In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the 10-game suspension the league assessed Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman. Next, we discussed if given the choice, would you rather keep Matt Boldy or Marco Rossi. We then played a bit of a game of "Love It, Leave It, or Valentine's Day Card." Finally, we round up the episode with listener questions as well as NHL and general hockey news.

If you would like to be part of the conversation, just post at Derek, Theresa, or Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) and tag it #CreasePodcast!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24), discuss the news of Kaprizov's surgery and possible impact of his absence. They also talk about the amazing response by Montreal fans of Marc-Andre Fleury's last game at Bell Centre, in his shutout win against the Canadiens. We also answer listener questions. Today's episode is finished with Theresa's Take where she looks at the NHL's stance on the Minnesota Wild going to the Minnesota legislature to get public funding in order make some upgrades at Xcel Energy Center.

If you would like to join the conversation just post at one of us on Twitter or Bluesky, and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we will include it in our next show.

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) break down team grades for the current roster. If you're in school (or have fond memories of being in school) and it's midterm or J-term (January Term), you know that feeling of knowing where you stand at the approximate halfway point of the term. We also discuss the disappointing viewing number of this year's NHL Winter Classic Game, and ask what changes need to make this event a special and exciting event again. We also answer some listener questions and round out the episode with some NHL and general hockey news.

If you would like to be a part of the conversation, please ask any of us on X/Twitter or Bluesky, and we'll add it to the show. Happy listening!

Buffalo Has What the Wild Need at the Deadline (Kalisha's most recent work at Hockey Wilderness)

Happy New Year everyone!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) ring in 2025 with a discussion about which player(s) have impressed us the most in 2024. Then there's the developing situation of the slew footing of team captain Jared Spurgeon. Then they assigned some New Year's Resolutions for the team. Lastly they wound up the episode by answering listener questions.

We'd like to thank all of you for helping us make 2024 a big success for the podcast by interacting with us on our polls, asking questions, and leaving comments. YOU all are what make this show great.

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanza. Happy New Year.

Now that we have all the holiday greetings out of the way, please join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@Kalisha Townsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24), as they discuss the current state affairs of the Minnesota Wild as the NHL heads into the holiday break. Today's main topics is David Jiricek, and if/when we will see him in Saint Paul. Next, we hand out gifts (to people who are doing well), coal (to the naughty people), and Missile Toads (the strange gifts we sometimes receive and don't know how to react to them). We also had a bunch of listener questions as well as NHL/general hockey news to cover.

Since we won't be back until after the New Year, we hope each and every one of you has a wonderful and safe holiday season. We look forward to the questions you will leave for us under the Christmas tree or in our stockings (hung by the chimney with care, of course).

Will Jesper Wallstedt Be Ready to Replace Filip Gustavsson in2026-27?

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota Wild's continued success this season, the recent acquisition of David Jiricek in a trade with Columbus, as well as share listener poll responses and listener questions. 

If you would like to join the conversation, contact Derek or Theresa on both Twitter/X and BlueSky or Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) on Twitter/X, and use the tag #CreasePodcast, and we'll include it in our next show.

**Due to technical difficulties, we had to re-record today's episode. Sadly, this means that Kalisha was unable to be a part of the second of the recording. We tried to include some of her responses as we remembered them.**

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Theresa (@MNSOTA24), and Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) discuss what are the Minnesota Wild's plans with Marco Rossi, whether this team needs toughness (or for its tough guys to step up), as well as listener polls and listener questions and comments. 

If you would like to join the conversation, hit us up on Twitter/X or Blue Sky, and tag your question/comment #CreasePodcast and we'll include it in our next show! 

No matter what, we hope all of you have a fun and safe Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) are joined by Minnesota sports historian, author, and documentarian Dan Whenesota (@Whenesota). They discuss Dan's most recent documentary North Star State, which chronicles the eventful history of the Minnesota North Stars. We ask Dan about some of the history, and whether if it could have played out differently or was the team destined to move no matter what. Links to Dan's books and documentary are shown below.

History of Heartbreak: 100 Events that Tortured Minnesota Sport Fans

A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True Story of the Minnesota Fighting Saints

North Star State: Part 1, A Star is Born

North Star State: Part 2, Saints, Seals, and Barons

North Star State: Part 3, So Close We Can Taste It

North Star State: Part 4, Goodnight & Goodbye

Ralph Strangis: Time to Give Minnesota Its History Back

Welcome to today's episode where Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss and break down the hot start that the Minnesota Wild have had to the 2024-25 NHL season. They start out with a bit of fun, comparing the team to various breakfast cereals. Next, they tackle the Marcus Foligno question and what truly scares them and the fans about this team. They then get to the heart of the matter, as to whether or not this hot start is sustainable in the long run thanks to a question by Jay (@Jbushy19). They round out the episode talking about news around the ice hockey world, including the release of the new jerseys for the Professional Women's Hockey League and the welcoming of a new country to the International Ice Hockey Federation.

If you would like to be a part of the conversation, please leave a comment or ask a question to/of any of, and be sure to tag it #CreasePodcast. We look forward to your input!

Happy listening.

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about the recent success or lack thereof that the Minnesota Wild and the Iowa Wild have had in the early days of their respective 2024-25 seasons. While things aren't exactly perfect in Saint Paul, things are decidedly worse in Des Moines. They also discuss if the Minnesota Wild finally have a #1 center in Marco Rossi as well as thoughts on the upcoming season of the Minnesota Frost. This episode is rounded out by answering listener questions and some quick bits of general hockey news.

If you want to be part of the show, please tweet at one of us and use the hashtag #CreasePodcast, and we'll be sure to answer it on our next show. Happy listening!

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