Minnesota Wild

This week, Dave and Jay discuss the likelihood of the Northwoods League's return this year, why the NHL is so committed to finishing this season as opposed to preparing for next year, who to side with the MLB's money dispute and the recent MIAC football shakeup.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the NHL's latest plan to return to the ice.

The NHL outlined its plan to return to play yesterday when health requirements are met. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He feels the NHL is 99 percent likely to return and he expects their return to come in July.

The NHL is expected to reveal the results of a vote on return-to-play tonight. The proposal would put 24 teams in a playoff that would have the Wild open the playoffs against Vancouver.

Minnesota has had many great and not so great coaches in its history. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Bud Grant and Tom Kelly stand above the rest but there are many others who carved out a good career and lots of success like Clem Haskins, Ron Gardenhire, Flip Saunders, Jacques Lemaire, Denny Green and Jerry Burns.

The Wild returns home Thursday to host Vegas at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. on WJON.

The Minnesota Wild's playoff hopes took a hit on Saturday when their hot streak was snapped by the Los Angeles Kings.

The Minnesota Wild won their 6th game in a row Thursday night 3-2 at San Jose and now hold the top wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Minnesota's West Coast road trip will continue with a game in Los Angeles Saturday afternoon. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. on WJON.

The Minnesota Wild posted a 3-1 win over Nashville Tuesday night and are now just 1 point back of Winnipeg and Vancouver for the wildcard spots in the Western Conference. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.