Bardown Beauties: A Minnesota Wild and hockey podcast

Bardown Beauties: A Minnesota Wild and hockey podcast

Raising the bar on top-shelf Minnesota Wild and hockey content with Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull, who spend more time around the Minnesota Wild arena than almost anyone not in uniform! This podcast provides an entertaining, light-hearted deep dive into the Minnesota Wild, while also touching on the NHL at large, the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL and more! ABOUT THE HOSTS: Jessi is a reporter covering the Minnesota Wild and other NHL teams and players for NHL.com. Kirsten is the current Minnesota Wild in-arena host and former St. Cloud State hockey ice-side reporter.

Episodes

December 15, 2025 51 mins

The Minnesota Wild add defenseman Quinn Hughes and skyrocket to true Stanley Cup contenders. Minnesota Wild play-by-play announcer Joe O'Donnell joins to talk Quinn Hughes and the improved desire to jump through that Stanley Cup window.

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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 is ringing the alarm.


Would this rumored winger be the answer to bring the Minnesota Wild back into the win column?

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December 2, 2025 33 mins

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 retirement life. Plus, Colorado Avalanche fans are the worst and goaltender cellys are the best.

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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 and Filip Gustavsson, but we also have to throw some love to Matt Boldy's play, too.

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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 their way back into playoff conversation, Minnesota Frost goaltenders Maddie Rooney and Nicole Hensley join to talk the Frost's quest for a third straight Walter Cup.

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is looking pretty good in back-to-back starts -- is he challenging for the 1A spot from Filip Gustavsson? And with Marcus Johansson's 15 points in 17 GP, should the Wild look at re-signing him already?

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November 4, 2025 33 mins

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 in October? And if so, what will it take to fix the problems?

Plus, Jessi and Kirsten answer your Qs

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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 Pierce and Kirsten Krull explore what changes could (and should) be made to bring the Wild back to success.

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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 does the Wild defense continue to struggle in the system that they usually thrive in?


Plus: Buy or Sell the idea that Marcus Foligno should get more physical?

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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 and Kirsten Krull do not care for.


Plus, NHL debut for Danila Yurov and season debut for Jesper Wallstedt

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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 the Wild's longterm starting tendy.


+Marcus Johansson taking up a valuable Minnesota Wild roster spot ahead of young guns?

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September 30, 2025 36 mins

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 Iowa.

Plus, new segment: buy or sell on Wild players, stats and more.

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September 23, 2025 40 mins

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?); and Yakov Trenin looking fitter, faster and better. 

 

Plus, Qs with the Beauts. 

 

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick. This is season 7, episode 289.

 

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September 16, 2025 34 mins

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 this be? Plus, Kirsten and Jessi give their bold Minnesota Wild preseason picks.  

 

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick. This is season 7, episode 288.

 

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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 levels on Jonas Brodin and Kirill Kaprizov. 

 

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick. This is season 7, episode 287.

 

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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? 

 

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August 12, 2025 22 mins

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 that we are a few years in…As always, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull voice their thoughts.  

 

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July 22, 2025 23 mins

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 offseason gone so far? That and many more of your Qs. 

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July 8, 2025 26 mins

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 show. 

Plus, we’re waiting on offer sheet dramatics.

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June 24, 2025 35 mins

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 Marco Rossi in fact be on the opening night roster? That and your Qs with the Beauts.

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