Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

Winged Wheel Podcast

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. Curtains for Detroit? Red Wings Collapse Again - Apr. 8th, 2026

    2D AGO

    Curtains for Detroit? Red Wings Collapse Again - Apr. 8th, 2026

    Is that all she wrote? This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets heartbreaker that makes playoff hopes smaller than ever. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down Justin Faulk's 2 goal performance & the crushing 16 second collapse with four games remaining. (00:00) - Intro & Reality Check The margin for error is gone as Detroit faces playoff elimination after another gut-wrenching loss to Columbus. (03:35) - Game Breakdown & Key Moments Dylan Larkin's power play goal and Justin Faulk's two-goal performance weren't enough as Zach Werenski and the Jackets strike back. John Gibson struggled even with Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat scoring in the shootout. (15:45) - Playoff Math & The Collapse With 4% playoff odds remaining, we examine the 35-day stretch that killed Detroit's postseason dreams starting in March. (36:00) - Remaining Hope & Roster Questions What's left for Todd McLellan, Moritz Seider, and the Detroit Red Wings down the stretch? Also, debate on why the Red Wings are where they are - injuries to Larkin & Raymond? Mental toughness? Plus, what this means for Steve Yzerman's offseason plans moving forward. (51:20) - Red Wings News, NHL News & Updates Dominik Shine is Detroit's nominee for the Masterton Trophy. Also, around the league updates as teams jockey for playoff position while Detroit watches from the outside and the Devils & Kraken make management changes. (59:30) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on the season's disappointment and what comes next for Todd McLellan's squad. --- 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!

    1h 17m
  2. Kane Giveth, Kane Taketh Away - Detroit's Comeback Fails, Playoff Hopes Fade - Apr. 5th, 2026

    5D AGO

    Kane Giveth, Kane Taketh Away - Detroit's Comeback Fails, Playoff Hopes Fade - Apr. 5th, 2026

    This (shocked) Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the unbelievable loss in Hockeytown after Patrick Kane's penalty, plus game recaps for McLellan's squad's last 3 games. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis breaks down just how outside the playoff picture Yzerman's team is. (00:00) - Intro & Complete Shock Three games, three different outcomes - the variety pack nobody wanted to experience for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond & Co. (03:55) - Red Wings vs Flyers Game Recap John Gibson bounces back with a strong performance as Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp, and Patrick Kane lead the offense. Simon Edvinsson also rebounds and displays some sweet offensive flair. (09:55) - Detroit vs. New York Rangers Game Recap Detroit falls flat against New York despite them being one of the worst teams in the league. Axel Sandin-Pellikka gets back in the lineup and Dylan Larkin leads the team in shots on one leg. What does this loss say about the roster Steve Yzerman constructed and their playoff worthiness? (21:55) - Red Wings vs. Wild Game Recap - Comeback and Kane's Penalty Patrick Kane's late penalty costs Detroit in spectacular fashion after the Red Wings had a monumental 3 goal comeback vs. Minnesota. (40:30) - Playoff Push - Is It Over? Where the Red Wings sit in the Eastern Conference NHL Playoff race, and thought's on the players' response to pressure & criticism. (58:25) - Red Wings News Updates Max Plante's future, Noah Dower-Nilsson signs his ELC, and what's next for the Grand Rapids Griffins. Are Danielson, Brandsegg-Nygard, Mazur, and others all expected to graduate? (1:03:40) - NHL News - Islanders Coaching Change Patrick Roy fired again as the New York Islanders bring in Pete DeBoer LATE in the season. (1:09:55) - Overtime Q&A Your questions about the playoff race and what comes next for Steve Yzerman's squad. --- Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN: go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! 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!

