About this episode
This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the Olympic tournament through the quarterfinals & predictions ahead. Hockeytown news and analysis covers Dylan Larkin's massive goal for USA, Lucas Raymond's tournament performance, the semifinal matchups ahead, and Simon Edvinsson's return. (00:00) - Intro & WWP Anniversary Celebrating 11 years of the show and upcoming Winged Wheel podcast night at LCA on March 21st against Boston. (04:35) - Olympic Updates and Quarterfinal Recaps Team USA beats Sweden 2-1 in overtime as Dylan Larkin scores his first Olympic goal before Quinn Hughes delivers the winner, while Lucas Raymond was Sweden's best forward all tournament. (11:10) - Other Quarterfinal Results Finland comes back against Switzerland, Slovakia upends Moritz Seider, Leon Draisaitl, and team Germany, and McDavid and Marner help Canada advances past Czechia in a wild finish. (30:00) - Red Wings Olympic Update Only Larkin remains as Raymond and Sweden exit - breaking down their tournament performances (as well as Mrotiz Seider's and Eduards Tralmaks). (35:15) - Semifinal Predictions USA faces Finland while Canada takes on Slovakia - analyzing matchups and medal favorites heading into the final four. (40:00) - Simon Edvinsson Surgery News Updates on the young defenseman's procedure and timeline for return to the Red Wings lineup. (46:35) - NHL Trade Deadline Buzz Early rumblings around the league and potential targets (Gavrikov? Kyrou? Elias Petterson?) for Steve Yzerman as the March Trade Deadline approaches. (56:30) - Overtime Q&A Your questions on playoff positioning, Yzerman's recruiting, and Red Wings analysis. --- WWP Night at the LCA Night (March 21st) tickets at wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options.
