Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

Judd and AJ go live to react after the Wild's 4-2 loss down in Vegas to fall behind in the series. The two share their thoughts on the game and highlight a few key points like the play of Matt Boldy, Zeev Buium, and Filip Gustavsson before welcoming on some listeners to share their thoughts and takes on the game!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to preview the first round matchup of Minnesota against Vegas! The crew shares their predictions for the series, go into some key talking points, what players to specifically watch for, if you can expect a debut for Zeev Buium, plus much more during this in-depth dive into the series!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ go live after the Wild's thrilling OT win to clinch a postseason spot. Marc-Andre Fleury gets one last sendoff. Where was the consistency in regulation? Should Zeev Buium have played? What's the health status of Jake Middleton? How do the Wild stack up against Vegas in a series? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to share he inside knowledge on the big news of the day that Zeev Buium's NHL debut will have to wait after missing on on the Wild's lineup for Game 82. What's the reasoning, and do you agree? What scenarios lead to the club locking up a postseason spot tonight? The three go over the lines for tonight's tilt, is Marco Rossi on the hot seat? Plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ recap the Wild's 3rd period comeback against Vancouver and how it sets them up to make the playoffs. What changed Friday into Saturday? Why it was almost disrespectful to Marc-Andre Fleury, where Kirill Kaprizov is health-wise, and Zeev Buium has officially signed 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.

Judd and AJ react live to the Wild's loss on Friday night to the Canucks and discuss the loss. The two don't hold back on their feelings about the effort, how quick Zeev Buium should factor into the lineup, what new line combinations should look like, what the team's path tp the playoffs looks like, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ do a live reaction fro the Xcel Energy Center after the Minnesota Wild's 8-7 OT win over the San Jose Sharks. The two discuss the topsy-turvy game, the massive lack of defense, the performances of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, the play of Marc-Andre Fleury, whether or not he'll start again this year, plus much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about both Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek participating in full contact practice. When could both slot back into the lineup? Why could it be later than sooner? The crew also looks at the current playoff picture, talks about line combinations with 97 and 14 returning soon. Marc-Andre Fleury's potential final NHL start, and much more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ sum up the Wild's weekend after a loss on Friday and a win on Sunday. What was the difference in the two games and what was more surprising? What do you make of Jake Middleton's injury? Could the team lock up the postseason this week? Marcus Foligno has stepped up in a major way. A league wide celebration for Alex Ovechkin. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ talk about the game that happened in the Big Apple on Wednesday night. The Wild catered their game to the Rangers, Marcus Johansson and Gustav Nyquist had standout performances, Declan Chisholm and Marco Rossi had the opposite type of night, will Fleury get in goal for the Wild down this final stretch at all? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the Wild's OT loss to the Devils and address where they currently sit in the standings. The crew discuss what lines will look like when Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov return, Jessi shares her thoughts on when to expect both players to return to the lineup, and is a shakeup needed on the blue line? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ take stock from the Wild's loss over the weekend to New Jersey and what to expect this evening. John Hynes' post game comments from Saturday about addressing the team's play and effort are telling. Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek both have joined the team on this road trip. Matt Boldy is exactly who he's showing he is. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ chat about the Wild's win over Washington and how the style played needs to be the norm moving forward. What could lines look like with players expected to return soon, the Wild debuted a new look on the power play, and a moment between two legends happened at center ice after the 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 AJ chat after the Wild's loss to Vegas to discuss the team's play and how teams are closing the gap in the standings. What is your concern level? Does making the playoffs matter if Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek aren't back? Let's compare the depth of the Golden Knights to the Wild. Viewers might've experienced some technical difficulties during the game last night. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to share some of her latest hearings and news around the Wild. Which of the injured players are making significant progress? Filip Gustavsson has been a rockstar lately. What sort of boost would returns have to the team and could they string together some wins in the playoffs? Are the Wild looking to trade Marco Rossi this offseason? Will Zeev Buium make the jump to the NHL this year? Plus much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ review the Wild's win over Buffalo on Sunday while looking ahead to a important back-to-back early in the week. Plus where do they sit among the group of teams battling it out for those sought after playoff spots? Do we have an update on Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek's return to the ice? And there was almost a goalie fight in the NHL?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following the Wild's win over Seattle, Judd and AJ talk about the burst of scoring to start the game, Marco Rossi leaving injured, what that could mean for Ryan Hartman moving forward, Matt Boldy ending his goal drought, the play of Filip Gustavsson, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the Wild's recent play following the 3-1 win over the LA Kings. How has the team's play style changed without Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek? Will this resemble any past teams? What's causing the 5v5 scoring drought? How does this current run of form look to Kaprizov while he's out injured? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ chat about the team's recent poor play and how it could potentially be impacting Kaprizov's view of extending his contract. Is there any concern for the club about his health and extedning him long term? Plus more on this newest Judd's Hockey Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ chat about the Wild's loss to the Rangers last night and what the highs and lows were from the game. Two goals on the power play deserves some praise; The 4th line showed significant progress; Freddy Gaudreau's handles were on full display. Brock Faber looked exhausted in OT; did the team play scared in overtime?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ talk about the Wild's shootout win over Colorado on Tuesday night to get hopefully get back on track. Was that style of play sustainable? Can Filip Gustavsson perform that well every night? The first line drove the offense, despite there not being much; Judd is demanding that the NHL fix 3v3 overtime. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to chat about the Wild's most recent games since the trade deadline, the lack of offense, and what needs to happen to turn things around. No line changes are expected for tonight's tilt against Colorado; How can Matt Boldy find his Team USA form again?; what lines could get the Wild to find the back of the net?; do you still feel confident about the club making the playoffs? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ go live after the Wild's 3-1 loss on Sunday to the Penguins in Marc-Andre Fleury's final game against his former club. How do we feel the Wild played? How have the recently acquired players been performing? Where to you stand on criticism of Bill Guerin? Is it fair to still blame this on Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek being out? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi Pierce, and AJ react to the final moves around the NHL's trade deadline and discuss the lack of moves by the Wild while division rivals went all-in. Is it smart for the Wild to sit on assets for a different year? Did they miss out on any depth players? Does Mikko Rantanen's extension in Dallas preview what could be in store for Kirill Kaprizov? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's latest move to send Jakub Lauko, Marat Khusnutdinov, and a pick to Boston for Justin Brazeau. What is your grade of the trade? What does this set up for the rest of the deadline? What other moves last night in the NHL? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Seattle with the first half of the game that saw a lot of positives while the second half didn't. The second line of Johansson-Gaudreau-Zuccarello performed exceptionally well while the top line left a lot to be desired. How close is Gustavsson to being "back?" Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to recap some of GM Bill Guerin's comments from this past weekend, discuss some of the potential moves for the Wild this week, and more speculation around the future of the team. Would you buy heavy on an impact player before the deadline? Sho could be on the Wild's list on trade targets? The three share thoughts on a proposed 3-team trade that involves the Wild. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ react to the Wild's 1-0 win on Sunday over the Bruins to start off a month that finds the team primarily on home ice. The two also dissect GM Bill Guerin's comments prior to the game about the Gustav Nyquist trade, what could be in store for the team this week ahead of the trade deadline, the injury statuses of both Kirill Kaprizov & Joel Eriksson Ek, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ start up an emergency podcast to react and discuss the Wild trading a 2026 2nd-round pick to Nashville for Gustav Nyquist. What are the expectation for him in Minnesota? How does this move impact the rest of the week leading up to the deadline? Could LTIR be in the cards for Eriksson Ek to facilitate a big trade? Plus other talk about what this means for the club moving forward!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's 6-1 road loss to Utah last night and break down the play of Brock Faber, Jonas Brodin, and others. What caused he team to look so tired last night? Is this going to be the norm without Kaprizov or Eriksson Ek? The penalty kill continues to be abysmal; does last night push the meter in any direction for is ==f this team should trade before the deadline? Judd breaks down the injury labeling system in the NHL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's loss on Tuesday night to the Detroit Red Wings. What changed after the first period that caused them to generate so little offense? Is this the type of play to expect without Kaprizov or Eriksson Ek in the lineup? WHat changes can the top line make to be more successful? As the trade deadline draws closer what could the Wild do in the market?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to chat about the news that forward Joel Eriksson Ek has been placed on IR. How long will he be out for? How will this impact th plans of the team leading up to the trade deadline? Kirill Kaprizov appears to have suffered a setback in his recovery. Plus more on the newest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ recap the Wild's overtime win over Detroit on Saturday and share their key takeaways. Matt Boldy carried over his high level of play from the 4 Nations Face-Off and showed leadership; Is there further concern about Kirill Kaprizov's injury and timetable to return?; Would it benefit the Wild to explore a major trade to capitalize on LTIR?; will Ovechkin break the goal record in St. Paul?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ recap and react to the 4 Nations final that saw Canada beat USA 3-2 in OT. The pair discuss the main takeaways from the game, the impact this experience has for Brock Faber and Matt Boldy, how some teams will have to adjust their season because of injuries, the use of 'Miracle' as a narrative, plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ have a quick discussion ahead of one of the most anticiapted games of the year. A summary of the Charlie McAvoy injury situation and the Quinn Hughes saga for Team USA; Have players totally forgotten about the NHL during this tournament?; What will officiating be like tonight?; what players do you expect to have a big night?