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The Minnesota Wild have had their share of good and bad over the last 20 seasons. The team went the furthest into the playoffs in the 2002-03 season when they went as far as the Western Conference Finals and got ultimately defeated by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. They drafted the longest tenured captain in franchise history, also the longest tenured player in franchise history with Mikko Koivu in 2001. Ok lets look at the first decade of the team's existence. They went to the playoffs 3 times with 1 ending up in the Conference Finals. The Wild went through 2 coaches (Jacques Lemaire -
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 72 Point Projections Debate, and RFA Struggle With just one week left until the start of the regular season Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown each teams point projections. They give their over or under, and also fire off their insight on each team which sparks some pretty good debate. Then it is on to more RFA talk. Who signed, who hasn’t and what is taking so long. The troubles and odd circumstances in Winnipeg is also discussed and then it is on to three questions. NHL regular season hockey is coming soon. PODCAST -
RFA’s Signed, the Slow RFA’s and It’s Hockey Time
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 71 RFA’s Signed, the Slow RFA’s and It’s Hockey Time It is now—–Season 3. Brad Burud and Blake Friars are back for another great year of hockey talk. They dive right into the recent player signings. The good signings, and the crappy ones ie..Jared Spurgeon. Then they debate the unsigned RFA’s. When will they sign and how much will they get? and is there any cap room left. Three questions will entertain and a great Toronto Maple Leafs listener question. Preseason hockey is underway and it is the most exciting time of the year. (Sidenote) Br -
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 62 #VegasAngry and Late Night Overtimes The controversy and debate runs deep in this episode. Brad Burud get Blake Friars absolutely riled up over the Vegas Game 7 fiasco. Lets face it, it was a bad call. The two debate and actually fight over this topic. After they make up they make up they roll into a very exciting round two. Seven straight nights of overtime hockey last week. Does it get any better than that. It is late nights and overtime heroes. Then it is time to roll around the league and talk Calder Finalists, Leafs press conferenc
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Welcome to Playoff Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
The Instigator |Episode 30 Welcome to Playoff Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau Welcome to playoff hockey Johnny Gaudreau…. Gaudreau has been a complete no show for the Calgary Flames this playoff season….why is this? What do we expect from him? With the Flames on the brink of elimination. Flames fans expect a hell of a lot more than they are getting. Brad Burud of Inside Edge Hockey News expresses his frustration in the play of Gaudreau. Although the Flames disappointment is not solely his fault , but if he is truly the driving force of this team - he probably should be leading b -
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 60 Surprise 2-0 Leads and Cheap Shots It is Stanley Cup Playoff time. Brad Burud of Inside Edge Hockey News and Blake Friars are fired up. The playoffs have had it all…overtimes, surprise 2-0 leads, amazing saves and great action. It is also getting a little feisty and cheap. Have you been watching the Toronto/Boston series? Brad and Blake breakdown each of the series. Talk about surprises, trends and let you know how their predictions are looking thus far. Then its on to happenings around the league. Buffalo has a help wanted sign hanging
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2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview and Predictions
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 59 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview and Predictions It is Stanley Cup Playoff time…Brad Burud and Blake Friars are back to talk regular season predictions. Talk about their success stories and give each other a hard time for their mistakes. Believe it or not but this years predictions were pretty darn good. Then it is time to break down, analyze and make predictions on all the playoff series. They do have some disagreements on round one. Then it’s a quick trip around the league. A little McDavid talk and wow did you see rookie Ryan Poehlin -
The Instigator |Episode 29 Why is the Playoff Format Broken? Why is the current system a problem. Looks like the league and players do not feel that way. The NHL and NHLPA announced yesterday to extend the current system through next season. I am shocked that this is a hot topic this year. I don’t remember it being an issue last year. The current system is built because we have divisions. The object is to win your division. That is were teams rivals are.. Naysayers argue that playoffs build rivalries. Yes I agree but playing teams in close proximities cultivate rivalries and m
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Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 58 Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday Everyone is getting very excited for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss what teams are hot heading into the playoffs and what teams are cold heading in. Everyone wants to be peaking, but some teams are sputtering down the stretch. With Saturday being the final day of the regular season, will any coaches or general mangers hit the unemployment lines. Lots of coaching changes this season and I have a gut feeling they are not done. Blake and Brad tell you who -
