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Wings for Breakfast: A show about the Detroit Red Wings

Wings for Breakfast: A show about the Detroit Red Wings

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The End.

On the final episode of Wings for Breakfast, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer reflect on the over 120 episodes of the show, and hear some words from friends they've made over the run of the pod. Also, they give predictions for the Red Wings in a post-WFB world, dive into one last mailbag, and the duo challenge each other to a trivia showdown for the final word.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 20211h 35m

Discussing the NHL Playoffs, Red Wings' ELC signings, hypothetical trades and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share their observations of the NHL Playoffs so far, before diving into the Red Wings' latest ELC signings and the listener mailbag, which had them weighing hypothetical trades for Detroit, what a Bernier extension may look like, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 20211h 16m

Jeff Blashill's contract extension, and Dan Bylsma leaves Red Wings coaching staff

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Jeff Blashill's two-year contract extension as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, and as Dan Bylsma leaves the coaching staff, who could join the team as an assistant coach.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20211h 1m

A dive into the Lightning, Kucherov and LTIR, playoff predictions and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss LTIR, both in regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov and the league as a whole. Also, where the Red Wings' lottery odds currently sit, playoff predictions, and more of your mailbag questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 20211h 2m

Jack Eichel, possible goalie and UFA options, a tank-a-thon simulation, and more

As they await the Red Wings' end of season press conference, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into the Jack Eichel situation, and discuss if the Red Wings may make a call for him, and other possible landing places for him. Also, goalie options if Bernier doesn't resign, a good old tank-a-thon draft simulation, and favorite memories of the season in the mailbag.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 20211h 19m

Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri updates, and a Red Wings prospect roundup

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's back surgery and Robby Fabbri being out, before diving into the progress of the Red Wings' prospects this season.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 20211h 0m

Ep 122Listener Mailbag: Filip Hronek, tiering rebuilding teams, the expansion draft and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' two games vs the Lightning before diving into a massive listener mailbag episode, answering your questions about Filip Hronek, the upcoming expansion draft, rebuilding, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 20211h 12m

Ep 121Joe Veleno makes his Red Wings debut, U18 World Championship tournament observations and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap Tuesday's 1-0 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, including the debut of Joe Veleno. Also, as the WJC-18 tournament is ongoing, thoughts of the standout players so far, and how does a performance in this tournament affect draft stock? And of course, a dive into the listener mailbag.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202149 min

Ep 120How to properly execute a Red Wings rebuild via the draft

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer look back at the Red Wings' OT loss to Dallas before diving deep into this episode's main topic: how to properly execute a rebuild through the draft. Just how much the the team's draft lottery position matter? And of course, the wrap the episode by answering your questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20211h 1m

Ep 119Red Wings rebuild: Discussing prospect development and fitting into a team scheme

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share observations from the last two games against the Dallas Stars, and where the Red Wings' could sit in the draft lottery, before jumping into their main discussion for the episode- how to approach prospect development and the idea of fitting them into a team scheme.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202158 min

Ep 118Bob McKenzie's draft rankings list, the Red Wings' latest stretch, and looking back at two years of Steve Yzerman as GM

With the release of Bob McKenzie's draft rankings for 2021, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive in and discuss the players that stick out to them that may be available for the Red Wings in this year's draft, and also compare this class to last year's. They also look back at the latest stretch of games for the Red Wings, and as he wraps up year two, thoughts on GM Steve Yzerman at the helm.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202157 min

Ep 117Examining the Red Wings' moves at the trade deadline

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take a closer look at the deals the Red Wings made at the NHL trade deadline on Monday, how the moves affect Yzerman's rebuild going forward, and answer many of your questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20211h 5m

Ep 116NHL Trade Deadline: Red Wings trade Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the trade that sends Anthony Mantha to the Capitals, and brings in Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a first-round pick in the 2021 draft, and a second-round pick in the 2022 draft for the Red Wings, including the short and long term implications.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202139 min

Ep 115Analyzing your Red Wings trade deadline proposals

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer put out the call for your Red Wings trade proposals and spend this episode analyzing them. How successfully did Wings for Breakfast listeners play GM?Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202158 min

Ep 114Red Wings' blowout win over Lightning, and discussing expectations of prospects

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into the Red Wings' 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, before they get into their main topic for the episode: expectations for prospects. They discuss first-line players vs. stars, and get into the numbers behind production the last couple of seasons.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 20211h 0m

Ep 113Red Wings outplayed in loss to Panthers, discussing Shayne Gostisbehere, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' 4-1 loss to the Panthers in a game where they were extremely outplayed and bad defense reared its ugly head. Also Shayne Gostisbehere was put on waivers by the Flyers and remained unclaimed, and Prashanth dives into chaos to explore trade situations. Finally, the duo dive into the mailbag to answer your questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 20211h 3m

Ep 112Red Wings sweep Blue Jackets, Calvin Pickard starts over Thomas Griess, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the Red Wings' first sweep of the season, winning both games over the Columbus Blue Jackets. They discuss Dylan Larkin's great game one, Svechnikov and Rasmussen shining in game two, and Calvin Pickard in net for both. Also, another dive into the mailbag, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202154 min

