Episode 27 - Mat Sells, Minnesota Wild Assistant GM

Joe O'Donnell talks about the Wild's first round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights with Jesse Granger from The Athletic. They also discuss Granger's focus on NHL goaltenders, his start in journalism, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Matt Harder, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild. They talk about the ever-changing strength / sports science industry, the technology used to help get players to their peak performance, player workouts and routines, his career path to the NHL and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Ryan "Bugsy" Malone about the "4 Nations Face-Off", the 2010 Olympics, his NHL playing career, his current initiatives with the Malone Family Foundation and more!

Joe O'Donnell chats with Darren Pang, a long-time TV analyst for the NHL, who currently works for TNT and the Chicago Blackhawks. Pang gives his insights into the legacy of Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild's season thus far, Connor Bedard's development his early broadcasting days and much more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with former NHL'er Matthew Barnaby about the state of today's NHL, the legendary teammates he played with, dropping the gloves on a regular basis and much more!

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Minnesota Wild Assistant GM, Chris Kelleher. They discuss the David Jirichek trade, the Wild's great start to the season, the importance of player development in the AHL and Kelleher's path from a player into scouting / management.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Manitoba native and former Minnesota Wild draft pick, Justin Falk, who is currently a pro scout for the Buffalo Sabres. They talk about his transition to pro scouting, his time in the NHL and with the Wild, playing with Jared Spurgeon and more.

Joe O'Donnell sits down with Mat Sells, one of the newly appointed Minnesota Wild Assistant GM's. They talk about the Wild's off-season additions through the draft and free agency, as well as the growing role analytics have in the NHL. They also talk about Sells' time with Hockey Canada.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Cody McLeod about his role in the Wild's player development department, his playing career from the WHL to the NHL, and his transition from playing into hockey operations.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Jonny Lazarus, a former college hockey player turned NHL content creator & on-air host / analyst. They discuss the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as as the current state of hockey at the NCAA level. They also talk about "Morning Cuppa Hockey" a show that Lazarus co-hosts on Daily Faceoff as well as Lazarus' start into the media world.