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Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press recaps the end of the Wild season and looks ahead to what could be a busy summer for Minnesota's NHL team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. Another season lost in heartbreaking fashion… the Avs win the series 4-1 but it felt closer. Jess and Steve talk about Kirill Kaprizov's series, the disappearance of Matt Boldy in the 2nd round and how the organization will approach the goaltending position in the offseason. Jess presents the options and the context surrounding this team, the goaltenders and the NHL as a whole. Steve asks about how hobbled the team was by the injuries to Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin.
The full 4pm hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson featuring Lindsey Brown. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Plus, Read & React!
Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild have a big challenge ahead of themselves in St. Paul tonight for game 3 vs the Avalanche. Jess runs down the players we won't see tonight. Wallstedt back between the pipes. They discuss how big of an impact Joel Eriksson Ek has on the lineup, what's missing when he's not and new the defensive pairings being rolled out to hopefully stop the bleeding.
The Wild are getting back on the Gus Bus, going with Filip Gustavsson in net after the team gave up 9 goals in Game 1 against Colorado. Jason talks with Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers who's in Denver for Game 2.
Tuesday 3pm Hour: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his "State of the City" address this morning and outlined his priorities. Jason asks listeners to weigh in on the state of the state's largest city. Then he's joined by Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press to talk about Game 2 of Wild vs. Avs with Minnesota making a switch in the net.
Tuesday on Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his "State of the City" address this morning and outlined his priorities. Jason asks listeners to weigh in on the state of the state's largest city. Then he's joined by Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press to talk about Game 2 of Wild vs. Avs with Minnesota making a switch in the net. 4pm Hour: Jason talks about yesterday's shooting in downtown St. Paul outside a graduation ceremony. Why are these on the rise and what can we do about them? Then on DeRusha Eats he celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Emily Navarrete from Mami's Churros & Creamery.
Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild have made history by advancing past the first round for the first time in 11 years. Jess shares some bits he heard in the locker room earlier today as the team grapples with the achievement and shifts their sights to the Colorado Avalanche. Jess shares what he thinks the differences were vs Dallas and what will be needed against the Avs depth starting tomorrow night.
The full hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Jess Myers, Heather Rule, Chris Hine and Steve Carney.
What a night it was - we chat with Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press fresh off a fun night at Grand Casino Arena as the Minnesota Wild for the first time in 11 seasons are headed to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to play the Colorado Avalanche - we recap the 6 game series vs. Dallas, preview Colorado and recap an amazing showing from Quinn Hughes!
What a night it was - we chat with Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press fresh off a fun night at Grand Casino Arena as the Minnesota Wild for the first time in 11 seasons are headed to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to play the Colorado Avalanche - we recap the 6 game series vs. Dallas, preview Colorado and recap an amazing showing from Quinn Hughes!
On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Dan Cook hosts for Jason - are you feeling the K-shaped economy? Plus a pair of lawmakers are trying to stop local governments from signing NDA's with tech companies. 4pm: It's another exciting edition of Card DeSharks as Scott and Jeff battle for a $50 Jester Concepts restaurant gift card! Plus, Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press gives us a Wild playoff preview. 5pm: What's bothering Dan about the back-and-forth between President Trump and Pope Leo? Plus, another reason why the death penalty is a problem in the Boelter case. And Dan Hayes talks about the Twins hot start - is it sustainable?
Jess Myers covers the Minnesota Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild are slated to face the Dallas Stars in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jess and Dan talk about a video the Stars put out on social media about the shared history of the two franchises. Jess also breaks down the big news of the day… Jesper Wallstedt will tend the crease in game 1. In their second segment Dan and Jess talk about the pressure on the Wild/this iteration of the team to make it out of the first round.
The full second hour of Drivetime with DeRusha for Friday, April 17th, 2026. Card DeSharks with Dan and Laura from the top, a visit with Jess Myers leads us back to the top of the hour.
Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press previews the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wild clinched a playoff spot today with a win over the Ottawa Senators which is a little bit different than the down to wire manner they got in last year. Jess says Ryan Hartman is getting hot which is a good sign for the gritty postseason. The Wild have a big tilt in Detroit tomorrow who are trying to fight for a playoff spot.
The full second hour of The Sports Weekend w/ Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Heather Rule. Plus, a lightning round of Read & React!
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Wild Reporter Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press as they discuss the recent struggles, why the complacency can be expected, why the goaltending isn't like most seasons and more.
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) asks who are your least favorite college coaches of all-time, the Twins have an off day in Kansas City, plus Steve talks Minnesota Wild with Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Jason talks to Pioneer Press hockey writer Jess Myers about the new coaches for Gophers men's and women's hockey - what do they bring to the table? Plus, a lovely gesture from an NHL opponent for Jessi Pierce
Tuesday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - could this weekend's No Kings rally actually hurt local Democrats? Then Jason's joined by Pioneer Press hockey writer Jess Myers to talk about the new coaches of the Gophers Men's and Women's hockey programs.
On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm: Jason finally tried same day delivery from Target... but should he tip? Then he's joined by Gophers WBB legend Janel McCarville about the Sweet 16 run by this year's club. 4pm: A MN school is bringing back the traditional Homecoming King & Queen, and Jason says kudos to them! Then on DeRusha-Eats: what's your food "hill to die on". 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason goes "In Depth" with Blois Olson - does the No Kings rally help or hurt Democrats in MN. Then hockey writer Jess Myers joins the show to talk about the Gophers' new coaches.
The University of Minnesota fired women's hockey coach Brad Frost after 19 seasons. Sports reporter Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press explains the decision and what it could mean for the program.
Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. Of course the NHL is going to have the Wild play their first round matchups at 8:30pm. The Wild have the Rangers in the building tonight, the struggle has been real for the Blueshirts this season. Steve and Jess chat about the nightmare of a 100th anniversary season its been for the Rangers, the mystique of playing for the Rangers and a longitudinal look at their success as an Original Six club. Jess also runs through the last couple weeks for the Wild which includes some great performances against top teams and some disappointing ones against those with not much to play for.
The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Steve and Lindsey talk about social safety nets and Minnesota's Paid Leave program.
Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. His hometown team (Warroad) won the Class A State Championship just a few hours ago and he missed seeing OT because he was on a plane to Denver. Jess feasts on the glory and the game that was. They talk about the Wild's big win over the Vegas Golden Knights last night and Jess cites some bad blood from last playoffs that looms over their season series this season. Jess and Steve then break down Bill Guerin's the trade deadline acquisitions and the warning he had for those coming to play in their hometown.
The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Plus discussion on the state of Big Money College Sports and Jalen Suggs' new haircut
Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild are fresh off a loss to the Utah Mammoth who seem to have their number, they face the St. Louis Blues next. Jess talks about the Wild's inevitability of playing the Dallas Stars in the playoffs as long as the Avs don't asteroid back to earth. Jess touches on Quinn Hughes travel schedule. They also touch on the intensity that is the post season for boys HS hockey, the Gopher men's team who have had a rough go from the start and a prediction for Abbey Murphy's financial future when she moves to the PWHL.
The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Mark Manney.
We remember Hoagie with Bob Nygaard, then talk some Olympics with Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. He joins Steve Thomson for a wide ranging NHL hockey conversation including a preview for the Wild's matchup with the Oilers tonight. Steve asks where Jess thinks the Wild are at in terms of targets for the upcoming trade deadline and some potential partners to make it happen.
The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for January 31st, 2026. Guests include Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Bobby Nightengale.
The Minnesota Wild were in Montreal last night and lost a close game. Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press was at the game and talks about what he saw on the ice.
Final hour of DriveTime on a Friday and we talked to Kris Lindahl - get those arms out - there was a cold end to the 2025 housing market in December - we discuss this with him and the housing market in 2026! Then we hit the ice to talk to Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press about the struggling Minnesota Wild who are heading back out on the road! Then Jason recaps the numerous media requests he has gotten for major networks!
