# ![@JoeSmithNHL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::113142133.png) @JoeSmithNHL Joe Smith

Joe Smith posts on X about ben, nhl, the first, $spot the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[nhl](/list/nhl)  #1920 [stocks](/list/stocks)  3.5% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  3.5% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  3.5% [countries](/list/countries)  2.8% [finance](/list/finance)  1.4% [nfl](/list/nfl)  0.7% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  0.7% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  0.7%

**Social topic influence**
[ben](/topic/ben) 4.9%, [nhl](/topic/nhl) 4.2%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 3.5%, [$spot](/topic/$spot) 3.5%, [youtube](/topic/youtube) 3.5%, [trade](/topic/trade) 2.1%, [quinn](/topic/quinn) 2.1%, [ice](/topic/ice) 2.1%, [talk](/topic/talk) 1.4%, [ton](/topic/ton) 1.4%

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**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Some #mnwild coverage from past week w @RussoHockey Mailbag Part I: On trade talk from Trocheck to Hughes etc. Mailbag Part II: Are Wild overusing Quinn Hughes Will he re-sign 1-on-1 with Bill Guerin: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018615/2026/02/04/wild-bill-guerin-trades-olympic-snubs/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024195/2026/02/06/wild-quinn-hughes-jonas-brodin-mailbag/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021171/2026/02/05/wild-jesper-wallstedt-trade-mailbag/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018615/2026/02/04/wild-bill-guerin-trades-olympic-snubs/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2020888819461955712)  2026-02-09T15:53Z 53K followers, 31.6K engagements


"#mnwild and #Preds going to OT. Minnesota's first overtime experience with Quinn Hughes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003671109548581136)  2025-12-24T03:36Z 53K followers, 21.5K engagements


"#tblightning arrive as #Bucs. Baker Mayfield leads them in too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018065002310103405)  2026-02-01T20:52Z 53K followers, 24.5K engagements


"Just six combined shots on goal for #mwnild and #habs for first [--] minutes. 1-0 Minnesota"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018492223705272820)  2026-02-03T01:10Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Kaprizov 2-0 #mnwild. Great movement without the puck found soft spot in slot and finishes. Hughes has the patience to hold on the puck and find him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018493652071240046)  2026-02-03T01:16Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"What an individual effort by Gallagher to drive the net beat Quinn Hughes and then score to cut #mnwild lead to 2-1 with [--] seconds to go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018494698927661410)  2026-02-03T01:20Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Quinn Hughes draws a penalty after taking a drop pass from Kaprizov in o-zone. Those two certainly seem like they're finding their chemistry #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018503479443001562)  2026-02-03T01:55Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#Habs tie it up 2-2. Demidov scores after a sick pass from Hutson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018509055057383904)  2026-02-03T02:17Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#Habs score on first shift of third and it's 3-2. Dach beat Eriksson Ek to the net and Suzuki with the perfect centering pass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018514132627284412)  2026-02-03T02:37Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"And we're headed to OT here #mnwild and #Habs 3-3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018522591175082021)  2026-02-03T03:11Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Kaprizov with the OT winner 4-3 #mnwild. His second of the game 32nd of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018524878513799328)  2026-02-03T03:20Z 53K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Hynes said Daemon Hunt should be fine. Theres a bit of a bug going around the room illness wise (Foligno/Wallstedt). TBD whether theyll travel to Nashville #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018534973909987518)  2026-02-03T04:00Z 53K followers, 28.1K engagements


"Quinn Hughes believes Brock Faber can be a 20-goal guy. It is hard not to when you play with a guy like that right" Faber said. On Hughes' impact on Faber's offensive game plus Kaprizov closing in on Gaborik + more #mnwild takeaways https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017503/2026/02/03/kirill-kaprizov-wild-canadiens-score-result/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017503/2026/02/03/kirill-kaprizov-wild-canadiens-score-result/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2018717770595131816)  2026-02-03T16:06Z 53K followers, 11.2K engagements


"What if the best deal for #mnwild is this summer vs the trade deadline Only a few key trade chips left. I talked with Bill Guerin on @FOTRshow about trade deadline no untouchables and his tough Olympic roster decisions https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018615/2026/02/04/wild-bill-guerin-trades-olympic-snubs/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018615/2026/02/04/wild-bill-guerin-trades-olympic-snubs/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019041460814045525)  2026-02-04T13:32Z 53K followers, 10.5K engagements


