
Year of McLellan and Gibson's Resurgence ft. Max Bultman - Dec. 28th, 2025
2025-12-28 | 1h 25 mins.
WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS (with Limited Edition Signed Puck): https://griffinshockey.com/wwp 2025 has been the Year of Todd McLellan for the Detroit Red Wings and Hockeytown fans. Tune in (as we're joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit) as we begin by recapping Detroit's electric comeback win against Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars, including John Gibson's 8th straight win, James van Riesmdyk's redemption and unbelievable pass, Dylan Larkin's multi-goal heroics, Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider continuing to rack up points, strong play from Michael Rasmussen, Edvinsson & Finnie contributing, & more (4:30). After that, the Red Wings' ugly loss to Brind'Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes, including Rasmussen and Copp chipping in (from Sandin-Pellikka & Leonard) and not much else going Steve Yzerman's squad's way (13:50). We then jump into the Red Wings' 5v5 scoring questions: has the top line with Larkin, Raymond, and Finnie been stagnant? Will putting Marco Kasper in that spot solve two issues? How much has the team been relying on Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and Andrew Copp? (36:05) Next, John Gibson's redemption in net ahead of Cam Talbot and with Sebastian Cossa making waves (46:20), as well as a look at Justin Faulk as a potential trade target for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings to bolster the blue line behind Seider, Edvinsson, Sandin-Pellikka, and Chiarot (53:20). After that, a look at Red Wings prospects at the World Juniors (Carter Bear, Eddie Genbord, Max Plante, Michal Pradel, Michal Svrcek) & Dan Watson's Grand Rapids Griffins setting AHL records with Sebastian Cossa & Co. leading the way (1:02:45). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:08:55) - 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 Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Â

MORITZ SEIDER: SUPERSTAR - Dec. 21st, 2025
2025-12-22 | 1h 24 mins.
WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp It's Moritz Seider's world, we're just living in it. Tune in as we start by recapping the first of Detroit's two wins over Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, including goals and strong play from John Leonard, James van Riemsdyk, Elmer Soderblom, Moritz Seider, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, and Andrew Copp, John Gibson's 7th straight win, and more from Todd McLellan's squad (4:20). Next, the Red Wings going back-to-back thanks to another goal from Leonard (filling in for Patrick Kane alongside Alex DeBrincat and Andrew Copp), Lucas Raymond (from Sandin-Pellikka and Finnie), Cam Talbot's strong game, and Moritz Seider's absolutely electric overtime game winner at Little Caesars Arena (12:55). We then take a look at Detroit's standings in the Atlantic division and the road ahead for Steve Yzerman's team (23:00). After that, we dive into the numbers behind Moritz Seider's superstar-level season, how he's surpassed even Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar in some metrics, how Simon Edvinsson has helped free up his game, and his candidacy for the Norris and Hart Trophies (28:45). We then discuss Marco Kasper's sophomore slump, as well as the Grand Rapids Griffins' AHL record-setting start the season (with Cossa, Brandsegg-Nygard, Holl, Gustafsson, and others leading the way under Dan Watson) (37:25) before jumping into NHL news (Berggren in St. Louis, Marchand, Danault and Marchment trades, & more). (48:10) All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:05:10) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Berggren Out, Detroit's December, & Red Wings' Needs ft. Prashanth Iyer - Dec. 18th, 2025
2025-12-18 | 1h 28 mins.
