Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

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.

Judd and AJ chat about the recent stretch of play from Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson along with a group of other topics. Has Gustavsson's play dropped or is it more the team in front of him?; What are the takeaways from Connor McDavid's chicken wing that caused Marcus Johansson to leave the game against the Oilers?; Matt Boldy came to play last night, should we expect that player every game? What is the feeling in the front office around the team and can fans expect a big trade deadline move?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 recent performances despite the team missing a large number of crucial players to injury. Filip Gustavsson bounced back in abig way despite the loss against Vegas; How long are players set to be out with injuries?; Does this rule out 4 Nations Face Off chances for anyone?; does the NHL need to rethink the playoff seeding format?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 Colorado in which some major players were missing. Was the bad loss because of bad play or missing pieces? David Jiricek made his Minnesota debut; Any panic around Filip Gustavsson's last two outings?; Do you still fear the Avalanche?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 breakdown the Minnesota Wild's comeback 6-4 win over the Blues on Tuesday night. Jake Middleton returned to the lineup in a big way while Brock Faber was forced to leave the game after sustaining an injury. The club's new mindset compared to last year was on full display; the top line continued to impress; and who stepped up on the blue line in Faber's absence?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 NHL.com joins Judd to discuss their ballots and the results of the Minnesota Wild Quarter-Century Team! Who got snubbed? Is the Wild's team going to come in less impressive compared to other franchises? Plus a chat on the latest string of games by the club and their struggles on home ice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Wild wrapped up a quick road trip last night with a win over Carolina and the top line combined for 10 points in the 4-0 win. Judd and AJ discuss the victory, how this could be a turning point for the team, and the individual play of some. Marco Rossi continues to impress; Matt Boldy seems to be back to normal; Filip Gustavsson's shutout may go under the radar; Zeev Buium looks great at the World Juniors for team USA.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 shootout win over Washington yesterday, Judd and AJ chat about the team and whether or not Marco Rossi deserves more credit. Matt Boldy showed up big in the win, where is that every night? Ryan Hartman's scoring slump appears to be over, along with Yakov Trenin's. Alex Ovechkin inched closer to the goal record, but Fleury got the last laugh in the shootout, 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 talks about the loss of Jared Spurgeon after he was injured in the team's game against Nashville on New Year's Eve. How will will the club's lines look against Washington with Spurgeon added to the list of injuries? Is it concerning that David Jiricek wasn't called up? Why are the Chicago Blackhawks still being put in Winter Classics? Plus more on this JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ chat about the team's recent lack of quality; Jessi provides an update on Kirill Kaprizov's health; Who can the team expect to step up in his absence?; The crew discusses the team' power play; plus more on today's 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 the Wild's recent slide into the holiday break. Does this change you opinion about how fr they can go in the playoffs? How crucial are Eriksson Ek and Gustavsson to the team? Is it time for a shakeup of lines or maybe even a call up from the minors? Pus 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 recap and react to the Minnesota Wild closing out their 5-game home stand with a fourth loss, this time to Utah Hockey Club. Does Kirill Kaprizov look tired and do his minutes need to come down? Where is the production from the second line? The power play didn't score and the penalty kill was scored on, how come these problems keep persisting? What can be expect from the team's road game tomorrow in Winnipeg?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 potential injury Brock Faber suffered in last night's game where he was taken to the hospital after getting a puck to the throat. How are the recoveries of other players going? How are the top six forwards performing in their absence? What is there to be made of the team's play on this homestand? 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.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to take stock after the Wild's weekend with a win and a loss. Is there cause for panic with the team after their loss to Vegas? Kirill Kaprizov continues his Hart Trophy campaign with a 4-goal weekend. What is is main issue with the penalty kill? Jesper Wallstedt talked in-depth about his struggles so far this season and the crew breaks down his comments.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 at home over the Flyers and break down some of the individual performances in the game. Macr-Andre Fleury shined in the victory. Matt Boldy scored but left some to be desired. Jonas Brodin and Mats Zuccarello returned from IR, how did their play fair? What to expect tomorrow against Vegas, and 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 react to the Wild's 7-1 loss to Edmonton that saw Jake Middleton leave injured on his first shift. Is this loss one to ignore and reset or breakdown film and start to panic? What's the state of the defense if Jake Middleton is et to miss time? When can the team expect Jonas Brodin back? The penalty kill continues to flounder. Are we starting to see the old Matt Boldy again? Plus more on this JHS game reaction!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 if the loss to the LA Kings previews how this team will play with multiple players missing to injury or if they'll continue to play at their top of league level. What is the biggest issue with how the penalty kill operates and how important are the team's face off numbers? Plus much 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 discuss the Wild's weekend games with their win over the Ducks then falling to the Kings on Saturday. Is this a loss that was written in and can be ignored or does it preview what can be expected with multiple injuries in the roster? Can fans expect Marc-Andre Fleury in goal more often during the upcoming weeks? How aren't special teams fixed yet? 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 recap and the Wild's OT win over Vancouver, discuss the impact of Joel Eriksson Ek's injury and how they'll have to adjust, and chat about the recent announcements of the Four Nation Face Offs rosters. Plus more about individual performance and John Hynes' coaching 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 talks about the Minnesota Wild being atop the standings on December 3rd. What are the main pieces that have put the Wild in this position? Jessi shares her thoughts on the acquisition of David Jiricek. The crew talks about roster moves made today with a few players going on IR. Plus Four Nation Face Off talk and 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 lead the show with the big news of the Wild sending Daemon Hunt and four draft picks to Columbus in exchange for David Jiricek and and an additional pick. They go over what you need to know about the newest member of the Wild and why the Blue Jackets parted ways with the 2022 6th overall selection. Where does he fit into the Wild's defense pairings? Can the Wild unlock his full potential? Plus a recap of the win over Nashville and the play of a few key players. Plus a talk about John Hynes' coaching and 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 recap and react to the Wild's 3-2 win over Chicago that saw Minnesota fall into a deficit early. What in the world was the icing call at the end of the game that canceled out a Marcus Foligno ENG? Kirill Kaprizov kickstarted the comeback with a magical passing play. What feels different about this team than in past years? Joel Eriksson Ek won how many face offs tonight??? 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 talk about the Wild falling to the Jets at home on Monday night. What did you notice about the team's play that you liked and what didn't you like? Is Ryan Hartman playing too reckless? Does Yakov Trenin need to be scratched? Jake Middleton's offensive play has been a pleasant development. 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 3-game road trip where they earned five of six possible points but more importantly where Kirill Kaprizov was injured from a leg on leg collision. Was this play intentional by Drake Caggiula? Why didn't it result in any penalty at all? What does the NHL need to do in order to protect star players more? What to make of the Wild's play to salvage a point against the Flames. 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 have a discussion about whether or not Kirill Kaprizov is already playing like the NHL's MVP. Would he still be able to win the award if he isn't the top point getter at the end of the season? What will the figures of his next contract look like? How tempting is it to keep Kaprizov, Boldy, and Eriksson Ek togerther on a aline all season? 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 NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show to talk about the Wild reuniting a certain top line. The trio chats about the power play and penalty kills, the call-up of Ben Jones, and the strategic thinking of John Hynes. Plus Judd shares his fantasy prediction involving Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky, and Sidney Crosby all being at the XCEL Energy Center at the same 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 AJ break down Saturday's loss to Dallas where the Wild had multiple key players out. Filip Gustavsson continues to put the Wild in positions to win with his play. How did the club adjust to this and what did John Hynes do after the lackluster start to get his team back into the game late. How much of a liability is Yakov Trenin anywhere but the fourth line? What will lines look like when Joel Eriksson Ek slots back in later this 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 AJ discuss the Wild losing Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek during last night's win over Montreal. Recent reports say Eriksson Ek is day-to-day with his injury while Mats Zuccarello will miss 3-4 weeks on the IR. How does this immediately impact he team's line combinations? What to make of Filip Gustavsson's continued great play and his upcoming work load. Plus 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.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show after the Wild's recent road trip to discuss the biggest takeaways on their play and why the team throiugh one month is showing to be the real deal. How much is health factoring in to the good play? Where is your confidence level about the goalie tandem? What to make of Kirill Kaprizov getting recognition from national media members. Plus a congratulations to Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl on their induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame!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 recent 3-game road stint of the Wild who took five of six possible points. The two chat about the coaching style of John Hynes, the play of Matt Boldy among others, and briefly address the penalty kill who soared over the weekend. Plus 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 recap and react to the Wild's win on Friday night over the Sharks. How impressive was Kirill Kaprizov's 3-point and Matt Boldy's 2-goal performances? What did you make of the play of the top 9 forwards? Did the penalty kill look to be improved at all? Plus 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.

