Wild on 7th

The Minnesota Wild have snapped their win streak, losing to the Colorado Avalanche at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday evening, but are already eyeing Nashville to redeem themselves before a quick Christmas break.  Carter and Kinger talk about the new Minnesota Wild, and the conversation goes deep!  From Ryan Hartman doing Ryan-Hartman-things, to the Tarasenshow coming into his own, the Wild are really having some fun on the ice, and a single loss to Colorado on the back end of a back to back is NOT anything to be worried about.  The hosts break down why Stanley Cup Playoff structure is so brutal in their opinion, whether or not they think Billy G is done making moves, and ultimately, that Gary Bettman is likely a fan of the show!  Later in the show, Minnesota icon Jack Jablonski joins us to introduce his involvement as our State of Hockey correspondent.  He gives us a little background about his experience working in the NHL, some of the celebrity encounters he's had working in Hollywood, and then a quick update on the successes of the Jack Jablonski foundation!  You still have a few hours to get your Christmas shopping done, so go get after it, and have a wonderful Holiday break!  

Quinn Hughes.  Quinn Hughes.  Quinn Hughes. If you say it three times, does he just arrive like a genie?  Try it.  The Minnesota Wild have acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks.  It's a fact that many hockey fans are still digesting, but it's real, and it's quite amazing when you really break it down.  To break it down for you, Alex Stalock joins Wild on 7th in-studio this week, John King lands his whale of a bold prediction, Wild Radio Joe O'Donnell talks botany among other things, and Ryan Carter maintains his swagger among all the chaos.  Stalock and O'Donnell were both on the call for Quinn's first game with the Wild, and both provide their unique insight on the historic night.  Carter gives an amazing assessment of Billy Guerin's rationale surrounding the trade, and also chimes in with some amazing stories from his days playing juniors.  Quinn Hughes. Quinn Hughes. Quinn Hughes.  Poof....here's the best pod of the season so far.

Carter joins us from the road, with his early wake up call in Seattle before tonights tilt against the Kraken, and Kinger holds down the studio to break down this long road trip, with one last tilt before the team flys home tomorrow. We had this one holstered for a minute, as we wanted to give the Chicelt's interview a moment to breathe, and then bring you some holiday cheer with this fun interview with a Wild favorite. The guys talk podcasts, they talk about his life after hockey, his magical 5 goal night, and his favorite coach...shocker....it's not a shocker. Grab a beverage and a snack, and sit tight for a great interview with an absolute star....Marian Gaborik.

This week on Wild on 7th, the podfathers sit down with fan-favorite, Jake Middleton, for a wide-open, laugh-heavy conversation that hits everything from the team’s recent on-ice surge to the unexpected chaos happening off it. Jake walks us through the origin story of the “Redwood Hat” that’s suddenly become the must-have item in the locker room and how it's turned into the squad’s unofficial badge of honor. He also talks about settling into his new life in the suburbs—complete with an electric snow blower and one tiny shovel—and gives us a peek into day-to-day neighborly living as a Minnesota Wild defenseman. Door dash, burgers, and Bunny's, and of course, no episode would be complete without a little behind-the-scenes team lore, including how Zuccarello might actually be Napoleon.  Cool and collected leadership, all around the room.  It’s one of the season’s funniest and most genuine conversations—don’t miss it.

The holiday season has finally arrived, and if you haven't started thawing out your thanksgiving turkey, I'd get on that or you won't be ready for dinner! Carts is a bit punch drunk on this pod, after a long day of travel and getting stuck on the runway in Winnipeg last night, but still delivered the pod in professional fashion. Kinger, knowing that Carter was sleep deprived, and assuming a possibly weakened condition, approached the age old "what's the best holiday?" topic with full confidence. We'll let you decide. The Minnesota Wild are certainly thawed out, and one might argue, HOT! King's whiskers are coming in thick, Fabes is bringing joy, Boldy is bringing leadership, and Kirill continues to bring points, but one familiar face is also back after injury...Nico Sturm. The German joins the pod this week and has a lot to say! Whether it's understanding your role, or what you can learn from playing with and against some of the biggest names in the league, Nico's wisdom is evident. This is a guy that knows how to play the game, because he's studied it, and practiced it, and then executes when it matters. So get those brats boiling, grab a beer, and settle in for an amazing show featuring your newest favorite German. Prost!