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Episode #84: Ex-Hughes Me or Merry Quinn-mas??

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2025/12/20

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the blockbuster trade for defenseman Quinn Hughes, including initial reactions of the deal, and what it means for the future. We also discussed a poll about a holiday wish for the Minnesota Wild (even though we created the poll before the trade). We have a Prospects with Steve feature on Riley Heidt and Theresa discusses an awesome collaboration between the Two Har...

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Episode #83: The Wall of St. Paul

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2025/12/06

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the incredible play of Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, and whether or not the team has a goaltender controversy on its hands. We also discuss the Wild's uncharacteristic attendance woes through its first month of the season, and well as who/what we give credit for the team's amazing November resurgence. Steve profiles Wild prospect Lirim Amidovski. If you would l...

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Episode #82: Wild Thanksgiving 2025

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2025/11/19

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 answer...

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67:26

Episode #81: Wild Nightmare on 97th Street

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2025/11/01

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 sha...

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66:32

Episode #80: Expectations & Opportunities

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2025/10/11

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 comm...

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55:43

Episode #79: $136M Dollar Kirill

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2025/10/05

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...

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Episode #78: Will He or Won't He (re-sign)

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2025/09/20

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 Jo...

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Episode #77: 2025 Wild Prospect Tournament Preview

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2025/09/06

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 thin...

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55:42

Episode #76: Rossi Stays in Minnesota (for now)

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2025/08/28

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 ...

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53:14

Episode #75: 2025 MN Wild Draft & Free Agency Review

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2025/07/05

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. If you want to be part of the conversation, please leave us comments or questions on Twitter/X or Blue Sky, and use the hashtag #CreasePodcast. Happy listening!

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Episode #74: Minnesota Frost Draft Review

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2025/06/25

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. If you would like to join the conversation, just send us a message on X/Twitter or Blue Sky and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll include it in our next show. Happy listening!

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Episode #73: 2025 Minnesota Wild Draft Preview

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2025/06/21

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 Minnes...

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55:59

Episode #72: Guerin's Gambit

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2025/06/14

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the never ending soap opera of Marco Rossi and his latest contract request and whether it's fair or not. They also discuss what potential moves does Bill Guerin even have at this point. They also answer listener questions too. If you would like to be a part of the conversation s well, contact us on X/Twitter or Blue Sky and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll respond on our next show! Hap...

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Episode #71: Frost-full of Success

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2025/06/01

Welcome, welcome! In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about the back to back Walter Cup Champions, our Minnesota Frost. They talk both about the players who were key to the win, but perhaps more importantly, who the team should protect in this off-season's dispersal draft (similar to the NHL expansion draft). For the Minnesota Frost and their fellow PWHL teams, it's going to be an interesting offseason for all. Hopefully it's not as detrimental as the Veg...

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52:56

Episode #70: Brockonomics 101

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2025/05/24

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24), once again discuss the future with the Wild of Marco Rossi. However, it's more of an aside, as once again we're in the middle of discussion of who the fans want on the team and who management will be able to get into a Wild uniform. Those players, being the two Brocks, Boeser and Nelson, Mitch Marner, and Tage Thompson. We then discuss the words of former NHLer Jaroslav ...

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54:36

Episode #69: Not Wild About Rossi

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2025/05/10

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) react to the Wild's end of season player interviews as well as Wild General Manager Bill Guerin and Head Coach John Hynes' press conference. What did they say and perhaps just as important, not say. In addition, we have fan reactions to some of those statements, including whether dealing Marco Rossi is a good idea or whether they should keep Gustav Nyquist or not. If you would like to join the ...

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Episode #68: One and Done Again

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2025/05/03

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) break down another one and done playoff run. Thanks to all our listeners and followers on Twitter/X and BlueSky for the numerous comments and votes on our polls. They definitely created discussion for all of us. As many of you noted, we all have a lot of questions regarding the future of this team. Well, there's always next year... If you have questions or comments, please sure to talk to us on Twitter/X and BlueSky, and we'...

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Episode #67: Wild-Vegas 2025 Playoff Preview

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2025/04/18

In today's episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) as the look towards the upcoming first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Between looking at poll results about the Wild's chances of getting out of the first round and how many games newly signed Zeev Buium will play in the first round (and looking at the numerous comments those two questions generated), we have a pretty realistic view of what this year's Minnesota Wild can hope for. Mind y...

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Episode #66: Bumbling & Stumbling Towards the Playoffs

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2025/04/06

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about potential playoff opponents if the Minnesota Wild manage to make it in. The possible opponents being Dallas, Winnipeg, or Vegas. Let's just say, none of them are ideal candidates, but considering the current play, there's no good opponent at this time. They also go over some poll results and answer some listener questions. They round out the episode talking some NCAA hockey, both ...

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Episode 65: March Madness, Wild Style

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2025/03/23

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the trade deadline deals now that the Wild have a few games under their collective belts since that day. And of course, with those trade deadline deals, this again raises the question is Wild General Manger Bill Guerin really doing what this team needs to find true success on the ice. Thanks to you our listeners, for the numerous comments to our two poll questions. They certainly provided...

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