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about just how goo d this Wild club really is? They continue to impress early in the season, are they the real deal or is there anything making you hesitant about fully backing them? Is it safe to put Kirill Kaprizov in the Hart Trophy conversation with his play after seemingly finding a new level to be at? How much can Filip Gustavsson praise is earned for how good he's been so far this year? What on Earth is wrong with the penalty kill and when will Kaprizov get minutes on it?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PRODUCER NOTE: AJ's microphone experienced tech issues that weren't noticeable until after the show, apologies for any annoyance on this episode.Judd and AJ regroup the morning following the Minnesota Wild's second win over Tampa Bay this season. The two discuss the team's continued impressive beginning to the season and more importantly the play of Kirill Kaprizov. Why is this start different to past years' high level play by the forward? Should there be a concern over the amount of ice time he's getting? Should he get time on the penalty kill? How big of an issue is the lack of improvement on the PK? Have you ever seen two pucks in play at the same time? Plus more topics 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 take stock of the Wild following the conclusion of the team's 7-game road trip that closed out the first month of the NHL season. Are you ready to buy into this team are are you still hesitant? Are the line combonations where you want them? How big of a concern will health be as the season progresses on? Is this the level of goaltending fans can expect all year? What's the biggest red flag causing you to buy in?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 start to the season and how they've fared over a long road trip. What have been the biggest positives from their start to the season? What happens to the lines when Ryan Hartman slots back into the lineup? Who would replace Johansson on the 2nd line if he were to get hurt? What can be expected for Marc-Andre Fleury's final game in Pittsburgh this evening?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.