Tim Peel hot mic fallout, comparing the current Red Wings to last season’s team, listener questions, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last couple of games vs. Nashville, including Tim Peel’s controversial hot mic moment in Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the Preds, as well as the rough 7-1 loss on Thursday night, before discussing whether this year’s Wings are better than last season’s team, and wrapping up with some listener questions.And, right now, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast or for just 1 CAD a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfastcanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 20211h 2m

Ep 110NHL trade deadline: Five principles for a rebuilding team

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last couple of games vs Dallas, including the impact of Jonathan Bernier's injury, before diving into the upcoming trade deadline, and the philosophies a team in a rebuild should follow.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20211h 6m

Ep 109Dylan Larkin's rank among the NHL's top centers, an upset win over the Hurricanes, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' upset win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday before diving into the main discussion: Where does Dylan Larkin rank among the NHL's top centers? Plus, they answer your question in the mailbag, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202157 min

Ep 108Jonathan Bernier continues to impress, takeaways from games vs Lightning and Hurricanes and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last couple of Red Wings games against the Lightning and Hurricanes, including Bernier continuing to be stellar for this team. Also, Sebrango signs his ELC, what they're hearing about the Red Wings and the trade deadline, check in on the SHL, and they build their ESPN NHL broadcast team in the listener mailbag.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20211h 14m

Ep 107Red Wings- Lightning observations, a prospect stock watch and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share observations from the Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, including Filip Zadina, Bobby Ryan, and Luke Glendening's performances. Also, Evgeny Svechnikov is back out of the lineup, is there a feasible way for him to find his way back? Then, a prospect stock watch, your mailbag questions, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 20211h 18m

Ep 106The NHL Draft lottery: proposed changes, history, and a discussion on tanking

With the news of proposed changes to the NHL Draft Lottery format, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take the time to discuss the adjustments, the history of the draft lottery, tanking, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 202156 min

Ep 105Listener mailbag: rebuild progress and Hronek RFA projections

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer spend this episode diving into answering your questions. First a look at the progress of the Red Wings' rebuild, and out of Detroit, Vancouver, and Buffalo who is in better shape? Also realistic RFA projections for Filip Hronek and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 202155 min

Ep 104A series split with Chicago, a discussion about the goalie situation, potential trade targets, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take a look at the series split against the Chicago Blackhawks, and finally the end of the power play drought. Also, comparing the play of Jonathan Bernier and Thomas Greiss in those games. As the trade deadline approaches, they discuss potential trade targets and partners, get into drop passes in the mailbag, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfastAlso, we're looking for your feedback, tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 202156 min

Ep 103A snoozefest loss to Nashville, individual player dives, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss a loss to Nashville where the Red Wings simply failed to show up. They take some time to dive into individual player performances at this point of the season, who is standing out? Also in the mailbag, thoughts on Claude Julien, free agency, a spirited discussion about faceoff wins, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfastAlso, we're looking for your feedback, tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20211h 18m

Ep 102Red Wings win in response to tragedy, Bernier's trade value, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the team pulling together for a win against the Panthers after the tragic death of Sergei Tchekmarev. Also, will Jonathan Bernier get dealt before the season is over? Plus, your mailbag questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfastAlso, we're looking for your feedback, tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202130 min

Ep 101Shut out by Chicago

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer break down a shutout loss for the Red Wings at the hands of the Blackhawks. They discuss the surprise in the Blackhawks' goaltending, lacking offense for Detroit, Tyler Bertuzzi's absence, and of course, answer your mailbag questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202142 min

Ep 100The five stages of an NHL rebuild

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the last few Red Wings games before diving into the five stages of an NHL rebuild, including which step Detroit currently may be, and some other teams in the league. And of course, they wrap up with your mailbag questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 20211h 16m

Ep 99A loss to Florida, the upcoming Nashville series, farm rankings and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer recap the Red Wings' narrow loss to Florida Tuesday and look ahead to a splittable series against Nashville. Also, they dive into Scott Wheeler's farm rankings, and where they agree and disagree with his player tiers. Finally, they answer your mailbag questions, including an idea of taking away the ability to ice the puck while on a PK.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 20211h 3m

Anthony Mantha a healthy scratch, Givani Smith's Gordie Howe hat trick as the Wings beat Florida

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Fresh off the Red Wings 4-1 win over the Panthers in Florida on Super Bowl Sunday, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the decision to scratch a healthy Anthony Mantha, and what the reasoning behind that decision might be as the Wings snapped their 8 game winless streak.The guys breakdown the play of Givani Smith who recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick in the win vs the Panthers and if he could be a player as effective as Tyler Bertuzzi?Plus Max and Prashanth answer your twitter questions on a number of Red Wing storylines including Philip Larsen, circumventing the salary cap, and the upcoming draft which might be split into two for the 21 and 22 seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 20211h 5m

Ep 97A 5-1 loss to the Lightning, players return from COVID-19 list and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and how 11 games in, this team doesn't feel much different from last season Also, roster shuffling as players return from the COVID-19 list, they share their thoughts on the Tony DeAngelo rumor, and finish up with your mailbag questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202153 min