    1h 20m
  3. Detroit in the Dumps, Yzerman's Job Security, and Augustine Signs - Apr. 1st, 2026

    APR 2

    Detroit in the Dumps, Yzerman's Job Security, and Augustine Signs - Apr. 1st, 2026

    March pain is over. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers another crushing loss as playoff hopes fade & McLellan & Yzerman faces mounting pressure. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis examines the Red Wings vs Penguins game recap & what's next for Hockeytown. (00:00) - Intro Fan sentiment captures the mood after another lifeless performance from Todd McLellan's squad. (04:20) - Red Wings vs Penguins Game Recap Detroit falls 5-1 to Pittsburgh in another horrendous road performance. Dylan Larkin's power play goal for his 5th straight 30 goal season provides the only bright spot as John Gibson is chased again in favor of Cam Talbot. (14:00) - Wild Card Race Stalemate   The Red Wings lose ground to nobody - every playoff hopeful keeps stumbling at the same time. Detroit somehow still in the hunt despite looking like a tune-up opponent for other teams. (18:45) - McLellan vs. Players Disconnect between coaching and execution reaches a breaking point - is it because Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and Patrick Kane don't have enough support in the lineup? Or is the coach's message wearing thin? (32:15) - Steve Yzerman Job Security Speculation bubbles up about the GM's future as another mediocre season winds down. What's real criticism versus noise from frustrated fans. (44:30) - Trey Augustine Signs ELC Rare positive news as the goalie prospect puts pen to paper. Could he be the answer Detroit's been searching for between the pipes. Also, Carter Bear's important in the prospect pipeline compared to Danielson, Kasper, and Brandsegg-Nygard. (54:55) - NHL News - Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Treliving Leafs continue to reel as they move on from Treliving. Also, Gudas standing up for his payback & more. (1:02:55) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on the team's slide, whether Larkin should be traded or stripped of the C, & more. --- This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN: go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #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!

    1h 22m
  4. McLellan Frustrated, Wings Waste Chances - Mar. 29th, 2026

    MAR 30

    McLellan Frustrated, Wings Waste Chances - Mar. 29th, 2026

    The Hockeytown rollercoaster rolls on. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down two completely different performances in back-to-back games, as game recaps & analysis covers the stunning win over Buffalo and the crushing loss to Philadelphia for Steve Yzerman's team.. (00:00) - Intro & Delirium Trying to make sense of the Detroit Red Wings and their performances in a tight playoff race. (04:05) - Red Wings vs. Sabres Game Recap Red Wings score three first period goals against one of the league's hottest teams, including Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond power play strikes. John Gibson stacks the pads, and Patrick Kane shushes his hometown crowd. (14:05) - Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Recap - Disaster Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson & Co. fall short in a frustrating home loss that perfectly encapsulates this team's inconsistency, including a late game flurry of goals from Appleton, DeBrincat, and Raymond. (27:25) - What's Wrong With Detroit? Dissecting why the Detroit Red Wings don't show up to big games so often. Is this on Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat, or is it more on the lack of depth? (39:50) - Playoff Race Reality Check Where the Wings stand after splitting two crucial games, and how many points they realistically need down the stretch.  (48:00) - Prospects Update - Augustine, Plante, Johansson Grand Rapids Griffins getting reinforcements as Anton Johansson joins the club. Also, ELC watch for Trey Augustine, and where Max Plante may play next season. (53:50) - Around the NHL - Torts is Back! John Tortorella in for Bruce Cassidy in Vegas as the Golden Knights make a late season chance - will this work for Mitch Marner & Co.? (1:03:40) - Overtime Mailbag Your questions on the rebuild, whether Hockeytown has hope, and what Steve Yzerman should do this summer. --- 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!

