CHIAROT SIGNS EXTENSION and Edvinsson's Injury - Jan. 28th, 2026
Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast
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🗓️ 29 January 2026
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Summary
Benny & the Wings! This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Ben Chiarot's new three-year, $3.85 million AAV extension & whether it was a good signing by Yzerman. Our Detroit Red Wings news and analysis covers the contract details, Simon Edvinsson's injury update, and the playoff race heating up in the Atlantic Division.
(00:00) - Intro & Red Wings Gift Surprise
Special delivery from the Detroit Red Wings organization sets up an exciting episode finale.
(04:15) - Ben Chiarot Extension Breakdown
We debate the merits & drawbacks of the new contract as Chiarot takes a pay cut to stay in Hockeytown for 3 more years, avoiding 35-plus contract complications with straight salary structure. We discuss how Chiarot provides veteran leadership & snarl as Detroit builds depth behind Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson on the blue line.
(23:30) - Simon Edvinsson Injury Update
Latest news on Edvinsson's status and what it means for Todd McLellan's defensive pairings.
(27:50) - Kings Game Recap & Analysis
Red Wings' anemic performance against Los Angeles, including DeBrincat's sole Detroit goal, Patrick Kane tying Mike Modano's record, and key takeaways from the matchup.
(36:50) - Atlantic Division Playoff Race
Standings update as Detroit battles for positioning in the competitive Atlantic Division landscape, as the Buffalo Sabres are still surging.
(44:40) - NHL Trade News & Market Analysis
League-wide moves and how they impact Steve Yzerman's approach to the trade deadline, and whether players like Schneider or Panarin are worth it from the Rangers. Also, more not-so-joking jokes about acquiring Robert Thomas and Justin Faulk.
(54:50) - Overtime Q&A
Listener questions on the Chiarot deal, defensive depth, and Red Wings roster construction moving forward.
(1:06:15) - Red Wings Surprise Gift Reveal
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Wingwheel podcast, the number one source for news, analysis, and discussion on the Detroit Red Wings, the NHL, and all things hockey. |
| 0:19.2 | Here are your hosts, Brian Hanna, Brad Criscoe, and Evan Lopsinger. |
| 0:28.9 | Well, on the table in front of us is a little surprise for you, too. |
| 0:34.1 | It is a, as you can see. |
| 0:35.8 | For us, too, what does that mean? |
| 0:37.4 | Well, I have mine. |
| 0:38.2 | It's under the table, but it just didn't really work. |
| 0:41.7 | But you can guess by the logos who it's from, from the Detroit Red Wings. |
| 0:45.4 | And they reached out a little while back and said, hey, we want to send you something. |
| 0:50.3 | And I was like, wow, that's awesome. |
| 0:51.9 | Really exciting. |
| 0:54.6 | Yeah, it depends on what we say about the Ben Chirot contract. |
| 0:58.4 | We'll find out what happens inside. |
| 1:01.1 | I was complimentary on Twitter today. |
| 1:02.6 | I can't wait to see. |
| 1:03.7 | Oh, actually, wrong answer. |
| 1:07.7 | Full disclosure, because we can't eat. |
| 1:09.4 | Like, he's a bad liar. |
| 1:10.4 | Evan already knows what's in there because he can't help himself. I sort of know what's in there. Okay. Brad has no idea. We've hit it from Brad. And so, because the moment I opened it up and so I went, this is incredible. And I want to surprise the guys on the show. So I get one and a half of surprises. I have literally been asking to |
| 1:28.4 | open these for like 10 days. Yes. Because we did a morning episode and I just literally walked over |
| 1:37.4 | to the box and opened it. You're like, you weren't supposed to do that. I didn't know. And I've just been, I told Catherine what I'm pretty sure I know |
| 1:46.7 | it's in there. She's just been all over me to get this thing open. I'm so fired up. |
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