Wild on 7th

The Minnesota Wild are heading home with a split of the first two games of round one, with a huge win last night in the desert. King is holding down the studio at TRIA Rink, and Carts and Joe join remotely for a full breakdown of game 2. They talk SAUCE, they talk hits, they talk playoff hockey, bets, and more, and it's all coming back to Saint Paul on Thursday night. Do you have your tickets yet?...

No bucket, no problem. Zeev Buium kicks off his NHL career with a classic rookie lap, and we’re off and running into the first round. It’s the postseason, but… it doesn’t quite feel like a playoff series yet — at least not the way it should. This episode we break down Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, how the Wild can flip the momentum, and why this team still has a chance to make noise. Jo...

Join the pod live from the Mall of America, as Carts, King and Radio Joe break down the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the Minnesota Wild facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Easter Sunday evening, it's gonna be a late one for the midwesterners, so get a nap in, because it's going to be electric!

No dress rehearsal, this is our pod. Our 100th pod. With a nod to our century show, our favorite rink side reporter Kevin Gorg, aka K-Train, drops by the show to sit between your beloved hosts, and much like a pimento cheese sandwich, it's much more enjoyable chilled. However, with the playoff race still in full swing, the guys are a little less chill than usual. Join in for a breakdown of the Mas...

A story we've heard for many years, a Cinderella story really, Ryan Carter is on his annual trip to Augusta for Masters week, so he joins us remotely as Kinger holds down the studio as the Wild try to hold down their playoff position. With a huge win against Dallas over the weekend, the Wild maintain a positive outlook, going into the last few games of the season. If you happened to give up all fo...

Carts connects with Kinger remote from Palm Springs, for a brief breakdown of the Gophers unraveling, the buzz around the NCAA hockey tournament, and how the Wild are battling to maintain playoff position. The guys discuss Zuccarello's leadership, Ovechkin and Fleury's final handshake, and lean into the unsung story of this years squad, the goaltenders. Wild Goaltending coach Frederic Chabot joins...

MLB Hall of Famer and Twins legend Joe Mauer joins Carts and Kinger for a deep dive into Minnesota sports culture, giving back to the fans, and how playing multiple sports growing up shaped his career. The guys also break down the Wild’s recent home stretch, debate whether Mats Zuccarello is the funniest player on the team, and highlight Freddy Gaudreau’s incredible advocacy for World Down Syndrom...

Wild Alum and legendary NHL tough guy, John Scott joins Carts and King this week to talk about his storied career, his ever growing family, his time with the Minnesota Wild, and some other notable moments you might be familiar with. The 2016 NHL All Star MVP talks about being roommates with Derek Boogaard, his aspirations of his story hitting the silver screen, and the future of the enforcer in th...

Tourney week is over, but the tourney hangover is not! Carts joins us remote from FLA, and King carries the studio on his back as they breakdown an absolutely amazing week of hockey in Saint Paul! The relatively quiet Minnesota Wild have remained as such during their early game on Sunday, for likely the last time Sid and Geno face-off against their old pal Flower, but they head into a busy remaind...

The Tourney is on West 7th this week, and all eyes are on Saint Paul as the boys state high school hockey tournament hits the Xcel Energy Center in what is sure to be an electric atmosphere. Carts and King break down some Wild action, expand on the injury report, but dial their focus onto high school hockey with head coach of the Shakopee Sabers, Calvin Simon, and the champion of community hockey,...

Minnesota Wild Head Coach John Hynes is THRIVING in this world of hockey, as the 4-Nations came and went, and the Minnesota Wild are back on the ice as they face the back end of the season heading into the trade deadline. Join us for some amazing insight on the historic USA vs CANADA matchup in Montreal, Hynes' impressions of the Wild players that seemed to dominate roster spots all over the tourn...

Our resident Captain America, John King is on the ground in Boston and ready for a wicked tilt tonight when USA faces Sweden, in the lead up to Thursdays 4 Nations Faceoff Championship. Carts and King talk about the bash brothers, Sid the Kid, the absence of Makar, and more. Tune in for a solid pod, before the red, white, and blue drop the puck tonight.

4-Nations break is underway, and Carts and King get things started off in not-so-typical Wild on 7th fashion, with a tip o' the cap to Wild Radio Joe O'Donnell and his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. The gents breakdown their superb parties, before talking about the Wild's run up to the break. They're joined by Team USA GM (and Wild GM) Bill Guerin for more shenanigans about hockey, travels, and his...

