In this episode, Joey talks about the continued improvement in the Wild's play, but wonders how long will it last. Consistency never has been a strength of this team since 2003, along with the fact that it lacks a true scorer.

Disappointing play by your Minnesota Wild has brought them back to the .500 club, as they are once again playing .500 hockey, after a 1-2 week, the Wild are now 3-3 in February, which clearly puts the Wild out of Playoff Contention. Paladino Joey also talks about the improved play and attitude by Benoit Pouliot, and talks a little Houston Aeros as well. (Wild AHL Affiliate)

Well the Wild broke through .500 in January by winning their final game of the month, in a thriller in Vancouver! The Wild also go 3-1 in the 4 games reviewed in this episode, which shows some signs for encouragement. Craig Leipold the owner however, might disappoint those of us that would like change in the upper management, as he pledged stability and not change in a recent Star Tribune article.

After 8 1/2 years with the Wild organization, and finally being a part of the NHL roster, the Wild trade Defenseman Erik Reitz to the New York Rangers for Center Dan Fritsche in a typical low end Wild trade that doesn't do much to excite Wild fans. The Wild are exactly .500 in the month of January, and tonight's game with Vancouver will be the breaker of that one way or the other.

To date, 2005 4th overall pick: Benoit Pouliot has been a bust for our Minnesota Wild, having only 4 assists and NO GOALS since mid November. Krys Kolanos has officially beaten Pouliot out of a job, which isn't saying much, but that's how it goes. The Wild have another .500 week, which is beginning to be a trend for this team, think this is a coincidence?

Yes the Minnesota Wild, like the Timberwolves, have played better so far in 2009. The question now facing our Minnesota Wild is, is our future at a dead end? With prospect after prospect struggling not only in the NHL, but even with the AHL with Wild affiliate Houston Aeros. Paladino Joey sees an alarming trend taking place, and shows just how bare the Wild's cupboard really is in this episode.

In the end, Marian Gaborik's stock is worth nothing to the Wild, as he'll miss most if not all of the rest of this troubled season for your Minnesota Wild. Gaborik's constant injury problems, coupled with his squabbles within the organization for years has made him a nothing player, and now his trade value will be worth nothing. Lack of fore site by Wild management is a major part of this lose-lose situation, by not traded a healthy Gaborik a year ago, when they KNEW that this player didn't want to be here anyway.

The Minnesota Wild cannot seem to protect their home ice on a consistent basis and that is why a first place team is a third place team. Losing home games to division rivals like Vancouver and inferior teams like the St Louis Blues have incensed this show host of late. Marian Gaborik returns to practice and may play soon, but when and for how long?

Despite the nagging and longer term injuries to multiple key players, namely Gaborik (who may be traded anyhow) Owen Nolan, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, and Brent Burns, your Minnesota Wild still cling to the lead in the ever dangerous Northwest Division. Still no word on Gaborik's future, which remains a complete mystery.

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the strong start for your Minnesota Wild. Mikko Koivu is quickly becomming the leader of this team, earning the captain's "C" and being the team's best player, as he was last year when healthy. Soon to be former Wild Star RW Marian Gaborik is likely to be on his way out, find out where in this episode of Brave the Wild!

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the Wild's strong preseason and how well prospects Colton Gillies, Danny Irmen, Tyler Cuma and others are doing. Marian Gaborik is still unsigned which raises the possibility of him being traded during the season.

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the ongoing Marian Gaborik contract saga, as it is believed that Gaborik would like to explore free agency next summer. Wild officials are in negotiations right now in Los Angeles with Gaborik's agent Ron Salcer. Brent Burns has surgery, Kurtis Foster finally skating again, other NHL news.

The question is, will the Wild be able to convince Marian Gaborik that Jacques Lemaire's defense first system is not holding back? Will the Wild be able to sign their best player to a long-term deal once and for all? Also, we get into the young prospects vying for a spot or two in the comming training camp as we scour through the players in the system. First Brave the Wild poll is released as well.