Wild Injuries, NHL Star Power and Expansion Questions

How can hockey grow when many people still do not know stars like Conor McDavid? Brandon Herrera and Breven Bane discuss the NHL’s marketing and visibility problems, expansion after Vegas and Seattle, and the role of home ice and regional support. They also assess the Wild’s encouraging early play, injuries, inconsistent goaltending and depth, plus college hockey’s limited reach and the grind of a long season. (0:00) Wild Injuries and Early Standings (7:16) McDavid Kaprizov and Star Power (10:36) Home Ice and Hockey Growth (17:56) Expansion Talk and Market Questions (20:48) Wild Tie It up Fast (28:57) Minnesota Takes Control (35:52) College Hockey and Wrap Up