Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan finally took to the podium to address Hockeytown.

Tune in as we cover the Detroit Red Wings presser from GM Steve Yzerman and head coach Todd McLellan, including how they were addressing Dylan Larkin's comments, thoughts on pro scouting, their plan to bolster the core of Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and the rest of the Detroit Red Wings, what they expect out of Copp, Compher, Tarasenko, Holl, and others, whether Sebastian Cossa is ready, blunt non-comments on Jake Walman, & more (4:05).

After that, an update as Sebastian Cossa, Axel Sandin Pellikka, and the Grand Rapids Griffins dropped their first game of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs, as well as an NHL Draft Lottery update (29:45).

Next, NHL news including Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet being available, and a Stanley Cup Playoffs update (will Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and the Toronto Maple Leafs do the unthinkable?) (35:21) before jumping into our 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile on Jackson Smith of the Tri-City Americans, and if he can be the LHD answer alongside Simon Edvinsson on the Red Wings blue line (55:40).

All of that and plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:03:30) - enjoy!

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The Detroit Red Wings offseason changes have already begun, with more potentially on the way.

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) (3:40)?

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 (9:35)?

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, & plenty more (29:25).

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 for attractive for Steve Yzerman and Detroit, who will want more size (1:02:45)?

All of that and plenty more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:12:20) - enjoy!

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Is Dylan Larkin feeling like the Red Wings need more urgency to contend?

Tune in as we jump back in on Dylan Larkin's comments regarding Steve Yzerman's lack of trades to bolster the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL trade deadline, and whether any frustrations are justified, how much goes back to Yzerman's handling of free agency (Tarasenko, Holl, Gustafsson), and what the core of Larkin, Raymond, Seider, DeBrincat, Edvinsson, Kane, Kasper, and others need to do to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs (4:00). Also, how important is this offseason for Steve Yzerman, Kris Draper & Co.? Do they need to go big game hunting for Mitch Marner, Ehlers, Peterka, or other stars (21:55)?

Next, a wild time in the NHL off-ice, including Rutherford's comments on Quinn, Jack, & Luke Hughes, Willander and Tocchet drama, Chris Drury being renewed, Lou Lamoriello being fired, Bylsma out & shakeup with the Seattle Kraken, & more (33:25) before an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a wild Game 1 between Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings (48:15).

After that, our 2025 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile on Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts and whether he compares to Jacob Trouba (55:10) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:05:55) - enjoy!

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