Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

Judd and AJ fire up an emergency show to share their thoughts after another rough Filip Gustavsson outing with the playoffs on the horizon. How concerned are we about the net minder? Is it time to turn to Jesper Wallstedt amid Gus' recent play? Does tonight's game impact any sort of decision on the matter? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Judd and AJ discuss the topic of goaltending and whether they think Gustavsson or Wallstedt should start Game 1 after a rough night in Dallas for the Guis Bus. National media will say the Wild are underdogs in the first round but do you agree? With just two games left would you rest more players ahead of the postseason? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Judd and AJ go live after the Wild's loss to Dallas which essentially ends any hope of home ice advantage in the playoffs. The two discuss the play of Filip Gustavsson and if he's still the Game 1 starter for Minnesota, the play of the various defensive pairings, potential line changes after the loss, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Judd and AJ go live following the Wild's win over Seattle to discuss the win, what it measn for Thursday's game against the Stars, and the performances of players. Who will earn that final lineup spot between Danila Yurov and Bobby Brink? In hindsight it looks like Bill Guerin crushed the trade deadline, plus more on JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Judd and AJ talk about the Wild being forced to decide on a goaltender for the playoffs, is it a hard decision or pretty straight forward? Plus the club inked Charlie Stramel and Vikings Gustafsson Nyberg to deals, will Stramel ever play a game for Minnesota, and more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's two wins over the weekend and how the team has sustained solid performances while playing 3 games across 4 days. Should they go all-in trying to secure home ice advantage? Thoughts on John Hynes' savvy decision on Sunday. 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...

Judd and AJ react right after the Canucks vs. Wild game and discuss the play of the team progressing throughout the night, the performances of Matt Boldy and Filip Gustavsson, the mak-up of the team, and 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 react to a recent article by NHL insider Pierre LeBrun where he discusses the topic of a John Hynes extension with the Wild. Will this be the case no matter what? What does he need to show in the postseason for this to be guaranteed? Plus a talk about the former Wild players returning to Minnesota with the Canucks on Thursday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Judd and Aj discuss some of Bill Guerin's quotes from Michael Russo and Joe Smith's latest article in The Athletic regarding the team's recent stretch of play and whether he's concerned, what he feels is wrong, and more. What do you make of those comments? Thoughts on the lack of productions of the club's top stars, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's loss to the Bruins on Saturday and share thoughts on the team's slow start and failed comeback. Is it time for a Marcus Johansson reset? How concerning are these starts with just 8 games left in the season? Has Kirill Kaprizov's play been noticeable worse since returning from injury? Plus more on JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Judd and AJ talk about the Wild's win over the Panthers that saw the Wild tally 50 SOG and score with just 3 seconds left to take the lead. How would you assess the play in the win despite the tight score? Impressions of the 3rd line, does Yurov slot back in? Thoughts on Kirill Kaprizov's play since returning from injury. Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Judd and AJ discuss the topic of regulation wins by the Wild and how much of a concern it is. Prior to the Olympics this issue was on the radar but now with 10 games to go before the postseason, has it amplified? Doe sQuinn Hughes' minutes down this streth need to be scaled back to guarantee he's fresh for the 1st round? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night in a game that saw highs and lows on the power play, a controversial goal called back against the Wild, praise for Vladimir Tarasenko, 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 discuss the heartfelt statements from members of the Wild on Jessi Pierce, and the generosity of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then a talk about the upcoming road trip with the likes of Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek, and Foligno all traveling, but should they play? 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 Judd and AJ to reminisce about a good colleague and even better friend after the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her kids Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. 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 talk about the Wild's loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday night that didn't feature Kirill Kaprizov who was a surprise scratch due to a lower-body injury. The trio share their thoughts about the game, the challenge ahead against Dallas on Saturday, and more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Judd and AJ talk about Minnesota's 4-3 win against Chicago that saw a late equalizer by the home team, a brief goalie disappearance, and up & down pay by the Wild. What happened with Filip Gustavsson that caused him to exit the game briefly? How can this team fair without Joel Eriksson Ek for the time being? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Judd and AJ react to Bill Guerin's comments from Michael Russo's latest article in The Athletic demanding urgency from the Wild after the past three losses. What is the reaction to the comments? Is that why John Hynes backed off after Sunday's game? Plus a conversation about Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber's minutes, and the return of the World Cup of Hockey! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

The Minnesota Wild are in a three-game slump but Jessi and Kirsten aren't hitting the panic button yet, they just think the Wild need to make some line changes. Plus, Dallas Stars or Colorado Avalanche -- who would you rather have in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? 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 rough weekend for the Wild who now have lost 3 consecutive home games to non-playoff teams. What to make of John Hynes' postgame comments following Sunday's loss, his in game line changes, and other adjustments ahead of two games against Chicago. Who needs a jolt in the lineup to get back on their game? Plus more on the latest JHS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Judd and AJ chat about the Wild's shootout loss to the Flyers and John Hynes' comments postgame about the team's play and approach to the game. What do you make of his statements, and is it the right approach? Quinn Hughes is on pace with Hall of Famers, Wallstedt openly criticizes his play, and more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Judd, Jessi, and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Utah and how the bottom six forwards looked like stars. Guerin's deadline additions having a big impact in the win and the crew talks about how they could benefit the club in the playoffs. Once Marcus Foligno is healthy who would he replace? Plus a discussion about the play of Kirill Kaprizov, Filip Gustavsson, and more! See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Judd and AJ talk about a recent statement by Allan Walsh about how the NHL's salary cap could raise to approximately $123 million by the 2028-29 season. How much does this benefit the Wild and improve their odds to extend Quinn Hughes past his current deal? Are the Wild currently set up well enough to be a powerhouse team during this rise in cap? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Three of the NHL's top four teams are in the Central Division which means that TWO of them will be going home before the Western Conference Finals due to the current playoff format... Plus, grading the Minnesota Wild trades and lessons learned at the Minnesota State High School Boy's Hockey tournament See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's shootout loss to Colorado on Sunday and why they feel more confident about a potential playoff matchup between the two clubs. What to make of the debuts of some trade deadline day acquisitions, Jesper Wallstedt's bounce back performance, and more on the latest JHS! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...