Crease and Assist Podcast

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 Twit...

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 ou...

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...

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 netw...

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...