The Instigator |Episode 28 Doughty: Criticism to Boost Your Ego This week Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty set the hockey world a buzz with this comments prior to a game in Calgary. He praised Mark Giordano, but criticized Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson on their defensive capabilities. He then took aim at Matthew Tkachuk of the Calgary Flames. He claimed that he has no respect for Tkachuk and either does the rest of the leagues players. Well some strong words, but I just don’t understand his reasoning. PODCAST
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Surprises and Disappointments of the 2018-19 Season
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 57 Surprises and Disappointments of the 2018-19 Season The Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching and with that is the end of the regular season. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk about all the surprises and disappointments from the season. The positives are amazing. Jordan Binnington saving the St. Louis Blues season, and the complete dominance of the Tampa Bay Lightning. On the negative side the guys talk about the off ice antics in Ottawa and Edmonton, and the lack of growth in Buffalo. Then its on to NHL playoff talk and the show -
The Instigator |Episode 27 Who is the Right Captain? How important is a good captain to the growth of a hockey franchise? What type of player makes the best captain? All questions that are critical to a teams success. Do all NHL teams have the correct person as captain or has the pressures to select the young goal scorers outweighed the importance of leadership. Brad Burud from Inside Edge Hockey News gives his opinion on young captains. PODCAST
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THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 56 Playoff Format and Playoff Ready Goalies It is very close to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk playoff format. Should it be 1-8 in the conference? Should it be choose your opponent? or Should it stay as is? They definitely have their opinions on this one. Then it is time to argue what goalies are playoff ready. In a year in which goalies have struggled the list is a little shorter than usual. Who is primed for a big playoff run? The wild card spots are up for grabs with 10 games remaining. Brad and Blake will te
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The Instigator |Episode 26 Shootouts “It’s a Mockery” The Minnesota Wild were beat twice by the Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansson in shootouts this week. Goalie Devan Dubnyk is not happy about it. Sunday, Johansson beat backup netminder Alex Stalock in the shootout and last night, it was Dubnyk’s turn. Both times, the Predators forward showcased his quick hands, however, Dubnyk believes that he is using filthy tactics as he slowly approached the net, adding that Johansen is making a “mockery” of the breakaway competition. Actually does anyone even like the shootout.
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Tavares NOT Welcomed Home and the Push to the Playoffs
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
INSIDE EDGE HOCKEY NEWS – RADIO SHOW | EPISODE 17 Tavares NOT Welcomed Home and the Push to the Playoffs Long-time New York Islanders John Tavares made his much anticipated return to Long Island and it was a very interesting return to say the least. Brad Burud discusses the video tribute, boos, chants and the displeasure. Then it is time to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and what teams are making a push and what teams have stepped out of the race. What if the playoffs started today? Who are the first round winners? Its all on this episode of the Inside Edge Hockey News Radio -
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 55 Risers, Fallers and Rule Changes The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone….No more trade talk….its time to talk about the push to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk about what teams are risers and what teams are fallers in the Western and Eastern Conference. Who will make it in and who will be watching come April 10th. The general managers are having meetings this week and rule changes are a topic of discussion. Brad and Blake talk about the proposed changes. Giver their two cents and then bring up a couple of ru
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The Instigator |Episode 25 No Move Might Just be the Best Move NHL Trade Deadline is a very fun day for NHL fans. Probably not the case for players or general managers. Why are fan bases upset when their favorite team does not make any moves. Do you understand the impact that has on a locker room? What is the likelihood that move works? What are you willing to give up? Is it worth one kick at the can (Stanley Cup)? Brad Burud gives his opinion on this controversial topic. Fans just don’t understand what all goes into making a big move. PODCAST
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2019 NHL Trade Deadline Recap – Winners, Losers and Shockers
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 54 2019 NHL Trade Deadline Recap – Winners, Losers and Shockers NHL Trade Deadline is now officially over. Trades we slow to start and finished fast and furious. Brad Burud, Blake Friars, and guest Noah Grant breakdown all the trades, and debate what players will have the biggest impact on their new team. Then they talk winner, losers and surprises. There were definitely a few of those. What moves will pay big dividends and what players will step up in their new role? It is an exciting time of years as teams push to solidify a playof -
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 53 2019 NHL Trade Deadline Preview The NHL Trade Deadline is just one day away. Brad Burud and Blake Friars are joined on this episode by Noah Grant to discuss the upcoming deadline. They breakdown all of the trades leading up to deadline day, and then talk about players that are likely on the move and where their possible landing spots are. What teams are pushing in their chips and going for the Stanley Cup, and what teams are selling players to strengthen their prospect pool. It is one of the most exciting days of the NHL season.
