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…

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…

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, inc…

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 tho…

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast 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. …

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast 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 Sha…

Be sure to catch our 2024 NHL Draft Live Stream on Friday, June 28th! Subscribe on YouTube and tune in: https://www.youtube.com/wingedwheelpodcast 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 thri…

What a wild day of trades and roster moves in the NHL. Tune in as we start by discussing the Albert Johansson signing and what he could mean for the Detroit Red Wings roster, bolstering the blue line of Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Jake Walman, & others (4:10). Next, we analyze the flurry of NHL roster moves and what they could mean for Steve Yz…

Martin Necas trade rumors are swirling, and Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings are in the mix... Tune in as we start by analyzing the Necas rumors, whether he'd be a fit in Hockeytown, what the Red Wings would have to give up to add him to the core of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & others, how he would…

Free agency is looming after the NHL Draft and rumors are already swirling. Tune in as we first start by discussing the recent accolades for the local Detroit Red Wings broadcast team in Ken Daniels, Mickey Redmond, & Bally Sports Detroit, as well as how national broadcasts in the playoffs could level up (3:20)! Next, we analyze some potential free…

The NHL's salary cap is set, and so is the stage for Steve Yzerman and his upcoming adjustments to the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing Hockeytown's salary cap situation, how Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider's contracts affect it, how the extra $300k can factor in, if Patrick Kane, David Perron, or others can return, whether Just…

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The Stanley Cup Final is set, the Detroit Red Wings are starting to take stock of their free agents, and the NHL Draft is just around the corner... Tune in as we start by discussing the impending meetings between Steve Yzerman and agents for David Perron, Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond, and presumably Moritz Seider not far away as well. Also, what it …

It's about that time where we take our first go at a 2024 NHL Mock Draft, including our thoughts on who Steve Yzerman might take for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we first start with news on some Hockeytown prospects being let go, including Bednar, Niederbach, and Mathurin, as well as overall thoughts on Detroit's prospect pool (3:20). Next, ou…

Now that the Grand Rapids Griffins are done their season, it's time for the Detroit Red Wings to take stock and see who might graduate to the NHL. Tune in as we discuss the futures of Simon Edvinsson, Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper, Sebastian Cossa, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, & more Griffins, who will join the likes of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seide…

On this episode: Aaron is tired and cleans the fridge. Nate talks about the dragon of our age. Our Guest: Aundi Kolber - licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, wife, and mom. She shares her journey of being raised in the Catholic church and complex trauma. She encourages us to be present, loving, honoring, and respecting ourselves along …

Steve Yzerman has some decisions to make with pending free agents. Tune in as we take a look at which players in Hockeytown have expiring contracts, what they might take to re-sign, whether the Detroit Red Wings should bring them back, how they'd fit in alongside the likes of Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and more, including Patrick Kane, Moritz Se…

On this episode: Aaron rides an exercise bike and figures out how to get paid to exercise. Nate reconsiders his gym membership. Our Guest: Michael Ayala-White, a Buffalo NY native, is a Trauma Informed Certified Coach who is located in Buffalo, NY, but his certification is global and does remote coaching with clients all over the country. He specia…

Moritz Seider is great on the 1st pair, but Steve Yzerman is going to need to find some help for the Detroit Red Wings on the right side. Tune in as we discuss some potential Hockeytown free agent targets to play on Detroit's right side behind Seider (maybe alongside Edvinsson?), whether they'd replace the offense of Gostisbehere or Patrick Kane, i…

Will Steve Yzerman's adjustments to the Detroit Red Wings come through the form of a trade - or multiple? Tune in as we discuss potential Hockeytown trade targets, including Nikolaj Ehlers of the Winnipeg Jets (3:05), Martin Necas of the Carolina Hurricanes (15:45), and Timothy Lilejegren of the Toronto Maple Leafs (22:00) - is 15th overall in play…

On this episode: Nate observes people starting to walk on sidewalks. Aaron shares his crush on Anne of Green Gables. Our Guest: Kim Evenson comes to us from Oslo Norway by way of Australia. He discusses the desire and need for close male relationships. Kim shares the foundation of friendship being love, and including compassion, vulnerability, comf…

