The Wild go 1-1 this past week, and will end up .500 for the month of February as they lose AT HOME to the Atlanta Thrashers. The good news however, is that the Wild have somehow figured out Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks in a big way of late. We also get into Pierre Marc-Bouchard and his long recovery from concussion junction.

We thought this was going to be a short show, with a few news nuggets, and only two games to talk about. Instead, while preparing for this episode, hot off the wire, new brakes that the Wild have traded top prospect Nick Leddy and overpaid Kim Johnsson for defenseman Cam Barker (23). We still keep the previous topics in the show as well. Call into our Phone Lines at 209-736-7877.

With Backstrom sick, Harding's sore hip goes from hurt to injured, leaving the Wild to their third and fourth options in net. Anton Kudobin, the fourth option looks better then Wade Dubielewicz (third option).

Joey discusses what a difference a week can make, the Wild goaltending suddenly is great, the local club suddenly is scoring early (accept for the Colorado game), and Josh Harding wins in a 1-0 game! Goal support, smothering defense, and jumping out early prove what the Wild can be, even without a great roster, just wait until they have one!

The third period has been the Wild's calling card, the problem is, the local club continues to fall behind by significant margins going into that third period. The Wild has become dependent on comebacks, rather then starting out strong, and its been their Achilles heal most of the year. We also get into Burns' return and Sykora's impending departure. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

Joey is joined again by Neil "Natedogg" Theising as the two discuss great play of Guillaume Latendresse, and of the Wild in general. Unfortunately the Wild's four game win streak ends very quietly in St. Louis. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

After a rough 4-6 run in the Wild's last ten games, including a five game losing streak, the much coveted eight seed in the Western Conference is looking further away then ever. The Wild finally end that bad streak with a refreshing win over the Calgary Flames! Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

The California Curse for the Wild ended for one night, and returned mere hours later. The Wild lost to Anaheim, and the L.A. Kings spoiled the Wild's New Year party. Jacques Lemaire returns with the Devils on Saturday and we discuss that as well.

Only in Minnesota can a fire in the equipment truck, end a stretch of some really effective hockey. The Wild bounce back after losing two, to win two, thanks in part, to the play of Clayton Stoner and Guillaume Latendresse. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

Martin Havlet finally is playing like the guy we signed back in July, with points in his last 4 games. Andrew Ebbet joins concussion junction, and Clayton Stoner is finally called up. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877.

The Wild are the hottest team in the NHL in their last 10 games, tied with Boston at 8-1-1. The newcomers' magic has cooled some, while the established vets have taken back over, along with some of the disappointing players finally stepping up.

As the Wild went 3-0-0 in the last week, we talk about the key play of the team's newcomers. Guillame Latendress, Chuck Kobasew, and Andrew Ebbet have lead the Wild to three straight wins, bringing the team to one game under .500.

The Wild trade Benoit Pouliott for Latendresse Guillaume, and acquire Andrew Ebbet via waivers, but the "excitement" doesn't end there! The Wild have become the Concussion Junction, with Bouchard missing all but one game with his head injury, Brent Burns with his second one in 6 months, and Petr Sykora also incurring one.

At home, the Wild have lost only one game, while on the road, they've WON one game... go figure. That's classic Wild in terms of seesaw performances, but the final game reviewed in this episode was clearly the most impressive.

The Wild continue to stink, at 1-6-0, but at least they finally have a real permanent captain to call their own. Virtually everyone knew that Koivu was the man for the job, but apparently Todd Richards wanted to wait it out. The Wild's play thus far reeks of a long year.

In the "Silver" episode 25 of B.T.W. we cover the first four games of the Wild's season. Joey notices some nice and welcome changes in how the Wild operates, but it may take a long time to see better results in the W-L column.

The Wild make their final cuts, including a few surprises. Coach Todd Richards is still yet to name a captain for the Wild, many expect Mikko Koivu. Joey also briefly reviews the final preseason games.

The enigmatic Petr Kalus has been sent down to Houston for the third year in a row, will he quit on the team again? Danny Irmen has made a very good impression on coach Todd Richards. Irmen believes that the change in system could mean a long awaited NHL job is in the works.

Joey gets you caught up on a few more Wild moves that were done over the past month. Joey also gets into the Wild finally acquiring another scorer to help Havlet and Koivu, after striking out with Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay. Call into our phone lines at: 209-736-7877

Joey catches up with the Minnesota Wild offseason, in this the first of a two part series. In this episode, we talk about Marian Gaborik leaving, Martin Havlet arriving, briefly get into the draft, small FA signings and discuss the Wild's new third jersey!

Todd Richards was named the new head coach of the Wild on Tuesday and pledges a new more aggressive/offensive style, does this mean Gaborik might return? Also Andrew Brunnette rehabs in "The Dungeon"

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about new Wild GM Chuck Fletcher, and his vow to bring a faster pace, more physical style to the Minnesota Wild. Brent Burns' health is returning, and Mario Trembley moving on.

In this mega episode, Neil "Natedogg" Theising co-hosts with Paladino Joey, as we discuss the Wild's season, as well as the state and future of the Minnesota Wild. With a new coach and GM on the way, Joey and Neil also talk about the good and not so good about the previous regime.

In this episode, Paladino Joey exclusively reviews the five most recent games for the Minnesota Wild; and to date, see's no reason to believe they'll be playoff bound.

In this episode, Paladino Joey reviews the six most recent Wild games, as the Wild's penalty kill falls to 2nd in the NHL and the up and down play continues. Will Gaborik's return lead the Wild to the Playoffs?