Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

Winged Wheel Podcast
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Welcome to the Winged Wheel Podcast - the biggest Detroit Red Wings podcast on the air! Tune in to hear the best and latest analysis about the Detroit Red Wings, the NHL, and the rest of the hockey world!

  1. 5d ago

    Trey Augustine Interview and GM Candidate Review in Detroit - Aug. 30th, 2026

    This Detroit Red Wings podcast welcomes top-ranked Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine for his first-ever interview on the show ahead of training camp! Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search candidates, Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract, & Cale Makar's record-setting deal in Colorado. (00:00) - Intro & Episode Preview (05:40) - Trey Augustine Interview The goalie prospect on signing his entry-level contract, his thoughts on the Sebastian Cossa trade, his Michigan State years, back-to-back World Juniors golds, his ATO with the Grand Rapids Griffins, growing up watching Pavel Datsyuk at the Joe, and why he's going into camp on a mission. (35:30) - Red Wings Notes GM Search Update Jeff Kealty, Brett Peterson, and Scott White among the reported external interviews: what each candidate brings and why the lack of retreads is encouraging. Also notes on Eddie Genborg and the looming Mason/Lucas Raymond nightmare continuing on national broadcasts. (51:30) - Makar's Record Contract, Quinn Hughes' Contract & Hellebuyck Trade Request The richest deal in NHL history at $20.4 million AAV and what a blank-check superstar market means going forward. Minnesota's cap crunch just got scarier, and Connor Hellebuyck goes public in Winnipeg, plus how both situations ripple back to Detroit's Dylan Larkin trade rumors. (1:04:55) - Overtime: Patron Questions When to hit the panic button on the Edvinsson contract, deadline returns for expiring deals, and which Canadian city would get the next expansion team (or rather why almost none will anytime soon). --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here:  wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! 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!

  2. Aug 24

    Interviews Underway in Detroit and Seider: Face of the Red Wings - Aug. 23rd, 2026

    This (now all-dad) Detroit Red Wings podcast clears the air on the GM search as interviews are officially underway in Detroit. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into Red Wings franchise defenseman Moritz Seider taking center stage, jersey rumors, & more on Larkin. (00:00) - Intro & Big News Ryan's back after welcoming baby Theo, and Evan finally made his ace. The two biggest stories of the offseason, ranked correctly. (07:05) - GM Search Update Conflicting reports floated around this week about the Detroit Red Wings' search for Steve Yzerman's replacement. What we report: the interview process has started, internal and external candidates are in the mix, and the lean appears to be external. Plus what "full hockey ops autonomy" actually means, where Steve Yzerman fits now, and why the Montreal model keeps coming up. (31:35) - Seider Front and Center, and DeBrincat with a Letter? Moritz Seider handles the European media tour like a pro - captaincy soft launch? (35:10) - Larkin Situation & Fan Fallout How the room is really reacting, whether he plays if he reports to camp, and why winning is the only thing that could potentially repair this. (45:05) - Around the NHL Fanatics hometown remix jerseys are coming for all 32 teams, and the league is on track to award a $2 billion franchise to Texas with Atlanta and Phoenix jockeying next. (54:25) - Overtime Patron questions on Marco Kasper's slow starts, the sad state of the center depth chart, expansion's effect on the league, and goalie parent nightmares. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here:  wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad 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! Roast of Chris Osgood Auction: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Oyk/i/

    Interviews Underway in Detroit and Seider: Face of the Red Wings - Aug. 23rd, 2026

  3. Aug 17

    Can Larkin and Detroit Reconcile? - Aug. 16th, 2026

    This Detroit Red Wings podcast (without Ryan, forgive the different feel!) asks the question nobody wants to answer: what does this season actually look like if Dylan Larkin stays in Detroit? Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search, ownership's autonomy pitch, the Steven Stamkos report, & the barren wasteland of Red Wings free agency options still available. (00:00) - Intro Ryan-less episode means Brad and Evan hold down the fort. Forgive any changes in sound quality or editing in the meantime! (03:40) - The Larkin Reconciliation Scenario If Dylan Larkin rescinds his trade request, how loud do the boos get on opening night? We walk through the good outcomes, the ugly ones, and why the Steve Yzerman connection makes forgiveness harder for a lot of fans. (21:35) - How Long Could This Drag On? If no deal materializes by November, does the trade list finally expand? The pressure of playing every home game in front of a hostile crowd changes things fast. (27:45) - GM Search & Ownership Autonomy Why is ownership hammering the "full autonomy" narrative to candidates? We break down what that pitch might be telling us, and why the only open GM job in hockey shouldn't need this much selling. (35:10) - The Stamkos Report Did ownership really say no to signing Steven Stamkos in the summer of 2024? If true, it's a bigger red flag than the money. (42:05) - Remaining Free Agents Sifting through the ruins of the market. Eeli Tolvanen still being unsigned being a head-scratcher and more. (49:30) - Overtime 36-team realignment scenarios, whether preseason games are worth attending, which teams finish below Detroit, and a CBA idea for penalizing trade requests.  --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here:  wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings 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. 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! Roast of Chris Osgood Auction: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Oyk/i/

