Crease and Assist Podcast

In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) are sifting through their big bucket of Halloween tricks and treats of various Wild and hockey topics. They start off talking about the new Minnesota Wild alternative jersey and how they and fans are feeling about it. The next trick/treat, is whether or not Maxim Shabanov has earned a contract based on his play so far this season. Then they go through a couple of quick fire segments of Trick or Treat and Hot Topix. Steve discusses Wild prospect Ryder Ritchie in his regular "Prospects with Steve" segment, and Theresa rounds out the show with Wild and general hockey news.If you would like to be a part of the show, please tweet your question or comment at one of us at Twitter/X or Blue Sky, use the hashtag #CreasePodcast, and we'll make it part of our next episode.Thanks for listening and contributing.....now go enjoy some tasty Halloween candy!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@BrandSteve), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss how the Devils' Trade for Connor Hellebuyck affects the Wild's continued challenge to re-sign Quinn Hughes. They also discuss Bobby Brink and our season predictions for him as well as Hot Topix and a Prospects with Steve segment that looks at the strong start of Adam Benak. We also answer listener questions too.If you would like to join the conversation, find us on Twitter or Blue Sky and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we will include it in our next show.

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Wild's current TV contract as well as the team's history. The question is asked, if the Minnesota Wild should own the North Stars history or not. Then we go on to our new segment, Hot Topix, where we discuss a bunch of Wild questions, in a rapid fire style, and we answer listener questions as well. Today's segment of "Prospects With Steve", Steve talks about prospect Adam Andersson. We round out the show with hockey news around Minnesota and elsewhere.If you would like to join the conversation, contact us on Twitter/X or Blue Sky, and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll include it on our next show. 

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the lack of news on the Quinn Hughes front, as well as the results of a fan survey done by the Athletic. We also discuss surveys we conducted through Twitter/X, that discuss which Wild forwards need to raise their game in order for the Wild to have success in the 2026-27 season as well as whether the team's offseason changes were enough to get the team past the 2nd round or not. We then answer some listener questions too. If you would like to be part of the conversation, find us on Twitter/X or Blue Sky, and tag your questions/comment #CreasePodcast and we'll include it on our next show!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24), are joined by friend of the pod, Dan Whenesota (@WHENESOTA), to discuss his most recent creation, the story of the Midwest Sports Channel.In this current age of multiple streaming services, sometimes combined with a cable or satellite subscription, many don't realize how far back the concept of dedicated regional sports broadcasting goes. Minnesota sports have a long (and sometimes tragic) history of creating a dedicated network to carry and cover all Minnesota sports. However, the current trend is if you're a multi sport fan, you need multiple streaming services just to catch your teams in action. People who cut the cord on expensive cable or satellite, are starting to find themselves carrying multiple subscriptions that are getting them closer to what they were paying cable and satellite companies. In Dan's blog, he breaks down the history and the legacy (and even ramifications) of the Midwest Sports Channel.Make sure you check out Dan's blog to get the full history of the Midwest Sports Channel: Dan Whenesota: Midwest Sports ChannelThanks for listening and make sure you follow Dan on X/Twitter and check out his blog, WHEN-ESOTA for more amazing Minnesota sports history.

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss Minnesota's 3 selections at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. We also discuss Minnesota's opening moves in free agency as well as the trade of Jake Middleton for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta. We share a ton of listener comments too.If you would like to join the conversation, message one of us on Twitter/X or Blue Sky, and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we will share it on our next episode!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals and what trends can be gleaned from it and how it might influence the Minnesota Wild or not. They then discuss the 6-year contract extension to Michael McCarron. They also speculate about the Wild's first selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft (3rd Round, 89th overall), and what players might be available for Minnesota to select at that position. Lastly, we answer listener questions.If you would like to be part of the conversation, find us on X/Twitter or Blue Sky and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll include it on our next show!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the results of the Minnesota Frost's 2028 draft. We discuss the PWHL Expansion Draft and the departures it created for the Frost as they try to reformulate themselves in order to challenge for a third Walter Cup in 2026-27. We also discuss whether the expansion process is sustainable as it is currently formulated. We then answer some listener questions as well. If you would like to join the conversation, please find one of us on Twitter / X or BlueSky and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll include it in our next show.Happy listening!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the sweep of the Colorado Avalanche by the Vegas Golden Knights, we share our Stanley Cup predictions, as well as the departure of Minnesota Wild Head of Scouting, Judd Brackett who now is the Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We also answer listener questions about the Dylan Larkin speculation.If you would like to be part of the conversation, please tweet one of us on Twitter/X or Blue Sky, use the hashtag #CreasePodcast, and we'll add it to the next show.Happy Listening!!!!

In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the end of the Minnesota Wild's 2025-26 season. We discuss what the people perceived doomed the Wild to failure in round two of the NHL Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche, as well as the general takeaways for the season. We also answer a lot of listener questions too! If you would like to join the conversation, find us on Twitter/Blue Sky, and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll include it in our next show!