Ep 96A lack of panic from the Red Wings despite losing streak

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the losses to the Panthers over the weekend, and the 6-game losing streak the team is currently in, why does there seem to be minimal panic from the team? Also, can a team win without meaningful offense? They dive into their listener mailbag, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 20211h 4m

Ep 95A Dallas recap, Filip Hronek, and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dive into Red Wings-Stars, spotlight Filip Hronek, answer your mailbag questions, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20211h 4m

Ep 94A sweep by the Blackhawks brings back familiar feelings

The Red Wings lost two in a row to the Blackhawks, who were believed to be the worst team in the league this season. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dissect the two games and discuss if the Red Wings are again the worst team in the league. Then, they wrap it all up by answering some of your questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202159 min

The Red Wings' start, line observations, Bobby Ryan and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' promising start, it is temporary, or a sign for the season? Also, a recap of the series vs CBJ, thoughts about the top 3 lines, Bobby Ryan, and much more.Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202141 min

Ep 92A Red Wings win vs Hurricanes, looking ahead to Columbus and a listener mailbag

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss last night's 4-2 Red Wings win over the Hurricanes, what did they see compared to Friday and a year ago? Also, discussing red flags on defense, what's wrong with Anthony Mantha, and goaltending. They also look ahead to facing the Columbus Blue Jackets and answer some listener questions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202155 min

Ep 91Opening night observations, naming Dylan Larkin Captain and more

Red Wings hockey is finally back, and Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, how some new faces on the team looked, Dylan Larkin named Captain, and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202153 min

Ep 90Thoughts at the end of Red Wings camp and looking ahead to the start of the season

As Red Wings training camp closes, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share their final thoughts on camp, including Michael Rasmussen, Evgeny Svechnikov on waivers, Dennis Cholowski, and more. Also, season predictions, including players who take a step forward, who regresses, and Red Wings record predictions.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202143 min

Ep 89Observations from Red Wings camp, the AHL and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer share observations from the first few days of Red Wings camp, discuss the AHL announcing a start date, the benchmarks for a successful season, and more.Save on a subscription to the Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202149 min

Ep 88The World Juniors: Team USA, Red Wings prospects and more with NHL Network's Stephen Nelson

Max Bultman is joined by NHL Network's Stephen Nelson to discuss the latest on the World Juniors, from prospects Elmer Soderblom and Lucas Raymond, to Matt Berniers. Also, can Team USA go all the way? Also, if the amount of blowout games in the tournament is a concern and much more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 202130 min

Ep 87Early World Junior Championships observations: Team Sweden, Red Wings prospects + more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer give their thoughts on what they've seen from the first games of the World Juniors, including Team Sweden and Red Wings prospects playing in the tournament, Trevor Zegras, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202047 min

Ep 86Discussing a new season and reconfigured Central division and where the Red Wings fit in

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer take a look at the reconfigured Central division and discuss how the Red Wings stack up against the other teams. Also, how will the lack of exhibition games affect teams? They discuss the state of the roster heading into the new season and more.Buy a year of The Athletic, gift a year: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 202044 min

Ep 85Discussing Anthony Mantha's new contract with the Red Wings

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss a new 4-year contract for Anthony Mantha. Did the Red Wings get a good value, and what are his expectations over the next couple of seasons? Plus, GM Steve Yzerman may not yet be done with bringing in another player, the duo discuss prospects in Europe and more.Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/week: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 202037 min

Ep 84Breaking down the Tyler Bertuzzi deal

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's 1-year, $3.5 million deal, and the possible long term effects for him and the team.Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202048 min

Ep 83Shawn Horcoff discusses the Red Wings' Swedish pipeline

Max Bultman is joined by Red Wings Director of Player Development Shawn Horcoff to discuss the Red Wings' prospects and their development while playing in Sweden. Then Prashanth Iyer joins Max in a chat about what they learned from the interview and take a look at each player.Subscribe to the Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 20201h 16m

Ep 82Discussing the Red Wings' roster after free agency moves

It's a few days into free agency, and the Red Wings roster now looks pretty different. Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer dig into the moves, discuss the best and most surprising additions, Bobby Ryan, arbitration, and a look ahead to what else lies ahead in the offseason.Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202058 min

Ep 81Lucas Raymond and the Red Wings' 2020 Draft Class

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' draft class from #4 pick Lucas Raymond on, the expectations for this class, and a preview of free agency.Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 20201h 17m

Ep 80A preview of the 2020 NHL Draft

With the draft drawing near, Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss if this year's situation hurt or helped teams in their scouting of prospects, the positional value of the first ten picks, share some last thoughts and predictions, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 202044 min

Ep 79Discussing the trade for Marc Staal, Torey Krug and more

Max Bultman and Prashanth Iyer discuss the Red Wings' trade for Marc Staal from the New York Rangers, including the strategy behind it and the potential effects it can have for the team. Plus, Torey Krug may become available, is that another piece Detroit may want to acquire? Then, a look ahead to other roster decisions the team needs to make in the offseason, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/wingsforbreakfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202041 min