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HWP 059: How to Clinch a Playoff Spot Without Really Trying

We talk about an almost exciting clinch of the last playoff spot, and preview the Frozen Four.

By Tony Abbott
Craig Smith, celebrating the goal he scored to put the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs.
Craig Smith, celebrating the goal he scored to put the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs.
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

We’ve got not one, not quite two, but basically two podcasts for you, all wrapped up in one kick-ass package.

The first was recorded Sunday morning, before the Wild clinched. Joe, Chris, and Tony sat down to discuss everything leading up to the Wild’s loss to Winnipeg, including:

  • The Duncan Keith suspension
  • Do the Wild really play down to their competition?
  • John Torchetti wanting the Wild to be more offensive

And then once they clinched on Tuesday night, Jack joined Joe and Tony to discuss everything else.

  • Minnesota clinching a playoff spot… only because Colorado is terrible
  • Should Wild fans feel good about making the playoffs?
  • What will it take for Minnesota to pull off an 8-seed upset?
  • Re-evaluating the Brent Burns trade
  • The Wild’s comments after clinching the playoffs
  • Patrick Roy calling out Matt Duchene for celebrating his 30th goal
  • Frozen Four Preview

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