Stanley on 7th

Carts and King share some big news about the podcast, wonder if the Wild will tinker with the lines this season, and talk about apples for about fifteen minutes on a hockey podcast.

The guys break down the first round of the draft, including the Wild's first two picks. And wonder what, if anything, is going on with 97 back home in Russia.

The Stanley Cup is in Colorado and Kevin Fiala is off to Los Angeles. Carts and King are back on the pod to discuss all this and Brock Faber's tortoise shell glasses.

Carts and King unpack a truly special season with an all too familiar finish. The guys discuss the series turning point, the future, while wondering how far away the Wild are from a Cup win.

Carts and King dissect the Wild's Game 5 loss, discussing the butt-sniffing, lack of animosity in the series thus far, while wondering when Kevin might shave, and how we can clone Kirill.

As the Wild head into a Game 5 matchup with the Blues, it's the perfect time to remind us how Billy G. changed the culture. Enjoy a bonus interview with Wild GM, Bill Guerin.

Maybe it was the Mother's Day matinee, but there wasn't nearly enough hate in the Wild's Game 4 loss to the Blues. The guys discuss Kirill's Great Clips commercial, Matt Boldy's ceiling, Zach Hyman's nose . . .and Game 4.

Spring has sprung in the State of Hockey. The weather is finally nice, and the Wild continue to execute “The Bluesprint” against Saint Louis. The guys breakdown a big Game 3 win that had everything but flowers on the ice.

The Wild were back on track, working the "Bluesprint" with a big Game 2 victory. The guys discuss Kirill's big night, Freddy Hockey, playing long body, and even take time to check-in with Rat.

Al Stalock is back on the pod to break down Game 1 against the Blues. Topics include goaltending styles, should Fiala shave, and whether or not kids should attend playoff games.

Carts and King are paid a visit from a true St. Louis Beautician, Cam Janssen. The guys discuss the Wild's first round opponent in detail, and start growing their playoff beards.

Home ice is on the line, the guys visit with a sports psychologist to see if her techniques can help beleaguered Minnesota sports fans like they do elite athletes. Also, it was Kirill's birthday.

The guys just want the Wild to stay healthy, and for the playoffs to start already. Also, Carts wonders if special forces personnel are operating the Ritz Carlton bidets in Montreal.

“The Prossessor” visits the pod to talk cards on the plane, Kirill's birthday, cozy fighters, and skating without a bucket when you're bald.

Carts and King talk about everything from Trevor Zegras looking over his shoulder, to a big college hockey bet, and how the Wild have a proven record of responding to stimulus.

The guys welcome Ryan Hartman to the pod. Discuss how Mats Zuccarello is a legendary teammate for his role in booger-gate, and if there is a brewing muzzy controversy on the squad.

The guys talk about the Christmas morning that was Billy G's big trade deadline, learn that Rat has left the bandwagon, and debate King's parallel parking skills.

Carts shakes off a big night after the Koivu jersey celebration, and the guys discuss high school hockey from the Minnesota model to hockey hair.

After a much-needed win against the Rangers, Carts and King discuss Hartman's clean shave, P.J. Fleck's “Let's Play Hockey!” call, and the team finally icing their full lineup.

King goes “ten toes up” visiting Doctor Carter's couch and asking the hard questions about the Wild's recent woes, while looking ahead to dumpster diving against Philly and Buffalo.

The guys discuss the Wild's extended Canadian road trip, The Russian's doppelgängers, dissect Cart's preposterous statement on KFAN, and imagine what Kevin is really like.

Fresh off his hat trick, Matt Boldy stops by the pod, and the guys talk about how they celebrated Fialantines Day, and if there has been a power shift to the West.

Carts and King talk breakdown the Wild's new catchphrase, a heated game against the Jets, and the new school takeover of the NHL Skills Competition.

Big K plays “heel,” dismissing the Wild's early success. The guys discuss the National broadcast challenging the Wild depth, and break down Billy G's new recipe in a copycat league.

Nick Bjugstad drops by the podcast for a visit, Kinger copes with Carts saving his best stories for Chiclets, and the guys debate if the Wild will get a green light in New York this weekend.

Carts and King preview Hockey Day Minnesota in Mankato, checking-in with MSU Maverick legend, David Backes. The guys debate if the Wild need a rat, and how much money they think the new mini donut stand is making at the X.

Carts and King discuss the gauntlet that was the regular season matchup with the Bruins, the arrival of Boldy and Rossi, and put a pin in the Winter Classic.

Carts and King discuss the frigid Winter Classic, New Year's Resolutions, and hopefully making friends with The Russian.

With the Wild losing three games in a row, Carts and King check-in with Rat from beer league to see if we're experiencing adversity, while discussing Kirill's visor and Kulikov's new haircut.

Ryan Hartman continues to be the manliest person on the planet, Carts and King try to name the Wild's forward lines, and discuss the Zegras effect on the league.

Alex Stalock stops by the pod and the boys discuss the Russian's new skates, what drink each Wild player would be, and how to order at the bar like you're a National leaguer.

The guys break down the recent Florida trip, Movember mustaches, roadkill turkey, fake reverse retros from China, and how it's probably okay for Hartman to pick up your daughter.

Carts and King discuss the pros and cons of playing a team right after their rookie party, who each Wild player would be if they were on the TV show Yellowstone, and the many benefits of castor oil.

The Wild return from a road trip out West, and both Carts and the Russian left their mullets in Colorado. The guys break down missing Zucc, ginger beards, and the Kraken.

The Wild are off to a 4-1 start including an opening night hockey smorgasbord. The guys hand out three stars for the Wild's Halloween party, dissect the Foligno fight, and discuss whether or not Carts should be more generous on Halloween.

Carts and King talk about which of the kids will make the roster, and an impressive first episode of Beyond Our Ice which had them frothing at the mouth.

Billy G took a plane down to Florida to pick up 97, officially ending puck purgatory for Wild fans. Carts and King look ahead, making some bold predictions for the '21-22 season.

Carts and Kinger recap the season, look back on the 2012 July 4th signings of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, and look forward to the Winter Classic at Target Field. Kinger is praying he'll hang another sports page in his man room announcing the Wild have resigned The Russian, even if it means Billy Guerin had to outfox Vladimir Putin.

The Wild won Game 5 to keep their season alive and the guys react to the victory in Vegas over a nice meal from Kwik Trip! Plus, Kinger goes through some group chat tidbits, Carts shares some insight on the locker room and the guys share their predictions for what will happen the rest of the series!

The guys recap the Wild's Game 1 victory over Vegas, debate the three stars of the game, look ahead to Game 2 and give new nicknames to some players including a certain Cameron.

The guys introduce the podcast, talk about who they are and what they will bring to the show and what to expect in the future. Plus, the proper nickname for Kirill Kaprizov is debated and Nico Sturm's play is analyzed!