Now it feels like the offseason is here as the NHL & the Detroit Red Wings have quieted down (for now).

Tune in as we update you on how the Winged Wheel Podcast will slow down for the summer (we're still going to be here weekly!) (0:00) before we jump into a discussion on Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's development path, whether he'll join Axel Sandin Pellikka in Skelleftea in the SHL or join the likes of Nate Danielson, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, and others in competing for a Detroit Red Wings or Grand Rapids Griffins spot in the AHL (5:05).

After that, we loop in on the Steve Yzerman & Moritz Seider / Lucas Raymond contract negotiations, what the prospective term and AAV may be, how lessons from Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, & Kyle Dubas in Toronto loom large, how these future stars affect the rest of Detroit's talent like Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Simon Edvinsson, & more (13:10).

Next, a quick update on Jacob Trouba (28:20) before we take a look at the Detroit Red Wings prospective lineup, where the weaknesses are as Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko may be playing with J.T. Compher, Chiarot, Seider, Johansson, & others moving around on defense, all in front of a flurry of goalies in Lyon, Talbot, Husso, & others (31:15).

Finally, a quick discussion on the salary cap and no income tax states (& Barry Trotz's comments) (41:45) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (53:40) - enjoy!

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Roster Projection: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5624614/2024/07/09/red-wings-roster-kane-tarasenko/?source=emp_shared_article

Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko had high praise ofr Hockeytown, and it seems like the Detroit Red Wings fanbase had a lot to do with it.

Tune in as we open by discussing Kane, Tarasenko, and Fischer's media, Kane's love for Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond's goal calls, how Kane helped convinced Tarasenko to sign in Detroit, and how an Original 6 franchise's legacy helped Yzerman ink the stars (4:10).

Next, we discuss the overall work that Steve Yzerman did this summer, and where the Detroit Red Wings are left for the upcoming season. How much offense can Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, Vladimir Tarasenko, Jonatan Berggre, & others produce? Can Edvinsson and Johansson provide enough support for Moritz Seider on the blue line? Can Cam Talbot, Alex Lyon, and Ville Husso be enough in net (12:50)?

After that, NHL news including the Arizona Coyotes officially being free from Muruelo's grasp (43:30), Rutger McGroarty's trade situation and a broader look at UFA, RFA, and NHL signing rights, and a New Era in NHL hats (49:25).

All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:00:05) - enjoy!

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NHL Team Improvement: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5626787/2024/07/10/nhl-teams-offseason-2024/?source=user_shared_articleWhichNHLteamshaveimprovedthemostthisoffseason?Ratingall32teams

Roster Projection: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5624614/2024/07/09/red-wings-roster-kane-tarasenko/?source=emp_shared_article

Steve Yzerman wasn't done yet - Vladimir Tarasenko is coming to Hockeytown.

Tune in as we start by analyzing the Detroit Red Wings signing Vladimir Tarasenko to a 2 year, $4.75 million AAV contract, how he fits into the forward lineup alongside Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, & others, the deal's value & structure, how he replaces offense left by Perron, Gostisbehere, etc., & more (3:15).

Next, Yzerman trading Robby Fabbri to the Anaheim Ducks for cap space (and another goalie friend for Cossa, Augustine, Campbell, Lyon, Talbot & Husso) (13:00), Joe Veleno opting for arbitration & what it means for a potential buyout (not Holl) (20:10), and the signing of Tyler Motte (25:40). After that, his press conference, including thoughts on the team's standings, chasing Stamkos or another mystery player, whether the team defense is enough to help Moritz Seider & the goalies, how Edvinsson, Johansson, and Berggren will fit in, and what roster space means for Kasper, Mazur, and Danielson (27:30).

After covering the performances of key prospects & players like Brandsegg-Nygard, Sandin Pellikka, & others at the Red Wings Development Camp (52:45), we analyze the Savoie for McLeod trade between Buffalo and Edmonton (55:15) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (59:35) - enjoy!

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Development Camp Summary: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5618585/2024/07/05/red-wings-development-camp-nate-danielson/

Disclaimer: Recorded before the Tarasenko signing & Fabbri trade - more to come on those fronts on Sunday!

The NHL's Free Agent Frenzy was mayhem and Steve Yzerman was...relatively quiet for the Detroit Red Wings (after bringing Showtime back to Hockeytown, of course).

Tune in as we start by discussing the re-signing of Patrick Kane in Detroit, including how the deal came to be, how the bonus structure affects the cap, what this means for the Red Wings forwards including Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, & others, & lots more (5:30).

Next, an overview on some of the massive deals across the NHL (including Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson, Jake DeBrusk, Chris Tanev, Brandon Mantour, & so many more) before discussing Detroit's own signings: Cam Talbot, Jack Campbell, Erik Gustafsson, William Lagesson, Christian Fischer, Tyler Motte, & other small deals (11:50). How do they affect the team, replace the offense lost by Shayne Gostisbehere, David Perron, Daniel Sprong, and Jake Walman?

After that, an overall view of "The Yzerplan", Steve Yzerman's path for the team, how the cap space can be used for Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider contracts or trades for players like Zegras or Necas, & more (50:30).

Then, an update on the Jacob Trouba situation and the trade that may not materialize (1:08:05), Pavel Datsyuk at Red Wings Development camp with the likes of Brandsegg-Nygard, Danielson, Sandin Pellikka, Augustine & others (1:19:56) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:22:00) - enjoy!

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The 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas' Sphere is over, and Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper, Nicklas Lidstrom & Co. have selected the newest crop of Hockeytown prospects for the Detroit Red Wings.