"Hynes said same lineup. Gustavsson in net. Foligno and Wallstedt stayed home (illness) #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019103123273363532)  2026-02-04T17:37Z 53K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Pretty quiet on #mnwild front a half hour from roster freeze. I talked with Bill Guerin recently on trade deadline approach needs and more "Thats probably the biggest thing that goes through my brain all the time is Patience patience patience. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018615/2026/02/04/wild-bill-guerin-trades-olympic-snubs/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018615/2026/02/04/wild-bill-guerin-trades-olympic-snubs/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019131512629916018)  2026-02-04T19:30Z 53K followers, 20.5K engagements


"#mnwild lineup Kaprizov-Hartman-Zuccarello Johansson-Eriksson Ek-Boldy Trenin-Yurov-Tarasenko Hinostroza-Sturm-Pitlick Hughes-Faber Middleton-Spurgeon Hunt-Bogosian Gustavsson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019208883886256527)  2026-02-05T00:38Z 53K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Matt Boldy on a breakaway 1-0 #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019218373934989583)  2026-02-05T01:15Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#mnwild 2-0. PPG Boldy again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019219132898586724)  2026-02-05T01:18Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#Preds get first PP of the game with Hartman going to the box for tripping. #mnwild up 2-0 midway through first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019222256816144386)  2026-02-05T01:31Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#Preds score on PP to cut lead to 2-1. Gustavsson stopped initial shot but it trickled through. Forsberg finished"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019222424617959899)  2026-02-05T01:31Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"A hat trick for Matt Boldy - in the first [--] minutes of the game. Wow. #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019224521706992071)  2026-02-05T01:40Z 53K followers, 61.7K engagements


"#Preds back to PP #mnwild up 3-1 with 3:40 left in first. Kaprizov for holding. Hynes clearly not happy with that one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019226930944278855)  2026-02-05T01:49Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Stamkos scores and #Preds down 3-2. From his office. #mnwild had control of this game then took some penalties and a couple PPG got Nashville back into it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019227122183860508)  2026-02-05T01:50Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#Preds tie it up 3-3 with 1:39 left in first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019227924969160741)  2026-02-05T01:53Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Boldy's hat trick in first 12:58 was second fastest to start game in #mnwild history (Zach Parise did it in 11:12 in first period Mar. [--] [----]. Eriksson Ek had a hat trick in 2:18 between second and third periods April [--] 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019228727104925829)  2026-02-05T01:56Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"#Preds up 4-3 one minute into second. Off the rush"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019234089749082318)  2026-02-05T02:18Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"This game probably won't go on the Hughes-Faber highlight reel from the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019241889036448017)  2026-02-05T02:49Z 53K followers, 31.5K engagements


"It's 4-4 here after two periods in Nashville #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019242242763026769)  2026-02-05T02:50Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Hughes gets caught with high stick so #mnwild to the power play early in third. 4-4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019247453191696419)  2026-02-05T03:11Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Tarasenko with a shot from the point that was going wide and it banks in off defenseman Nick Blankenburg. 5-4 #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019253062687166530)  2026-02-05T03:33Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Resilent #Preds tie it up again 4:12 left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019253907835216283)  2026-02-05T03:37Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Will this be the millionth OT game of the season for #mnwild Heading that direction. Crazy game in Nashville"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019254860823294345)  2026-02-05T03:40Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"And we're headed to OT. #mnwild and #preds 5-5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019255898624127246)  2026-02-05T03:44Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Spurgeon with OT winner #mnwild wins 6-5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019257655244779581)  2026-02-05T03:51Z 53K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Matt Boldy on the hat trick: "(The puck was) just kind of following me. I'll take it. Won't complain about that. I got some good bounces." #mnwild felt it was a weird game flow-wise liked ability to find a way to win go into break on five-game winning streak (8-1-1 in last 10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019267227191574920)  2026-02-05T04:29Z 53K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Episode No. [---] of @FOTRshow was a big one as Bill Guerin joined me. *On #mnwild trade deadline plans *Team needs/If there's 'untouchables' *Quinn Hughes *Toughest Olympic cuts *Impact of 'Miracle' on him Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/2D_EP2zSHnE https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9 https://youtu.be/2D_EP2zSHnE https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019489627732615334)  2026-02-05T19:13Z 53K followers, 17.3K engagements


