Line Combinations and Roster Projections - Aug. 7th, 2022

Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

The NHL offseason is in full swing, which means it's time to take a look at next year's roster, contract value, Detroit Red Wings prospects at the World Juniors (and beyond), & lots more!

Tune in as we take a look at the Red Wings prospects playing in the World Juniors, including Simon Edvinsson, Sebastian Cossa, & plenty more (5:30) before diving into Steve Yzerman's free agency moves & exactly how much they improved Detroit's projections based on Dom Luszczyszyn's analytical models. Also, where Detroit's overall roster construction (and Ben Chiarot's contract) ranks in these models, & what this means for next season's expectations (17:40).

With a world of competition for roster spots in Hockeytown, we make our predictions for Derek Lalonde's starting lineup, including whether Nedeljkovic or Husso starts, who pairs with Seider, where Larkin, Raymond, Vrana, & others play, if Edvinsson makes the team, & all other roster questions (34:25)! Tune in for all of that & lots more this episode - enjoy!

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