    Can Larkin and Detroit Reconcile? - Aug. 16th, 2026

  4. Aug 10

    Yzerman's Successor Search Kicks Off - Aug. 9th, 2026

    This Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into the GM & President of Hockey Operations search, from the outside firm running it to the candidates in play for Yzerman's seat. Hockeytown news & analysis also covers organizational paths, NHL expansion buzz, and more. (00:00) - Intro & Announcements WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here:  wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings (04:30) - GM Search: Outside Firm Chris Ilitch turns to an external search firm to find Steve Yzerman's replacement - why that signals a real front-office shakeup rather than an internal anointment, and what it means for Sean Horcoff's chances. (13:20) - Autonomy and Making Detroit a Destination Full hockey ops autonomy, vast resources, and the destination question. Can Detroit be a desired location for players again? (27:10) - GM Candidates and Pro Scouting Fixes Jeff Greenberg, Sam Ventura, Tyler Dellow, and the Tigers connection, plus why pro scouting might be the single most important department to overhaul. The Moneyball problem: right player archetype, wrong players. (45:15) - Around the NHL: Expansion & Quinn Hughes Houston looks like a layup, Atlanta is a bigger question, and Quinn Hughes remains unsigned - tinfoil hat theories included. (55:05) - Overtime: Patron Questions Option A or Option B for the next GM, Axel Sandin Pellikka's development, which prospects need to pop, and whether the March curse finally dies. --- 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! Max Bultman's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7479170/2026/07/30/red-wings-gm-steve-yzerman-candidates-search/

    Yzerman's Successor Search Kicks Off - Aug. 9th, 2026

  5. Aug 3

    Will DeBrincat Stay? and Red Wings GM Search Timeline - Aug. 2nd, 2026

    Your (mourning Skubal) Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Alex DeBrincat contract situation as the Dylan Larkin fallout continues. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the GM search timeline, the ideal front office structure, and the contracts waiting on the desk of whoever replaces Steve Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro A rough stretch for Detroit sports as Tigers fans mourn the loss of Tarik Skubal. (04:45) - DeBrincat Contract Situation Alex DeBrincat has one year left on his deal and the Red Wings have almost zero leverage. What a fair extension looks like in an exploding goal-scorer market, whether a mega-deal is stomachable, and if the captaincy should be on the table. (24:10) - GM Search Timeline Why the hire needs to happen before September, with Simon Edvinsson's contract sitting unsigned and monumental decisions stacking up for the new regime. (34:10) - Front Office Structure President of Hockey Ops vs. a lone-voice GM: why the roster shakeup era demands collaboration, filling out competencies, and hiring an elite recruiter over a one-man show. (45:50) - Around the NHL Macklin Celebrini's five-year, $18.8 million AAV deal in San Jose and what shorter superstar contracts mean for the cap era. Plus, why Quinn Hughes still isn't extended in Minnesota and how it circles back to Detroit. (56:25) - Overtime Patron questions on Moritz Seider's Norris chances, 20-goal targets for the young forwards, and the risk of a soft reset built around Lucas Raymond. ~~~~~ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad 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!