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The Instigator |Episode 24 Get it together Florida or Move! It is professional hockey. The best players in the world. That means that arenas should be sold out. Well not in Florida. Most nights the empty seats far outweigh the ones with fans in them. Brad Burud expresses his frustration why year after year the Florida Panthers continue to struggle with attendance. PODCAST
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THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 52 Hey! We are fans too… It is our most selfish episode ever, but a damn good one. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk about what they love. It is time to talk about their favorite teams. Blake talks about why he is a Vancouver Canucks fan. Talks about his greatest moments as a Canucks fan and tells you why he thinks they will make the playoffs this season. Brad tells the story of how he became a Calgary Flames fan. Talks about the amazing run in 2004 and the disappointment that followed. He also talks about this years squad and tells you wha
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INSIDE EDGE HOCKEY NEWS – RADIO SHOW | EPISODE 16 Sellers, Sellers, and Kind-of Sellers The National Hockey League trade deadline is two weeks away. A lot is yet to be determined on just what teams will be sellers and what teams will hold off. Brad Burud breaks down what teams are all in, and what teams are still borderline. It looks like it will be a very active trade deadline as teams prepare to make that long journey with their sights set on hoisting the Stanley Cup. What players have been pinned as trade bait? And what are their probable destinations? It’s all on this epis
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West Race Expands and Trade Deadline Cool Down
InsideEdge posted a blog entry in Inside Edge Hockey News
THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 51 West Race Expands and Trade Deadline Cool Down The NHL bye weeks are finally done. All-Star break is behind us and now it is time to race to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Burud and Blake Friars talk about how the Western Conference has widened. Seven teams are fighting for three spots, and only three teams are really out of the race. It is going to be a battle. Will so many teams slow down the amount of teams selling at NHL Trade Deadline. The deadline is less than three weeks away, and it is time for some moves to start happen. -
The Instigator |Episode 23 Columbus “Pull the Trigger” Trade or not. Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky has put the Columbus Blue Jackets and General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen in a difficult position. Do you keep them for a playoff run or gather assets for the future and still take a playoff run?? Time for a decision. Brad Burud from Inside Edge Hockey News gives his two-cents on this dilemma…Can the Columbus Blue Jackets ever catch a break? PODCAST
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THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 50 The NHL in 10 Years Brad Burud and Blake Friars celebrate 50 episodes by diving into the NHL and looking at how the league will change in the next 10 years. They take a look at 10 critical questions that the NHL faces in the next 10 years and how the league will change.1 – Concussions and Safety of the Game2- Fighting and Cheap Shots3- CBA/Revenue/Salary Cap4- Relocation and Expansion5- Olympics and International Play6- Rule Changes7- Franchise on the rise and falling franchise8- Technology – How will it change the game.9- Goal Scoring1