"After three first-round losses Jon Cooper said #tblightning went through a "reset" as an organization over the summer. A look at how they've kept their Cup window open hoping to add another title to a run that had made them a 'modern-day dynasty' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025153/2026/02/06/lightning-nhl-dynasty-cup-window/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025153/2026/02/06/lightning-nhl-dynasty-cup-window/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019809744740044827)  2026-02-06T16:25Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Are Wild overusing Quinn Hughes Will he re-sign Time to trade Jonas Brodin Ask Russo and Smith From @RussoHockey + me https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024195/2026/02/06/wild-quinn-hughes-jonas-brodin-mailbag/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024195/2026/02/06/wild-quinn-hughes-jonas-brodin-mailbag/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2019893663422095429)  2026-02-06T21:59Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"In latest @FOTRshow we talked with Bill Guerin on #mnwild trade deadline Quinn Hughes and the Olympics including his toughest roster decisions. "Jason Robertson Cole Caufield Lane Hutson three world-class players; they could easily be on the team." https://youtu.be/2D_EP2zSHnE https://youtu.be/2D_EP2zSHnE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2020898406223241378)  2026-02-09T16:31Z 53K followers, 10.3K engagements


"When Linus Ullmarks mental health issues reached a tipping point one of his first calls was to Dr. Gold from @NHLPA/@NHL Player Assistance Program. Im (f-) up. I need help. I spoke w/ players Marty Walsh for inside look at program + how it works https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6227932/2026/01/27/nhl-nhlpa-player-assistance-program-how-it-works/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6227932/2026/01/27/nhl-nhlpa-player-assistance-program-how-it-works/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016155533158334927)  2026-01-27T14:25Z 53K followers, 93.6K engagements


"Great to have @taylorheise9 + Lee Stecklein on @FOTRshow to talk Olympics and @usahockey @GopherSports + their paths here YouTube Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9si=98gpa2pjRTSOu8BXsX_E4g https://youtu.be/2YMpn9D9UlI https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9si=98gpa2pjRTSOu8BXsX_E4g https://youtu.be/2YMpn9D9UlI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2022047328904130572)  2026-02-12T20:37Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"@mikaylaaaa777 Story where this was pulled from. For Team USAs Matt Boldy Boston roots make [--] Nations a chance to bring hockey journey full circle https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6121685/2025/02/17/matt-boldy-4-nations-boston/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6121685/2025/02/17/matt-boldy-4-nations-boston/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2022383164136787982)  2026-02-13T18:51Z 53K followers, [----] engagements


"Covered all angles of #mnwild Quinn Hughes blockbuster in latest @FOTRshow But also had fun interview with Brandon Duhaime on his time in Minny spearfishing the Ovi chase + pranks with Marc-Andre Fleury Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ws8pPy30RZA https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9si=1268c747b35b443c https://youtu.be/Ws8pPy30RZA https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9si=1268c747b35b443c"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2000972967497417213)  2025-12-16T16:55Z 52.8K followers, 25.2K engagements


"Covered a ton of ground on Quinn Hughes blockbuster and #mnwild impact on @FOTRshow. Also had a fun interview with Brandon Duhaime #Caps. On spearfishing prank wars with Fleury Ovi + the 'dawg' nickname Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ws8pPy30RZA https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9 https://youtu.be/Ws8pPy30RZA https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2002087980958466236)  2025-12-19T18:45Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"John Hynes said circumstances/game situations dictated that ice time for Quinn Hughes like #mnwild having three regular defensemen injured. It won't be his M.O. Hynes said typically Hughes is in the 24-26 minute range but it's good to know he has that in the tank #mnwild defenseman Quinn Hughes skated a career-high 32:02 of time on ice tonight the highest total by an NHL player in a non-overtime game this season. https://t.co/2OtURCXB1G #mnwild defenseman Quinn Hughes skated a career-high 32:02 of time on ice tonight the highest total by an NHL player in a non-overtime game this season."  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2002095078685487241)  2025-12-19T19:13Z 52.9K followers, 44.5K engagements


"Ben Jones and Carson Lambos sent back to @IAWild. Good sign for injured players coming back tomm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2002111731221606656)  2025-12-19T20:20Z 52.9K followers, 39K engagements


"Brock Faber 1-0 #mnwild. From Quinn Hughes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003636482289098840)  2025-12-24T01:18Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Hughes took the puck down into the circle spun back and put it on a 'T' for Faber on that one. Could see a trailing Faber call for the puck as he saw play develop. Those two are really fun to watch together #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003637117457715322)  2025-12-24T01:21Z 52.9K followers, 12.2K engagements


