Episode 138: Effectively Wild

Matthew Coller joins the show to discuss why the Wild have thrived under Bruce Boudreau this season, and whether they're capable of not only sustaining their play thus far but hitting another gear during the stretch run.

Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:

1:15 The Sports Scene in Minnesota
3:00 Coaches getting an unfair shake
11:15 The obsession with faceoffs
16:00 Eric Staal's revitalization
19:15 The postseason chess match
25:45 Going for it at the trade deadline
35:00 Ryan Suter's true value
39:20 Shot Attempts vs. Scoring Chances

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