Giles And The Goalie - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

On today's episode, Alexis Pearson of Bardown Beauties and ESPN joins us to discuss: Demolishing the Arizona Coyotes Kaapo Kahkonen getting some confidence Alexis' new gig with ESPN Pro Hockey Federation storylines to watch out for The Minnesota Whitecaps' season outlook The Marcus Foligno Fan Club grows and more! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discuss: Riding the I-35 Express Ryan Hartman's heroism Dean Evason trusting the rookies Kevin Fiala's maturity showing Breaking down the re-shuffled lines Brandon Duhaime is the new Nico Sturm is the new Marcus Foligno Is it time to worry about the goaltending? Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this new 10K Rinks Radio, Dylan Fremlin of Yahoo! Sports, McKeen's Hockey, and Hockey Wilderness joins Tony to discuss: Joel Eriksson Ek's continually growing game Kevin Fiala's usage Brandon Duhaime looks like a GUY Matt Dumba's evolution as a player Central Division Breakdown NOTE: This episode was recorded Sunday and the editing got delayed. A lot of stuff's happened since then. If you're confused why we haven't acknowledged anything important, this is why. Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On today's episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discussed: Joel Eriksson Ek's coming out party as 1st Line Center Marcus Foligno, too valuable to fight? Mats Zuccarello living his best life Quick hits on Marco Rossi and Jesper Wallstedt Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On today's episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discussed: Minnesota starting 2-0 on the road in California Thoughts on Kevin Fiala and Kirill Kaprizov Matt Dumba's strong start Marcus Foligno's line is great, even without Joel Eriksson Ek Drew Doughty has opinions on Kaprizov Caeden Bankier and Carson Lambos' strong start in the WHL And on the Faceoff: Colorado's shorthanded, the worst game in NHL history, Seattle stuff, and more! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

Today on 10K Rinks Radio, Thomas Williams, Editor of Hockey Wilderness, joins us to preview the upcoming Minnesota Wild season! Topics discussed include: Reviewing the new ESPN and TNT Broadcasts Who will be the Wild's MVP? (We can't say Kirill Kaprizov) Will someone have a breakout season this year? Are we believers in Jordan Greenway? What's the deal with the new defense? What rookie will get the most games? How will Minnesota handle Marco Rossi's contract status? Can the Wild win a playoff round? Our Bold Predictions 10K Rinks Text   Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe wrap up training camp and prepare for the real thing. We're back to our regular schedule of two shows per week. Bill Guerin does it for the winning Rem Pitlick in and first impressions How does the new defensemen look? What more did Adam Beckman have to do to earn a spot? Kevin Fiala's new linemates JEEK ON THE TOP LINE AFTER A YEAR OF DEMANDING IT Brandon Duhaime makes the cut Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe continue to work themselves into game shape by discussing: Adam Beckman impressing in training camp Updating Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy's quest to make the Wild Matt Dumba and Marcus Foligno named assistant captain Will the locker room be better with them and Spurgeon in charge? Kirill Kaprizov signs: Who is the winner? What happens to Kaprizov when his no-move clause kicks in? No one can be mad at Kaprizov and his agent anymore Does Bill Guerin deserve a ton of credit for signing Kaprizov? Training camp predictions - who makes the team? Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

Joe and Tony are back to react to the two games of the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. We finally get to see Marco Rossi in green and wheat, plus Matt Boldy's very successful weekend. We provide more thoughts on the never-ending showdown saga between the Wild and Kirill Kaprizov. Listen on Google, Apple, and Spotify.

Joe O'Donnell, Play-By-Play Voice of the Iowa Wild, joins Tony and Joe to discuss Iowa prospects as they prepare to battle for a spot on the team out of training camp. Topics include: Marco Rossi going beast mode for Olympic Friendlies What players get the buzz in Iowa? Will Brandon Duhaime impress in camp again? Connor Dewar growing his game Joe's call-up to calling Minnesota games last season Calling big moments What's different in Des Moines compared to the Houston Aeros days? The Iowa Wild's youth movement Checking in on Adam Beckman Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe got together to discuss: Allianz Field vs. The X Why Don't Wild Fans Have More Songs? Kevin Fiala signs one-year, $5.1 million contract Did the Wild blow their last shot to sign Fiala long-term? New hope for a Kirill Kaprizov deal? Keeping an even keel through the Kaprizov negotiations Players have to get their big contracts right Marco Rossi to compete in Olympic Qualifiers Mason Shaw signs a two-year, two-way deal Jersey ads Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this week's episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discuss: The Wild are taking Kevin Fiala to arbitration. What happens then? Are the Wild heading to a divorce with their gamebreaker? Scratching our heads over Guerin lowballing a star player Fiala's inconsistency is a myth What will Fiala get after arbitration? Re-visiting our Kirill Kaprizov contract predictions What centers other than Jack Eichel should Minnesota target? Figuring out what Guerin's summer plans were Will there be a drop-off on the Wild's blue line? Previewing the young players' chances of making the team out of camp Learning something new about Mats Zuccarello's contract And answering mailbag questions! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On today's episode of 10K Rinks Radio, the Bardown Beauties Jessi Pierce and Alexis Pearson join us to discuss a busy week, including: Minnesota Wild trading Brennan Menell for a conditional seventh-rounder Wild rebuild their defense in free agency with Alex Goligoski, Dmitri Kulikov, and Jon Merrill Who is this Frederick Gaudreau guy, anyway? The Wild back out of a Jack Eichel trade (for now) The madness of Chuck Fletcher What's next for the Wild if they don't get Eichel? Checking in on Kirill Kaprizov contract worries Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On today's episode of 10K Rinks Radio, Joe and Tony discuss: How the Wild tried to make a big swing in Round 1 Day 2 of the Draft - including Mr. Hockey Jack Peart The Wild have interest in Alex Goligoski - should they? Do we want to see Ian Cole brought back? Minnesota still wants another (Nick) Foligno Is Pius Suter a worthwhile upgrade over Victor Rask? Run-down of free agent centers - David Krejci, Ryan Getzlaf, Phillip Danault Is it now or never for Jack Eichel? Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

For the second time in franchise history, the Wild took two players in the first round of the NHL Draft. We recorded from Tom's apartment to discuss it all! Topics include: What brewery we'd run our Draft War Rooms from The Wild trade up to select Jesper Wallstedt at Pick 20 Judd Brackett continues being aggressive at the draft table Did having an extra pick make drafting a first-round goalie less risky? Was Wallstedt a pick for team need, or was he the best player available? Wild draft defenseman Carson Lambos at Pick 26 Lambos got dragged down by a fake season Do these two players fit into the Wild's post-buyout plans? Wild sit out a busy trade day What we want to see on Day 2 Wild pay tribute to Tom Kurvers Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On today's episode, Tony and Joe talk about the fallout of the Expansion Draft, including: Seattle takes Carson Soucy in Expansion - How bad does this hurt? Is shedding Soucy's salary good for next year? Will Soucy come back to haunt the Wild? Soucy's extremely lucky season How does Minnesota re-stock their blue line? Kaapo Kahkonen stays in St. Paul Reaction to the new Seattle Kraken team Oh, yeah, the NHL Draft is on Friday It's weird to actually trust the scouting department Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

On this week's 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discuss: The Wild's Expansion Protection List is out Why 25-year-old goalie Kaapo Kahkonen was exposed and why 34-year-old goalie Cam Talbot wasn't Will the Wild miss anyone exposed, if taken? Stop messing with Brennan Menell Matt Dumba had to be protected over Carson Soucy Andy Strickland hints at "strong possibility" Nick Foligno signs short-term deal with the Wild Can Nick Foligno enable the Wild to play Joel Eriksson Ek up in the lineup? What does Nick F. give the Wild that they don't already have? Christian Dvorak is the next Victor Rask Correction: Tony said that Soucy was older than Dumba. He was wrong. Dumba is older... by two days. We'll be back later this week! Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

The Minnesota Wild did it - they bought out both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Nine years after signing them to 13-year, $98 million deals, they ended the Era. There's plenty of time to reminisce later, but Joe and Tony break down a shocking day, discussing: Wow, holy crap, they actually did this Why buying out Suter was such a shock Would we have bought out Suter? The prospects gotta step up now Minnesota suddenly has more Matt Dumba leverage Will the Wild throw away their strong defensive core? The two Alternate Captain vacancies - who gets the As? Darren Dreger reports the Wild ready to make an offer on Jack Eichel Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

Today on 10K Rinks Radio, Tony and Joe discuss: Minnesota's at the precipice of a busy offseason The Wild need to do Tampa Bay-style cap circumvention Will the Wild go Galaxy Brain at Expansion? Is Kevin Fiala on the trade block? Are the Wild and fans underrating Fiala? Joel Eriksson Ek's great contract What's Eriksson Ek's upside? Nick Bjugstad signs a one-year deal Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.

This week on 10K Rinks Radio, Drew Cove joins the show to debate with Tony over Jack Eichel. Tony desperately wants the Wild to trade for Eichel, while Drew desperately wants the opposite. Will they find some middle ground? Find out, as they discuss: Pros and cons over getting Eichel Concerns over his attitude Can Minnesota's picks help get it done in a weird draft? Is his $10 million cap hit going to be an issue? Buffalo's high, high asking price Any center is going to be expensive Their ideal Eichel substitutes Follow Joe and Tony on Twitter, and check out all the great work at 10KRinks.com! A Zone Coverage Podcast Network Production Follow 10K Rinks: @10KRinks Follow Zone Coverage: @ZoneCoverageMN Subscribe: Libsyn, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Google Play and iHeart Radio.