"#mnwild get the first PP as Hughes is high sticked by O'Reilly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003638075810021616)  2025-12-24T01:25Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Power play results in nothing but Marcus Foligno gets a shorthanded rush/partial breakaway chance after - Saros makes big save"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003638972308971541)  2025-12-24T01:28Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"First #preds PP coming as Eriksson Ek called for tripping. Minnesota up 1-0 with 6:18 left in first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003640339077431359)  2025-12-24T01:34Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ryan O 'Reilly beats a couple #mnwild PK'ers to the puck in front and puts in a rebound. 1-1. Can see why the veteran center will be a target for many teams heading into deadline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003640866775368073)  2025-12-24T01:36Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"That was a clean shot from point by Josi that Gustavsson couldn't get to. Tough turnaround for #mnwild who had sustained zone pressure until Tarasenko dove for loose puck and called for tripping. Two PPGs for Nashville tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003642517716123808)  2025-12-24T01:42Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#mnwild entered game 31st in league in PK at home (69.4 percent). 0-for-2 vs Preds. They're No. [--] in NHL at road PK (87.5-percent)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003643030486564935)  2025-12-24T01:44Z 52.9K followers, 19.8K engagements


"Great start to second by #mnwild with Eriksson Ek scoring on a delayed penalty call. 2-2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003648280975262079)  2025-12-24T02:05Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Couple big stops on Stamkos by Gustavsson on this #preds PP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003649296688959667)  2025-12-24T02:09Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Wow what a couple saves by Saros on an Eriksson Ek breakaway and rebound at [--] on 4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003656411235102943)  2025-12-24T02:38Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Yakov Trenin played just one shift in second period so we'll have to monitor that one #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003660312969650435)  2025-12-24T02:53Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A key chance here for #Mnwild going on PP two minutes into third"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003663223229501642)  2025-12-24T03:05Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#mnwild starting with Kaprizov Hughes Eriksson Ek"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003671500914876900)  2025-12-24T03:38Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Maybe Johansson will score game winner with net knocked off magnets again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003671930482929997)  2025-12-24T03:39Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Obviously special teams played a huge role in #mnwild 3-2 OT loss but Hynes brought up the several prime scoring chances team passed up - tried to be too cute at times and it was costly in such a close game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2003681447291584942)  2025-12-24T04:17Z 52.9K followers, 14.5K engagements


"Merry Christmas everyone A ton to be grateful for this year. We appreciate all of you following us and reading along. Hope Santa treated all of you as well as our little elf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2004402002672091174)  2025-12-26T04:00Z 52.9K followers, 10.7K engagements


"ICYMI after more Matt Boldy heroics #mnwild. You tell me. What wingers are better than him On the maturation of Matt Boldy the impact of [--] Nations on him and why some say #mnwild wingers ceiling is being a superstar. https://t.co/L4LvzmIrVR You tell me. What wingers are better than him On the maturation of Matt Boldy the impact of [--] Nations on him and why some say #mnwild wingers ceiling is being a superstar. https://t.co/L4LvzmIrVR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2005113498955907306)  2025-12-28T03:08Z 52.9K followers, 25.4K engagements


"A little World Juniors action here. #mnwild prospects Adam Benak + Aron Kiviharju"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2005736034068488198)  2025-12-29T20:21Z 52.9K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Adam Jiricek ends it with highlight-reel between legs shot from slot to give Czech 2-1 win. Brother of #mnwild d-man David Jiricek had one hell of a game overall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2005779942748086642)  2025-12-29T23:16Z 52.9K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Adam Jiricek said his between the legs attempt on OT winner was inspired by good friend + #mnwild prospect Adam Benak - having watched him do it all the time in practice (and in a game). ADAM JIRICEK WITH A BETWEEN-THE-LEGS OT WINNER 🤯 CZECHIA STUNS FINLAND #WORLDJUNIORS2026 https://t.co/9Sh2lw5T1m ADAM JIRICEK WITH A BETWEEN-THE-LEGS OT WINNER 🤯 CZECHIA STUNS FINLAND #WORLDJUNIORS2026 https://t.co/9Sh2lw5T1m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2005789904282984667)  2025-12-29T23:55Z 52.9K followers, 52.1K engagements


"They know that we believe in them and they know that they can do something special. How Quinn Hughes has given a jolt to #mnwild including Kirill Kaprizov and why Bill Guerin isnt done taking big swings. A midseason analysis with @RussoHockey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6932473/2026/01/01/wild-quinn-hughes-trade-deadline-bill-guerin/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6932473/2026/01/01/wild-quinn-hughes-trade-deadline-bill-guerin/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2006814550906253789)  2026-01-01T19:47Z 52.9K followers, 62.9K engagements


