McLELLAN'S FORWARD ISSUE, LARKIN'S HOT START, & KANE'S INJURY - Winged Wheel Podcast - Oct. 23, 2025

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All good things come to an end, as the Detroit Red Wings cut their win streak at 5 after losing to the Buffalo Sabres. Tune in as we open by discussing the loss in which J.T. Compher & Emmitt Finnie (from Dylan Larkin) scored while the rest of the Detroit Red Wings didn't do much else, as the absence of Patrick Kane and Lucas Raymond being injured disrupted the forward group, John Gibson didn't stand out, the penalties and errors from the best players in Edvinsson and Seider down to the bottom of the lineup in Rasmussen and Berggren all led to a loss to Colten Ellis, a rookie goalie making his NHL debut.

We then discuss Todd McLellan's difficult spot with the forwards, as two key injuries means a lack of solid lines to utilize, how the depth players aren't seizing their opportunities, DeBrincat and Brandsegg-Nygard aren't offering scoring firepower, and what Steve Yzerman can do to help fix the issue.

After that, Dylan Larkin's impressive start to the season (alongside Emmitt Finnie) & if it's a sign of new heights, Carter Mazur's hot start and Nate Danielson's path back, more on the Gustafsson, Holl, Hamonic trade rumors and what Steve Yzerman may do there, Max Plante's dominance in the NCAA, whether Michael Brandsegg-Nygard could benefit from joining Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, and soon Nate Danielson with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL, or if he's better to stick it out in Hockeytown, and what to make of Alex DeBrincat's goalless streak to start the season.

Finally, a quick look around the NHL before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment – enjoy!

Intro: 00:00

BUF Game Recap: 4:15

McLellan's Forward Line Problem: 14:25

Larkin's Hot Start: 30:15

Mazur On Fire: 33:30

Gustafsson Trade Rumors: 36:10

Max Plante Dominating NCAA: 37:55

Brandsegg-Nygard Development: 39:35

DeBrincat's Goal Drought: 44:30

NHL News: 47:45

Overtime: 52:25

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