The Detroit Red Wings have already had their best December in a decade, and the month is only halfway over... Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's win over Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders, including Alex DeBrincat's heroics and league-leading goal pace, Lucas Raymond's 3 assists, Moritz Seider continuing his award-worthy season, and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's offensive skills on display as John Gibson wins his 6th straight start (4:10). Next, Dylan Larkin & Co. fall to the Utah Mammoth as Cam Talbot, Simon Edvinsson, and more Red Wings across the board struggled, and Todd McLellan's squad failed to execute without the likes of Patrick Kane (though Finnie & Grand Rapids Griffins star John Leonard linked up for a goal) (14:45). Also, the amazing pace in Hockeytown compared to previous years & what lies ahead for the rest of 2025. After that, we discuss Jonatan Berggren being lost to the St. Louis Blues via waivers, his request to Steve Yzerman to find him a fresh start, and the failure of the 2018 Red Wings Draft Class by Ken Holland & Tyler Wright (Zadina, Veleno, Berggren, etc.) (29:10). We then are joined by Prashanth Iyer to go over the ramifications of Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings not trading for Quinn Hughes, what's needed to make the most of Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Sebastian Cossa, Trey Augustine, & the rest of Detroit's future. Also, Prashanth's campaign for Moritz Seider to not only get Norris Trophy votes, but also Hart Trophy votes (41:10). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:14:05) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Gibson and DeBrincat on Fire, and Hughes Trade Fallout - Dec. 14th, 2025
2025-12-15 | 1h 22 mins.
The Quinn Hughes saga is over, and once again he is not joining the Detroit Red Wings. On a happier note, we open by recapping Detroit's last two games of their road trip, including a tough loss to an unreal Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers (including Simon Edvinsson scoring after suiting up unexpectedly) (5:20), before jumping into the Red Wings and their dominant win over the Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks, including Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat putting on a show, Emmitt Finnie benefitting from Axel Sandin-Pellikka's offensive moves, another John Gibson shutout, and lots more (8:45). After that, a discussion on DeBrincat's star season as he's been on fire alongside "Showtime" Patrick Kane and Andrew Copp, providing strong scoring support behind Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond on the 1st line, as well as John Gibson's recent strong streak over the past 5 games, what it could mean for the Detroit Red Wings and their playoff chances, the upcoming month of December, & plenty more (15:50). Next, Quinn Hughes being traded to the Minnesota wild for Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, a 2026 1st round pick, and Zeev Buium: our analysis on the deal, the risk Bill Guerin is taking, how Jim Rutherford did compared to expectations, Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings missing out on adding Quinn Hughes to Moritz Seider's side, what the equivalent deal may have been, and whether it would've been worth giving up Simon Edvinsson, Nate Danielson or Marco Kasper, Carter Bear, and maybe more in the trade (28:15). Finally, our thoughts on the Skinner for Jarry trade in Edmonton, and how this affects McDavid & Draisaitl's Cup chances (57:25). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:07:15) - 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 Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Hughes Rumors Heat Up and Apologies to John Gibson - Dec. 11th, 2025
2025-12-11 | 1h 20 mins.
John Gibson shutout, Quinn Hughes being linked to the Detroit Red Wings...wild time in Hockeytown! Tune in as we start by recapping Detroit's latest two wins, starting with a 4-0 victory over Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks, including John Gibson's best game in the Winged Wheel, excellent performances from Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, James van Riemsdyk, Elmer Soderblom, J.T. Compher, Michael Rasmussen, Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, and more Red Wings (4:10). Next, a nail-biting 4-3 victory over Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames, including Gibson's performance, Simon Edvinsson's injury, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat showing their mind-meld yet again, Axel Sandin-Pellikka's offensive game emerging, Raymond and Larkin, an almost goalie fight between Cooley & Gibson, & plenty more (15:10). Next, we take a look at just how well the DeBrincat-Copp-Kane line has been playing, Cat's goal pace, Kane's milestones, what it means for guys like Kasper and Danielson down the roster, and how it takes pressure off the Finnie-Larkin-Raymond line (32:25). After that, our updated reports on what we're hearing in the Quinn Hughes saga, including heightened interest from Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, whether a potential return would include someone like Carter Bear, if Yzerman would need an assurance of an extension from Hughes & Pat Brisson, & more (39:40). All of that & lots more, including a note on Carter Bear's World Junior Championship Team Canada training camp invitation (54:05), before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (57:20) - 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 Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Prashanth's Article: https://prashanthiyer.substack.com/p/building-moritz-seiders-mvp-case



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