Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

Judd and Declan immediately react to the Wild's exhibition against the Colorado Avalanche. Kevin Fiala hasn't missed a beat, who will start in goal? And can the team continue to play a fast-paced game?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan are joined by Sarah McLellan from the Star Tribune who is quarantined in Edmonton in preparations for the NHL's return to play, discusses what she's up to while quarantined and what to expect from the Wild when they return to play against the Vancouver Canucks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan run through a barrage of scenarios against the Vancouver Canucks. Most likely to have the biggest bounce back after disappointing 2019-20? The player most likely to emerge (not that they were disappointing in 2019-20 but they will just take a step forward)? Most likely to remain rock solid steady? Most likely to disappoint? Most likely to be playing their last series in a Wild uniform? And who should be the Wild’s next captain?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd tells Declan his three main takeaways from the Wild's scrimmage over the weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan are joined by ESPN's Greg Wyshynski who breaks down the Minnesota's Wild decision to name Dean Evason the full-time head coach, the signing of Kirill Kparizov and the NHL's return to play plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan hold a one-timer for the first time in months! First the Wild name Dean Evason as their full-time head coach; also the Wild finally signed top prospect Kirill Kaprizov to an entry-level contract.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wild general manager Bill Guerin joins Judd’s Hockey Show to discuss the NHL return to play against the Vancouver Canucks, the latest negotiations with Kirill Kaprizov, the league’s new CBA and how the team plans approach free agency with a flat salary cap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan review a variety topics including the latest on hub cities, the CBA, Kirill Kaprizov update and the ramifications of who gets the No. 1 overall pick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess Myers from the Rink Live joins Judd and Declan to discuss the NHL’s return to play and if the league can handle coming back with the COVID-19 pandemic still going on; Does Seattle still enter the league on time and what will the expansion draft look like next year?; And the latest with the Gopher men’s hockey team and college hockey overall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wild defenseman Matt Dumba joined Judd and Declan to discuss the fundraiser he launched for the Lake Street Council in Minneapolis, George Floyd’s death, the Hockey Diversity Alliance he launched, racism in the NHL and his thoughts on the NHL's return to play plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan run through a series of Would You Rather scenarios for the Minnesota Wild. Would you rather have Dubnyk and/or Stalock stand on their head and help the Wild make a playoff run or play how they usually do, indicating to Bill Guerin that it’s time to find a new No. 1 goalie?; (6:30) Would you rather have Mikko Koivu, refreshed and ready to go, play well enough to earn another contract at the age of 37, or look old, slow and tired and realize it’s time to ride off into the sunset? (10:40) Same question for Eric Staal; (16:30) Would you rather have the Wild get No. 1 overall pick in the NHL lottery – meaning elimination in the qualifying round -- or advance to the Stanley Cup Finals?; (20:00) Who would you most like to see the Wild trade this offseason, among guys they can realistically deal?; (23:30) Which member of the Wild organization is most likely to win an NHL award beginning with next season? (28:00) Who would you rather see win each of the qualifying series in the NHL? And Declan asks Judd who is the best NHL goaltender of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan go over key questions the Wild need to figure out off the ice; (2:30) If the Salary cap stays flat or goes down, what does that mean for Alex Galchenyuk?; (09:00) If you can only afford Galchenyuk or Mikko Koivu, who do you take?; (14:30) What happens with Jonas Brodin; (21:00) Judd walks back his take that Zach Parise will be traded from last week’s episode; (24:20) And does this change how the Wild should approach the Expansion Draft with Seattle entering the league.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd asks Declan to answer six key questions about the future of the Wild. 1. Is Dean Evason “the guy?” 2. Was Matt Dumba’s poor 2019-20 season a fluke or reality? 3. Can Devan Dubnyk be your No. 1 goalie in 2020-21? 4. Is Kevin Fiala a superstar breaking out or was he just on a tear? 5. Does Mikko Koivu get a decent send off? 6. Does Zach Parise up his trade value?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan recap the NHL’s return to play plan and why the Wild drawing the Canucks is an ideal matchup. Are formats going to be adopted in future NHL seasons? And Judd’s Hot take on why he doesn’t want these games or the return to play to happen at all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan open the show with the latest 24-team proposal to resume the NHL season; (7:37) Wild general manager Bill Guerin joins the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd & Declan run through the worst first-round picks in the Wild’s franchise history with an important stipulation. The missed pick has to be within five selections of Minnesota’s original draft pick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan have actual hockey news to talk about! First, the boys discuss the idea of the NHL holding the draft before the 2019-20 season finishes; (20:00) Also, when will Kirill Kaprizov sign with the Wild?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Declan Goff go over the events of what happened to SKOR North on May 1st and what the future holds for the brand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad rewind to the Minnesota North Stars’ run to the 1991 Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins; (11:45) Former North Stars GM Lou Nanne joins the show; (28:31) Mike Modano recalls what he remembers from the run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan give their top five first-round picks in Wild franchise history; (22:30) The latest plans from the NHL to resume their season; (30:30) Remembering how close the Wild were to a Cup run in 2014.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Minnesota Sports Rewind, Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Declan Goff rewind to when Minnesota lost the North Stars to Dallas; (02:00) A hilarious letter from Norm Green on why he moved the team; (05:00) Judd explains the timeline of what led the team to move to Dallas; (14:00) What could or should have happened to keep the North Stars in Minnesota?; (17:45) How would things have played out if the North Stars had stayed?; (20:30) How much have the Wild filled the void?; (29:30) Mike Modano joins for his memories of the move.