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Fellowship of the Rink

Fellowship of the Rink
Minnesota Wild
NHL
Kirill Kaprizov
Gopher Hockey
Marco Rossi
Minnesota Golden Gophers
NHL Draft
Dallas Stars
World Juniors
NHL Trade Deadline
Minnesota Gophers
NCAA
World Junior Championship
Gophers
Quinn Hughes
NHL Playoffs
Frozen Four
Bob Motzko
Colorado Avalanche
Vegas Golden Knights

NHL, Minnesota Wild, & NCAA Golden Gophers Podcast hosted by Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

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Joe Smith interviews University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey Ulumni, former Minnesota Wild player, and key cog in a Calder Cup Championship with the Toronto Marlies, Vinni Lettieri

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Joe Smith interviews Ben Dexheimer, Wisconsin Captain and newest Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild player Ben Dexheimer

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 127

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FULL Minnesota Wild Mailbag with Joe Smith, talking Quinn Hughes, backup plans for Dylan Larkin, and MORE

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 126

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Fellowship of the Rink Ep 125

On this Episode,Joe Smith features an interview with former NHLer and new Director of Player Development for University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey, Matt Cullen

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Recent Guests

Matt Cullen
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Player Development for the Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Episode: Ep 125 feat. Matt Cullen | Gophers, Phil Kessel, & Rod Brind'Amour Talk | Joey Cullen commits to Minnesota | Fellowship of the Rink
Mike Russo
NHL reporter covering Minnesota Wild for The Athletic Minnesota
The Athletic Minnesota
Episode: Ep 124 feat. Michael Russo | Quinn Hughes Contract Extension UPDATES | Is Dylan Larkin still in Play? | Minnesota Wild Line Combinations | Russo's Relationship with New Jersey Devils Fans
Stu Bickel
New head coach of the Iowa Wild
Iowa Wild
Episode: Ep123 Feat. Stu Bickel Iowa Wild | Dylan Larkin saga evolves with Yzerman OUT as Detroit Red Wings GM | Fellowship of the Rink
David Spacek
Wild prospect interviewed on the show
Minnesota Wild
Episode: Ep 122 - feat. David Spacek | Minnesota Wild line combos with Shabanov Coleman | Bobby Brink in top 9 | Minnesota Wild and Golden Gophers Podcast
Charlie Stramel
Top Minnesota Wild prospect, development camp participant
Minnesota Wild
Episode: Ep121 Feat. Charlie Stramel and Brett Marshall | Joe Smith on Minnesota Wild Free Agency | Dylan Larkin trade | Quinn Hughes contact | Zuccy moves on | Fellowship of the Rink
Spoked Z
In-house prospect expert for the SodaPod
SodaPod
Episode: 2026 NHL Draft Preview feat. Scott Wheeler, Max Bultman, Spoked Z | Fellowship of the Rink | BONUS Episode
Max Bultman
Detroit Red Wings writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Ep 120 | feat. Max Bultman | Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin | Brady Tkachuk impact | Kane a UFA target? | Yzerplan update
Brett Larson
Head coach of the Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team
University of Minnesota, Gophers
Episode: Ep118 | feat. Brett Larson | Gophers, CHL, NIL, etc. | Minnesota Wild UFAs + replacing Brackett
Bruce Boudreau
Former NHL coach for the Ducks, Capitals, Canucks, and Minnesota Wild; TSNHL network personality and analyst
Former NHL Teams; TSNHL network
Episode: Ep 117 | Feat. Bruce Boudreau | Stanley Cup Playoffs | Minnesota Wild | 1C Trade Target | Managing Stars | Fellowship of the Rink | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast

Host

Joe Smith
Host of the podcast, affiliated with The Athletic Minnesota

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Hire an editor

    Terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MN Kidd in CO
    United States10 months ago
  • Great topics, bad sound

    I want as much Wild talk as I can get and I appreciate the efforts here very much. But the sound quality needs to improve. I would enjoy it much more if the co-host’s sniffling, throat clearing and other background noise was addressed. It has been a factor in every episode I’ve listened to and makes the show almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sharkie74
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wild News & Interviews

    Great weekly updates on Minnesota Wild (and Gophers for those that follow) and cool interviews. Personal favorites are Declan Chisholm and Judd Brackett, but they’re all legit. Not a factor in my rating, but the local sponsors all rock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dirty Romi
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate weekly updates and thoughtful guest interviews, especially around Wild and Gophers topics.
Sponsors are well-received and add value to the show for local hockey fans.
Sound quality is a recurring gripe among listeners, with calls for improved audio consistency.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep126 | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Bill Guerin's backup plan | Fellowship of the Rink
Q: When you look at the Wild's current forward group, do you think Guerin still sees one or more offensive additions as necessary?
The hosts discuss potential moves, noting the forward depth and the possibility of a top-six upgrade or a shake-up to strengthen the third line, depending on how camp unfolds and the status of any Larkin pursuit.
Ep 122 - feat. David Spacek | Minnesota Wild line combos with Shabanov Coleman | Bobby Brink in top 9 | Minnesota Wild and Golden Gophers Podcast
Q: What stands out to you, good or bad, from the trades and departures mentioned earlier?
The hosts discuss Zuccarello's departure and the potential impact of new add-ons like Coleman and Shabanov, emphasizing the need to balance youth with proven two-way play and the importance of a capable center to support Kaprizov and Boldy.
Ep 119 | feat. Scott Wheeler | Wild Prospects & NHL Draft | Dylan Larkin trade & McCarron extension
Q: What makes Dylan Larkin a realistic fit for Minnesota if a trade materializes?
The discussion centers on Larkin's high-end production, leadership, and the fit within Minnesota's need for top-line center depth, balanced by the realities of cap space and what assets would need to be offered.
Ep118 | feat. Brett Larson | Gophers, CHL, NIL, etc. | Minnesota Wild UFAs + replacing Brackett
Q: What will the identity of Gopher Hockey look like moving forward?
The identity will be built around hard skill and relentless puck pursuit, combining skilled players who are taught to play hard, pressure the puck, and compete aggressively, supported by a robust development program and a balanced roster strategy.
Ep118 | feat. Brett Larson | Gophers, CHL, NIL, etc. | Minnesota Wild UFAs + replacing Brackett
Q: What is Matt Colin's role?
Matt Colin serves as Director of Player Development, overseeing strength, nutrition, sports psychology, on-ice skill development, and creating development plans for players, while helping coach and support staff implement the program's development model.

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Intensely focused on Minnesota hockey, this show blends deep dives into the Minnesota Wild, college hockey, and related NCAA storylines with insider-style analysis and guest interviews. Episodes routinely explore playoff contention, roster moves, coaching strategies, and development pipelines, often tying in college hockey perspectives and NIL-era considerations. A standout is the mix of veteran hockey analysis with on-the-ground reporting from The Athletic Minnesota, plus guest voices ranging from former players to coaches and up-and-coming prospects. Listeners likely value candid, tactical breakdowns, local hockey culture, and timely updates on teams they care about.

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1. Matt Cullen
2. Mike Russo
3. Stu Bickel
4. David Spacek
5. Charlie Stramel
6. Spoked Z
7. Max Bultman
8. Brett Larson

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