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to preview USA vs. Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final! Which of the USA players could miss due to injury? How can the NHL capitalize on this event's momentum? How well have the Minnesota Wild's representatives perform so far? Plus much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss Team USA's win over Canada on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship. The feeling of three fights in the opening 9 seconds; how this game compared to past meetings; the NHL has gold in their hands and can't waste this momentum to grow the league; Matt Boldy and Brock Faber continue to impress for USA; Eriksson Ek, Brodin, and Gustavsson have had good tournaments for Sweden; how can the NH:L keep the interest in international play without over saturating the market?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ take stock after Team USA's first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off adn their win over Finland. Was there any concern that crept in after allowing the first goal? The Tkachuk brothers combined for a MASSIVE night; Brock Faber and Matt Boldy linked up for USA's GWG; what to expect on Saturday night when USA takes on Canada; and the guys plead to have TNT takeover coverage of all the games.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd asks AJ for his top Minnesota Wild prospects after the team being ranked 2nd in "farm systems" by The Athletic. Which guys will project as big contributors to the club for years to come and who will merely be a role player at best? Plus the 4 Nations Face-Off has begun with Canada beating Sweden in OT to open the tournament! What were the main takeaways from the game?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about the Wild's current spot in the league heading into the break set aside for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Will the Wild need to make a move before the trade deadline? When can Kaprizov be expected back? Is there concern for the player who are playing internationally during the break? Plus more on JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ review the Wild's close out before the NHL's break for the 4 Nation Face-Off. Joel Eriksson Ek missed Saturday's game with an injury but will play for Team Sweden; Is there any concern with that?; Yakov Trenin has looked like a brand new player since his demotion to the fourth line; Fans got the full Matt Boldy experience on Saturday against the Islanders; plus more on JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Carolia on Thurday night that saw the team finally end a drought on home ice. What did we think of the line tweaks made by John Hynes? Yakov Trenin was a force to be reckoned with after being demoted; Liam Ohgren and Marat Khusnutdinov continue to look more confident; The penalty shot awarded last night was controversial; should neck guards become a mandatory thing?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ recap and discuss the Wild's loss to Boston on Tuesday night that resulted in the team's second loss in as many games. What is the cause of the scoring woes?; Is a shake up of the lines needed?; Which players need to step up in Kaprizov's absence?; Why 97 missing with an injury isn't an excuse for this team to lose; plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about Wild forward Ryan Hartman being issued a 10-game suspension for his match penalty in Ottawa. The salary cap is expected to rise a good amount over the next three seasons, how will this impact the team's plans and extending Kirill Kaprizov? Plus a chat about the organic tribute the Montreal Canadiens gave to Marc-Andre Fleury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ regroup after a weekend that saw a strong start to a Wild road trip come to a screeching halt. Ryan Hartman is awaiting a suspension after a play on Tim Stutzle; the Wild are expecting to get Jonas Brodin and Marcus Johansson back soon; Filip Gustavsson looked good again against Toronto; Thursday was Fleury night in Montreal; plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ chat about the Minnesota Wild's win over Toronto on Wednesday night. Why does the club play at a different level than when they're at home? Filip Gustavsson had encouraging performance after a rough patch; Two players that needed a "reset" returned to the lineup; The fourth line drove play for the team early; plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties & NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to get into the breaking news that Kirill Kaprizov requires surgery to fix his lower-body injury and will miss 4 weeks at minimum. What sort of impact does this have on the team and its outlook? When can fans expect his return and in what capacity? Who needs to step up in his absence? Will the team explore trade options to fill that hole?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ take stock of the Wild after their 4-0 loss at the XCEL Energy Center to drop to 11-11-1 on home ice. Why is it they're just so average in front of the hometown crowd?; Kirill Kaprizov returned but didn't look like himself; Is it time to have a serious discussion about Filip Gustavsson?; Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 is upon us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to address a handful of major questions now that the season is more than halfway over. Will the Wild make the playoffs and if so, what position?; Will the team make any trades before the deadline, who could they target?; How confident are you in Kaprizov being able to return and be fully healthy? Plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ recap and react to the Wild's win over Colorado. Young guns shine with David Jiricek and Liam Ohgren getting on the scoresheet; Marc-Andre Fleury turned back the clock with a stellar performance; Group looked like a reinvigorated team compared to Saturday's loss; Will the Wild be active in the trade market? Plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.