    1h 20m
  5. MAR 26

    March Sadness and Yzerman Extends JBD ft. Max Bultman - Mar. 25th, 2026

    Another March Sadness episode. This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings vs Senators crushing loss in what should have been their most winnable big game of the season. Hockeytown news and analysis breaks down where the playoff race stands, Larkin's return, and Yzerman extending JBD. (00:55) - Intro (03:30) - Ottawa Loss Breakdown Red Wings fall to injury-depleted Senators on back-to-back despite Ottawa missing five defensemen including Jake Sanderson. Discussion on the Patrick Kane offside that negated an Alex DeBrincat goal, plus how Dylan Larkin's return, Yakemchuk's guaranteed goal, and DeBrincat and Zub's fight all ended in disappointment for Todd McLellan's squad. (27:45) - Playoff Race Math Breaking down where Detroit sits after the regulation loss and which teams they need to leapfrog with limited games remaining - can Steve Yzerman's roster do it? How much can Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson support from the back end for a stagnant offense? (38:20) - Jacob Bernard-Docker Extension Steve Yzerman extends JBD to a 2 year, $1.6 million AAV extension - what this means for the blue line depth, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and future moves. (46:00) - Axel Sandin Pellikka Sent Down ASP returns to Grand Rapids Griffins before the Ottawa game - how is his path affected? (53:40) - NHL Suspension Debate Around the league discipline decisions and how stars like Connor McDavid may affect future changes with George Parros and Gary Bettman. (1:05:00) - Overtime Q&A Your questions on the March sadness in Hockeytown and whether it's truly over for the Red Wings' playoff hopes. --- Jessi Pierce Family Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-hinrichs-after-losing-jessi-pierce-children 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!

    1h 19m
  6. Hockeytown Heroics and Heartbreak ft. Ken Daniels and Kirk Maltby - Mar. 22nd, 2026

    MAR 23

    Hockeytown Heroics and Heartbreak ft. Ken Daniels and Kirk Maltby - Mar. 22nd, 2026

    Anxiety in Hockeytown...this Detroit Red Wings podcast delivers the Red Wings vs Canadiens recap & Boston heartbreak from Winged Wheel Podcast Night at the LCA, plus a live interview with Ken Daniels and Kirk Maltby! Detroit Red Wings news and analysis covers Alex DeBrincat's heroics, Andrew Copp's return, and another devastating third period collapse. (00:00) - Intro: Detroit Red Wings Falling Out of the Race? Another tough loss has Todd McLellan's squad reeling, as well as Red Wings fans everywhere. (04:50) - Detroit vs. Montreal Win DeBrincat blows the roof off LCA in the playoff-style win over Montreal. Andrew Copp returns ahead of schedule while Simon Edvinsson delivers chippy play against Cole Caufield and the Canadiens. (11:25) - Red Wings vs. Boston Loss Analysis Another third period collapse, including Gibson's tough night opposite a stellar Swayman. Also, Raymond and DeBrincat scoring, Seider and Edvinsson's lapses, & more as Detroit struggles without Dylan Larkin. (29:05) - WWP Night at the LCA! Live Show with Ken Daniels Live from Little Caesars Arena before the Bruins game, we host our 10th Winged Wheel Podcast Night at the LCA. Ken Daniels, Lead Announcer for the Detroit Red Wings, joins the show to talk Hockeytown, working alongside Mickey Redmond, Steve Yzerman's moves at the deadline, the playoff push, NHL news, and more. (1:12:50) - Kirk Maltby Joins the Live Show 4x Stanley Cup Champion Kirk Maltby joins Ken and the gang on the live show to talk about his championship days, how he sees this Red Wings team progressing, tales from the era of Draper, Osgood, Bowman, and Fedorov, and plenty more. (1:33:05) - Overtime Q&A Your questions on the razor's edge playoff race and upcoming critical Ottawa Senators matchup. --- 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!

