Bardown Beauties: A Minnesota Wild and hockey podcast

Minnesota Wild training camp is underway and so are the camp darlings. Our first looks at Vladamir Tarasenko and Danila Yurov (who might start in Iowa?); and Yakov Trenin looking fitter, faster and better.    Plus, Qs with the Beauts.    As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick. This is season 7, episode 289.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

OK, Jessi Pierce is admitting it: it's no longer fine in the Kirill Kaprizov negotiations. As training camp kicks off, how much of a distraction will this be? Plus, Kirsten and Jessi give their bold Minnesota Wild preseason picks.     As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick. This is season 7, episode 288.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

We’re back. To kick off Season 7, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull drop some of their preseason hot takes, answer your Qs, and give their concern levels on Jonas Brodin and Kirill Kaprizov.    As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick. This is season 7, episode 287.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

The Minnesota Wild lock in Marco Rossi for…exactly what we expected (3x5). But, will he be able to extend that into becoming a staple center?    As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North and Royal Credit Union. This is season 6, episode 286. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

The Minnesota Wild have yet to sign Marco Ross – is that their biggest mistake of the offseason? And how are certain contract signings looking now that we are a few years in…As always, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull voice their thoughts.     As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North and Royal Credit Union. This is season 6, episode 285. See...

No, Marco Rossi hasn’t been traded yet. No, Kirill Kaprizov hasn’t signed an extension. So, how has Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s offseason gone so far? That and many more of your Qs.  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 284. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull select their Minnesota Wild winners (and losers) to and name this year’s Beaut of the Year in the third annual award show.  Plus, we’re waiting on offer sheet dramatics. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 283. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

The Beauts aren’t thrilled with the free agency market, so how will Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin find his No. 1 center?  Plus, will Marco Rossi in fact be on the opening night roster? That and your Qs with the Beauts. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 282....

How would Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer some of the NHL teams’ weirdest combine questions? Hear their answers, and who they think have been the biggest Wild first round busts (thus far)  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 281. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Marcus Johansson for one year which is fine – as long as he’s not anywhere near the top 6. Plus, more free agent targets, a team of 12 Kaprizovs and Kirsten Krull’s Connor McDavid future prediction.   As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode...

The Pros and Cons of Minnesota adding Mitch Marner – do you want to see him in a Minnesota Wild uniform? And can we talk about Danila Yurov a little bit more… Plus, Frost forward Michela Cava and the Minnesota Frost are one step closer to back-to-back Walter Cup Champs as their Finals against the Ottawa Charge kicks off today.  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaS...

Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their top 3 forward UFAs for Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild to target this July (plus hear from Guerin as he weighs in on what he is thinking) And the Frost are aiming for a repeat. Minnesota Hockey Magazine’s Heather Rule breaks down if the women have a real shot at another Walter Cup title as they aim to close out the best-of-5 semifinals this week. As alw...

We’re shouting it from the rooftop: the Minnesota Wild are going to be even better next season. The offseason work starts now.  Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull dissect the finale from the playoffs and to the postseason breakdown of players (and plays).  Plus, hear from Marc-Andre Fleury in his last media day as a professional hockey player. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to...

We’re tied in the best-of-7 series 2-2 and everyone seems surprised except the Beauts… So how do the Minnesota Wild make it out of the first round for the first time since 2015? Filip Gustavsson, baby.  Plus, it’s time to sit Zeev Buium – who has been fine in his NHL and NHL playoff debut.  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal C...

The only thing in their way is the Vegas Golden Knights. The Wild kept pace in Game 1, but can the top line continue to be the only offensive generator for the team? Plus we’ve got your Qs and take a look at how Zeev Buium’s NHL debut went. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, epis...

We’re at the regular season finale. Will prospect Zeev Buium make his immediate impact on the blue line before the Minnesota Wild probably/hopefully/possibly head into the playoffs… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 274. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

It continues to be do-or-die time for the Minnesota Wild who look like a lock for the No. 2 Wild Card in the West – at least today.  Jessi and Kirsten pick The Hockey Guy’s brain about potential match-ups for the Wild, and a look at teams across the NHL As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is s...

Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are back on the ice, but Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull wonder – is it even worth it as the Minnesota Wild struggle to look like a good playoff team…  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 272. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

 Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin is back – and he’s out again. Is it time to talk about cutting his season short to avoid worsening his continuous injury? And sure the Wild continue a homestand but the Minnesota Frost finally get some home ice advantage after a while away. Forward Dominique Petrie talks the season, her cooking skills and how a SoCal girl handled the Minnesota Winters.  As a...

It’s going to be a tough stretch for the Minnesota Wild who pad their lead on the Wild Card spot but not without continued scoring woes. And, how do we speculate Kirill Kaprizov is feeling about watching a lack of offensive output from his team? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6,...

Placing a missing person’s report for Matt Boldy who continues to be MIA as the Minnesota Wild continue to try and hold ground in the Stanley Cup playoff race.  Plus, Jessi and Kirsten get your Qs answered and ask themselves (again): will Kirill Kaprizov actually return before the playoffs? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal C...

It’s trade deadline week, but are Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild done with just one acquisition in Gustav Nyquist? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull speculate, plus hear from Guerin during Sunday’s media scrum on updates on Kirill and Joel Eriksson Ek – and how that affects moves.  Plus, it’s tourney time, baby, as the Minnesota State Boy’s High School Hockey Tournament gets underway on Wednesday...

There’s just 5 games between now and the NHL trade deadline, and with the timeline of return for Kirill Kaprizov now longer than expected, what does that mean the Minnesota Wild might do? Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s #QsWithTheBeauts.  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union...

The NHL comes in with a HUGE W in the 4 Nations break – and we hope the USA comes away with the same by way of gold on Thursday. But how will that affect the post-break play for the Minnesota Wild and respective NHL teams? Wild play-by-play announced Joe O’Donnell fills in for Kirsten Krull as he and Jessi Pierce break it all down and look toward the playoff picture. As always, we’re greeted by ne...

Will Brock Faber and Matt Boldy help Team USA claim gold at 4 Nations? Or are we underselling JEEk, Jonas Brodin and Filip Gustavsson with Team Sweden? And let’s be honest – how do we feel about the potential of injuries during this break?... Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk hockey romance novels, Connor Bedard vs. Biz and more. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to yo...