Steve Yzerman has options at 15th overall - are they all players? Tune in as we discuss expectations for what Hockeytown might land with the 15th overall pick, as well as the merits of Steve Yzerman considering a trade to maybe add more immediate impact to help the likes of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson…

Steve Yzerman has some interesting choices to make this summer for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we discuss the ideal draft strategy for Hockeytown as they draft 15th overall and look to add to their core - who would be the best help for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, & Detroit's other key players? …

On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss ADHD, convergent and divergent thinking. How someone with ADHD isn’t broken. Our Guest: Rachel Allen has lived in Alabama and Tennessee, and now calls Utah her home. She is a CSAT who works with a lot of women and couples. She shares her fascination with human behavior and how she started explaining sexuality…

Two new contracts for the Detroit Red Wings: one exciting, and another a bit more mysterious. First, Axel Sandin Pellikka signs his ELC as Yzerman officially brings their next star defenseman into the fold in Hockeytown, however it was confirmed that he'll be staying in the SHL. We discuss what this means for his development vs. joining the Grand R…

The kids are the key for Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde in Hockeytown. Tune in as we break down the incoming youth movement for the Detroit Red Wings, how many of the rising stars can make the roster, and what to expect from Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Sebastian Cossa, and ot…

On this episode: Aaron and Nate each allow Dr. Andrew J. Bauman to lead them in some therapy work. This episode is subdivided into two parts: first with Aaron and then with Nate, where Dr. Bauman walks them through exercises to connect their mind, feelings, body, and spirit for healing. Andrew will be the lead speaker at the 2024 Samson Summit, sha…

Just because the season is over doesn't mean Red Wings fans aren't excited about hockey, thanks to the likes of Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka. Tune in as we start by discussing Nate Danielson's offensive increase as he moved from the Brandon Wheat Kings to the Portland Winterhawks, whether he can make the Detroit Red Wings next season, hi…

There's a lot for Steve Yzerman to take care of in Hockeytown this offseason, and the top of the list (even higher than Patrick Kane) belongs to Lucas Raymond & Moritz Seider's upcoming contracts. Tune in as we discuss what those deals may look like as they come off their ELCs, whether anything other than an 8 year term is advisable, how Dylan Lark…

Our Guest: Aaron interviews our guest, Dr. Tamara Rosier. Dr. Tamara is an ADHD coach, and the founder of the ADHD Center in West Michigan. She shares her knowledge and history of ADHD going back to the 1800’s. Ways to cope with the thing that gives you reoccurring anxiety, including emotionally engineering your day. The fact that ADHD people are m…

Now that we've looked back at the Detroit Red Wings and their 2023/2024 season, it's time to look ahead at the job Steve Yzerman has ahead of him this summer. Tune in as we open by discussing some key priorities for Yzerman in Hockeytown, including the Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond extensions, making room for young players like Simon Edvinsson, M…

It's that time of year as we recap the entire 2023/2024 Detroit Red Wings season. Tune in as we start by discussing the forwards, including Dylan Larkin's leadership, Lucas Raymond's star performances, Alex DeBrincat's first year in Hockeytown, Patrick Kane's impact, J.T. Compher, David Perron, Robby Fabbri, Daniel Sprong, Michael Rasmussen, Andrew…

On this episode: Nate and Aaron debate one day for p@rn. Nate updates us on his speaking engagements. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guests, Chelsea and Layton Boeve. Chelsea and Layton host the Liberator podcast. The Michiganders share their journey that brought them to their passion for strong and healthy relationships. Layton grew up wi…

Heartbreak for Hockeytown. The Detroit Red Wings came so, so close to making the playoffs. Tune in as we start by lamenting the past few nights (0:00) before giving our thoughts on how the Red Wings just barely missed the playoffs due to the Philadelphia Flyers pulling the goalie against the Washington Capitals, and also give an overview of the fin…

