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, would they take a contract like Holl's, would a key player like Jake Walman or high end prospect like Kasper have to move, & more! Next, an update as Nate Danielson ends his time with the Portland Winterhawks and joins Cossa, Edvinsson, Kasper ..read more

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, & Detroit's current squad (6:35). Next, Nate Danielson's potential ability to join the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL in case the Portland Winterhawks are eliminated, as well as an update on Cossa, Berggren, & Dan Watson's Griffins Calder ..read more

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? Is it best player available or a high end forward like Eiserman or Catton (3:25)? Next, updates on the Toledo Walleye, Raymond, Lyon, & Augustine at the World Championships, and Nate Danielson with the Portland Winterhawks (22:30) before we g ..read more

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 others in the future as the Red Wings look for help around Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, & Lucas Raymond (5:20). Next, updates on Jonatan Berggren and the Grand Rapids Griffins as they continue in the Calder Cup Playoffs (21:15), Canada's Gavin McKe ..read more

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, his future as a potential 2C alongside Dylan Larkin, how he'd fit with players like Lucas Raymond or Alex DeBrincat, & more (4:45). After that, Axel Sandin Pellikka's celebrations as Skelleftea won the SHL title, his future as a high-end right-hand ..read more

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 Larkin's cap hit may factor in, why Compher, Copp, Perron, & other contracts matter, & more (3:35). We also provide some Detroit Red Wings updates as the likes of Larkin, Lyon, Petry, Raymond, Derek Lalonde, and Alex Westlund are off to the W ..read more

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, Marco Kasper, Carter Mazur, Albert Johansson, Nate Danielson, or even Axel Sandin Pellikka, and managing the cap through contracts like Holl, Maatta, Petry, & others (4:25). Next, Patrick Kane's latest message and what it means for his time in Det ..read more

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 final standings in the Eastern Conference Wild Card postseason race (6:05). We then cover Detroit's first dramatic win over the Montreal Canadiens, including J.T. Compher keeping them in it on another off night for Alex Lyon, Alex DeBrincat finally scor ..read more

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 alongside the Red Wings, what Detroit needs to make it, and different paths into the postseason (3:20). Next, we recap Detroit's tough loss to Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, including Lucas Raymond's dazzling hat trick & 4 point night, Dylan Lark ..read more

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, unfortunate mishaps from Compher and Seider, Ovechkin & Strome breaking through Lyon at opportune moments, Copp getting his cheekbone broken with no call, & more from Lalonde's squad's loss (4:25). Next, Yzerman calling up Aston-Reese ov ..read more