Well the home stretch for the Minnesota Wild did not go as planned, only racking up one point during that time back and now they head out east for the next week - we chatted with Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press on what exactly has led to the Wild's struggles as of late! We also preview next weekend's Hockey Day Minnesota in Hastings!
It is Friday and DriveTime emanates LIVE from the Ice Festival. It is Winter SKOLstice season and we have it all from Jason recapping his interview with CBC up in Canada eh! to our Friday tradition of Card DeSharks to Jess Myers recapping a messy Wild squad! We are here to ease you into the weekend on DriveTime!
Saint Paul has a new mayor, and from World Juniors to Team USA there is a lot of ice time with Jess Myers to get to in the DeRush Hour News Headlines and go In Depth on hockey! Also Alec Lewis of The Athletic joins to talk JJ McCarthy, Packers-Vikings, KOC and QBs and more!
As of this afternoon, Saint Paul has a new mayor officially with the swearing in of Koahly Her in Saint Paul, workers getting more PTO - Jason is here to give you the life hack and Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press joins to talk about Team USA announcing its roster for the Olympics in Milan and also the IIHF World Juniors!
Jess Myers joins Steve Thomson to preview the Wild's second stop on the extended road trip (Vegas). What should the Vikings do to address the QB position in the offseason? Then, what's at stake as the NFL closes its regular season this upcoming weekend?
With the World Juniors hockey tournament in town, the Wild have been relegated to the longest road trip of the season. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers tells us how the team is playing as they head into their Monday night tilt in Las Vegas.
The World Juniors Hockey tournament has been getting underway and has been a great success so far. The Minnesota Wild won in overtime over the weekend and are looking to continue their road trip with more wins. Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins the show to talk about what to watch for on the ice.
Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan. The full program of The Chad Hartman Show for December 26th, 2025. Guests include Jess Myers and Matthew Coller.
Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins Scott Korzenowski to discuss the event of the season… the World Junior Championships being held in the Twin Cities. Jess' schedule for the next couple weeks is hockey crazy. Jess explains the structure and the magnitude of the championships for the hockey world and Minnesota. Jess and Scott discuss some of the local flavor and budding NHL talent playing in the tournament. Jess mentions the lower than expected fan representation from Canada.
Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan. Korzo and Lindsey recap some of their holiday festivities and learn about the origins of Boxing Day. Doomsday is the theme of the second segment with a conversation about Artificial General Intelligence. Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins to talk about the event of the season… the World Junior Championships being held in the Twin Cities. Korzo wraps the hour with a little Wolves talk. They lost last night but Ant made it fun at least.
Despite Thursday's loss in Calgary, November was a really good month for the Wild. Can they continue their high-level play into the rest of the season? Pioneer Press writer Jess Myers explains what trends the team would like to continue.
Should the Twins look to trade another big piece this offseason? Guest host Dave Schwartz goes through the list of candidates. Pioneer Press writer Jess Myers recaps the Wild's hot November. Plus, should Adam Thielen be booed out of town for leaving the Vikings again?
Just like that the Minnesota Wild are the hottest team in the NHL right now with their seventh straight win following a shootout victory at home against the Colorado Avalanche - Jess Myers with the Pioneer Press joined to talk about Jesper Wallstedt, Kirill Kaprizov and preview the Buffalo matchup on Saturday as well!
We begin this hour with some Minnesota positivity as the Wild are red hot - we talk to Jess Myers, Coller recaps an amazing Jack White halftime show, Andrew Krammer previews Vikings-Seattle and more!
Steve Thomson is in tonight for Henry. He kicks off the show by discussing the first snowfall of the season for much of Minnesota. Then, Jess Myers previews the Wild's Thanksgiving Eve tilt in Chicago.
The Wild are the hottest team in hockey. Can they carry their winning momentum into Thanksgiving Day? Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers previews the team's contest in Chicago ahead of the holiday.