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Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about Guerin's interview at the State Fair, the DIRE need for a Top Centre, Minnesota Prospects, and BREAKDOWN the Nashville Predators #predsinthecommunity JuddzBudz Podcast Ep218 Show Outline: Guerin at the Fair Bill Guerin and Michael Russo media hits at the MN State Fair Discussing how dire the need is to find a 1C and who might be some realistic options Quinn Hughes rum...

Joe Smith interviews former player turned analyst for the Minnesota Wild, Wes Walz! Fellowship of the Rink Ep 129 "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 129 features an interview with former player turned analyst for the Minnesota Wild, Wes Walz! -Wes Walz Hockey School -2026 Wild Broadcast -Quinn Hughes contract -Brock Faber Team USA vibes guy &upside down glasses -Offseason moves -Ryan Hartman con...

Joe Smith interviews University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey Ulumni, former Minnesota Wild player, and key cog in a Calder Cup Championship with the Toronto Marlies, Vinni Lettieri Fellowship of the Rink Ep 128 "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 128 features an interview with alumi of University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey, former Minnesota Wild player, and key cog in a Calder Cup Champio...

This week on Judd'z Budz, we break down our annual Minnesota Wild prospect rankings, focusing on the top 15. JuddzBudz Podcast Ep217 Show Outline: 2026-17 Minnesota Wild Prospect Rankings Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your go-to Minnesota Wi...

Joe Smith interviews Ben Dexheimer, Wisconsin Captain and newest Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild player Ben Dexheimer Fellowship of the Rink Ep 127 "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 127 features an interview with new member of the Minnesota Wild organization and alum of University of Wisconsin Badgers Men's Hockey, Ben Dexheimer 10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24...

Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the Quinn Hughes Backup Plan, NHL Updates, Canada's DOMINATION in the Hlinka Gretzky Gold Medal Win against the Americans, and listener questions! JuddzBudz Podcast Ep216 Show Outline: Quinn Hughes backup plan NHL & Minnesota Wild updates  Backup plan if Quinn Hughes doesn't sign extension  Hlinka Gretzky and World Junior Summer Showcase insights  Central Division Ros...

FULL Minnesota Wild Mailbag with Joe Smith, talking Quinn Hughes, backup plans for Dylan Larkin, and MORE Fellowship of the Rink Ep 126 On this Episode,Joe Smith features an interview with former NHLer and new Director of Player Development for University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey, Matt Cullen 10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24chJoe’s latest artic...

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 125 On this Episode,Joe Smith features an interview with former NHLer and new Director of Player Development for University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey, Matt Cullen 10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24chJoe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Spoked Z and Hoppy debate WHO IS BETTER: Quinn Hughes or Lane Hutson! Also, they break down the Jason Robertson and Patrick Kane contracts, and continute their Central Divison Roster breakdown, featuring the Winnipeg Jets JuddzBudz Podcast Ep215 Show Outline: DEBATE: Quinn Hughes vs Lane Hutson | NHL signings: Robertson & Kane | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Winnipeg Jets Jason Robertson re-signs with Dallas S...

Michael Russo joins the show to talk about Dylan Larkin potentially still in play for the Minnesota Wild, Contract talks with Quinn Hughes, Russo's Relationship with New Jersey Devils fans and potential Line Combos for the Wild next season. Fellowship of the Rink Ep 124 Show Outline -Michael Russo joins the Show -Dylan Larkin still in play  -Quinn Hughes contract updates -Minnesota Wild Line Combi...

SpokedZ and Hoppy discuss the Dylan Larkin situation after Yzerman ousted as GM. Also, the boys talk about the Central Division, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Minnesota Fan questions sprinkled in throughout the episode.  JuddzBudz Podcast Ep214 Show Outline: Larkin to Minnesota MORE or LESS likely after Yzercanned | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Chicago Blackhawks Dylan Larkin situation after Yzerman ousted as G...

Joe Smith interviews new Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, Stu Bickel. We also cover the Minnesota Wild offseason, focusing on Quinn Hughes contract extension and the recent shakeup in the Dylan Larkin saga after the Detroit Red Wings moved on from Steve Yzerman as their GM. Fellowship of the Rink Ep 123 Show Outline:  Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks with David Spacek, Minnesota Wild prospect look...