    1h 43m
  7. Kane, Red Wings Rally - Season on the Line... - Mar. 18th, 2026

    MAR 19

    Kane, Red Wings Rally - Season on the Line... - Mar. 18th, 2026

    It's make or break time. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the Red Wings vs. Flames comeback win via Patrick Kane's clutch performance. Hockeytown news & analysis covers the playoff push with Copp injury updates & the Atlantic race still neck-and-neck. (00:00) - Playoff Push Futility We open with some bleak overview on how Detroit's playoff hopes hinge on unbeatable teams losing, plus frustrations with three-point games hurting the Red Wings. (06:34) - Red Wings vs Flames Game Recap Dominik Shine gets the squad going with a fight that had Kane & Co. fired up. Patrick Kane & Alex DeBrincat leads the comeback after a sluggish first period! Emmitt Finnie and Albert Johansson step up and the power play finally clicks on Moritz Seider's 9th goal of the season. (19:45) - Andrew Copp Injury Update Copp returns to practice early and could be the knight in shining armor Detroit needs, following the David Perron blueprint from last week. Dylan Larkin and Michael Rasmussen stay sidelines, as Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is close and Axel Sandin-Pellikka seems poised for the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. (29:45) - Atlantic Division Standings Crisis Columbus and Ottawa have just one regulation loss in their last 10 games combined - the playoff cutoff now projects to 99 points as teams below Detroit surge. Can Lucas Raymond, Todd McLellan, and the Red Wings keep pace? (39:15) - Finnie at Center? & Red Wings Pipeline Updates Eddie Genborg signs his ELC with Detroit, and heads to the Griffins for their finishing stretch. Also, Max Plante and Trey Augustine are honored in the NCAA as Hobey Baker finalists. (46:55) - NHL Offseason Targets, League News, & the World Cup of Hockey Breaking down potential offseason moves (Tuch, Lafreniere, Maccelli, or MacTavish?) and the complete meltdown around Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers facing a playoff push without Leon Draisaitl. (1:10:30) - Overtime Mailbag Listener questions on the playoff race, lineup decisions, and whether this team can actually make it to the postseason. ~~~~~ WWP Night at the LCA Night (March 21st) tickets at wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. 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!

    1h 25m
  8. Still Alive! Detroit's Playoff Chances Narrow - Mar. 15th, 2026

    MAR 15

    Still Alive! Detroit's Playoff Chances Narrow - Mar. 15th, 2026

    This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the Red Wings' narrowing playoff odds after games vs. Tampa Bay & Dallas. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down how McLellan's injury-riddled roster is fighting to stay in the playoff race without Larkin and Copp. (00:00) - Intro & Episode Overview Evan's alarm clock mishaps and why this Detroit Red Wings stretch feels like the most crucial in podcast history. (04:40) - Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game Recap Detroit falls 4-1 but hangs tough against Nikita Kucherov's loaded Lightning squad. Justin Faulk's defensive impact shows but the Red Wings can't drive any offense to support it. (14:20) - Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars Game Recap   David Perron returns! Jake Oettinger's own goal gives Detroit a lifeline in their battle for playoff positioning. Lucas Raymond steps up on a nice play from Finnie to tie it as Edvinsson, Seider, & the Red Wings steal a point off the Stars. Also, a look at the stretch of games ahead.  (32:00) - Larkin & Copp + Gut Check Time Ahead Congratulations to Head Equipment Manager Paul Boyer on 2500 games! Also, a debate on why every single point matters down the stretch & what the runway is for Steve Yzerman's squad. (39:50) - Playoff Race Updates, Lucas Raymond's Injury, and Detroit's Failing Power Play Latest updates on the Eastern Conference playoff race vs. Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, and Columbus. Also, what Lucas Raymond may be battling,  Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Michael Rasmussen join the injured list, the Red Wings' failing power play, and more. (51:15) - Around the NHL League news and notes, Gudas taking out Matthews, and the Department of Player Safety taking heat. (58:20) - Overtime & A Surprise Announcement! Some personal news from one of the hosts! Also, your questions on playoff odds and more. ~~~~~ WWP Night at the LCA Night (March 21st) tickets at wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings 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!

    1h 16m
4.9
out of 5
948 Ratings

About

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!

You Might Also Like