Tune in as we start by discussing the craziness at the beginning of the 1st round, with Celebrini and Levshunov going as expected, Sennecke going way higher than thought, Demidov to the Canadiens, Utah snatching up Tij Iginla, Zeev Buium falling to Minnesota, & more (4:40).

Next, a full assessment of the Detroit Red Wings selecting Michael Brandsegg-Nygard 15th overall: prospect analysis, how he stacked up to others like Hage, Eiserman, Connelly, etc., where he fits in the Red Wings core next to Raymond, Larkin, Seider, & Co., how he measures against previous picks like Danielson & Kasper, strengths & weaknesses, ultimate upside, & LOTS more. Also, a review of the rest of the 1st round (27:00).

After that, we assess all the rest of the Detroit Red Wings' picks: Max Plante (46:50), Ondrej Becher (53:20), Landon Miller (56:10), John Whipple (57:50), Charlie Forslund (59:55), Austin Baker (1:02:50), & Fisher Scott (1:03:45), then give our overall assessments of the draft class, grades, Yzerman's performance & philosophies, & more (1:05:30).

We then turn to notable draft performances and NHL moves (like Utah trading for Sergachev & Marino) (1:10:45), before discussing the Jacob Trouba, Steven Stamkos, & Patrick Kane rumors as they relate to Detroit (1:15:50) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:36:10) - enjoy!

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What a week it's been, and the 2024 NHL Draft hasn't even happened!

We start with our full 1st round 2024 NHL Mock Draft (results at the bottom), including our picks for Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & co. to join the Detroit Red Wings (4:35).

Next, we update you on the crazy world of the NHL & Detroit Red Wings, especially in the fallout of the Jake Walman trade. News & rumors of Yzerman being in on guys like John Gibson, Jake Guentzel, Tristan Jarry, Steven Stamkos, Jacob Trouba, DeBrusk, Chychrun, & more. Also, updates on Patrick Kane, Shayne Gostisbehere, how Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider fit in, Larkin & DeBrincat's windows, & more in the free agency preview (35:00).

After that, NHL news including Barkov, Bobrovsky, & Tkachuk lifting the Stanley Cup, Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe, Michkov coming to the NHL, & more (55:50) before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:03:25) - enjoy!

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1. Macklin Celebrini (SJS)
2. Artyom Levshunov (CHI)
3. Anton Silayev (ANA)
4. Ivan Demidov (CBJ)
5. Cayden Lindstrom (MTL)
6. Zeev Buium (UTA)
7. Tij Iginla (OTT)
8. Beckett Sennecke (SEA)
9. Carter Yakemchuk (CGY)
10. Berkly Catton (NJD)
11. Sam Dickinson (SJS)
12. Cole Eiserman (PHI)
13. Konsta Helenius (MIN)
14. Zayne Parekh (BUF)
15. Trevor Connelly (DET)
16. Jett Luchanko (STL)
17. Michael Hage (WSH)
18. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (CHI)
19. Liam Greentree (VGK)
20. Stian Solberg (NYI)
21. Igor Chernyshov (LAK)
22. Alfons Freij (NSH)
23. Adam Jiricek (TOR)
24. Sacha Boisvert (COL)
25. Andrew Basha (BOS)
26. EJ Emery (MTL)
27. Terik Parascak (CAR)
28. Ryder Ritchie (CGY)
29. Yegor Surin (DAL)
30. Cole Beaudoin (NYR)
31. Dominik Badinka (ANA)
32. Dean Letourneau (PHI)

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EMERGENCY EPISODE! We're joined by Max Bultman & Prashanth Iyer to discuss Steve Yzerman's trade to ship out Jake Walman and a 2nd round pick (that he just acquired for Andrew Gibson) to the San Jose Sharks in order to clear salary cap space.

What does this mean? What else is Yzerman cooking for the Detroit Red Wings? Are there big moves coming in Hockeytown like Guentzel, Gibson, Stamkos, Trouba, etc.? How does this affect the "Yzerplan" timeline? All of that and more - tune in before more happens!

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It's time for one of our biggest episodes of the year: the 2024 NHL Draft Preview...except with the added content of Steve Yzerman's press conference on his outlook for the Detroit Red Wings and the thrilling Stanley Cup Final.

Tune in as we start with our official 2024 NHL Draft Preview, including analysis, rankings, our preferences for Yzerman, Draper, & Co.'s pick at 15 for Detroit, predictions, trade options, 2nd round targets, and lots more: Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov, Anton Silayev, Cayden Lindstrom, Ivan Demidov, Carter Yakemchuk, Zayne Parekh, Zeev Buium, Tij Iginla, Beckett Sennecke, Sam Dickinson, Berkly Catton, Cole Eiserman, Adam Jiricek, Konsta Helenius, Stian Solberg, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Michael Hage, Jett Luchanko, Liam Greentree, Sacha Boisvert, EJ Emery, Igor Chernyshov, Cole Beaudoin, Andrew Basha, Terik Parascak, Trevor Connelly, Dean Letourneau, Freij, Teddy Stiga, Lucas Petterson, & more (6:35).

Next, Steve Yzerman's press conference, including news on Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond's extensions still in progress, Dylan Larkin's surgery, thoughts on going into next season with Lyon and Husso, Patrick Kane, goalie trade rumors on Ullmark & Gibson, & more (1:21:20).

Finally, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers forcing Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final against Sergei Bobrovsky, Matthew Tkachuk, and the Florida Panthers (1:32:40) & LOTS more before we take your questions and comments during our Overtime segment (1:40:25) - enjoy!

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Yzerman Presser Recap: https://www.shapshotshockey.com/p/what-we-learned-from-steve-yzermans