"A stunner here with Team USA losing in OT to Finland. The Americans blew a one-goal third-period lead then tied it back up with about [--] seconds to go. Finland moves on to semis Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2007265807366316179)  2026-01-03T01:40Z 52.9K followers, 12K engagements


"Recording a mailbag for next episode of @FOTRshow so any #mnwild or world junior questions fire away"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2008237444865376706)  2026-01-05T18:01Z 52.9K followers, 15.1K engagements


"We talked to David Jiriceks brother + #mnwild brass on the young defenseman for this weeks insider their faith in him. Hes going to be a hell of a player for us. With @RussoHockey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6939597/2026/01/05/wild-jiricek-world-juniors-kiviharju-olympics/source=emp_shared_article Hes not here yet but I believe David Jiricek has been recalled. Zach Bogosian who blocked that shot the other night and was limping badly after the game isnt on ice at #mnwild skate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2008252873554178239)  2026-01-05T19:02Z 52.9K followers, 31.4K engagements


"Chris Hrenstam has broadcasted [--] world junior championships for Swedish TV. Not this one. His son Love was in it. "He was jumping up and down at home." On a special night for the tourney's top goalie + a strong Swedish team that finally won gold again https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6942616/2026/01/05/sweden-world-juniors-gold-czechia-canada/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6942616/2026/01/05/sweden-world-juniors-gold-czechia-canada/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2008551063641878575)  2026-01-06T14:47Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A fun postgame exchange last night between two @NHLBlackhawks prospects after Sweden-Czechia. Vaclav Nestrasil was asked what he said to Sweden's Anton Frondell to make him laugh. "'F-off.' I think he's going to give it to me the next few years if we play together hopefully.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2008553450393727214)  2026-01-06T14:57Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Hes got the whole thing. Adam Benak is one of the #mnwild most intriguing prospects post-Quinn Hughes trade. Insight from @BulldogsOHL his Czechia team Wild brass + Mats Zuccarello an NHL vet he hopes to model https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6945547/2026/01/07/adam-benak-wild-prospect-world-juniors-ohl/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6945547/2026/01/07/adam-benak-wild-prospect-world-juniors-ohl/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2008901732311478314)  2026-01-07T14:01Z 52.9K followers, 28.7K engagements


"Our latest @FOTRshow was a mailbag covering a ton on #mnwild and WJC *On WJC highlights/attendance *Wild recent road trip *Trade chips/prospects *Trade targets *Olympics Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/fC9DWj1oRcM https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9si=cba2207ea563466a https://youtu.be/fC9DWj1oRcM https://open.spotify.com/show/0myr38GOr9H60hpBW8EBQ9si=cba2207ea563466a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2009314682822336959)  2026-01-08T17:22Z 52.9K followers, 16K engagements


"Hes like a cheat code. Breaking down how Quinn Hughes changes a game for #mnwild from breakouts to entries to playmaking. A video analysis collaboration with @RussoHockey + @shaynagoldman_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6951270/2026/01/08/quinn-hughes-wild-video-analytics-review/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6951270/2026/01/08/quinn-hughes-wild-video-analytics-review/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2009340172400496765)  2026-01-08T19:03Z 52.9K followers, 79.3K engagements


"Wrote about #mnwild prospect Adam Benak this week. "All he does is excel at every age. He plays hard he plays with skill plays with panache." @BulldogsOHL https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6945547/2026/01/07/adam-benak-wild-prospect-world-juniors-ohl/ Adam Benak made his return to Brantford last night and did not disappoint. Eventual game winning goal and a slick assist on the late insurance tally to lead the Bulldogs to a 4-2 win over Niagara #mnwild https://t.co/zI84Q43cA4 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6945547/2026/01/07/adam-benak-wild-prospect-world-juniors-ohl/ Adam Benak made his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2009458409540817388)  2026-01-09T02:53Z 52.9K followers, 13.2K engagements


"ICYMI #mnwild Hes like a cheat code. Breaking down how Quinn Hughes changes a game for #mnwild from breakouts to entries to playmaking. A video analysis collaboration with @RussoHockey + @shaynagoldman_ https://t.co/GWyYm9ounZ https://t.co/6eu3Ze99AY Hes like a cheat code. Breaking down how Quinn Hughes changes a game for #mnwild from breakouts to entries to playmaking. A video analysis collaboration with @RussoHockey + @shaynagoldman_ https://t.co/GWyYm9ounZ https://t.co/6eu3Ze99AY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010010341116404124)  2026-01-10T15:26Z 52.9K followers, 23.7K engagements


