LUCKY NUMBER 7 STRAIGHT WINS IN HOCKEYTOWN!

Tune in as we discuss the wild seven game win streak by Todd McLellan's Detroit Red Wings (0:00), starting with their win over Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks (including performances by Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Albert Johansson's 1st NHL goal, Erik Gustafsson, Lucas Raymond, Marco Kasper, & more) (3:35), followed by a commanding 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken, including an insane 4 goal flurry to start, Dylan Larkin staying hot, more from Detroit's best players, Moritz Seider's reverse hit, J.T. Compher, Marco Kasper, & others contributing, & more (13:30), as well as a look ahead and whether this performance is really a new coach bump or if we can expect this from Steve Yzerman's Red Wings moving forward (22:50).

After that, we analyze the emerging Albert Johansson and Erik Gustafsson, whether their improved play is here to stay under McLellan & Yawney, if Johansson should play with Simon Edvinsson all season, & how this affects Detroit's outlook and whether they can make the playoffs (25:20), as well as updates on the Dylan Cozens trade rumors with the Buffalo Sabres & whether the Red Wings should be looking at other moves (Petterson? Miller?) (38:25).

Finally, NHL news including Zadorov's hypocrisy, Boston Bruins drama, & plenty more (48:00) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (55:20) - enjoy!

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The Todd McLellan era continues to get better...

Tune in as we open by discussing Ryan's return, a quick correction from last episode, and a lack of bold playoff proclamations (0:00) before jumping into the Detroit Red Wings extending their win streak to 5 games with a win over the Ottawa Senators, including Dylan Larkin's goal streak, Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat continuing to stay hot, Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson holding down the fort on defense, Joe Veleno's timely goal, Alex Lyon's injury and Cam Talbot stepping in, and Patrick Kane's Showtime magic in overtime (7:50). After that, thoughts on how sustainable the win streak is in the "PLAY F****G HOCKEY" era under Todd McLellan, what the playoff odds are for Steve Yzerman's Hockeytown team, & more (19:35).

Next, more Dylan Cozens rumors between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres, who on Detroit would be worth including (Marco Kasper? Nate Danielson?), and whether Elias Petterson or J.T. Miller would be a better fit (32:25).

We then discuss Trey Augustine, Max Plante, James Hagens, and Team USA's 2nd consecutive World Junior Championship gold medal, Jesse Kiiskinen's strong performance, and Axel Sandin Pellikka's accolades, as well as a note on the Red Wings goalie pipeline with Sebastian Cossa and Carter Gylander alongside Augustine, and how Ville Husso and/or Jack Campbell may be used as trade fodder (49:30).

Finally, NHL news including the Canucks drama, Vatrano's deferred salary, & more (1:00:50) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:04:05) - enjoy!

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THE DETROIT RED WINGS JUST MIGHT BE BACK.

Tune in as Brad and Evan discuss the blazing hot Detroit Red Wings under Todd McLellan starting with their dramatic win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, including Dylan Larkin scoring again, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat staying hot, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond continuing to thrive, Lyon's win, and Jonatan Berggren's breakaway winner (3:45). Next, Detroit beating the Jets for their 4th consecutive win, including more from Raymond, Kane, Larkin, and DeBrincat (16:05). After that. A discussion on just how "back" the Hockeytown squad is since Steve Yzerman moved on from Derek Lalonde to Todd McLellan (23:00).

Next. Augustine, Plante, Kiiskinen, and Sandin Pellikka updates from the World Juniors (39:55), drama in Vancouver and whether Petterson could be an option for Steve Yzerman (& more NHL news) (50:55), and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:02) - enjoy!

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The Detroit Red Wings closed out 2024 with a bang!

Tune in as we open by discussing Todd McLellan's squads two wins to finish the year, starting with the victory over Alexander Ovechkin's Washington Capitals including goals from Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Lucas Raymond (4:25), as well as their New Year's Eve win over sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins, including massive defensive plays from Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson, goals from Kane, Compher, as well as Dylan Larkin and Jonatan Berggren breaking their goal droughts (thanks to Raymond and Tarasenko), Alex Lyon's back to back wins, 1st line Joe Veleno, McLellan's 600th win as head coach, & more (11:15).

Next, we discuss whether Hockeytown's hot streak is just a new coach bump or if this is sustainable, and whether Steve Yzerman should have fired Derek Lalonde sooner (18:50) before updates on Detroit's previous free agent ventures in Steven Stamkos & others, as well as Ondrej Becher signing his ELC (27:10).

After that, a look at Red Wings prospects dominating the World Junior Championship, including Trey Augustine denying Canada, Axel Sandin Pellikka leading the Juniors in scoring, and Kiiskinen contributing for Finland, as well as a look on Canada's disastrous tournament so far (30:55).

Finally, NHL news including Zibanejad and the New York Rangers cratering (44:30) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (52:35) - enjoy!

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The Todd McLellan era in Detroit is now fully underway, with Steve Yzerman speaking to the state of the Red Wings rebuild.

Tune in as we open by discussing Steve Yzerman's comments about Hockeytown, his maybe "heated" moment where he said he's taking suggestions, how he plans to expedite the rebuild around Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Simon Edvinsson, & what the task ahead is (3:55). After that, comments and philosophy from Dylan Larkin, Todd McLellan, & others, as well as McLellan's first full practice ("just f*in play hockey") (16:00).

