The NHL desk from USA TODAY Sports - Kevin Allen, Jimmy Hascup and Peter Barzilai - talks all things hockey. We'll discuss league issues and interview players, coaches and executives.
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Raising the bar on top-shelf hockey content with Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull. Covering all things hockey with a Minnesota lean.
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Isles Beat presents TOP SHELF HockeyCast with three unique voices: Phil Farber (@Philzfacts on Twitter), David Tuchman (Sports Broadcaster @TuckonSports), and B.D. Gallof (NHL and NY Islanders writer). This isn't your typical NY Islanders podcast. Give it a listen… Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topshelfhockey/support
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Hockey news and thoughts from around the league. Regular podcasts bringing you conversations about current events in the hockey world.
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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/possibly head into the playoffs… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 274.…
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Could the Wild Beat the Jets in the Playoffs??
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41:44It 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 Kirsten pick The Hockey Guy’s brain about potential match-ups for the Wild, and a look at teams across the NHL As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk Nor…
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Could we see Kirill Kaprizov this week???
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55:25Kirill 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 struggle to look like a good playoff team… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode …
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Time to Shut Jonas Brodin Down for the Season?
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45:05Minnesota 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 continuous injury? And sure the Wild continue a homestand but the Minnesota Frost finally get some home ice advantage after a while away. Forward Dominique Petrie talks the season, her cooking skills and how …
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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 we speculate Kirill Kaprizov is feeling about watching a lack of offensive output from his team? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Roy…
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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 playoff race. Plus, Jessi and Kirsten get your Qs answered and ask themselves (again): will Kirill Kaprizov actually return before the playoffs? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to y…
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Guerin: ‘I Don’t Know’ When Kaprizov and Ek Will Be Back
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30:21It’s trade deadline week, but are Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild done with just one acquisition in Gustav Nyquist? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull speculate, plus hear from Guerin during Sunday’s media scrum on updates on Kirill and Joel Eriksson Ek – and how that affects moves. Plus, it’s tourney time, baby, as the Minnesota State Boy’s High Sc…
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Will Kirill Miss the Rest of the Regular Season?
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41:17There’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 that mean the Minnesota Wild might do? Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s #QsWithTheBeauts. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaS…
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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 affect the post-break play for the Minnesota Wild and respective NHL teams? Wild play-by-play announced Joe O’Donnell fills in for Kirsten Krull as he and Jessi Pierce break it all down and look toward t…
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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? And let’s be honest – how do we feel about the potential of injuries during this break?... Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk hockey romance novels, Connor Bedard vs. Biz and more. As always,…
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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 weekend? Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s #QsWithTheBeauts As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal C…
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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 Kirsten Krull discuss. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 26…
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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 week’s episode, plus, should we make Beauts BookTok a thing? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and G…
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More Injuries (with Iowa Wild Forward Liam Ohgren)
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35:58We’re checking in with Liam Ohgren while more Minnesota Wild players check in with the local doctors and injuries continue to run rampant. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 261.…
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When Will Kirill Kaprizov Return? (With Wild General Manager Bill Guerin)
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39:51Billy G in the house! The Minnesota Wild general manager starts contract discussions with Jessi and Kirsten, updates on Wild injuries and unlocks the key to success. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 260.…
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Road Ice Advantage? (with Hockey Day Minnesota’s Erik Radtke)
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37:34Let’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 days to 2025 Hockey Day Minnesota with guest Erik Radtke, and the 2026 World Junior Championships in St. Paul. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Tal…
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Is the Gus Injury Damning? (with Taylor Heise and Grace Zumwinkle)
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41:40The Minnesota Wild welcome back Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin to the lineup but lose Filip Gustavsson and Jake Middleton – trouble on the horizon? Plus, let’s get to know PWHL Frost’s Taylor Heise and Grace Zumwinkle! As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, J…
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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 a team that can actually be a Stanley Cup contender? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss, while also exploring the stingy defensive play and of course, Kirill’s continued heater. As always, we’re g…
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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 backend? Plus Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce are getting geared up for Four Nations and the PWHL season gets officially underway. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, pr…
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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 season opens on Sunday, and we’re in bonafide State of Hockey dreamland. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, …
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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 voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, OnX Hunt, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 254.…
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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 success thanks to Matt Boldy and even a 7th defenseman decent showing. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim B…
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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. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull explain some of the reasons for success, and a few areas of concern plus a bigger look around the division through the opening month. As always, we’re greeted by new voice …