"Hynes said Eriksson Ek still day to day his injury considered minor. Will know more on Monday. Jones in. #mnwild. Gustavsson in net"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010138489719865569)  2026-01-10T23:55Z 52.9K followers, 24.8K engagements


"With #Isles young star defenseman Matthew Schaefer in town an ICYMI on the big brother bond Marcus and Nick Foligno share with him: Love loss and life after tragedy #mnwild https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6850055/2025/12/02/matthew-schaefer-marcus-nick-foligno-nhl/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6850055/2025/12/02/matthew-schaefer-marcus-nick-foligno-nhl/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010146986041987157)  2026-01-11T00:29Z 52.9K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Great look early here by Matt Boldy from the slot. Nine out of [--] times he'll score on that one. #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010157830029095128)  2026-01-11T01:12Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ben Jones. Wow. Long time coming. First #NHL goal point. Went to the slot for a re-direct"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010158201807978953)  2026-01-11T01:13Z 52.9K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Jones had gone his first [--] NHL games without a point. You could see how happy his teammates were for him on that. And a huge ovation when goal was announced. #mnwild Ben Jones. Wow. Long time coming. First #NHL goal point. Went to the slot for a re-direct Ben Jones. Wow. Long time coming. First #NHL goal point. Went to the slot for a re-direct"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010158635339730976)  2026-01-11T01:15Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The lead was short-lived with #Isles answering quickly. 1-1 five minutes in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010159087724703978)  2026-01-11T01:17Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Trenin draws a penalty there off the rush. #mnwild to PP midway through the first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010161697538121789)  2026-01-11T01:27Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Ben Jones draws a penalty (boarding) so #mnwild back to PP. Still 1-1. Their last power play was cut short due to a Ryan Hartman penalty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010163855637524713)  2026-01-11T01:36Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A 5-on-3 for next [--] seconds for #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010164454189871240)  2026-01-11T01:38Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Boldy 2-1. PPG on 5-on-3. Hughes with second assist of the night. #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010164864019509722)  2026-01-11T01:40Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#mnwild up 2-1 after one here against #Isles. Ben Jones first career goal (and point). Boldy PPG. Up 12-6 in shots on goal too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010166457947300336)  2026-01-11T01:46Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Holmstrom with a wrister from the top of the circle beats Gustavsson and it's 2-2. #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010171806683214107)  2026-01-11T02:08Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Great setup by Yurov there to Kaprizov in the slot but was robbed. Just that passing sequence from Zuccarello to Yurov to Kaprizov shows how they think the game the same way. #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010172844781777064)  2026-01-11T02:12Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Kaprizov 3-2 #mnwild. Slick cross crease pass from Daemon Hunt too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010174464399683778)  2026-01-11T02:18Z 52.9K followers, 39.3K engagements


"Boldy hits post at end of penalty kill there. #mnwild still up 3-2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010177975120240705)  2026-01-11T02:32Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#Isles tie it up on shorthanded breakaway with [----] seconds left in second period. 3-3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010180208431903103)  2026-01-11T02:41Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A couple shorthanded odd-man rushes to end the period for #Isles. Had to be frustrating for a #mnwild team that looked in control"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010180762767909187)  2026-01-11T02:43Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Feels like Quinn Hughes isn't going to leave the ice until #mnwild score"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010187931693318167)  2026-01-11T03:12Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"That [--] minute [--] second shift by Quinn Hughes was something else. Had puck on his stick for like three quarters of it it felt like. Faber shift 1:43 #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010188817370886270)  2026-01-11T03:15Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"And we're headed to OT here. #mnwild and #Isles 3-3. Sorokin has put on one hell of a show tonight with [--] saves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010194724398002322)  2026-01-11T03:39Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#mnwild starting with Sturm Kaprizov and Hughes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010195066665730507)  2026-01-11T03:40Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Holmstrom beats Gustavsson for the second time tonight and it's a 4-3 OT win over #isles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010195627804856727)  2026-01-11T03:42Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Asked Quinn Hughes if this is as comfortable as he's felt with #mnwild and he agreed. Credited Brock Faber with a lot of that their chemistry. "Hes a pretty special player honestly. He makes it easy." Feels Faber has offensive ability to be a 20-goal guy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010208299120243040)  2026-01-11T04:33Z 52.9K followers, 78.3K engagements


