Bardown Beauties: A Minnesota Wild and hockey podcast
Episodes
Guest Host Bruce Boudreau Believes The Minnesota Wild HAVE IT ALL
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former NHL head coach and current analyst Bruce Boudreau guest co-hosts with Jessi Pierce to celebrate what Quinn Hughes brings to the Minnesota Wild,...
The Minnesota Wild now LEGITIMATE STANLEY CUP CONTENDERS with Quinn Hughes
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild add defenseman Quinn Hughes and skyrocket to true Stanley Cup contenders. Minnesota Wild play-by-play announcer Joe O'Donnell joins...
The Minnesota Wild NEED to trade for THIS scorer
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild are on a three-game slump with losses to some of the worst teams in the NHL and while Jessi Pierce says don't panic, Kirsten Krull ...
#299. Zach Parise Joins the Show
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull help 19-year-NHLer Zach Parise write his upcoming U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech while checking in on retire...
#298. Matt Boldy Will Outscore Kirill Kaprizov
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild are back as they continue to be the hottest team in the NHL through the month of November, thanks in large part to Jesper Wallstedt...
#297. The Minnesota Wild D Is Back -- and So Are the Minnesota Frost (with Frost goaltenders Maddie Rooney and Nicole Hensley)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild have extended their point streak to five games thanks in large part to quality play in the defensive zone. While the Wild mount the...
#296. Jesper Wallstedt Pushing For Minnesota Wild No. 1?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is looking pretty good in back-to-back starts -- is he challenging for the 1A spot from Filip Gustavsson? A...
#295. The Minnesota Wild ARE Fixable
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild are looking to string some wins together for the first time this season -- but can the season be successful after the hole they dug...
#294. 'Good Enough' Isn't Anymore For the Minnesota Wild
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild's lack of consistency, depth and confidence has dug an early hole for them that just might be too big to climb out of... Jessi Pier...
#293. The Minnesota Wild Have NO Scoring Depth
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild can't score 5-on-5 because beyond Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, the goals are dried up. So which winger needs to step up? And why...
#292. Marcus Johansson Should NOT Be Top 6 For Minnesota Wild
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild season is underway and it only took three games for forward Marcus Johansson to be moved back into the top 6 -- which Jessi Pierce ...
#291. Filip Gustavsson is the Minnesota Wild No. 1 Goalie (with guest Filip Gustavsson)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild locked in Filip Gustavsson to a five-year contract extension -- two days after we asked him on the pod to chat. So learn more about...
#290. Hunter Haight: Roster Bound
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Haight is making a case to be on the opening night roster for the Minnesota Wild, while other young guns might be better suited to start in Iow...
Yakov Trenin Redemption Tour Begins
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Wild training camp is underway and so are the camp darlings. Our first looks at Vladamir Tarasenko and Danila Yurov (who might start in Iowa...
Yes, You Can Panic About Kirill Kaprizov Now
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OK, Jessi Pierce is admitting it: it's no longer fine in the Kirill Kaprizov negotiations. As training camp kicks off, how much of a distraction will ...
Bold Prediction: Matt Boldy Goes for 85+ Points This Year
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back. To kick off Season 7, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull drop some of their preseason hot takes, answer your Qs, and give their concern leve...
Rossi Renaissance: How Much A Part Of The Future Is He?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild lock in Marco Rossi for…exactly what we expected (3x5). But, will he be able to extend that into becoming a staple center? A...
The Wild’s Worst Offseason Move Is…
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild have yet to sign Marco Ross – is that their biggest mistake of the offseason? And how are certain contract signings looking now t...
Bill Guerin Has Made Good Moves
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No, Marco Rossi hasn’t been traded yet. No, Kirill Kaprizov hasn’t signed an extension. So, how has Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s...
The Beaut of the Year Is…
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull select their Minnesota Wild winners (and losers) to and name this year’s Beaut of the Year in the third annual award ...
The Wild Should Get Jamie Benn
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Beauts aren’t thrilled with the free agency market, so how will Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin find his No. 1 center? Plus, will M...
Wild Draft Busts
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How would Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer some of the NHL teams’ weirdest combine questions? Hear their answers, and who they think have been ...
Marcus Johansson Is A Bottom 6 Forward
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Marcus Johansson for one year which is fine – as long as he’s not anywhere near the top 6. Plus, more free ag...
The Minnesota Wild Need This Guy (with guest Heather Rule)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pros and Cons of Minnesota adding Mitch Marner – do you want to see him in a Minnesota Wild uniform? And can we talk about Danila Yurov a little...
