Explore every episode of the podcast One-on-One With Joe O'Donnell

With NHL training camp approaching, Joe O'Donnell talks with Wild center Nico Sturm. They discuss Sturm's decision to sign with the organization this summer, his experience as part of 2 Stanley Cup winning teams, playing with some of the greatest players in the world, his German heritage, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Scott Burt, the first-ever head coach of the ECHL's Greensboro Gargoyles. They talk about starting up the league's newest franchise, Burt's recent cancer diagnosis and road to recovery as well as his minor league playing career.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Aaron Bogosian, Minnesota Wild Human Performance Specialist. They discuss his role within the Wild's hockey operations department, the importance of building relationships with players and prospects, Bogosian's minor league playing days, his younger brother, Zach, and more.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Jack Michaels, a TV and radio broadcaster for the Edmonton Oilers. They talk about the Stanley Cup Final, the superstar duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the vibe in Edmonton during the playoffs and more.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Richard Park, a former NHL forward who spent time with the Minnesota Wild. They discuss his current career as a pro scout, his time in the NHL as a player, his youth hockey experiences and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks about the Wild's first round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights with Jesse Granger from The Athletic. They also discuss Granger's focus on NHL goaltenders, his start in journalism, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Matt Harder, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild. They talk about the ever-changing strength / sports science industry, the technology used to help get players to their peak performance, player workouts and routines, his career path to the NHL and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Ryan "Bugsy" Malone about the "4 Nations Face-Off", the 2010 Olympics, his NHL playing career, his current initiatives with the Malone Family Foundation and more!

Joe O'Donnell chats with Darren Pang, a long-time TV analyst for the NHL, who currently works for TNT and the Chicago Blackhawks. Pang gives his insights into the legacy of Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild's season thus far, Connor Bedard's development his early broadcasting days and much more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with former NHL'er Matthew Barnaby about the state of today's NHL, the legendary teammates he played with, dropping the gloves on a regular basis and much more!

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Minnesota Wild Assistant GM, Chris Kelleher. They discuss the David Jirichek trade, the Wild's great start to the season, the importance of player development in the AHL and Kelleher's path from a player into scouting / management.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Manitoba native and former Minnesota Wild draft pick, Justin Falk, who is currently a pro scout for the Buffalo Sabres. They talk about his transition to pro scouting, his time in the NHL and with the Wild, playing with Jared Spurgeon and more.

Joe O'Donnell sits down with Mat Sells, one of the newly appointed Minnesota Wild Assistant GM's. They talk about the Wild's off-season additions through the draft and free agency, as well as the growing role analytics have in the NHL. They also talk about Sells' time with Hockey Canada.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Cody McLeod about his role in the Wild's player development department, his playing career from the WHL to the NHL, and his transition from playing into hockey operations.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Jonny Lazarus, a former college hockey player turned NHL content creator & on-air host / analyst. They discuss the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as as the current state of hockey at the NCAA level. They also talk about "Morning Cuppa Hockey" a show that Lazarus co-hosts on Daily Faceoff as well as Lazarus' start into the media world.

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Iowa Wild Goalie Coach, Richard Bachman to talk about the Iowa Wild's season, goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt, Bachman's playing career and more.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Ray Shero about his duties with the Minnesota Wild and his experiences as an NHL GM, including previous trade deadlines. Shero also talks about John Hynes' strengths as a coach, the Wild's recent improved play and winning the Stanley Cup back in 2009.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Minnesota PWHL Head Coach Ken Klee, a former NHL defenseman. Recently hired by the new franchise, Klee talks about his coaching philosophies, some players to watch on the Minnesota roster and the excitement surrounding the new women's league. They also discuss his initial introduction and involvement in women's hockey, his long playing career and his time as an assistant coach in the AHL.

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Kevin Gorg, who has covered the Minnesota Wild as a television rink side reporter since 2006. They discuss the Wild's improved play under new head coach John Hynes as well as the final days around the team just prior to the coaching change. They also dive into Gorg's job as a TV reporter, his role at Canterbury Park as a track analyst, his playing days as a goaltender and more.

Joe O'Donnell is joined by Wes Walz to talk all things Minnesota Wild as the 2023-24 season has arrived. Topics include: Kirill Kaprizov's leadership, the next step for Marco Rossi, Brock Faber's hockey IQ, and more. Walz also shares some stories from his playing days with the Wild and his broadcasting work at Bally Sports North.

