(00:00) – Intro
Free agency is looking THIN.
(04:25) – 2026 Draft Strategy
With no first-round pick after the Justin Faulk trade, what should Kris Draper and the Red Wings do? The case for swinging for the fences and avoiding the safer Brady Cleveland/Andrew Gibson archetype that’s burned them in the past, and how they can get a Stankoven or Hutson of their own.
(13:25) – Trading Up in the Draft
Is moving up worth the cost? Why Sebastian Cossa probably isn’t getting it done on his own, and why the 33-38 range could be the sweet spot for catching fallers.
(41:35) – Prospect Profile: Gavin McKenna
Sick puck skills, Kucherov-level vision, and questions about his off-puck effort. Why he’s still the favorite to go first overall over Stenberg.
(50:45) – Prospect Profile: Victor Plante
Max Plante’s brother and what he could bring as a potential second-round target.
(57:30) – Stanley Cup Playoff Updates
Charlie McAvoy’s suspension, the diving problem, and Carolina sitting back watching Montreal and Buffalo beat each other up.
(1:03:45) – NHL news: Berube Fired by Toronto; Cassidy in Demand
Why the move had to happen and what kind of coach the Leafs need next. Vegas blocking interview requests and Edmonton’s never-ending dysfunction.
(1:12:05) – Charlie Coyle Contract
Six years, $6 million AAV, full no-move through age 38 – what does this mean for this year’s July 1st market?
(1:20:55) – Overtime Questions
Your questions on Kyrou, Brady Tkachuk rumors, Mackie Samoskevich, and more.
—
This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options.
Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast
Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!
—–
Thank you for making us the biggest Detroit Red Wings podcast on the air! #RedWings #LGRW
Website: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wingedwheelpodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WingedWheelPod (Check out the bio to follow the hosts!)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wingedwheelpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingedwheelpodcast
Listen on…
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/winged-wheel-podcast/id969768868
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dpbmdlZFdoZWVsUG9kY2FzdA%3D%3D
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wp4fEi1EO741UlxPMGtaS
SoundCloud: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wp4fEi1EO741UlxPMGtaS
RSS Feed: http://wingedwheelpodcast.libsyn.com/rss