Episode 16 - Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL Writer at ESPN

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Iowa Wild Goalie Coach, Richard Bachman to talk about the Iowa Wild's season, goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt, Bachman's playing career and more.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Ray Shero about his duties with the Minnesota Wild and his experiences as an NHL GM, including previous trade deadlines. Shero also talks about John Hynes' strengths as a coach, the Wild's recent improved play and winning the Stanley Cup back in 2009.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Minnesota PWHL Head Coach Ken Klee, a former NHL defenseman. Recently hired by the new franchise, Klee talks about his coaching philosophies, some players to watch on the Minnesota roster and the excitement surrounding the new women's league. They also discuss his initial introduction and involvement in women's hockey, his long playing career and his time as an assistant coach in the AHL.

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Kevin Gorg, who has covered the Minnesota Wild as a television rink side reporter since 2006. They discuss the Wild's improved play under new head coach John Hynes as well as the final days around the team just prior to the coaching change. They also dive into Gorg's job as a TV reporter, his role at Canterbury Park as a track analyst, his playing days as a goaltender and more.

Joe O'Donnell is joined by Wes Walz to talk all things Minnesota Wild as the 2023-24 season has arrived. Topics include: Kirill Kaprizov's leadership, the next step for Marco Rossi, Brock Faber's hockey IQ, and more. Walz also shares some stories from his playing days with the Wild and his broadcasting work at Bally Sports North.

Joe O'Donnell talks about some keys to the Minnesota Wild's upcoming season before being joined by Wild goaltender and 3-time Stanley Cup Champion Marc-Andre Fleury (6:35). They discuss several, upcoming career milestones within his reach this season, his love and passion for the game, settling into Minnesota with his family, and more...

Joe O'Donnell is joined by long-time hockey writer Scott Burnside as they talk all things Minnesota Wild as well as a number of NHL storylines. Burnside also discusses his time at ESPN in addition to sharing various stories from his career covering hockey.

Joe O'Donnell talks with retired NHL enforcer John Scott about his time with the Minnesota Wild, his days in Houston of the AHL, winning the 2016 NHL All-Star Game MVP, helping raise a family of seven girls, hosting his own podcast and more!

Joe O'Donnell catches up with longtime NHL writer and podcaster, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. They talk about the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup and their ensuing celebration, ESPN's NHL coverage, how the Minnesota Wild are viewed by the national media, Wyshynski's time as creator of "Puck Daddy" on Yahoo Sports and more!

Joe O'Donnell is joined by long-time broadcaster Kenny Albert just prior to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, which Albert will broadcast on TNT. Their conversation covers the matchup between the Panthers and Golden Knights, Albert's work with the New York Rangers, his start as a broadcaster from his high school days, the influence his father and uncles had on his career, his upcoming book release, and more!