Wild Radio host Joe O'Donnell joins the pod from Boston in a new segment we are calling "Radio from the Road," to discuss the road trip, the special night in Montreal, toasty dogs, and his picks for the big football game approaching this weekend. Carts and King weigh in on shoveling vs snow blowing vs snow removal services, and a Kwik Trip Ice Team member joins the shenanigans. The guys talk hocke...

King and Carts recap the biggest hockey holiday around, Hockey Day Minnesota, held in Shakopee this year. They break down some of the weekends games, check in with one of the stars from the Alumni game, and Chapstick enthusiast, former Wild goaltender Alex Stalock, and finally get to the meat of the week, with a FANalyst check-in with veteran beer leaguer "Rat."

Carts and King catch up with our favorite Austrian, #23 Marco Rossi, before he catches a plane to Smashville. The guys introduce Marco to the American version of strudel, to a lack luster review, but they heat up another for his ride share driver. The Minnesota Wild are surviving instead of thriving, but come out fighting in Nashville, and pick up some points in Denver. Grab your white board and y...

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold returns to Wild on 7th for some laughs, some brainstorming, and some insider info about all things Wild. Carts and King talk about Craig's recent appearance in The Hockey News, his take on the Hard trophy, what he thinks about Kirill, the injury list, and what the future looks like in Saint Paul. Get your Fiji waters on ice for this one, because Craig is bringing...

In this week’s episode, Carts and Kinger open with thoughts on Minnesota’s championship hopes and the Wild’s impressive road success. Then, Wild forward, #12 Matt Boldy drops by for a charming third appearance on the show. The guys talk World Championships, the Cheesecake Factory, and hotel arrival protocols. Does Bolds prefer a tight tuck on his sheets? you’ll have to take a listen.

The wives are back! Danielle Spurgeon returns to the pod and brings along Lauren Hartman for her first appearance. The duo joins Carts and Kinger to chat about everything from Lego collecting to pulltab etiquette. Get a behind the scenes look at the challenges and joys of being an NHL wife on this week’s episode! Kick off the New Year with your favorite Wild podcast.

Hockey legend Mike Modano joins Carts and Kinger for an episode full of stories, hot takes, and deep dives that hockey fans won’t want to miss. Mike shares his thoughts on the 4 Nations, debates in on whether a Stanley Cup or a gold medal holds more glory, and even gets into the weeds with Wild lineup breakdowns. Stick around for Mikes USA Hockey stories and plenty of insights from one of the grea...

#46 Captain of the Minnesota Wild, Jared Spurgeon, revisits his favorite Wild podcast and brings along a side of him that even our hosts have't seen. Jared talks about his team, how they support each other, chirp each other, and how they appreciate a nice "sauce" to one another. Carts and King talk ODRs, the red dragon, puffy vests, and more, but stick around for Pulltab etiquette towards the end...

Happy Thanksgiving from Wild on 7th! Carts and King sit down to reminisce about the holiday hunger games, talk ODR's, whiteouts, and more, while the Minnesota Wild are leading the league and have the leading scorer. Things on West 7th are Wild, but arguably just as wild on the road, as this team is finding ways to win wherever they lace up. Kick back, relax, and nurse that weekend hangover back to...

The #38 Special, Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman drops by the pod for another entertaining conversation, ranging from trucks to fatherhood to holiday cheer. The crew talks about Hartzy's love of the outdoors, fishing for bass and muskie, some recent purchases that Dirty Harry might appreciate, and wearing your new jacket to the rink. Pony up and buy that leather jacket you've been eyeing, beca...

Friend of the show, Minnesota Wild defenseman, #5 Jake Middleton returns to the pod, and seemingly didn't want to leave, so buckle up for a longer show this week. "Jake Midstrom," as Wes Walz coined recently, talks about the strong start from the squad, welcoming his first child to the world, his tape job, playing with Kirill and so much more. Throw on a hoodie, or maybe a crew neck if that's more...

Sorry for the delay on this weeks episode, but we got hit by a MOOSE and it took a second to recover. Carts and King dive into youth hockey updates, beer league shenanigans, the recent road trip, and how Hynes brings the "hard." Alternate Captain Marcus Foligno also drops by to discuss his role as a leader, his Sudbury Ontario summers, fun with family, and maintaining balance on and off the ice. W...