"A lot of #mnwild players happy for Ben Jones including Hughes a youth hockey teammate in Toronto; he got an assist. "He kept saying that he felt like he was going to be a part of the first one and he made it happen." Obviously "super excited" for first NHL goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010209901327650849)  2026-01-11T04:39Z 52.9K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Our #mnwild takeaways from 4-3 OT loss to #Isles *Unbelievable Sorokin the difference *Kaprizov milestone *Hughes puts on show *Ben Jones gets No. [--] *Injury updates + more https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6960875/2026/01/11/wild-loss-sorokin-kaprizov-jones-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6960875/2026/01/11/wild-loss-sorokin-kaprizov-jones-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010232311120572898)  2026-01-11T06:08Z 52.9K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Mercer 1-0 Devils midway through the first. #mnwild had several looks early missed the net"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010885549125415394)  2026-01-13T01:24Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Now it's 4-1 as Bratt deflects a Hamilton point shot. A great night for Dougie Hamilton so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010913070395142564)  2026-01-13T03:13Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Timeout by #mnwild after uninspiring first eight minutes of the third falling behind 4-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010913390554923134)  2026-01-13T03:14Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Some boos here for #mnwild as they fall behind 5-1. Ondrej Palat with his second of the game. A Quinn Hughes turnover behind the net led to it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010914399654179078)  2026-01-13T03:18Z 52.9K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Matt Boldy on #mnwild early missed nets/chances: Hockey is hard. You dont always score. It is what it is. If you sat there and complained every time you shot it and it didnt go in youd have a long frustrating career. It is what it is unfortunately they didnt go in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2010929996991222028)  2026-01-13T04:20Z 52.9K followers, 21.2K engagements


"Eriksson Ek was out here quite a while with skating coach Andy Ness. Still here for #mnwild skate. Well see if he can play tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2011837342487580701)  2026-01-15T16:26Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Wallstedt first off ice. Starting for #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2011844158936555766)  2026-01-15T16:53Z 52.9K followers, 15K engagements


"Hynes said week to week for Brodin. Wouldnt go as far as to say his Olympics are in jeopardy yet. Eriksson Ek out day to day. Will go on trip"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2011845367457788396)  2026-01-15T16:58Z 52.9K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Our latest @FOTRshow covered a lot of ground with #mnwild as @RussoHockey and I broke it all down: *Recent stretch/trip *Key questions for second half *Trade needs/chips/targets *Quinn Hughes impact *Olympics https://youtu.be/L-lZS_hADrw https://youtu.be/L-lZS_hADrw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2011898937540821173)  2026-01-15T20:31Z 52.9K followers, 26K engagements


"The Sabres have won [--] of their last [--] and have some special vibes going as @MatthewFairburn writes. #mnwild in for a tough task tomorrow night Its reminding me of 05-06. Thats not something you bring up but Im pretty sure Lindy's looking at it like Hey what if With another big win the Sabres are starting to remind the 05-06 team of themselves. Inside a memorable reunion night: https://t.co/hGDm41nqzP Its reminding me of 05-06. Thats not something you bring up but Im pretty sure Lindy's looking at it like Hey what if With another big win the Sabres are starting to remind the 05-06 team of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2012161825635242473)  2026-01-16T13:55Z 52.9K followers, 14.6K engagements


"The feeling when you can prove something if you can for people who do not believe in you its priceless." ICYMI our story on Vladimir Tarasenko channeling his late father and grandfather's competitive spirit in bounce back season with #mnwild https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6659418/2025/09/25/tarasenko-wild-blues-red-wings/ [--] goals in [--] games for Tarasenko after [--] in [--] last season for the Red Wings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6659418/2025/09/25/tarasenko-wild-blues-red-wings/ [--] goals in [--] games for Tarasenko after [--] in [--] last season for the Red Wings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2013803713048056259)  2026-01-21T02:39Z 52.9K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Had a really fun chat with Jackson Blake from @Canes on latest @FOTRshow. Talked about his Minnesota hockey roots including state tourney heroics being a son of an NHLer his bond with Bobby Ryan + more. @UNDmhockey https://youtu.be/UmmnRz_jQI4 https://youtu.be/UmmnRz_jQI4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2014467388205301817)  2026-01-22T22:37Z 52.9K followers, 16.6K engagements


"Matt Boldy out here again for #mnwild optional skate. Hynes had said he was trending towards day to day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015114540204134851)  2026-01-24T17:28Z 52.9K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Hynes anticipates Matt Boldy being back tonight. No Bogosian yet #mnwild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015118015612731460)  2026-01-24T17:42Z 52.9K followers, 39.6K engagements