The Minnesota Wild Need This Guy (with guest Heather Rule)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their top 3 forward UFAs for Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild to target this July (plus hear from Guerin as he w...
The Wild Will Get Better This Offseason
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re shouting it from the rooftop: the Minnesota Wild are going to be even better next season. The offseason work starts now. Jessi Pierce and Ki...
Filip Gustavsson > Adin Hill: The Series Difference
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re tied in the best-of-7 series 2-2 and everyone seems surprised except the Beauts… So how do the Minnesota Wild make it out of the first round...
The Minnesota Wild Can Get Out of the First Round
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The only thing in their way is the Vegas Golden Knights. The Wild kept pace in Game 1, but can the top line continue to be the only offensive generato...
Zeev Buium Has Entered The Team Chat
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re at the regular season finale. Will prospect Zeev Buium make his immediate impact on the blue line before the Minnesota Wild probably/hopefully...
Could the Wild Beat the Jets in the Playoffs??
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It continues to be do-or-die time for the Minnesota Wild who look like a lock for the No. 2 Wild Card in the West – at least today. Jessi and Kirs...
Could we see Kirill Kaprizov this week???
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are back on the ice, but Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull wonder – is it even worth it as the Minnesota Wild stru...
Time to Shut Jonas Brodin Down for the Season?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin is back – and he’s out again. Is it time to talk about cutting his season short to avoid worsening his co...
Boring (but winning) Hockey…?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s going to be a tough stretch for the Minnesota Wild who pad their lead on the Wild Card spot but not without continued scoring woes. And, how do...
Are the Wild Going to Miss the Playoffs?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Placing a missing person’s report for Matt Boldy who continues to be MIA as the Minnesota Wild continue to try and hold ground in the Stanley Cup pl...
Guerin: ‘I Don’t Know’ When Kaprizov and Ek Will Be Back
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s trade deadline week, but are Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild done with just one acquisition in Gustav Nyquist? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krul...
Will Kirill Miss the Rest of the Regular Season?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just 5 games between now and the NHL trade deadline, and with the timeline of return for Kirill Kaprizov now longer than expected, what does...
Are the Wild a Wild Card Team or Top 3?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL comes in with a HUGE W in the 4 Nations break – and we hope the USA comes away with the same by way of gold on Thursday. But how will that a...
4 Nations Break – Good or Bad?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Brock Faber and Matt Boldy help Team USA claim gold at 4 Nations? Or are we underselling JEEk, Jonas Brodin and Filip Gustavsson with Team Sweden...
Are the Wild Good, Bad, or Ugly?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonas Brodin has returned – Marcus Johansson too. So, will they be the pieces to help the lift the Wild back after an embarrassing L over the weeken...
The Wild Have a D Problem
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things are still a bit sideways for the Minnesota Wild – is the defense to largely blame? Or is it the lack of offensive output? Jessi Pierce and Ki...
Kirill Back This Week???
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When will the Minnesota Wild be at full strength? Is David Jiricek here to stay? And WHY CANT THEY WIN AT HOME? We answer your Qs and more in this wee...
More Injuries (with Iowa Wild Forward Liam Ohgren)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re checking in with Liam Ohgren while more Minnesota Wild players check in with the local doctors and injuries continue to run rampant. As alw...
When Will Kirill Kaprizov Return? (With Wild General Manager Bill Guerin)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Billy G in the house! The Minnesota Wild general manager starts contract discussions with Jessi and Kirsten, updates on Wild injuries and unlocks the ...
Road Ice Advantage? (with Hockey Day Minnesota’s Erik Radtke)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s hope the Minnesota Wild start to thrive in 2025 – or at least pick up the pace at home. We talk about St. Paul woes before counting down the...
Is the Gus Injury Damning? (with Taylor Heise and Grace Zumwinkle)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild welcome back Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin to the lineup but lose Filip Gustavsson and Jake Middleton – trouble on the horizon...
Contenders or Pretenders?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No team in the National Hockey League has fewer regulation losses, more points, road wins or allowed fewer goals than the Minnesota Wild. So, is this ...
Minnesota Is No. 1
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another week at the top for the Minnesota Wild, who add a new face to the mix in David Jiricek. What can the blue liner bring to a stout backen...
The Wild Are Still Good
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No new notes: the Minnesota Wild are still one of the best teams in the National Hockey League. Add in the champion defending Minnesota Frost, whose s...
Flower Power (with Marc-Andre Fleury)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marc. Andre. Fleury. That’s it. That’s the episode. We cover it all with the future Hall of Fame goaltender. As always, we’re greeted by new ...
