About this episode

The episode discusses the fallout from Dylan Larkin's trade request and the implications for the Detroit Red Wings and Steve Yzerman.

This devastated Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles the Dylan Larkin trade request fallout & what comes next for Steve Yzerman. Hockeytown news & analysis breaks down the captain wanting out, Red Wings trade partners as rumors ramp up, & the path forward for an Original 6 franchise in chaos. (00:00) - Intro Recording back in studio after the emergency episode dropped mid-golf trip, with a shoutout to Ken Daniels for hosting the remote setup. (06:00) - Larkin Trade Request Reactions, Hughes and Eichel Comparables & Original Six Captain Standards The initial gut punch and how the past 48 hours have shifted the conversation around Detroit's captain. Why the request is understandable from a human standpoint but to some, inexcusable for the captain of this franchise with five years still left on the deal. Plus, how Quinn Hughes and Jack Eichel trades set the floor for return value, and why Larkin's contract makes him uniquely valuable. Also, why this shouldn't happen to the Red Wings, and where the blame falls on the organization for letting it get here. (24:50) - Trade Return Expectations & Yzerman's Path Forward What a fair package looks like and why Steve Yzerman holds more leverage…

People in this episode

Host: Winged Wheel Podcast

Topics covered

• Dylan Larkin trade request
• Steve Yzerman's leverage
• Red Wings trade rumors
• Original Six franchise
• hockey analysis
• trade return expectations

Keywords

• Dylan Larkin
• Steve Yzerman
• trade rumors
• Red Wings
• hockey analysis
• NHL trades
• Original Six
• Lucas Raymond
• Alex DeBrincat
• Patrick Kane

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Detroit, Hockeytown

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