Brian Burke - The Interview - Aug. 22nd, 2024

LUCAS RAYMOND IS STAYING IN HOCKEYTOWN FOR 8 MORE YEARS! Tune into this MASSIVE episode (which features Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit, new contributor to the Winged Wheel Podcast) as we discuss the extremely well-timed news of Lucas Raymond's 8 year, $8,075,000 AAV contract extension that Steve Yzerman locked in: overall value, what this means for Raymond's future, how he compares to Seth Jarvis and Tim Stutzle, how this works for the Detroit Red Wings salary cap now and in the future, expectations for Raymond alongside Larkin, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Tarasenko, Compher, & others, & SO much more (3:30). We then discuss Jonatan Berggren's 1 year contract at $825k, what he needs to do to crack Derek Lalonde's Red Wings roster, comparisons to Sprong, & more (25:50). Next, the elephant in the room: what does this mean for Moritz Seider's contract? Is it soon to follow? Will he take up all (or more) of Detroit's remaining cap space, surpass Larkin, or sign in time to make training camp in Traverse City? (35:25) Finally, Max Bultman provides and update from the Prospects Tournament, including thoughts on Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Finnie, & plenty more (52:45) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:04:30) - enjoy the show! 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/5767668/2024/09/16/red-wings-prospect-tournament-michael-brandsegg-nygard/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579464/2024/09/16/red-wings-lucas-raymond-contract-extension/ FACTOR MEALS: Go to FactorMeals.com/WingedWheel50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active! #ad

The Detroit Red Wings are not far away from hitting the ice for training camp in Traverse City, and Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and Jonatan Berggren are still unsigned. Tune in as we start by discussing updates (or lack thereof) on Hockeytown's unsigned RFAs, whether there's anything to be concerned about with Raymond or Seider, how this compares to the Larkin or DeBrincat situations, Steve Yzerman's negotiation tactics across the board (3:55), where Berggren's contract fits in, and  lots more (22:50). After that, Leon Draisaitl's eye-watering $14 million dollar AAV contract, how this impacts McDavid & Bouchard, & stacks up to Matthews, MacKinnon, & other superstars, & whether Edmonton is headed for a Leafs-like situation (with Marner potentially on the outs) (26:55). Also, updates on Zadina & Kubalik, thoughts on Crosby's final phase, Ducks and Utah jerseys, & lots more (46:50) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (57:35) - enjoy the show! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! HelloFresh: America's # Meal Kit. For FREE breakfast for life, go to HelloFresh.com/FreeWingedWheel. (One free breakfast item per box while subscription is active). #ad

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after their tragic passing. (0:00) We start this episode by discussing Seth Jarvis' new contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and the strange "new" deferral that brings the AAV down (4:15) before discussing how this might compare to Lucas Raymond's next contract & how Steve Yzerman might use it to set a price for both him and Moritz Seider (and whether he can keep them under Dylan Larkin's AAV) (3:15). After that, thoughts on Hockeytown's reported interest (alongside the Leafs) in former star Max Pacioretty before news & updates on Marco Kasper and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard in their Olympic qualification efforts, as well as Red Savage, Austin Watson, & more (23:00). Next, thoughts on Detroit being ranked 14th by the Athletic in their U23/Pipeline rankings, & whether Detroit truly lacks stars or superstars (30:15). Finally, NHL news including Jeremy Swayman's contract demands, Nick Cousins joining the Ottawa Senators, the AHL's neck protection rule, & more (44:15) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (53:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! PuckPedia Deferral: https://puckpedia.com/salary-cap/deferred Support Matthew Gaudreau's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-madeline-and-baby-tripp-after-tragedy This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/wingedwheel and get on your way to being your best self. #ad HelloFresh: America's # Meal Kit. For FREE breakfast for life, go to HelloFresh.com/FreeWingedWheel. (One free breakfast item per box while subscription is active). #ad

Big news across the NHL, for the Winged Wheel Podcast, but still all quiet for the Detroit Red Wings... Tune in as we're first joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to discuss our surprise announcement for this upcoming season, his takes on the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond contract negotiations with Steve Yzerman & how they compare to situations like Dylan Larkin's, as well as Hockeytown's prospect outlooks for players like Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, & others (4:15). After that, we discuss the report that Lucas Raymond & Steve Yzerman are allegedly "not close" in contract terms, how Moritz Seider's deal relates, & whether Red Wings fans should be worried (20:20). Also, what Jonatan Berggren's outlook looks like with Detroit (28:35). Next, other Red Wings news, including updates on Marco Kasper and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Danielson in the Rookie Showcase, Bally Sports Detroit, & more (33:40). We then jump to the MASSIVE amount of NHL news: Edmonton not matching offers on Broberg & Holloway (40:45), Askarov to San Jose (44:40), Laine to Montreal, McGroarty for Yager, Podkolzin to Edmonton, Beniers, Johansen, & so much more (51:20) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:07:55) - 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/wingedwheeland get on your way to being your best self. #ad 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

Coming at you with a surprise midweek offseason episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast, and for good reason! Tune in as none other than giant of the NHL and hockey world BRIAN BURKE joins the show for the first time ever. Enjoy Brian's signature no-BS stories, full of unbelievable details and hysterical insights about everything from watching Nicklas Lidstrom score his goal on Dan Cloutier to wanting to fight Kevin Lowe in a barn. Also, his takes on the PWHL, the NHL's salary cap, overall thoughts on the game, the Detroit Red Wings, & SO MUCH more - enjoy this special bonus episode of the show! 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 Mint Mobile. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/wingedwheel today! #ad

