Tune in as we’re joined by Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit (and Winged Wheel Podcast contributor) on this episode, opening by discussing the report that Todd McLellan, Steve Yzerman, and the Red Wings have moved on from goaltending coach Alex Westlund, and how this relates to Hockeytown’s issues in net over the years: can new coaching help, or is the rotating group of Cam Talbot, Petr Mrazek, Alex Lyon, and others to blame? How does this affect Sebastian Cossa coming up (with Trey Augustine a ways away)?
Next, Max offers his thoughts on Steve Yzerman’s biggest holes and offseason tasks to help the Red Wings roster: what support does Detroit need for Dylan Larkin, Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, and Marco Kasper at forward? Do they need to prioritize a defenseman to help Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson? Can Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Axel Sandin Pellikka, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, or others be the answer?
After that, a comprehensive NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs update, including Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson in a lively bench brawl between Washington and Montreal, the Leafs dominating Tkachuk’s Senators, the Lightning and Panthers trading majors (and Cooper and Maurice exchanging banter) in the Battle of Florida, Connor Hellebuyck collapsing for the Winnipeg Jets, TNT not calling games in person, and plenty more.
We then get into our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Cameron Reid: can the Kitchener Rangers defenseman be of interest for the Red Wings, or is someone like Aitcheson or Smith more attractive for Steve Yzerman and Detroit, who will want more size?
All of that and plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment – enjoy!
Intro: 00:00
Goalie Coaching Change: 3:40
Max’s “Red Wings Offseason Checklist”: 9:35
Stanley Cup Playoffs Update: 29:25
Cameron Reid Draft Prospect Profile: 1:02:45
Overtime: 1:12:20
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