Fix the F*&#ING Power Play (Please)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please oh please can the Minnesota Wild get back on the strong side of the man advantage? Luckily that’s the only black mark as the Wild continue su...
This Wild Team is for Real
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is this real life? Your Minnesota Wild are atop the Central Division AND the National Hockey League as they continue to win in more ways than one. Jes...
The Wild Are On Fire
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your Minnesota Wild look to close out a 7-game road trip with another W and Beaut Live, presented by Grain Belt will have all your action TONIGHT at T...
Filip Gustavsson is the No. 1 Goalie (Again) (with guest PWHL GM Melissa Caruso)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goalie goals, point streaks and –gasp–a solid start. Your Minnesota Wild are looking pretty good right about now. Plus, new Minnesota Frost GM M...
Is Spurgeon OK?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Week 1 of the NHL is in the books and your Minnesota Wild are 1-0-2, but how bad is 3 points in 4 games? Kirsten and Jessi discuss plus look at the Wi...
Hockey is back!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey season is officially here and Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce have some hot takes to kickoff the 2024-25 year. Plus, Wild forward Jakub Lauko jo...
Bounce Back Year
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild roster is down to 30 players and we are little more than one week away from the season opener in St. Paul. ESPN legend Linda Cohn j...
He’s on the Hot Seat
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re inching closer and closer to the Minnesota Wild opener, and we’re in full swing into Wild training camp. So, which players are making some n...
MVP Kaprizov with Iowa Wild’s Ben Gislason
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota Wild training camp is just days away, and Iowa Wild’s Ben Gislason joins us to take a look at this past weekend’s Tom Kurvers Showcase t...
Let’s Talk Goalies with Kevin Gorg
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting closer and closer to the 2024-25 season, so Bally Sports North’s own Kevin Gorg joins us to take a peek ahead and what to keep on ey...
The Red Wings on Top?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end. The end of summer, and the end of Kirsten and Jessi’s preseason predictions as we close out Season 5 with a look at the Atlantic Div...
Sit Them in the Press Box
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s on to the Eastern Conference as the Beauts continue with their preseason predictions. This week: the Metropolitan. Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirst...
Seattle is Going to be Bad
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Beauts continue their preseason division-standing predictions as Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Pacific. Plus, it’s...
Utah will finish last in the Central Division
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who will sit atop the Central Division this year? And who is going to be at the bottom? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Mi...
#239. Grading Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull such terrible luck for Macklin Celebrini. And what grade are we going to give Bill Guerin this time in his tenu...
#238. Kirsten's Best of Season 5
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Kirsten Krull's turn to go back with some of her favorite moments from this past season of episodes. As always we're created by new voice studios...
#237. Jessi's Best of Season 5
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi Pierce returns with some of her favorite moments from this past season of episodes. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by S...
#236. Is the PWHL hurting itself with its moves in Minnesota?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recap of development camp, and another lens on all the movements PWHL Minnesota has made since winning the inaugural Walter Cup. Plus, Jessi and K...
#235. Why a Marco Rossi Trade Makes Sense
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back in town as Minnesota Wild development camp gets underway this week, and Da Beauty League returns to Braemar Ice. Plus, the facts beh...
#234. The Wild Should Sign A Forward
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minnesota should go with a forward. Jessi and Kirsten take a look at the free agency market. All in this week’s episode, created by New Voice Studio...
#233. Beaut of the Year: Brock Faber
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida Panthers are your 2024 Stanley Cup champs, and Brock Faber is your 2024 Beaut of the Year. Find out our other winners in the second annual...
#232. A Cup Champ Will Be Crowned Tonight
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi thinks the Florida Panthers claim it all in Game 5, while Kirsten still holds out for Connor McDavid and co. to push it the distance. All in thi...
#231 Unhinged offseason
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi and Kirsten are in full offseason mode with this week's episode. Buckle up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
#230. The Dallas Stars Will Be Just As Good Next Year(with Natalie Darwitz)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk champs (PWHL Minnesota) and non-champs (Dallas Stars) plus get to your offseason Qs with the Beauts. All in this week’s episode, create...
#229. The Four Untradable Wild Players
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you give up for a Nathan MacKinnon or Connor McDavid? Is Marco Rossi still on the trade market? And what can the Wild learn from the Timber...
#228. Jessi is a Dallas Stars Fan
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OK, is Jessi a Dallas Stars fan? She doesn't think so, but Kirsten Krull sure does. Maybe it's the cheering... But the girls are on the same page chee...
