In today's episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) for their annual Thanksgiving episode. While things have been a bit bumpy this season, as we head into the upcoming holiday weekend, things seem to have turned around a bit. First, we discuss the biggest concerns the fans have in regards to the team. Next, in light of what's been happening, your favorite trio award their Turkey and Tofurkey awards. The episode is then rounded out with answering listener questions and discussing news around the hockey world.

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We hope you all have safe travels and enjoy your holiday with family and/or friends.

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota Wild's current struggles to win games. We ask listeners "How far is this team from being a contender?" and "What should be done to try and turn this season around?" We will share the listeners'  responses as well as try to finish on a positive note, introducing a new feature we are calling 'Prospects With Steve." In today's inaugural segment, Steve shares the progress of prospect Ryder Ritchie. We then finish out today's episode with some news and notes around the hockey world.

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In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota's Wild season opening 5-0 game over the St. Louis Blues. They also discuss whether or not the deals to Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, and Kyle Connor should make the Wild have some regret over paying Kirill Kaprizov what they did. Also, they discuss where they see the Wild finishing this season as well as answering listener questions and discussing their comments.

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In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the re-signing of Kirill Kaprizov to a $136M, 8-year contract by the Minnesota Wild and it's long term ramifications. Added to contract talk, was the contract extension for goaltender Filip Gustavsson. They were contracts critical to the future of this team, whether they're successful or not, well that's another question. We also discussed who needs to step up and fill in for the injured Mats Zuccarello. With the end of the NHL pre-season, it then gave us some time to talk about the club's likely roster for the 2025-26 season and the team's 25th anniversary jersey. As always, we answer listener questions and talk about news around the hockey world.

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In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about various concerns as the team gets closer to the pre-season and then the regular season.

Obviously, the topic on every fans' and hockey expert's mind is the tale of the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation. For some of us longtime fans, parts of the situation are starting to remind us of the Gaborik situation. Also of concern are the injuries to Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin, and what their absences at the start of the season mean. We then pivot and wrap up with our overall thoughts on the Tom Kurvers' Prospect Showcase. Finally we get a bit of an update on over NHL and hockey news.

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In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa @MNSOTA24) are once again joined by special guest Steve (@BrandSteve) to discuss the upcoming Tom Kurvers' Prospect Showcase Tournament starting up next week (September 12th-14th, 2025). They discuss what players to watch, and what else fans look closely at as they go into games against the prospects of the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. The group also takes the time to discuss whether or not they think Kirill Kaprizov will sign a contract extension before the start of the regular season or not. To round out the episode, they answer a couple of listener questions and catch up on general hockey and NHL news.

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Hello dear listeners! It's the end of August, vacations are ending, the MN State Fair is almost over, and the kids are heading back to school soon. With all of that in place, it means that hockey will be starting up again. 

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) are joined by a long-time listener and frequent Twitter commenter Steve (@brandsteve). Derek and Steve break down the recent contract signed by Marco Rossi, and what this can mean for both Rossi and the team overall. Next, they break down the current state of the Wild's top prospects in the system, and again how they can possibly impact this team (and hopefully for the better).

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In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the results of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft as well as the opening of NHL Free Agency. We provide analysis of the selections and discuss the free agents and trades that occurred as well as sharing plenty of listener thoughts as well.

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In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss and provide analysis of the Minnesota Frost's 2025 Entry Draft selections. We also discuss whether the PWHL made a mistake with its expansion draft, by making Vancouver and Seattle too good at the expense of the rest of the league or not.

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In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and break down the Wild's needs. Included in this discussion is a mock draft of sorts for each of the team's needs with their 4 selections (2nd round, 4th round, 5th round, and 6th round). 

Programming note, we will probably have another show mid-week for the PWHL draft, which is this Tuesday, June 24, 2025. We will review the selections for the Minnesota Frost, to see if any of these picks can fill the holes left by the expansion/dispersal draft. 

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