Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

Kirsten Krull joins the show to help share her hottest take about the Wild during the offseason. Is the Presidents Trophy within reach? How impactful will Max Shabanov be in his first season with Minnesota? Should the Wild punt on Dylan Larkin and go all-in to acquire Jack Hughes? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

A long holiday weekend that was kicked off with a massive offer sheet of Leo Carlsson may have ripple effects to the Wild's pursuit of acquiring Dylan Larkin. Judd and AJ discuss how the Red Wings value of Larkin may have changed with news around the league. How likely is the path for Larkin to Minnesota? Plus a report that Wild GM Bill Guerin called the Devils inquiring about Jack Hughes. See Pri...

Bill Guerin kicks off the holiday weekend with deal sending Jake Middleton and picks to the Calgary Flames for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, and secure a signature from free agent winger Max Shabanov. Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson react to the news and discuss what the deals add for the Wild. How will the lines look as things stand? Is there more to come? Plus much more on the latest JHS! See Pr...

NHL free agency is fully underway... but that doesn't mean every team is getting involved. Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss the Wild's incomings and outgoings for the day, the options remaining in the coming days, and more for the Wild to do this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kirsten Krull joins JHS ahead of NHL Free Agency beginning to preview what could be in store for the team, who they'll need to replace, and if a signing or trade will be needed to fill those holes. Another Dylan conversation as that saga continues, will Guerin be forced to move a fan favorite to make the deal happen? Plus more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Judd and AJ react to the NHL Draft winding down with the Wild making just three selections but more importantly no trades to acquire Dylan Larkin. How does this change the chance of the Wild landing the Red Wings captain? Looking at who the Wild drafted, and giving flowers to Bill Guerin for winning the NHL's GM of the Year award! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Kirsten Krull joins the show to discuss the recent moves around the league with teams wheeling and dealing ahead of the NHL Draft. Are the Wild waiting for their moment to strike and make a big splash? Has the league's landscape changed with players seemingly have more power than ever in determining where they'll be traded? Is Connor McDavid a possibility down the road for the Wild? Plus more on t...

With the news of a blockbuster deal yesterday, Judd and AJ react to the Senators trading Brady Tkachuk to Florida with Michael Russo reporting the Wild had a 'huge' offer on the table for the winger. What could that deal have looked like? Does this make the Wild more aggressive moving forward? What does the trade landscape of the NHL look like now after the deal? See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Kirsten Krull joins the show to discuss with Judd and AJ where everyone feels the Wild are in terms of closeness to Stanley Cup readiness. How many pieces need to be added or what areas still need to be addressed? Is John Hynes the right coach for the job to get the Wild to a championship? How confident are you in the Wild making a deal to acquire a top center this offseason? Plus more on the late...

Judd and AJ discuss the pending free agency of veteran Mats Zuccarello and if the Wild have enough cap space to make it happen. Would a deal depend on a potential deal later in the offseason and is Zuccarello willing to wait that long? Would Minnesota be able to match another team's offer? Plus what it means for the Zuccarello/Kaprizov partnership the Wild have had on the top line. See Privacy Pol...

Kirsten Krull joins the show to share her thoughts on the updated team list from Dylan Larkin that still includes the Minnesota Wild, a discussion about what everyone would be willing to part with to acquire the Red Wings captain, and more. Plus a look at a handful of other centers the Wild could potentially try to acquire other than Larkin this offseason. Who makes the most sense and who are ones...

Judd and AJ react to the news of Michael McCarron re-signing with the Minnesota Wild on a 6-year, $3.3 million AAV contract. How do you feel about the deal? Does this put any other members of the roster in jeopardy? 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 Elliotte Friedman's report of the Wild, Stars, and Lightning being the teams requested by Dylan Larkin and discuss if Minnesota can beat the bid of both Dallas and Tampa Bay. Plus a farewell to Marcus Johansson who is off to Sweden for next season and rumors of Michael McCarron being close to an extension with the Wild. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

With new of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from Detroit, Judd and AJ explore the possibility of the Wild being able to acquire the Red Wings captain. What would Minnesota need to give up? How much stick shock could there be? Will the package be underwhelming for Steve Yzerman? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Kirsten Krull joins the show to react to Norris Trophy voting results showing Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes landed in the 7th spot for the award. Should he have been higher? Plus a conversation about the broadcasting in the playoffs between ESPN and TNT, and Gary Bettman's tribute to Jessi Pierce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

After 6 seasons with the Wild, Judd Brackett is set to part ways from Minnesota to pursue an elevated role with another franchise. Judd and AJ discuss what this means for the Wild, how much this impacts their road ahead and drafting strategy, anfd review the past draft classes of Judd Brackett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Judd and AJ react to a recent article by Michael Russ and Joe Smith of the Athletic where Wild players are tiered based on how likely they would be involved in a trade. Which players are fully untouchable? Who is in line to be the first piece added in an outgoing package? Plus more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to go through the most notable pending free agents for the Wild and share thoughts on whether the team should look to re-sign them or say goodbyes and let them walk. How crucial is Mats Zuccarello? Can Minnesota afford to keep Michael McCarron? Which vets should they part ways with? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Three games deep into the Western Conference Final and Vegas leads 3-0 over Colorado. What has Vegas done that is so much more effective against the Avalanche that Minnesota wasn't doing or couldn't do? Conversations about the personnel, team structure, wear and tear, and much more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Erik Johnson appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and shared his hot take that one of McDavid or Matthews will be on the Wild in 3-years time, and Judd and AJ have some thoughts on this prediction. Which player is more likely in this scenario? Would it be via trade or signing? Plus more reckless speculation on the latest episode of JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to share her thoughts on the end of the season and gets into discussion about potential tough choices the Wild may have to make about some favorites of fans. Are Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin, or Jared Spurgeon in conversations behind the scenes to be moved on from? Plus more on the offseason steps ahead of Minnesota on the latest JHS. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Wild GM Bill Guerin and head coach John Hynes held their end of season press conference today, Judd and AJ react to statements by the two about the season coming to an end, pivoting their view to the offseason ahead, news on injuries, and 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-...

The summer of Quinn Hughes is here with the superstar defender eligible to sign an extension with the Wild this offseason. Judd and AJ talk about how the timeline could look for a deal could get done, what sort or moves hinge on that signature, Hughes' potential desire to tay with the Wild, and much more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Judd and AJ react to the Wild's overtime loss to Colorado in Game 5 which brings their season to a close and discuss the team's timid 2nd and 3rd period, the performance of Kirill Kaprizov, and breakdown the goals that led to the Wild's demise. What does this mean for Bill Guerin and John Hynes? Minnesota is on Quinn Hughes watch now with the defenseman able to sign an extension this summer. Plus...

Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to share her thoughts following the club's Game 4 loss to Colorado and now trail 3-1 in the series. Where were the big shifts by Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov? Jesper Wallstedt's play kept his team in the game. The lack of defensive depth was on display last night. Plus more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...