#227. Being a Leafs Fan is the Worst
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inject even more playoffs into our veins as PWHL playoffs kick off Wednesday with Minnesota earning its berth. Plus, Jessi gets to taunt Kirsten and M...
#226. Call the Utah Hockey Club the...
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Rangers break out the brooms, and Jessi is still hoping the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets will advance (while Kirsten shuns her for such...
#225. It's Good the Wild Missed the Playoffs
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, offseason! You're Minnesota Wild are done, but playoffs are in full swing. Jessi and Kirsten, take a look at their preseason predictions to see...
#224. Liam Ohgren is a Stud
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So long, farewell and good riddance to the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 season. We’ll save most of our analysis for next week, but let’s get excited abo...
#223. Marco Rossi for Calder?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if Brock Faber wasn’t a thing? Would Marco Rossi be the next-it rookie for the Minnesota Wild? Either way, the future is bright, in the state o...
#222. These Guys Have to Go in the Offseason
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final countdown. The Wild’s playoff chances continue to dwindle, though they're still not officially out. What does that mean for the fin...
#221. Fleury is the Goalie to Close the Regular Season (with Wild Play-by-Play Joe O'Donnell)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did Minnesota Wild radio play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell spring Kirill Kaprizov's hot streak a few seasons back? And which non-Wild goalie shou...
#220 Please Beat a Central Division Team (with Wild forward Jake Lucchini)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s meet Jake Lucchini. The former Michigan Tech Husky and current mainstay on the Minnesota Wild third line joins us to talk spaghetti, haircuts ...
#219 The Minnesota Wild Go For 2 (with Grace Zumwinkle)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Hynes has got some balls and teaches us all about some unknown NHL rules as he goes for 2 and the Wild continue to go for the playoffs now just 6...
#218. The Minnesota Wild Will Trade 2 Players
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
March Madness is here and for us that includes the big NHL trade deadline and boy’s high school hockey tourney – among a dozen other hockey-relate...
#217. The Minnesota Wild Now Buyers at Deadline (with Gopher defenseman Bryce Brodzinski)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which is more confusing: Jessi’s takes on the Minnesota Wild, or the Wild themselves? Minnesota continues to roll but will Billy G roll with this ...
#216. Are the Minnesota Wild Back?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk chaos. The Minnesota Wild drop 10 goals on the No. 1 Vancouver Canucks, and the top line stays red hot as the team moves within two pts o...
#215. Brock Faber Will Win the Calder
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stanley Cup celebrations beat a Super Bowl any day – Kirsten and I explain why. Plus, Morgan Reilly, Brock Faber, and more of your questions from ar...
#214. Worst Wild Season in History?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are we looking at the worst season in Wild history? Or at least the worst since the meltdown of the 2018-19 Paul Fenton era? The Minnesota Wild contin...
#213. The Minnesota Wild Just Aren't That Good
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild bye week is here but if we're Bill Guerin, we're making sure the boys aren’t completely enjoying a vacation after squandering awa...
#212. Jessi Predicts a Wild Winning Streak?! with Guest Devan Dubnyk
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We check in with former Minnesota Wild tendy and current squirts coach and nhl network analyst Devan Dubnyk to get his thought on Marc-Andre Fleury, t...
#211. The Minnesota Wild are a Dumpster Fire
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This team is on fiiiiire – a dumpster fire. How hot is Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s seat right now following an even poorer last 1...
#210. Trade This Player for Gretzky’s Autograph
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s go deeeep. The Minnesota wild are showcasing the depth of their lineup as guys are entering and exiting with injuries. Kirsten Krull and Jessi...
#209. Is it going to be Jesper time?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new goals, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce set up their Minnesota Wild vision board while also projecting what the goalie situation might loo...
#208. Welcome Matt Boldy to Santa’s Nice List
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jingle Bells Hockey Gear smells But Brock Faber leads the way Oh what fun it is to ride a Minnesota Wild sleigh Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce disc...
#207. Connor Dewar will soar, guest: Kelly Pannek
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Dewar is going to Soar. A 2-2 road trip and a chance to see some of the bigger impressions John Hynes can make on this team, Kirsten and Jes...
#206. Kirill Kaprizov is finding his stride again, guest Dean Evason
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Evason is packing up his St. Paul house, but not before one last final goodbye to his favorite NHL fans and the Beauts. The former Minnesota Wild...
#205. Time for a rebuild without Dean
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull a...
#205.Time for a rebuild without Dean
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a rebuild without Dean Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s ...
#204. Rossi for Rookie of the Year
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Rossi continues to impress even while we continue to be unimpressed with the Minnesota Wild’s ways. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins us to discus...