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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 Tom Reid’s. Plus, this episode covers offensive prowess, Halloween horror stories, and shocking positivity. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk…
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Filip Gustavsson is the No. 1 Goalie (Again) (with guest PWHL GM Melissa Caruso)
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30:45Goalie goals, point streaks and –gasp–a solid start. Your Minnesota Wild are looking pretty good right about now. Plus, new Minnesota Frost GM Melissa Caruso stops by to get an early look at year 2 in the PWHL. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam an…
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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 Wild Week ahead and discuss the injuries to Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, L…
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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 joins to talk Lord of the Rings, pregame meals and his hope for the Stanley Cup Finals. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit …
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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 joins to talk all things puck, and even shares a little bit about her favorite musical acts… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal C…
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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 noise? And more importantly, what’s the noise surrounding Filip Gustavsson, Jesper Wallstedt, and even Bill Guerin? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by …
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MVP Kaprizov with Iowa Wild’s Ben Gislason
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38:22Minnesota 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 to find some names that we might want to pay attention to when camp opens on Thursday. Plus, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce take a look at Joel Eriksson Ek’s career trajectory and figure out what Kirill Ka…
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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 eye on when the Minnesota Wild enter training camp next week. Plus, Jessi and Kirsten give their initial thoughts on the new PWHL names and logos. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to y…
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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 Division. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 243.…
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It’s on to the Eastern Conference as the Beauts continue with their preseason predictions. This week: the Metropolitan. Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s Qs with the Beauts. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam…
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The Beauts continue their preseason division-standing predictions as Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Pacific. Plus, it’s State Fair time, so why not compare Minnesota Wild players to fair food favorites… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Unio…
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Utah will finish last in the Central Division
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44:25Who 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 Minnesota Wild’s division. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livia, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, epis…
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#239. Grading Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin
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33:28Why 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 tenure with the Minnesota Wild Organization? All that, plus much more as we get closer and closer to Wild training camp opening up here in September. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought…
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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, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea. This is season 5 episode 238.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt
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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 SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea. This is season 5 episode 237.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt
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#236. Is the PWHL hurting itself with its moves in Minnesota?
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30:41A recap of development camp, and another lens on all the movements PWHL Minnesota has made since winning the inaugural Walter Cup. Plus, Jessi and Kirsten would gladly take a buyout contract anytime. Maybe. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea.…
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#235. Why a Marco Rossi Trade Makes Sense
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40:17The 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 behind why Marco Rossi's name continues to be in the trade rumor circles... All in this week’s episode, created by New Voice Studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal C…
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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 Studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union, this is season 5 episode 234.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt
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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 Bardown Beauties Awards. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 233.…
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#232. A Cup Champ Will Be Crowned Tonight
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37:26Jessi 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 this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 232.…
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Jessi and Kirsten are in full offseason mode with this week's episode. Buckle up.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt
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#230. The Dallas Stars Will Be Just As Good Next Year(with Natalie Darwitz)
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52:06We talk champs (PWHL Minnesota) and non-champs (Dallas Stars) plus get to your offseason Qs with the Beauts. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 230.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt
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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 Timberwolves and PWHL Minnesota deep run? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode …
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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 cheering for PWHL Minnesota who look to tie up the best-of-5 series in St. Paul on Wednesday. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain…
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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 Minnesota fans by calling the Dallas Stars good for at least another round. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Liv…
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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 decisions). Plus EWhite on the Mic joins from Salt Lake City to highlight their new hockey team. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Ta…
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#225. It's Good the Wild Missed the Playoffs
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43:08Hello, 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 how accurate they were. Plus, what do the Wild need to do to not get dummied in the playoffs next year? And what does that mean for Bill Guerin this offseason? All in this week’s episode, created by …
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