Crease and Assist Podcast

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss which player Wild fans would like to see moved this summer, the way too early prediction for where the team will finish for the 2024-25 season, and share memories of the late great Al Shaver, the voice of the Minnesota North Stars. We will also take time to answer listener questio

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the conclusion of the 2023-24 Minnesota Wild season, and in particular the comments made by Wild General Manager, Bill Guerin in his post-season press conference. We also share our listeners "Way Too Early Wild Slogans" for the 2024-25 Wild season. Lastly, we finish it u

So while Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) was away, Theresa (@MNSOTA24) and Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) had some things to say about the Minnesota Wild in his absence. It also appears that our listeners had a lot to say as well, especially by the number of questions received that they would love to ask Wild General Manager Bill Guerin. Theresa and Kalisha enjoyed answering those questions f

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Theresa (@MNSOTA24), and Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) discuss the recent suspension of Ryan Hartman and whether it was justified or not. We also have a short segment where we consider what one question each of us would ask Wild General Manager Bill Guerin if we could as well as answer listener questions. Lastly, Derek discusses his thoughts

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota Wild's latest misfortunes in March as well as discuss how fans see the rest of the 2023-24 season playing out. They also discuss the return of Vladislav Firstov from Russia as well as answer listener questions. Theresa then tackles the NHL's ignorance of CTE as another enforcer and forme

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the resurgence of Marc-Andre Fleury as the Wild make a push for the post-season. Have the Wild abandoned the Gus Bus for good? We also discuss the arrival of Marat Khusnutdinov and his Minnesota Wild debut. After that, we answer listener question, share some news around the hockey world, and round out the epi

In this episode, we hear from Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) as they discuss our thoughts on the Minnesota Wild's trade deadline moves. We talk about who was moved and what the team got in return. We also talk a bit about the 2024 Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament and make our predictions for the Class A and Class AA Finals. Then we answer listener questi

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the current state of affairs for the Iowa Wild, and address whether its struggles should be a concern for the Minnesota Wild. We also discuss the team re-signing Mason Shaw, and who should (and who would) come out of the lineup if he was put into action. There also talks about the Ridly Greig-Morgan Rielly in

In this episode, Dere, (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) examine the Minnesota Wild prospect pool and who they're the most excited about. They also answer a bunch of listener questions and Theresa discusses why she thinks Valkyries would be a great name for Minnesota's Professional Women's Hockey League team. If you have a question

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota Wild's recent loss of team captain Jared Spurgeon due to surgeries to his back and hip that will cost him the remainder of the season. That situation has allowed the team to place him on Long-Term Injury Reserve and has given the Wild some cap space that is previously didn't have. We wil