Crease and Assist Podcast

Apr 17 2025 66 ep. 79 mins 2
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An honest discussion about all levels of Minnesota hockey.

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Episode #67: Wild-Vegas 2025 Playoff Preview

Apr 17 2025 52 mins  
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

Episode #66: Bumbling & Stumbling Towards the Playoffs

Apr 06 2025 54 mins  
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

Episode 65: March Madness, Wild Style

Mar 22 2025 61 mins  
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 t

Episode #64: Bait & Switch, Wild 2025 Trade Deadline Autopsy

Mar 08 2025 71 mins  
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. Ma

Episode #63: 2025 Minnesota Wild Prospect Overview

Feb 23 2025 78 mins  
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, and wh

Episode #62: Will You Be My Suspension-tine?

Feb 08 2025 62 mins  
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 w

Episode #61: Kaprizov Down & Flower Power

Feb 01 2025 92 mins  
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

Episode #60: 2024-25 Minnesota Wild Progress Report

Jan 12 2025 107 mins  
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 view

Episode #59: 2024 Celebrations & Suspension(s)?

Jan 01 2025 88 mins  
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 listene

Episode #58: Meet Me Under the Missile Toad

Dec 20 2024 89 mins  
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