"Gustavsson starts tonight for #mnwild vs #flapanthers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015118769274716481)  2026-01-24T17:45Z 52.9K followers, 26.1K engagements


"#mnwild to PK three minutes in as Kaprizov goes to the box for slashing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015247842357530682)  2026-01-25T02:18Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Boldy his first game back from injury gets a short-handed partial breakaway but stopped by Bobrovsky. Such a difference maker for #mnwild PK this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015248132859138117)  2026-01-25T02:19Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Reinhart scores from in front to make it 1-0. Knocks in a rebound from a Ekblad point shot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015249926196756811)  2026-01-25T02:26Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#mnwild get a power play here eight minutes in down 1-0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015250834171322446)  2026-01-25T02:30Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Eriksson Ek PPG #mnwild tie it back up 2-2. Kaprizov dynamic again driving through the slot and Eriksson Ek knocks in rebound"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015262627492995383)  2026-01-25T03:17Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Wow Tarasenko robbed by Bobrovsky on the back post on PP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015264780383056016)  2026-01-25T03:25Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Middleton and Greer drop the gloves in a pretty good bout here near mid ice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015266065727504467)  2026-01-25T03:30Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Lot of special teams tonight Hughes goes to the box for play of game at the end of a #mnwild power play. Panthers back on PP. Still 2-2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015269398823555394)  2026-01-25T03:44Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Some really good pressure by Panthers on PP but #mnwild kill it off. Some quality saves by Gustavsson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015269966174355830)  2026-01-25T03:46Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Sturm stripped of the puck in his own end and then takes a penalty trying to recover. #Flapanthers to the PP here early in the third"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015276852571423229)  2026-01-25T04:13Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Foligno called for tripping Marchand and #mnwild PK - 4-for-5 tonight - needs a big one here with eight minutes to go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015280619710812488)  2026-01-25T04:28Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Boldy shorthanded PK breakaway. 3-2. Welcome back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015280837055439219)  2026-01-25T04:29Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#Flapanthers tie it up on same PP. Bennett"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015281278287847804)  2026-01-25T04:31Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Here we go #mnwild with PP with 4:49 to go a 3-3 game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015282570976505966)  2026-01-25T04:36Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"And we're headed to OT #mnwild and #flapanthers 3-3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015284153315467271)  2026-01-25T04:42Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @RussoHockey:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015284342751182988)  2026-01-25T04:43Z 52.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Big faceoff win by Eriksson Ek to open OT and he goes off for Boldy who joins Hughes and Kaprizov"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015284830397726974)  2026-01-25T04:45Z 52.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Both Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek said their recent nagging injuries they missed time for didn't make them worry about their availability for Olympics. Boldy said he felt good tonight in his return. Eriksson Ek said "I'm good now. Shouldn't bother me anymore.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015295883613471202)  2026-01-25T05:29Z 52.9K followers, 27.6K engagements


"Wild fall to defending champion Panthers in OT in Matt Boldys return: Takeaways https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6996737/2026/01/25/wild-fall-to-defending-champ-panthers-overtime-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6996737/2026/01/25/wild-fall-to-defending-champ-panthers-overtime-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015321113576751220)  2026-01-25T07:09Z 52.9K followers, 20.4K engagements


"RT @JoeSmithNHL: Wild fall to defending champion Panthers in OT in Matt Boldys return: Takeaways https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6996737/2026/01/25/wild-fall-to-defending-champ-panthers-overtime-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6996737/2026/01/25/wild-fall-to-defending-champ-panthers-overtime-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015444687486603546)  2026-01-25T15:20Z 52.9K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @PierreVLeBrun: New for @TheAthletic they were kids in Torino [--] years watching their dad play for Team USA. Now dad will be the one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015488054312546597)  2026-01-25T18:12Z 52.9K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @JonKrawczynski: Finch is very emotional. Playing basketball didnt feel like the right thing to do yesterday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015539750912798918)  2026-01-25T21:38Z 52.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Zach Bogosian (lower body injury) not skating here. Hynes said hes working on a different treatment plan seeing if that works. No surgery. #mnwild. Brodin out 6-8 weeks (starting last week)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2015845008117584019)  2026-01-26T17:51Z 52.9K followers, 14K engagements


"Victor Hedman on getting booed every time he touched by #NJDevils fans. I probably deserved it. Says he apologized to Nico after game for hitting him in groin. Doesnt belong in this game. Immature play by me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/987369090405797889)  2018-04-20T16:35Z 52.4K followers, [----] engagements

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