Brave The Wild -Minnesota Wild Podcast-
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsJoey Awaijane has been covering the Minnesota Wild on this show since August 2008, and has over 30 years of hockey fandom experience. Feel free to join the conversation via an audio submission or on twitter @bravethewild, simply tag #btwmn and comment away!
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Playoffs Update And Predictions
August 22, 2020 04:17 - 33 minutesYour host thought he would jump behind the mic in a spur of the moment fashion and give his thoughts on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs along with his predictions for the conference semifinals match ups, which look pretty darn good! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild: Questions/Comments #btwmn @mnwprospects [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash In The Pan
August 09, 2020 01:32 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Qualifier round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs started so promisingly and ended oh so quickly. We talk about the ups and downs of the series, our glaring needs and get to all your questions and comments at #BTWMN on twitter! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild @mnwprospects [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kaprizov, Evason And The Playoffs!
July 18, 2020 15:59 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild finally signed the long awaited future star Kirill Kaprizov to an entry level contract. Just a couple hours before that, GM Bill Guerin removed the interim tag from Dean Evason, signing him to a two year extension. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The '81 Northstars And Catching Up
May 26, 2020 02:30 - 1 hourYour host gets the urge to analyze the 1981 Minnesota Northstars Stanley Cup Finals run, along with why the lost, other than the Islanders being a dynasty at the time. We get to all of your questions at #BTWMN, and give some predictions on the possible 24 team play in/playoffs bracket! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild: Questions/Comments #BTWMN @mnwprospects [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild All-Time Team
April 09, 2020 15:37 - 49 minutesWe discuss the All-Time Minnesota Wild team, and have an enjoyable conversation with all of your great questions on twitter! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild Questions: #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goalies And Centers!
April 02, 2020 15:39 - 55 minutesWe talk about the solid goaltender stable the Wild have built up the past couple years, now it's time to figure out the Center situation! We get to your questions, wax nostalgic and all that jazz! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild Questions/Comments: #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crease And Assist!
March 26, 2020 16:16 - 1 hourToday we have a very special guest, Derek Felska from the "Crease And Assist" blog joining Joey today! We talk everything Wild, including prospects and what the future might hold, along with some classic North Stars history mixed in. We also converse with those of you on twitter, kind enough to ask questions with #btwmn! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild: Questions #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
And Now We Wait...
March 19, 2020 15:47 - 48 minutesThe NHL season is on hold for obvious reasons, but luckily we're still able to talk hockey, as there's always going to be conversation to be had, regarding to what the Wild do, in what should be a very interesting and pivotal off-season coming up. facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild Questions: #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Fiala 100 Point Material?
March 12, 2020 16:56 - 1 hourKevin Fiala is showing more and more leadership with his words and his actions. As we head into next year, could Fiala be our first 100 point player? facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethwild. Questions: #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fiala The Gamebreaker!
March 05, 2020 16:06 - 1 hourA year ago, when Paul Fenton called Kevin Fiala a "Gamebreaker" we all scratched our heads when we saw the tentative and skittish 22 year old produce very little for Minnesota. A year later, we're calling the 13 month GM a genius, as Fiala looks to be the most electrifying player to wear the Christmas Colors since our first star, Marian Gaborik. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild Question #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Rumors Of Trades
February 27, 2020 16:23 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild almost traded Zach Parise, but at the end of the day, no one was moved on Feb 24. It's becoming more and more clear, that by next season, this roster will be significantly different. With all said, the Wild had a solid week, beating the Oilers and Blue Jackets respectively. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild Questions: #btwmn [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Controlled Tanking?
February 20, 2020 16:17 - 1 hourWith the firing of Bruce Boudreau, and the words of Bill Guerin, it's becoming more and more clear that he has seen enough with certain players that he is willing to possibly begin something I would like to call "Controlled Tanking". I use this term, because of course with certain contracts, you can only do so much. Luckily the cupboards are no longer bare in the Minnesota Wild prospect pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally A Good Trade!
February 13, 2020 15:42 - 1 hourWhen you evaluate trades this organization has made the last twenty years, and then you look at the deal new GM Bill Guerin made, this looks like someone that knows that he's doing. Instead of trading picks away to get bottom six players, or player for player trades, Guerin was able to get a current player (Galchenyuk), a very high prospect (Calen Addison) and a conditional 2020 first round pick for the established Jason Zucker. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @b...
Trades On The Horizon
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild had a pair of up and down games, getting crushed by a much better Boston team, and playing very competitively vs Chicago, in which Dumba ended his nearly three month long goal drought with the OT winner. Nothing has happened yet, but it's only a matter of time before GM Bill Guerin makes his first significant trade, because something has to give. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choic...
Strong Before The Bye
January 23, 2020 16:34 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild finished very strong before the bye, despite a sloppy frustrating loss to Florida, the Wild were 3-1 this past week! We introduce some new friends to the show, and have a more extensive fan interaction segment that's well worth the wait! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild -- #BTWMN for questions [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pitfall
January 16, 2020 16:13 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild are falling like a man without a parachute of late, either flat not scoring, or watching other players skate right around them. The game vs Pittsburgh showed us another glimpse of where this team stands right now, against legit teams in this league. Thankfully, there is hope for the future, as several prospects continue to stand out! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects.com @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Folingo's Fortune!
January 09, 2020 16:09 - 1 hourIn a back and forth couple of games, Marcus Foligno stood very tall, scoring three goals and adding a pretty spectacular setup to Luke Kunin along the way. The penalty kill has become a bigger concern of late, along with the Wild's goaltending situation as a whole. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Freeze The Puck!
January 02, 2020 19:30 - 1 hourAfter an awesome win in Colorado, the Minnesota Wild struggled mightily vs the Islanders and Toronto. An ongoing problem when Dubnyk is in net, is when the puck is in the crease, it's never frozen, or cleared out before bad things continue to happen. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Up Down Up
December 26, 2019 15:43 - 58 minutesThe Minnesota Wild had a crazy week, demolishing Darcy Kuemper of Arizona, then following that up, taking a 6-0 thrashing at home from the former "Thrashers", and wrapping up the week virtually dominating the Calgary Flames, who pretty much owned the Wild last year. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa Wild?
December 19, 2019 15:35 - 1 hourWith the injuries piling up, the Minnesota Wild roster strongly resembled the Iowa Wild, especially in the Vegas game this past week. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hitting A Wall
December 12, 2019 16:18 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild went from borderline spectacular in Tampa Bay, to downright awful vs Carolina and Anaheim. Sure the Wild got a point against the Ducks, but there was no life what-so-ever for the first 28 minutes of that game. The injuries continue to mount, as now Erick Staal is hurt with a scary crash into the boards in the shootout loss vs Anaheim. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Everyone Playing Better
December 05, 2019 15:40 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild are coming off a pretty awesome week, crushing Ottawa, winning a shootout against Dallas on a milestone night for Mikko Koivu, and rooking Kaapo Kahkonen stopping 44 shots in Florida! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Playing Better, But...
November 28, 2019 15:53 - 1 hourJoey is back, bringing you his traditional Thanksgiving Day Brave The Wild episode, as the weekly version of the show is rolling again! We're definitely seeing better play from the Minnesota Wild of late, but the Overtime woes continue to plague this organization since the 3 on 3 extra period was instituted. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At The Crossroads
November 12, 2019 15:25 - 57 minutesThe Minnesota Wild are at the crossroads as a franchise, as GM Bill Guerin mulls over what to do with the roster for this season and beyond. Luckily, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as multiple prospects have been shining this year in College, the AHL and in Juniors, which may make Guerin's upcoming decisions easier than we may have thought back in August when he was hired. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Slow, Old, Confused
October 19, 2019 15:37 - 57 minutesNHL Hockey season is underway, and the Minnesota Wild have been nothing short of a mess thus far. The veterans look much older, the young guys look confused and unproductive, and everyone is looking slow. We also talk about Jason Zucker calling out Bruce Boudreau after a nasty 4-0 loss to Montreal. Luckily there is a light at the end of the tunnel, as multiple prospects appear to be taking steps forward, and the aforementioned Kirill Kaprizov is closer and closer to coming to Minnesota! face...
Season Preview 2019-2020
September 21, 2019 18:59 - 1 hourThe Annual Minnesota Wild and NHL Season Preview is here! It's finally hockey time again, as we look over the Minnesota Wild from head to toe, looking at all the positive and negatives as we move forward into the Bill Guerin and Mike Modano era. Your host makes his official predictions on how teams will do, who makes the playoffs, the conference finals, and ultimately who wins it all in 2020! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lin...
Bill Guerin
August 24, 2019 15:39 - 48 minutesWe talk about Minnesota Wild new GM Bill Guerin, and what direction this franchise will likely take in the coming months and years. facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All The Above
August 03, 2019 16:34 - 58 minutesWas Paul Fenton fired as Minnesota Wild General Manager because of his horrible media relations? His awful treatment of others in the organization? Ignoring everyone else's warnings before making a trade that didn't make sense? Rarely even being in the office? Not knowing certain CBA rules that an NHL GM should have known years before getting the job? The title of this episode is your answer. We also look at future GM candidates, and your host has a pretty good idea who he wants and doesn't w...
Draft And Free Agency 2019
July 04, 2019 14:08 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild's only route to the Stanley Cup appears to be through the draft, so luckily Paul Fenton has every intention of keeping as many choices as possible, including eight this year. Matthew Boldy, who many expected to go in the top ten, fortunately was there for the taking, giving the Wild hopefully a top line forward for many years to come. Minnesota also added yet another aging veteran, in the still very good 31 year old Mats Zuccarello, and solid 24 year old right wing Ryan Har...
State Of The Wild 2019
June 15, 2019 10:29 - 2 hoursThe annual Megasode is here! We put a bow on the 2018-2019 season, as we talk about the ups and downs of the past year, and pass out the awards and demerits for last season. We then discuss the amazing postseason, along with one of the greatest stories in NHL history. We of course take a look toward the future, with the NHL draft and what will become of the 2019 Free Agency! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phon...
Crucial Off-Season
April 10, 2019 10:19 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild have much to do this off-season, as GM Paul Fenton will continue his plan to get younger, faster, and better able to put the puck in the net. Fenton started his front office shake up, as we say goodbye to the beloved Andrew Brunette. Is Mike Modano ready to join the front office? The Wild will end up picking 12th in the NHL draft, as we watched in horror when Chicago jumped from 12th to third overall... facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @braveth...
No Playoffs
April 03, 2019 10:56 - 1 hourFor the first time in seven years, the Minnesota Wild will miss the playoffs, being mathematically eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the standings. Despite playing very well this past week, the unacceptable losses that mounted earlier in the season and even recently, was their undoing. Luckily, with a new wave of young players coming in, the future doesn't look bad at all. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our ...
Not Much Left
March 28, 2019 11:27 - 1 hourIt's becoming more and more apparent that the Minnesota Wild six year playoffs streak is likely coming to an end. Despite throwing everything at the Nashville Predators, Saros denied all 29 shots, and the post denied many more. The Wild just aren't healthy or consistent enough to feasibly put together a run to overcome Colorado and Arizona. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more ...
The Door Is Closing
March 21, 2019 11:21 - 1 hourThe door is closing quickly on the Minnesota Wild's playoff hopes, as the club only mustered three out of ten possible points during the recent five game home stand. On the positive side, the Wild were able to sign two pretty important prospects this past week, and Brennan Menell continues to shine in Iowa! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Harsh Reality Check
March 14, 2019 11:20 - 1 hourAfter the best win of the year, a 3-0 complete team victory in Tampa Bay, the Minnesota Wild took it to the chin with a combined 9-2 score in Florida and hosting the Sharks. Playoff atmosphere will be in Xcel Energy Center this week, when the Wild host Dallas and Colorado, as these teams will continue to fight for the Wild Card spots. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about ...
Now I Hate Nashville
March 07, 2019 11:43 - 1 hourMany a Minnesota Wild fan built up some hatred for the Calgary Flames this year, with the back and forth chippy play, that ultimately ended with Matt Dumba missing several months. Another incident fueled even more dislike for our red/orange friends from Alberta when Garnet Hathaway nearly decapitated Luke Kunin. After two great games vs Nashville, both of which ended with extremely frustrating shootout losses where Ryan Johansen bent the rules without breaking them, to score winning goals, it...
