prospects this offseason. News and analysis also covers Lucas Raymond & MBN at the World Championships, Nate Danielson, and a look at the 2026 Red Wings draft board. (00:00) - Intro Emmitt Finnie: international superstar. Setting the table for an offseason loaded with prospect storylines, trade chatter, and Stanley Cup playoff drama. (05:35) - Grand Rapids Griffins Season Ends A second-round exit stings, plus what it means for Sebastian Cossa's stock and the Willender roster crunch. (16:20) - World Championships Update Lucas Raymond sits second in tournament scoring, Emmitt Finnie wins Player of the Game for Canada, MBN and Tralmaks head over, Moritz Seider, Johansson, and others roll on. (21:55) - Carter Bear at the Memorial Cup Bear scores again as Everett rolls - why he's the prospect Detroit needs in Grand Rapids next season (or maybe in Hockeytown?). (26:55) - Nate Danielson Concerns Why a top-10 pick has to produce, and what the realistic range of outcomes looks like now for Danielson. (37:00) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Frank Seravalli's comments, the Edmonton fit, and whether an Isaac Howard-for-Cossa swap makes sense for Steve Yzerman. (49:35) - Stanley Cup Playoffs Update & Vegas Off-Ice Drama Carolina wakes up, Vegas goes up 2-0 on Colorado without Cale Makar, and the chaos continues. The NHL upholds Vegas's fine and lost second-round pick, plus the Bruce Cassidy coaching situation. (57:20) - Draft Profile: Chase Reid The right-shot defender headed to Michigan State and whether he belongs in the top tier with McKenna and Schaefer. (1:03:10) - Draft Profile: Mathis Preston Brad's guy. A dynamic WHL winger who could be sitting there at pick 47 - exactly the swing Steve Yzerman's roster needs. (1:10:00) - Overtime / Patron Questions EP40 fit's, Tolvanen reclamation talk, Dorofeyev offer sheet dreams, and definitive Red Wings moments. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This Detroit Red Wings (and currently Grand Rapids Griffins) podcast breaks down Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's heroics, Red Wings offseason direction with Prashanth Iyer as the Wings figure out how to actually build a contender. News and analysis covers Simon Edvinsson's contract, Sebastian Cossa's future, and MBN saving the Griffins' season with an all-time overtime goal. (00:00) - Intro Sentience watch in Detroit and why one Griffins prospect might be ready to wake the lineup up. (03:55) - Prashanth Iyer on the Red Wings Season A 10,000-foot look at what happened - overperformance through December, the March collapse, and the 5-on-5 scoring problem that buried the team. (07:00) - Picking an Offseason Lane The case for committing one direction: aggressive trades to build around Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat, or hitting the reset button before Larkin turns 31. (15:55) - Potential Trade Targets Josh Norris, William Nylander, Mikey Anderson, Robert Thomas, and Elias Pettersson - who actually moves the needle and who carries the most risk. (20:20) - Free Agent Options Alex Tuch's pointless 2nd round and the contract conversation, plus thoughts on Bobby McMann as a speed-adding fit. (23:50) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Bridge vs. eight-year max term, why the cap going up bakes in the hedge, and the Jaccob Slavin comparison for locking up a unicorn early. (31:20) - Sebastian Cossa's Future Waiver-exempt status is gone - what that does to his trade value and whether he's actually ready to be an NHL backup next year. (36:10) - Griffins Stay Alive Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's filthy overtime winner keeps the Calder Cup hopes breathing, plus huge goals from Carter Mazur, John Leonard, and more as Postava hangs on. (43:55) - Habs-Sabres Game 7 and Conference Finals Predictions Alex Newhook's overtime winner, UPL's nerves, and why the Atlantic Division just got even harder for Detroit. Plus, Carolina vs. Montreal and Colorado vs. Vegas - rust, rest, and which underdog has the better shot. (56:20) - Prospect Profiles: Ivar Stenberg and Thomas Vandenberg The case for Stenberg over Gavin McKenna at first overall and why his SHL production is the real deal. Vandenberg: The Athletic mocked him to Detroit at 47 - a perfect Steve Yzerman type, which may be exactly the problem. (1:10:30) - Overtime Mailbag Patreon questions and comments: What if Jakub Vrana panned out, waiving roster vets, and which Red Wing gets a video-game stat boost. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

This offseason Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the biggest puzzle Steve Yzerman has: Red Wings free agency targets, internal options, and bottom-six fixes. Hockeytown news and analysis covers a "Moneyball" approach to the lineup, two intriguing draft prospects, and where things stand with the Grand Rapids Griffins. (00:00) Intro  (04:15) Red Wings Offseason Strategy If the big swing doesn't land in a trade for someone like Robert Thomas or Jason Robertson, what's the play? Confidently projecting Nate Danielson, Carter Mazer, and MBN into bottom-six roles, why nobody should feel comfortable walking into camp, and the case for moving on from J.T. Compher or Michael Rasmussen if any team is desperate enough. (20:20) Free Agent Targets and Term Why Bobby McMann, Mason Marchment, Viktor Arvidsson, and even Anthony Mantha could be on the radar, plus the importance of paying dollars instead of years on aging UFAs. (32:10) Prospect Profiles: Ruck Twins Liam and Markus Ruck led the WHL in scoring as a duo in Medicine Hat. Could Detroit get cute and try to land both? (45:05) NHL & Stanley Cup Playoffs News Vegas advances (and loses a second-round pick for their trouble), Mitch Marner finally shows up, and Colorado looks terrifying heading into the Western Conference Finals. (52:55) Griffins Down 2-0 Michael Postava, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, and a Chicago series that suddenly feels desperate after a blown lead in Game 2. (57:05) Overtime Mailbag Bill Guerin chasing Dylan Larkin rumors, Simon Edvinsson's next contract value, and a defenseman log jam that maybe isn't a log jam. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

It's time - this Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the 2026 NHL Draft strategy for Steve Yzerman with no first-round pick in hand. News and analysis covers Yzerman's free agency options, prospect profiles, Stanley Cup playoff updates, and a coaching shakeup in Toronto. (00:00) - Intro Free agency is looking THIN. (04:25) - 2026 Draft Strategy With no first-round pick after the Justin Faulk trade, what should Kris Draper and the Red Wings do? The case for swinging for the fences and avoiding the safer Brady Cleveland/Andrew Gibson archetype that's burned them in the past, and how they can get a Stankoven or Hutson of their own. (13:25) - Trading Up in the Draft Is moving up worth the cost? Why Sebastian Cossa probably isn't getting it done on his own, and why the 33-38 range could be the sweet spot for catching fallers. (40:35) - Prospect Profile: Gavin McKenna Sick puck skills, Kucherov-level vision, and questions about his off-puck effort. Why he's still the favorite to go first overall over Stenberg. (49:45) - Prospect Profile: Victor Plante Max Plante's brother and what he could bring as a potential second-round target. (56:30) - Stanley Cup Playoff Updates Charlie McAvoy's suspension, the diving problem, and Carolina sitting back watching Montreal and Buffalo beat each other up. (1:02:45) - NHL news: Berube Fired by Toronto; Cassidy in Demand Why the move had to happen and what kind of coach the Leafs need next. Vegas blocking interview requests and Edmonton's never-ending dysfunction. (1:11:05) - Charlie Coyle Contract Six years, $6 million AAV, full no-move through age 38 - what does this mean for this year's July 1st market?> (1:19:55) - Overtime Questions Your questions on Kyrou, Brady Tkachuk rumors, Mackie Samoskevich, and more. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!