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 (3:55)! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer Detroit Red Wings training camp is approaching, so we brought in one of the most notable names to catch up on a Hockeytown prospect's offseason! Tune in as we start by giving updates on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin Pellikka (3:05) before we jump into our conversation with Carter Mazur: what he learned in his season with the Grand Rapids Griffins alongside Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jonatan Berggren, Sebastian Cossa, Marco Kasper, & others, what his goals are for the season ahead, how he might fit into a lineup whether in the midst of the Larkin, Kane, DeBrincat types or with Rasmussen, Copp, Veleno, etc. (6:20). After that, updates on the Detroit Red Wings Prospect Tournament & Training Camp in Traverse City & whether players like Danielson, etc. can make it (24:40) before we get to the shocking news of the St. Louis Blues offer-sheeting both Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, what's next for McDavid's Edmonton Oilers, whether Steve Yzerman has anything to worry about with Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond, & more (28:00). Finally, NHL news including Auston Matthews taking over for John Tavares as captain in Toronto, Vrana back to the Capitals on a PTO, the Tampa Bay Lightning selling, Getzlaf to the DoPS, Laine update, & lots more (44:05) before we take your question & comments in our Overtime segment (56:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

WWP Night at the LCA (in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings) tickets - first 400 ticket buyers get a limited edition co-branded Red Wings x WWP jersey (3:55)! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Wingedwheel2/offer The Detroit Red Wings have one of the strongest prospect systems in the NHL, but what makes it so great? Tune in as we evaluate the handiwork of Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Hakan Andersson, & the entire Hockeytown crew's drafting and rank the entire Red Wings prospect system, including: Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Sebastian Cossa, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Trey Augustine, Albert Johansson, Dimitri Buchelnikov, Amadeus Lombardi, Elmer Soderblom, Max Plante, Shai Buium, & more (6:25)! Next, we discuss Jonatan Berggren's future with the Red Wings as it's not just Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond without a contract, if he can crack the top 6 alongside the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & others, or if his future is outside of Detroit (47:30). After that, NHL and hockey news including the Hlinka Gretzky Cup (Gavin McKenna, Adam Benak), the Edmonton Oilers & Connor McDavid's devastation post-game 7, & more (54:30) before we take your question & comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:15) - 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/wingedwheeland get on your way to being your best self. #ad

We're joined on this episode by Detroit Red Wings Lead Announcer and counterpart to Mickey Redmond: Ken Daniels! Tune in as Ken gives us his perspective on how meaningful it is that Patrick Kane cited him in his reason's why he loves Hockeytown, his thoughts on Tarasenko, Raymond, Seider, Edvinsson, DeBrincat, Larkin, & others, as well as the departure of Perron, how Talbot might aid Lyon in net, & lots more about what Steve Yzerman's moves might set up for the Detroit Red Wings this upcoming season (3:50). Next, we discuss Simon Edvinsson's development so far, how his path might mirror Moritz Seider's if Derek Lalonde is lucky, his deployment alongside Petry or Gustafsson, how he'll stack up against Chiarot, Johansson, Maatta, & other, & what can realistically be expected of him (17:45 ). After that, we discuss the silence surrounding the Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond contracts & how Brock Faber's new deal may affect things (44:17). We wrap with NHL news including new contracts for Martin Necas and Kaiden Guhle (52:05) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (58:25) - 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/wingedwheeland get on your way to being your best self. #ad 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

The offseason has slowed down but Steve Yzerman still has a lot ahead for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing the goalie situation, including Ville Husso remaining in Hockeytown as he wasn't bought out, where he fits in next to Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot, Jack Campbell and Sebastian Cossa in Grand Rapids, how Augustine, Gylander, & others join Cossa to give the Red Wings the top goalie prospect pool in the league, & lots more (). Also, news as Aaron Kahn joins Kris Draper and Shawn Horcoff as Assistant GM under Steve Yzerman (4:10). Next, we're joined by Max Bultman to discuss Max Plante & the WJSS, the Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond contracts, Red Wings outlooks as we analyze the forward core of Larkin, Raymond, DeBrincat, Kane, & Tarasenko, how Seider & Edvinsson can prop up the defense, Derek Lalonde's task ahead, overall projections, & so much more (27:48). After that, NHL news including Patrick Laine, the Konecny signing, Stan Bowman being hired to GM Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers, & more (54:20) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:05:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Beach Info: https://x.com/Steve_Dangle/status/1816135541873868879 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

It's Joever. The Detroit Red Wings and Joe Veleno have ended the salary arbitration process and settled on a new 2 year contract to keep Joey V in Hockeytown! Tune in as we discuss the value of the deal, whether Steve Yzerman overpaid for Veleno, and how Veleno projects out in Detroit's future (3:20), before also discussing how a new buyout window may affect Ville Husso (but not Justin Holl), and what the remaining cap space means for Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Jonatan Berggren's contracts (12:05). Also, the Quinton Byfield contract and warning signs from that (as well as Dubas' Matthews and Marner deals) compared to Raymond & Seider's deals as Yzerman tries to build Detroit's long-term core to add to Dylan Larkin & Co. in creating a competitive Red Wings team again (22:15). After that, NHL news including Kuznetsov leaving the NHL (29:00), Daniel Sprong's contract and why he wasn't a fit on Derek Lalonde's Red Wings (29:45), Major League Hockey, Kuznetsov, Krug, and a giant Al the Octopus for sale (35:30) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (43:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! MLH Article: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/max-chambers-is-the-man-behind-major-league-hockey-he-has-a-history-of-not-delivering