From The Athletic, Mike Russo, Chad Graff, and Sean Shapiro in studio. Mike picks Sean's brain about all that "bleepin horse bleep" with the Dallas Stars and their CEO, and the story that transcended leagues. War stories from traveling to sporting events over the years. Paul Fletcher joins the final segment to talk the high school state hockey tournament and Chad updates us on everything Vikes.

Jon and Mike, with Mike calling in from the road, talk the unfolding of The Athletic not being given press credentials to the high school state hockey tournament this week. With the Minnesota Wild, it's all about injuries and goaltending. How the threat of a looming trade can really play mind games with the players. Sloane Martin had her credentials for the tournament in the bag, and shares some insight into what she saw. Plus, what it was like making history, being the first woman to broadcast play-by-play for the hockey tournament on the statewide television broadcast.

Jon Krawczynski hosting in studio this week, while Chad Graff calls in from Indianapolis at the Combine. The expectations put on Cousins and what the Vikings can do better in 2019. Athletic contributor, Dan Hayes, calls in from Florida at Spring Training. Also, Mike Russo calls in from Calgary to give us an update on the all the goings on with Wild, and where he thinks they should be spending there money.