Spoked Z and Hoppy compare Kaprizov-Hughes to Parise-Suter Contract and go over the Minnesota Wild offseason checklist JuddzBudz Podcast Ep213 Show Outline: Offer Sheet SZN | New-look Minnesota Wild lineup | Dylan Larkin saga | WAY too early 2027 NHL Draft Leo Carlsson trickledown effect for guys like Jason Robertson and Cutter Gauthier  Should Matt Boldy be more focused on hockey in the offseason...

Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics Fellowship of the Rink Ep 122 Show Outline:  Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks with David Spacek, Minnesota Wild prospect looking to make the NHL team out of training camp! Also, a little Minnesota Wild talk woth Spoked Z from Judd'z Budz -...

Spoked Z and Hoppy cover recent trades, Free Agent Frenzy, Remaining RFAs and UFAs, Minnesota Wild news and MORE!  JuddzBudz Podcast Ep212 Show Outline: Offer Sheet SZN | New-look Minnesota Wild lineup | Dylan Larkin saga | WAY too early 2027 NHL Draft Offer Sheets are making their comeback  Barrett Hayton to New Jersey Devils  Leo Carlsson to Philadelphia Flyers (what should Anaheim Ducks do?)  S...

LIVE to break down all of the Free Agent Frenzy activity from Day 1 PLUS Charlie Stramel joins us again to talk about his rehab, and plans for Minnesota Wild Training Camp Show Outline:  LIVE to break down all of the Free Agent Frenzy activity from Day 1 PLUS Charlie Stramel joins us again to talk about his rehab, and plans for Minnesota Wild Training Camp -Brett Marshall on NHL Draft and Wild Mov...

Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics Fellowship of the Rink BONUS NHL 2026 Draft Preview Show Outline:  2026 NHL Draft Preview with experts Scott Wheeler, Max Bultman and Spoked Z  10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24chJoe’s latest article...

Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics Fellowship of the Rink Ep 120 Show Outline:  Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks with The Athletic's Detroit Red Wings beat writer Max Bultman on Dylan Larkin, and the Red Wings' future plans -Team USA Group Chat  -Minnesota Wild's HUGE offer...

JuddzBudz Podcast Ep211 Show Outline: Reaction to Brady Tkachuk Trade, NHL Draft Preview, Minnesota Wild trades to come Brady Tkachuk trade to Florida Panthers has the Canadian NHL fans spiraling What's the path forward for the Ottawa Senators?  How does this impact the Minnesota Wild?  2026 NHL Draft preview  Trades already made and yet to come  Risers and fallers in the final weeks  Spoked Z ran...

JuddzBudz Podcast Ep210 Show Outline: Stanley Cup Finals Review and NHL 2027 Early Cup Winning Odds Stanley Cup Finals review How do Vegas Golden Knights reload? What pushed Carolina Hurricanes over the top? Early favorites to contend in 2027 NHL trade requests Dylan Larkin Darnell Nurse Morgan Rielly Minnesota Wild Who needs to elevate their game to push past round 2? Danila Yurov value, floor, c...

Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics Fellowship of the Rink Ep 119 -Michael McCarron extension -Dylan Larkin trade -Remaini...

JuddzBudz Podcast Ep210 Show Outline: Hoppy and Spoked Z talk about the Dylan Larkin move rumors, Minnesota Wild news, and Prospect Rankings Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Game 3 recap, Game 4 preview Stanley Cup Finals analysis Conn Smythe conversation Dylan Larkin trade request Can/should the Minnesota Wild afford him? Which other teams will be pursuing him? 2026 NHL Draft NHL Draft...

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 118 Show Outline:  Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks with New Minnesota Gophers Coach Brett Larson -Wild are ALL IN -Judd Brackett departure -Wild UFA contracts -Brett Larson Interview -What Guerin can learn from the Stanley Cup Finals 10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24chJoe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathleti...

JuddzBudz Podcast Ep209 Show Outline: Stanley Cup Preview, Spoked Z's reaction to Judd Brackett leaving the Minnesota Wild for the Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL Draft, and Potential Trades! Stanley Cup Finals preview Vegas Golden Knights riding Carter Hart revival and Mitch Marner revenge tour -- Carolina Hurricanes have structure and the Hall-Stank-Blake line Minnesota Wild UFA and RFA contracts Live...

JuddzBudz Podcast Ep208 Show Outline: Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the 2026 NHL Draft Analysis, Minnesota Wild Players still under contract, and Stanley Cup Playoffs Evaluating which Minnesota Wild players currently under contract would make sense for Bill Guerin to trade? Remaining Stanley Cup Playoffs series Vegas Golden Knights sweeping Colorado Avalanche? Carolina Hurricanes in for their firs...