Next, we discuss takeaways from the first Detroit Red Wings game (against Marner and the visiting Leafs) since moving on from Derek Lalonde, as well as what the Detroit Red Wings management staff may be missing (32:25), before discussing the continued rumors of a potential Buffalo Sabres / Detroit Red Wings trade (Dylan Cozens or Bowen Byram?), in addition to a quick not on Elmer Soderblom in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins (59:00).

Finally, a World Junior Championship update including Axel Sandin Pellikka, Max Plante, Trey Augustine, Team Canada's upset loss to Latvia, & plenty more (1:09:35) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:21:20) - enjoy!

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DEREK LALONDE HAS BEEN FIRED BY THE DETROIT RED WINGS.

So much for the holiday break - tune into this EMERGENCY EPISODE of the Winged Wheel Podcast as we discuss Derek Lalonde and Bob Boughner being relieved of their duties by Steve Yzerman in Hockeytown, and Todd McLellan and Trent Yawney being hired to replace them.

We open by discussing Newsy's firing, how the team performed under him, how Dylan Larkin's comments & poor performances by the team (outside of the like of Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & Alex DeBrincat) affected his coaching tenure, if he deserved to be fired, & how much of the season was his fault (2:50).

Next, a look at Todd McLellan as a coach, his history with McDavid's Oilers and Kopitar's Kings, what type of system he plays, how much he can get out of the likes of Patrick Kane, J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp, Vladimir Tarasenko, Marco Kasper, Jonatan Berggren, & others, whether Yzerman wanted Jim Montgomery, Gerrard Gallant, or Joel Quenneville, & what can realistically be expected of this season (still tanking for Hagens, Misa, Martone, Schaefer, etc.?) (11:55).

After that, what Steve Yzerman has to do next to fix the roster (and when): a trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Dylan Cozens or Bowen Byram? Zegras from the Ducks? (32:40)

Finally, Axel Sandin Pellikka kicks off the World Junior Championship by storm with a hat trick, scoring 3 goals and an assist for Team Sweden as the Detroit Red Wings prospect lights it up (as Augustine struggles a bit against Germany) (48:05).

All of that and LOTS more before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (53:20) - enjoy!

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So much for holiday cheer...

Tune in as we discuss the Detroit Red Wings & their two losses to a fellow bottom-feeder in Lane Hutson's Montreal Canadiens, including Simon Edvinsson being out leaving Moritz Seider and Ben Chiarot to fend for themselves (with Lagesson getting his first game), Talbot & Lyon not saving the day per usual, Patrick Kane, Joe Veleno, Michael Rasmussen, & Tyler Motte contributing, terrible special teams, and an altogether brutal weekend for Derek Lalonde's squad (6:30). After that, a look at where this team is at as we head into our Christmas break, including Dylan Larkin's scoring slump, how the team is performing behind Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat & Co., & whether the tank for Hagens, Schaefer, Martone, Misa, etc. is truly on for Steve Yzerman's Hockeytown team (20:35).

Next, a conversation with Bob Kaser, voice of the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins, to talk some positivity: Red Wings pipeline in Sebastian Cossa, Nate Danielson, Maroc Kasper, Jonatan Berggren, Amadeus Lombardi, Wallinder, Carter Mazur, & plenty more (32:20).

After that, Red Wings news including John Keating calling it an incredible career, Trey Augustine, Max Plante, Jesse Kiiskinen, and Axel Sandin Pellikka at the World Juniors as well as a conversation about whether Steve Yzerman needs to make a coaching change in Derek Lalonde or a trade with a team like Buffalo (Cozens? Byram?) (1:06:30).

Finally, NHL NHL including Matt Rempe's high hit (1:13:30) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:20:55) - enjoy!

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Trade rumors are heating up, and the Detroit Red Wings are among the names flying around!

Tune in as we open by discussing the wild 6-4 win in Hockeytown over John Tortorella's Philadephia Flyers, including Patrick Kane's Showtime goal, J.T. Compher breaking through, Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin connecting for another empty netter, Rasmussen, Moritz Seider, & others contributing, Simon Edvinsson leaving injured after taking a hit from Ristolainen, Alex DeBrincat & Joe Veleno scoring, Alex Lyon hanging on, bizarre refereeing, & more (5:05)! Also, quick updates on Red Wings including Ville Husso being sent down as Cam Talbot & Alex Lyon are healthy, as well as Petry's goal that never was update (24:50).

Next, we jump into the rumors surrounding Steve Yzerman, the Detroit Red Wings, Kevyn Adams, the Buffalo Sabres, Dylan Cozens, Bowen Byram, Peterka, and possibly other players. What would a trade look like: Copp, Compher, Chiarot, Danielson, Kasper, or others? When could it happen? Should either team do it? Is it even likely? All that and more (27:20)!

Finally, NHL news including the New York Rangers and their meltdown under Chris Drury, more on the Sabres, the Kakko Borgen trade, Carrier Barron trade, Petterson & J.T. Miller in Vancouver, Max Plante & Trey Augustine making Team USA, & plenty more (47:40) before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (55:50) - enjoy!

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