Brave The Wild -Minnesota Wild Podcast-

Martin Havlet finally is playing like the guy we signed back in July, with points in his last 4 games. Andrew Ebbet joins concussion junction, and Clayton Stoner is finally called up. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wild are the hottest team in the NHL in their last 10 games, tied with Boston at 8-1-1. The newcomers' magic has cooled some, while the established vets have taken back over, along with some of the disappointing players finally stepping up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Wild went 3-0-0 in the last week, we talk about the key play of the team's newcomers. Guillame Latendress, Chuck Kobasew, and Andrew Ebbet have lead the Wild to three straight wins, bringing the team to one game under .500. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wild trade Benoit Pouliott for Latendresse Guillaume, and acquire Andrew Ebbet via waivers, but the "excitement" doesn't end there! The Wild have become the Concussion Junction, with Bouchard missing all but one game with his head injury, Brent Burns with his second one in 6 months, and Petr Sykora also incurring one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

At home, the Wild have lost only one game, while on the road, they've WON one game... go figure. That's classic Wild in terms of seesaw performances, but the final game reviewed in this episode was clearly the most impressive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wild continue to stink, at 1-6-0, but at least they finally have a real permanent captain to call their own. Virtually everyone knew that Koivu was the man for the job, but apparently Todd Richards wanted to wait it out. The Wild's play thus far reeks of a long year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In the "Silver" episode 25 of B.T.W. we cover the first four games of the Wild's season. Joey notices some nice and welcome changes in how the Wild operates, but it may take a long time to see better results in the W-L column. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wild make their final cuts, including a few surprises. Coach Todd Richards is still yet to name a captain for the Wild, many expect Mikko Koivu. Joey also briefly reviews the final preseason games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The enigmatic Petr Kalus has been sent down to Houston for the third year in a row, will he quit on the team again? Danny Irmen has made a very good impression on coach Todd Richards. Irmen believes that the change in system could mean a long awaited NHL job is in the works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Joey gets you caught up on a few more Wild moves that were done over the past month. Joey also gets into the Wild finally acquiring another scorer to help Havlet and Koivu, after striking out with Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay. Call into our phone lines at: 209-736-7877 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Joey catches up with the Minnesota Wild offseason, in this the first of a two part series. In this episode, we talk about Marian Gaborik leaving, Martin Havlet arriving, briefly get into the draft, small FA signings and discuss the Wild's new third jersey! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd Richards was named the new head coach of the Wild on Tuesday and pledges a new more aggressive/offensive style, does this mean Gaborik might return? Also Andrew Brunnette rehabs in "The Dungeon" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about new Wild GM Chuck Fletcher, and his vow to bring a faster pace, more physical style to the Minnesota Wild. Brent Burns' health is returning, and Mario Trembley moving on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this mega episode, Neil "Natedogg" Theising co-hosts with Paladino Joey, as we discuss the Wild's season, as well as the state and future of the Minnesota Wild. With a new coach and GM on the way, Joey and Neil also talk about the good and not so good about the previous regime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

In this episode, Paladino Joey exclusively reviews the five most recent games for the Minnesota Wild; and to date, see's no reason to believe they'll be playoff bound. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Paladino Joey reviews the six most recent Wild games, as the Wild's penalty kill falls to 2nd in the NHL and the up and down play continues. Will Gaborik's return lead the Wild to the Playoffs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the improved play of the Minnesota Wild, and Gaborik's return drawing nigh. Joey also checks up on Benoit Pouliot and others, as well as Bob Gainey coaching again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the disappointing month of February, along with another loss to Vancouver. The good news however is the Wild were able to sign Backstrom for 4 years, and pulled off a comeback for the ages in San Jose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Joey talks about the continued improvement in the Wild's play, but wonders how long will it last. Consistency never has been a strength of this team since 2003, along with the fact that it lacks a true scorer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disappointing play by your Minnesota Wild has brought them back to the .500 club, as they are once again playing .500 hockey, after a 1-2 week, the Wild are now 3-3 in February, which clearly puts the Wild out of Playoff Contention. Paladino Joey also talks about the improved play and attitude by Benoit Pouliot, and talks a little Houston Aeros as well. (Wild AHL Affiliate) Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Well the Wild broke through .500 in January by winning their final game of the month, in a thriller in Vancouver! The Wild also go 3-1 in the 4 games reviewed in this episode, which shows some signs for encouragement. Craig Leipold the owner however, might disappoint those of us that would like change in the upper management, as he pledged stability and not change in a recent Star Tribune article....

After 8 1/2 years with the Wild organization, and finally being a part of the NHL roster, the Wild trade Defenseman Erik Reitz to the New York Rangers for Center Dan Fritsche in a typical low end Wild trade that doesn't do much to excite Wild fans. The Wild are exactly .500 in the month of January, and tonight's game with Vancouver will be the breaker of that one way or the other. Hosted by Simple...

To date, 2005 4th overall pick: Benoit Pouliot has been a bust for our Minnesota Wild, having only 4 assists and NO GOALS since mid November. Krys Kolanos has officially beaten Pouliot out of a job, which isn't saying much, but that's how it goes. The Wild have another .500 week, which is beginning to be a trend for this team, think this is a coincidence? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Yes the Minnesota Wild, like the Timberwolves, have played better so far in 2009. The question now facing our Minnesota Wild is, is our future at a dead end? With prospect after prospect struggling not only in the NHL, but even with the AHL with Wild affiliate Houston Aeros. Paladino Joey sees an alarming trend taking place, and shows just how bare the Wild's cupboard really is in this episode. Ho...

In the end, Marian Gaborik's stock is worth nothing to the Wild, as he'll miss most if not all of the rest of this troubled season for your Minnesota Wild. Gaborik's constant injury problems, coupled with his squabbles within the organization for years has made him a nothing player, and now his trade value will be worth nothing. Lack of fore site by Wild management is a major part of this lose-los...