    Will DeBrincat Stay? and Red Wings GM Search Timeline - Aug. 2nd, 2026

  6. Jul 27

    SHOWTIME'S OVER - Patrick Kane Leaves Hockeytown - July 26th, 2026

    Showtime's over. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Patrick Kane officially re-signing with the Blackhawks & what McLellan's lineup looks like without him. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into how the Dylan Larkin trade saga pushed Kane out the door, the GM search timeline, and which young forward grabs the open top-six spot. (00:00) - Intro (04:50) - Patrick Kane Signs with Chicago The money math on the deal, why the Blackhawks paid up, and why this is more sad than good or bad for Detroit. (11:15) - Larkin's Impact on Kane's Decision Does this happen without the trade request? (14:30) - The Forward Group Without Kane What's actually left on this offense, and what it means for Alex DeBrincat's future in Detroit. (22:30) - Top Six Opportunities Does Marco Kasper finally get the top-line center job? Where Emmitt Finnie fits, and how wide open the door is for the prospects like Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. (35:10) - Schedule Release Home opener October 2nd against the Rangers, an 84-game season, and "Tentacle Trouble." (41:30) - GM Search Update Where Steve Yzerman's replacement search stands, the Tigers brains getting involved, and our timeline predictions. (46:45) - Jason Robertson Extension One year, $12 million in Dallas - a bridge to a mega-deal or burnt leverage? (53:15) - Canucks Payroll & Elias Pettersson Vancouver wants to shed real dollars. Should Detroit be all over a Pettersson trade? (59:20) - Overtime Patron questions on John Gibson trade odds, the post-Kane power play, and more. ~~~~~ Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL  for 60% off your first box! #ad 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!

    SHOWTIME'S OVER - Patrick Kane Leaves Hockeytown - July 26th, 2026

  7. Jul 20

    Red Wings Roundtable - Yzerman Saga ft. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer - July 19th, 2026

    This Detroit Red Wings podcast convenes a full roundtable with Max Bultman & Prashanth Iyer to break down Steve Yzerman stepping aside & the search for Detroit's next GM. Hockeytown news and analysis digs into trade buzz surrounding Dylan Larkin & what this front office shakeup means for the direction of the franchise. (00:00) - Intro (04:15) - Reacting to the GM News Why the timing caught everyone off guard, the unfinished offseason business that may have forced the issue, and a look back at the tenure - the early cap cleanup versus the last five years of one and a half steps forward, one and a quarter back. (10:25) - What the Next Front Office Should Look Like Analytics minds, former agents, the Tigers' data investment, the Carolina model, and why groupthink has to go. Plus the internal vs. external candidate debate and the power dynamic between a president of hockey ops and GM. (38:25) - The Dylan Larkin Trade Request Can a new regime repair the relationship, or does a Dylan Larkin trade have to happen? Trade return expectations, futures vs. young players, and three-team trade scenarios. (57:00) - Contract Talk Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract and the offer sheet risk (real?), plus why an Alex DeBrincat extension might be a blank check situation. (1:10:25) - Overtime Mailbag Which prospects are untouchable, ceilings for the top names, and the Lucas Raymond at center experiment. --- 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!

    Red Wings Roundtable - Yzerman Saga ft. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer - July 19th, 2026

  8. Jul 16

    YZERMAN OUT! RED WINGS GM CHANGE IN DETROIT (Emergency Episode) - July 15th, 2026

    This (EMERGENCY) Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the stunning news that Steve Yzerman is out as general manager in Detroit. Hockeytown news & analysis covers what this means for the Dylan Larkin trade request, the search for a new head of hockey operations, & who Chris Ilitch will choose to take over for Yzerman. (00:00) - Intro & Behind The Scenes An emergency episode as the news drops: Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (05:15) - YZERMAN OUT.  Yzerman transitions to senior advisor and Chris Ilitch begins the search for new hockey ops leadership. We read between the lines on the announcement and why the timing in mid-July is so strange. (16:20) - Was It Deserved? The full tenure review: home-run drafting at the top, phenomenal contracts for the core, but pro scouting misses, self-inflicted wounds, and a philosophy that never adapted. (31:25) - Who Replaces Yzerman? Internal options versus an outside hire, the president of hockey ops question, the Eric Tulsky pipe dream, and the names being floated around the league. Ventura, Peterson, Yorke, or others? (53:00) - Larkin, Edvinsson & DeBrincat Does the change alter Larkin's trade request? Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and exposed to an offer sheet. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat's future is completely up in the air with no GM to negotiate. Also, is Todd McLellan safe? (1:09:00) - First Moves for the New GM Sign the RFA, get clarity on the roster, and start the reset - why the next hire has to be bold from day one.  (1:15:20) - Overtime Your questions on Nicklas Lidstrom as a candidate, Yzerman's emotional high point, and how Ilitch ownership factors in. --- 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!

    YZERMAN OUT! RED WINGS GM CHANGE IN DETROIT (Emergency Episode) - July 15th, 2026
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