It's the final episode of the regular season, and the Detroit Red Wings are still alive in the playoff race. Tune in as we give a full rundown of Hockeytown's position in the NHL's playoff standings, with Wild Card & Metro Division spots up for grabs for the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins along…

On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss 13 foot, 5 inch Oscar. Nate builds a screened-in treehouse. Our Guest: Natives of Miami, Josh and Charlene share their real-life experiences with alcoholism and substance abuse. Josh also talks about sex and work addiction and trading one addiction for another as part of his recovery in 12-step. Charlene’s jo…

The Detroit Red Wings put up a strong effort, and came up short in their biggest game of the year (so far). Tune in as we discuss the loss in Hockeytown to the Wild Card rival Washington Capitals, including Lindgren's fantastic performance (which Patrick Kane spoiled), Larkin, Raymond, DeBRincat & Co. not being able to solve Washington offensively,…

The Detroit Red Wings once again control their own playoff destiny (0:00). Tune in as we cover the happenings in Hockeytown, starting with a tough loss to the New York Rangers, including non-calls on Lucas Raymond, mistakes from Czarnik and Perron, Copp, Larkin, & Compher, & more from Lalonde's squad (6:50). Next, Detroit's key win over the Buffalo…

On this episode: Pablito and Rob didn’t get fired. Rob feels different ages when he dances. Is dancing a metaphor for life? Our Guest: Nate and Aaron welcome Jeremy Morris. Jeremy is from Western Idaho and brings a majestic beard and loads of life experience. He engages the lie that if others really knew us, they wouldn’t love us. Talking about you…

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On this episode: Pablito and Rob are impulsive. Rob shares how he engages his stories with the gospel. Our Guest: Nate welcomes this week’s guest, Ashley Chesnut. Ashley is an author, young adult minister, and PHD student in Birmingham, AL. She discusses her book: It's Not Just You, and how that helps women engage their stories and experience freed…

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Grand Rapids Griffins x WWP Hat + Game Tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014?fevoUri=grand-rapids-griffins-vs-rockford-icehogs-4esvm5k-9f02014%2F It has been an eventful few days for the Detroit Red Wings, but the two most important things are that Dylan Larkin is back, and Moritz Seider blew up F…

On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss how macho and competitive Valentines Day can be. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Dr. Roy Smith. Roy is a speaker, psychologist and author. He discusses his books, Inside Fatherhood for men, and The Campfire Gang Series for youth. Roy shares how his difficult and traumatic growing up years shape…

Lucas Raymond is the hero the Detroit Red Wings needed. Tune in as we begin by discussing the heart attack-inducing game in Hockeytown, as Lalonde's Red Wings started off terribly but rallied back led by Lucas Raymond's heroics & another Patrick Kane "Showtime" overtime winner (classically called by Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond). Also, Moritz Seide…

The Detroit Red Wings look like they're going to be battling until the very end with how up & down this season has been. Tune in as we open by discussing a disappointing loss in Hockeytown as Lalonde's Red Wings fell to the Arizona Coyotes again, including Seider's stumble, Lyon struggling, Chiarot coming to Raymond's aid, and Raymond scoring (3:55…

On this episode: Nate is rucking things up. Aaron doesn’t understand why the rucking ruckers would ruck their @sses off. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron welcome back Tullian Tchividjian to the podcast for the third time. Tullian shares the value of crashing and burning in his just released book: Carnage and Grace. Topics include giving ourselves grace fo…

It has only gotten worse for the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in as we start by discussing the 6th consecutive loss (this time to the Buffalo Sabres) for Derek Lalonde's squad, including Lyon, Reimer, Petry, and Chiarot's rough nights, Raymond making a small impact from Kane & Fabbri, Detroit being dominated by Benson & Co., another slow, weak effort, &…

The Trade Deadline was quiet for the Detroit Red Wings, but their last 3 games haven't been...and not for good reason. Tune in as we open by discussing Steve Yzerman's one trade (Klim Kostin to San Jose) at the deadline, his thoughts on the Grand Rapids Griffins (like Berggren, who was called up, or Edvinsson, Kasper, Mazur, & others) and how they …