Feb 13, 2023
8 years, over 600 episodes, and millions of downloads & views from you incredible listeners since the Winged Wheel Podcast started in 2015 - unbelievable. Tune in as we open by acknowledging the passage of time & recognizing your incredible support as we celebrate our 8th anniversary (0:20)!
We start our Detroit Red Wings coverage by discussing their win over the Calgary Flames, including Filip Zadina's triumphant return & goal, Dylan Larkin breaking through & Ville Husso's solid game (8:00), as well as their win over the Vancouver Canucks, including more from Larkin, Jonatan Berggren's offensive prowess, 4 straight wins in the Reverse Retro jersey, Moritz Seider & Ben Chiarot standing out, "Jonny Burgers," & more (12:00).
Also, notes on why Lucas Raymond & Jake Walman sat out (20:30) before discussing the update on Jakub Vrana, what Steve Yzerman and Derek Lalonde have/haven't communicated, & more (22:40).
With the NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, three teams have been noted to have interest in Tyler Bertuzzi - what could Yzerman get from Edmonton, Tampa Bay, or Dallas in exchange for the Hockeytown favorite? Is a contract still possible? How does Timo Meier factor into the equation? Could Hronek or others be traded (26:00)?
Finally, we discuss NHL news & trades (including Tarasenko joining Panarin in New York & Chychrun being on the precipice of being traded) (42:00), a note about Little Caesars Arena & Red Wings fans having the best traditions (53:55) before we take your questions during Overtime (56:10) - enjoy!
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WWP Night at the LCA tickets: DetroitRedWings.com/WWP
Max's Vrana Article: https://theathletic.com/4185960/2023/02/12/jakub-vrana-red-wings-future/