Shoot First Mentality
February 28, 2019 11:45 - 1 hourPaul Fenton's long-term vision is beginning to take shape, as he continued to trade away players that constantly frustrated fans, coaches and GMs alike for not simply shooting the puck at given opportunities. This time, the biggest name yet was traded, as Mikael Granlund was moved to Nashville for Kevin Fiala, who has been mentioned almost all season in trade talks involving Minnesota. The moves thus far have shown a more aggressive team and in early returns it's paid dividends! facebook.com...
End Of An Age
February 21, 2019 11:22 - 1 hourIt's the End of an Age for the Minnesota Wild, as Charlie Coyle joins the list of core players being traded. Coyle has been moved to Boston for young up and comer Ryan Donato and a 5th or 4th round pick, as long as the Bruins advance in the playoffs. The current Wild team has continued to flounder game in game out, making Paul Fenton's decision to move on easier and easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
X'ed At The X
February 14, 2019 11:10 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild continue to struggle at home, and this week the Wild added two more disappointing home losses to Edmonton and Philadelphia. The defensive pairings since adding Anthony Bitetto has lacked rhyme and reason, moving Brodin to the right side and rendering recently acquired Brad Hunt virtually useless. One the positive side, Luke Kunin and Joel Eriksson Ek have showed they are becoming legit NHLers that belong here many years! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive...
Ouch!
February 07, 2019 11:03 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild managed to squeeze two out of six points since returning from the break, going winless in three games. To make matters worse, Mikko Koivu after an on ice collision was found to have a torn ACL and Meniscus, ending his season abruptly. facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wheels Are Turning
January 24, 2019 11:28 - 1 hourPaul Fenton keeps making trades, this past week Nino Niederreiter was dealt to Carolina for center Victor Rask. Fenton also exchanged draft picks with Las Vegas, and acquired scoring defenseman Brad Hunt. With all said, the Wild had a very positive week, beating Columbus and also winning in Vegas and Colorado! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwprospects @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Aggravation And A Trade
January 17, 2019 11:30 - 1 hourAfter and impressive win at home vs the Winnipeg Jets, the Wild completely fell apart against Detroit and Philadelphia, despite taking early leads in both games! Luckily, Minnesota would escape total disaster, in a shootout victory vs Los Angeles before making their first NHL trade in the Fenton Era. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3-1 Road trip!
January 10, 2019 11:23 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild had a pretty solid road trip this past week, winning two matinee games in a row, which historically has been an impossible feat. Unfortunately the winning streak came to a screeching halt in Boston, losing 4-0 with literally everything bouncing the Bruins' way. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outside Looking In
January 03, 2019 11:32 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild had another unsuccessful week, and remain on the outside looking in, when it comes to the playoffs. The Wild had their chances, but continue to struggle to score, along with another awful game in Chicago, incensing the fan base! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Drought Continues
December 27, 2018 17:52The Minnesota Wild have completely stopped scoring the past four games, amassing only three goals in the past twelve periods. To be fair, yes the Wild have ran into some hot goalies, but sooner or later someone has to break through or this team is going no where fast. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
The Drought Continues
December 27, 2018 17:22The Minnesota Wild have completely stopped scoring the past four games, amassing only three goals in the past twelve periods. To be fair, yes the Wild have ran into some hot goalies, but sooner or later someone has to break through or this team is going no where fast. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
The Drought Continues
December 27, 2018 17:00The Minnesota Wild have completely stopped scoring the past four games, amassing only three goals in the past twelve periods. To be fair, yes the Wild have ran into some hot goalies, but sooner or later someone has to break through or this team is going no where fast. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
The Drought Continues
December 27, 2018 12:38 - 48 minutesThe Minnesota Wild have completely stopped scoring the past four games, amassing only three goals in the past twelve periods. To be fair, yes the Wild have ran into some hot goalies, but sooner or later someone has to break through or this team is going no where fast. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trade Time Coming
December 20, 2018 11:08 - 52 minutesIt's looking more and more evident that the Minnesota Wild are in a rut they can't get out of without significant changes. This would include the possibility of getting worse before we get better, in order to get some legitimate prospects via the draft the next few years. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bad Goalies Everywhere
December 13, 2018 11:12 - 59 minutesBefore anyone complains, I'm NOT trashing Dubnyk and Staylock, even though both struggled against Edmonton. Bad/struggling goalies were on the other side in all three games, and Minnesota was able to capitalize only vs Montreal, as fun as that was. facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices