Podcast

Brave The Wild -Minnesota Wild Podcast-

Hockey, Sports

Joey Awaijane has been covering the Minnesota Wild on this show since August 2008, and has over 30 years of hockey fandom experience, going back to the North Stars days. Feel free to join the conversation via an audio submission or on twitter @bravethewild, simply tag #btwmn and comment away!

Episodes
437
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 3 min
On air since
2008
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

437 episodes, newest first

  1. Kaprizov Is Putting Up Historic Numbers EP428

    Episode 428

    Show notes

    Kirill Kaprizov has been nothing short of amazing this year, with nearly historic goal totals this opening month of October. Can he keep it up? Will Quinn Hughes ever sign? What type of trade will the Minnesota Wild make?

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @Bigdog658 @mnjohan @MOKOV65 @DKSportsbook2 #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 15 min
  2. Should Wild Forget About Larkin? EP427

    Episode 427

    Show notes

    The wait for Quinn Hughes and/or Dylan Larkin is getting old, not to mention the fact that Dylan Larkin is 30 years old already... What happens will truly be interesting!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @thoen88 @jbushy19 @NStarFan @snowrider24_7_ @VladsWildchild @Bigdog658 @jfrauend @DKSportsbook2 #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 19 min
  3. Promising But Incomplete EP426

    Episode 426

    Show notes

    This past week, the Minnesota Wild showed signs of promise but still feel incomplete in the main frame of things.

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @thoen88 @jbushy19 @Bigdog658 @jfrauend @DKSportsbook2 #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    58 min
  4. Still Waiting On Quinn Hughes EP425

    Episode 425

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild had a strong start to the season, as newcomer Black Coleman made his mark early and often. Quinn Hughes remains unsigned as concern is starting to grow among #mnwild fans abroad...

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @nstarfan @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    51 min
  5. Season Preview 2026-2027 EP424

    Episode 424

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild season is here once again, as we prepare for what we hope is a legitimate step forward for this organization. Unfortunately Brock Faber had a huge setback, with a fractured skull. We preview the regular season outcomes as well as the upcoming playoffs, Stanley Cup Final and the eventual champion!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @nstarfan @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 9 min
  6. New TV Deal And Catching Up! EP423

    Episode 423

    Show notes

    We finally get caught up on this past summer, as the whole Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin situations have been in a holding pattern ever since. We also talk about the new TV deal for the Minnesota Wild, that we've all been anticipating.

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @brandsteve @mnjohan @nstarfan @JJungels1 @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    49 min
  7. Draft And Free Agency 2026 EP422

    Episode 422

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild went big in the draft, with three players that at 6-4 and up! In free agency, it hasn't been a strikeout, but the home run move we've been waiting for hasn't happening yet. In some cases, it's been addition by subtraction. The Blake Coleman move appears to be something leading towards the next move, or so we hope...

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @thoen88 @TheBookGirl25 @WildRichard97 @MN_Wild_Fans @snowrider24_7 @WHENESOTA @Kelloggand7th @goon48 @Woodsauce24 @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 12 min
  8. State Of The Wild 2026 EP421

    Episode 421

    Show notes

    Here is the annual granddaddy of them all, State Of The Wild 2026! In the first segment, we put a bow on the 2025-2026 Minnesota Wild season, in the special segment 1.5, we talk about the Stanley Cup Final and congratulate the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes! In segment two, we talk about the upcoming summer, and what the Wild might and should do, going forward. Segment three, we hear from you, and your thoughts of the past season, along with your awards and demerits for last year's team!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @MOKOV65 @mnjohan @thoen88 @brandsteve @NStarFan @TheBookGirl25 @BamaTide2024 @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    2 hr 7 min
  9. Judd Brackett Leaving, Claude Lemieux EP420

    Episode 420

    Show notes

    Judd Brackett is leaving the Minnesota Wild for the Toronto Maple Leafs to be their new Assistant GM. Way pay our respects to Claude Lemieux, who committed suicide this past week. We get back into the Stanley Cup Final and wrap things up with your comments and replies!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @MOKOV65 @mnjohan @cbrucebressler @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    55 min
  10. McDavid Or Matthews?! EP419

    Episode 419

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild are in the market for a legit number one center. The past week, Erik Johnson made headlines saying that the Minnesota Wild would acquire the services of Connor McDavid or Austin Matthews in he next three years!!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @NStarFan @jbushy19 @MOKOV65 @ATess629 @7hoeve3 @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 3 min
  11. Post Presser Thoughts EP418

    Episode 418

    Show notes

    Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin is making no changes to the coaching staff, and pledges to make this team better this upcoming summer, including signing Quinn Hughes, who he calls "Priority Number One".

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @brandsteve @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 2 min
  12. Playing To Not Lose... EP417

    Episode 417

    Show notes

    After taking a 3-0 lead, the Minnesota Wild stayed back, went with the defense only approach, which ended up the way things normally do... in an epic collapse. There is much to discuss going forward, as there are many opinions to go around, including a coaching change!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @thoen88 @KalishaTownsell @brandsteve @northstar_63 @NStarFan @mnjohan @JLDM25 @Abrams_Lake @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    57 min
  13. Good And Bad Memories EP416

    Episode 416

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild have fallen behind 2-0 in the West Semi Finals, and in fairly ugly fashion. These games have triggered differing memories, some very painful, whereas there is one that still gives us some confidence going forward.

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    55 min
  14. Wild Advance To Play Avs! EP415

    Episode 415

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild finally advanced past the first round, and in the process, eliminated the team that has bullied them for so long, in the Dallas Stars. Colorado is next, which presents an incredible challenge, to say the least. Can the Wild go on a real run, once and for all?

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    30 min
  15. Wild On Brink Of Beating Stars! EP414

    Episode 414

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild are in a historic position, leading in a series 3-2, and of all teams, the hated Dallas Stars! Can the Wild close things out?

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @KalishaTownsell @brandsteve @kfangurl28 @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 9 min
  16. We've Seen This Movie Before... EP413

    Episode 413

    Show notes

    Things felt so positive after game one, thrashing the Stars 6-1 in Dallas! Ever since then, we've been seeing the same movie we've watched since losing to the Blackhawks in 2015. Up and down play, and letting frustrations get the best of them, especially Marcus Foligno.

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @NStarFan @ATess629 @FunkyTown_Frogs @beckybela @BamaTide2024 @M_Mills21 @ScottForner @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr
  17. Playoffs Preview 2026 EP412

    Episode 412

    Show notes

    And for the third time, the Minnesota Wild face off against the hated Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Will the third time be the charm, not to mention the better pieces overall on this more complete team? Time will tell, as will the goal tending battle, which has been shaky at best...

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @thoen88 @mnjohan @NStarFan @brandsteve @ScottForner @1223Bolstad @Bigdog658 @snowrider24_7_ @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 3 min
  18. Surging At The Right Time? EP411

    Episode 411

    Show notes

    The Minnesota Wild appear ready for the post season, with a 4-0 week, despite playing teams that were fighting for their playoff lives. Kirill Kaprizov had another hat trick, and his 10th goal in nine games versus Detroit!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @NStarFan @brandsteve @domstemarie @MOKOV65 @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 16 min
  19. Hughes, Faber Need Rest EP410

    Episode 410

    Show notes

    Time on ice has been ridiculous, regarding star defenseman Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber, as the Wild continue to struggle during this final stretch.

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @thoen88 @NStarFan @brandsteve @KalishaTownsell @kjmn58 @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 9 min
  20. Frustrations/Saddness On, Off The Ice EP409

    Episode 409

    Show notes

    I am joined by "The Legend" Derek Felska of #creasepodcast, at least for about a third of the show, until Teams petered out on us, due to our great frustration. We pay our respects to Jessi Pierce and her children, who were taken from us way too soon. We also get into the general frustrations and inconsistencies of our current Minnesota Wild team. Your host goes back solo, as teams stopped cooperating with us, and got into the new Gopher head coaches, and also into the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament!

    We hear from @CreaseAndAssist @jbushy19 @NStarFan @twolvesbaby @snydes16 @VladsWildchild @hockeyjoe123 @CoachBGonzo @Hockeypodnet @DKSportsbook #THPN #NHL #BTWMN #CreasePodcast #MNWild

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    1 hr 9 min