Crease and Assist Podcast

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, conta...

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...

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 Broc...

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...

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...

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 qu...

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...

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. Tha...

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) break down the Wild's 2025 Trade Deadline acquisitions and deals. It was a busy trade deadline around the league, but Minnesota's deals definitely left a lot to be desired. And it should come as no surprise, but the fans had thoughts on the transactions and Minnesota's Front Office...

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) cover all things Minnesota Wild prospects. We discuss Scott Wheeler's from The Athletic  recent #2 ranking of the Wild's prospect pool and whether or not that's something to actually get excited about. We also discuss which players are the fans most excited about, which players they're the most concerned about, a...

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 we...

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 w...

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 viewi...

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 ques...

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 P...

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 Twitt...

**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 t...

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 t...

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. T...

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...

In this episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) as they discuss the impact of Jared Spurgeon's latest injury on the current schedule and the team's overall future. Next they take on a couple of listener polls as well as a listener question (thanks Mort!). They then round out the show with some NHL news and the never ending questions of...

In this episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) as we discuss an off-season conversation/idea/rumor that addresses the possibility of Kirill Kaprizov joining the Blackhawks organization. As an aside to that topic, we asked the question of fans if that would affect how they support the team as a whole. Next, we tackle the question of where we and the fans predict where the Mi...

In this episode, Theresa (@MNSOTA24) and Kalisha (@KailshaTownsell) are joined by 10,000 Rink and Hockey Wilderness Editor-in-Chief Tony Abbott (@OhHiTony) as they discuss the start of the Minnesota Wild training camp and pre-season. They discuss how well they expect the team to do for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL Season. They also tackle whether the Minnesota PWHL team did a decent job by naming its...

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss recent Minnesota Wild news as well as two listener polls. In these polls, we discuss the direction the team is taking, and whether the organization is on the right path to success. If you would like to join the conversation, on X just tag your message with #CreasePodcast, and we'll include i...

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the myriad of moves Minnesota made to try to reinforce the Iowa Wild. We will also discuss what to do with Liam Ohgren and Marat Khustnutdinov. Kalisha also discussed an article she's currently working on for HockeyWilderness.com, and creating an Under-24 Minnesota Wild roster.  If you want...