Ken Daniels Catch-up, Bertuzzi UFA Debate, and Edvinsson Injury - May 3rd, 2023

Hockey news is heating up as we approach the NHL Draft Lottery & Stanley Cup Chaos continues!

Tune in as we start with the most recent Detroit Red Wings news: Simon Edvinsson's shoulder surgery that could keep him out in Hockeytown for 4-6 months. We discuss what this means for his strength & development, his roster prospects coming into Traverse City & the 2023/2024 season, how it affects the likes of Albert Johansson, William Wallinder, Ben Chiarot, Olli Maatta, Mo Seider, & lots more (3:40).

Also - with the Boston Bruins eliminated in historic fashion: what's next for Tyler Bertuzzi? We discuss whether Steve Yzerman would look to sign the UFA in Detroit once again, why they were so far apart in contract talks before, & the chances of a Larkin/Bertuzzi reunion (12:10).

Next, we catch up with Ken Daniels, Lead Announcer for the Detroit Red Wings with Bally Sports Detroit - he gives his thoughts on Derek Lalonde's Red Wings this past season, what's next for Yzerman in free agency (talking to Copp about Connor or Ehlers?), what Lucas Raymond, Joe Veleno, & others have to do this offseason, how the Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov, Carlsson lottery might shake out, offers some draft strategy (trade up for Will Smith? Draft Leonard or Wood? Sandin Pellika or Reinbacher?), & lots more (23:15)!

Finally, we discuss the chaos in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Bruins & Avalanche are eliminated, & the mess in Calgary as Darryl Sutter was let go (51:30) - all of that & more before we take your questions during Overtime (1:08:40) - enjoy!

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