Halford & Brough in the Morning Canucks Prospect Braeden Cootes
Mar 2, 2026
Ryan Hanna, Detroit hockey analyst and Winged Wheel Podcast host, breaks down Detroit's playoff pressure and trade-deadline chatter. He debates high-profile targets, the risk of overpaying, and why Robert Thomas intrigues. Brayden Cootes, a WHL forward for the Prince Albert Raiders, chats about settling in, Memorial Cup hopes, mentorship from the Sedins, and areas he's sharpening before playoffs.
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Red Wings' Problems Stem From Scoring Depth
- The Detroit Red Wings' inconsistency is driven by lack of scoring depth rather than goalie or single-player failure.
- Ryan Hanna points to strong results from special teams and John Gibson masking five-on-five struggles across several recent stretches.
Robert Thomas Fits Detroit's Trade Profile
- Robert Thomas is viewed as an ideal trade target because he combines offensive production, strong defensive play, and a favorable contract until 2031.
- Hanna calls Thomas a unicorn worth overpaying for, contrasting him with aging rentals Detroit might otherwise pursue.
Moritz Seider Is Detroit's MVP
- Moritz Seider is Detroit's most valuable player this season due to elite defensive metrics and consistent two-way impact.
- Hanna emphasises Seider's ironman presence and how he shoulders matchup responsibility night after night.