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan are joined by Wild forward Marcus Foligno from his home in Ontario. Foligno goes into great detail on the possibilities of the NHL resuming its season, Kevin Fiala's emergence, differences under interim head coach Dean Evason, who the next captain could be and he also peels back the curtain of the secrets inside the locker room that might surprise you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan give a quick state of where the NHL is at in terms of restarting their season; (08:00) Then the two hockey nuts give their five worst trades in team history, with both having conflicting reasoning on their No. 1 worst trade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil, Judd and Declan recap the 2002-03 Wild’s run to the Western Conference Finals, which featured the team overcoming two 3-1 series deficits to Colorado and Vancouver; (04:00) What do you remember most from the team’s run?; (12:00) Where does the Wild’s run rank among all Minnesota sports teams?; (16:30) Do the Wild go this far without Jacques Lemaire?; (23:20) What the hell happened against the Ducks in the Western Conference Finals?; (26:11) Wes Walz joins and tells the boys what he remembers from the series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zach Parise joined Minnesota Sports Rewind on SKOR North to talk his signing, tenure, what he would've like to see added to past teams and how strange it was to almost be tradedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan quickly review the proposed plans to resume the NHL season and then each give their top five trades in team history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan list their most reviled Wild players in franchise history; Declan asks Judd to pick a goalie tandem of strictly backups and Judd closes the show with a tough question in a winner-take-all scenario.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan come up with their Top 10 Wild players (skaters only) in team history and then list five others players who were overlooked in their tenure in Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan touch on the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting the NHL and why cancelling the season seems to be the best route; (17:17) Judd throws out a few hypothetical questions to Declan regarding the Wild's future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan try to make sense of where the Wild and the rest of the NHL go with coronavirus halting play indefinitely. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan recap the Wild’s California road trip and what they learned; Why Devan Dubnyk looks to be unplayable; Would you re-sign Alex Galchenyuk?; A way too early look at what players the Wild would expose at the expansion draft next year; And how each Declan and Judd feel about the Wild’s playoff chances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan one time for a recap of the Wild's win over the Sharks and vaulting up to the top of the Wild Card picture and Declan believes Alex Stalock is Jim Craig.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan fire a quick one timer on expectations for the Wild in their California road trip against the bottom feeders in the Western Conference.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why has Alex Stalock played better?; Differences between Evason and Boudreau; The production of the 4th line; NHL EBUG update; The Penguins free fall and why it matters to the Wild and hat-trick of questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan scrap together a quick one timer on the Wild's loss to the Capitals as Minnesota failed to move into the playoff picture against a superior Washington team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan breakdown the Wild's beatdown of the Red Wings but not to buy into the hype of a playoff run; but Judd does provide reasons of optimism for the Wild.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan open the show with their report cards on the Wild's activity at the trade deadline; ESPN's Greg Wyshynski recaps the Wild's moves; What do we want to see from the rest of the season? And how is this team going to find centers in the offseason?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan host an impromptu Judd's Hockey show on the heels of the trade deadline. Why did the Zach Parise trade fall through with the Islanders? And should Minnesota have made additional moves?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan hop in studio for an impromptu Judd's Hockey Show recapping the just wrapped up NHL Trade Deadline where the strongly rumored Zach Parise fell through at the last minute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan hit a quick one timer after the Wild's overtime win over the Canucks; What's next for Bill Guerin and could they repackage Alex Galchenyuk by Monday's trade deadline?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan open the show with hypothetical Wild trades; Who’s next to be moved; What exactly is Bill Guerin’s plan?; Should the Wild move on from Galchenyuk? Why the team should stockpile as many draft picks as they should; Who’s the next coach the Wild should target? And hat-trick of questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan try to figure out why the Minnesota Wild decided to fire head coach Bruce Boudreau with 25 games left in the 2019-20 regular season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan explain why the Wild's locker room has evolved and has become more likable to the fan base.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan are joined by Wild general manager Bill Guerin for his thoughts on why the team parted with Jason Zuckler; Former North Stars GM Lou Nanne also jumps on for his thoughts on the trade and Judd and Declan wrap the show by trying to figure out what's next for the Wild.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan gather around for a quick reaction podcast on the heels of the Minnesota Wild trading away forward Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Alex Galchenyuk, a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick and prospect Calen Addison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan gather for a quick one timer on the Wild's recent line changes, Kevin Fiala's emergence and why Alex Stalock is the team's No. 1 goaltender.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lou Nanne joins Judd and uses his knowledge that he obtained through years as the North Stars' GM to run through the list of players the Wild could potentially trade before the deadline on Feb. 24. There is one player that Louie wouldn't move and doesn't even want to talk about dealing. Who is that? You'll have to listen. Oh, Lou also tells Judd he's missing a name on his rundown of trade candidates. Louie finishes up by calling out the stupidity of the NHL's bye week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan gather for a quick one timer on Matt Dumba's trade value and the likelihood Minnesota would trade their young defenseman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan kick off the show with Declan’s 3 hypothetical trades the Wild can make at the trade deadline; Judd’s mystery opponent for the Winter Classic; The problem with the NHL bye week; Kaprizov update from ESPN and the boys wrap up with predictions for the Wild in their final 32 games of the 2019-20 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan gather around for a quick one timer and recklessly speculate which Wild players could be moved during the All-Star Break and bye week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.