Joe O'Donnell talks about some keys to the Minnesota Wild's upcoming season before being joined by Wild goaltender and 3-time Stanley Cup Champion Marc-Andre Fleury (6:35). They discuss several, upcoming career milestones within his reach this season, his love and passion for the game, settling into Minnesota with his family, and more...

Joe O'Donnell is joined by long-time hockey writer Scott Burnside as they talk all things Minnesota Wild as well as a number of NHL storylines. Burnside also discusses his time at ESPN in addition to sharing various stories from his career covering hockey.

Joe O'Donnell talks with retired NHL enforcer John Scott about his time with the Minnesota Wild, his days in Houston of the AHL, winning the 2016 NHL All-Star Game MVP, helping raise a family of seven girls, hosting his own podcast and more!

Joe O'Donnell catches up with longtime NHL writer and podcaster, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. They talk about the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup and their ensuing celebration, ESPN's NHL coverage, how the Minnesota Wild are viewed by the national media, Wyshynski's time as creator of "Puck Daddy" on Yahoo Sports and more!

Joe O'Donnell is joined by long-time broadcaster Kenny Albert just prior to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, which Albert will broadcast on TNT. Their conversation covers the matchup between the Panthers and Golden Knights, Albert's work with the New York Rangers, his start as a broadcaster from his high school days, the influence his father and uncles had on his career, his upcoming book release, and more!

Joe O'Donnell chats with Brian McGonagle, better known as R.A. from the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast & Barstool Sports. They discuss the action thus far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the early origins of the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast, how he got his start with Barstool Sports, sports wagering, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Jamie Hersch, a Minnesota native and studio host at the NHL & MLB Network. During their conversation, Jamie talks about hosting "On The Fly", her work as a play-by-play broadcaster, her time at Fox Sports North, why she believes preparation is key in her role as a female sports personality, and more!

Joe O'Donnell checks in with Minnesota native Ryan Carter to chat about this year's Wild team and their chances at a deep playoff run, his work on TV and in the digital content world, his NHL career and more.

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Frank Seravalli, President of Hockey Content for Daily Faceoff and President of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Frank gives his insight on the "winners" of the trade deadline, Connor McDavid's record-breaking season and the Wild's current salary cap situation. He also talks about his career as a hockey reporter, his duties with the PHWA and the rise of Daily Faceoff as a content machine in the hockey world. 

Joe O'Donnell is joined by J.T. Brown, who spent part of his long playing career in Minnesota and Iowa. J.T. discusses his recent decision to retire from pro hockey, his new job with the Seattle Kraken, his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, playing in Sweden last season, family life and more.

Joe O'Donnell is joined by Tom Reid to discuss his work on the Minnesota Wild radio broadcasts, his NHL career, the situation which forced him to retire, his famous St. Paul sports bar, and more....

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Minnesota Wild GM, Bill Guerin. Guerin is in his second season at the helm of the Wild's hockey operations, after spending several years with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. He also played in more than 1,200 NHL games and has his name on the Stanley Cup four times! Guerin discusses the challenges of an NHL season during COVID, several players who have recently played with the Iowa Wild, the emergence of Kirill Kaprizov, the time he spent with the Stanley Cup, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Phil Pritchard from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Often referred to as "The Keeper Of The Cup", Phil shares some of his favorite facts about the Stanley Cup, some memorable Cup parties and photoshoots, how he got his start at the HHOF, and more!

The AHL has a new tentative start date, “Doc” Emrick retires from calling hockey games, and a lengthy chat with Michael Russo on the newspaper industry, “breaking” stories, the Minnesota Wild and more.

The 2020 Stanley Cup has been awarded, a conversation with Pat Micheletti and the Minnesota Wild have a new front office addition.

Joe O’Donnell recaps the latest Minnesota Wild trades and the Jonas Brodin contract extension. Plus, a conversation with coach Brett McLean.

Some news from the Minnesota Wild organization and a long talk with Kurtis Gabriel about hockey and life.

Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, a conversation with Derek Lalonde and a Twitter mailbag.

It’s the inaugural episode and hockey is finally back! Featured guest: Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock