Wilderness Talk

The season is over but the content keeps flowing. The Wilderness Talk guys return to address the Dylan Larkin trade request and the Minnesota Wild being on his short list of trade destinations! Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins return to break down the likelihood of the Detroit Red Wings center coming to Minnesota this summer, as well as reactions to Michael McCarron re-signing with the W...

With the Minnesota Wild's season ending at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, the Wilderness Talk guys return to wrap up the second full season of the show. Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss the heartbreaking ending to season, plus dive into season-ending team awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

The Minnesota Wild find themselves in a sticky situation down 0-2 in their series against the vaulted Colorado Avalanche. But the Wilderness Talk guys are here to paint the road map for them to comeback in the series, as difficult as that may be. Join Justin Hein and Justin Wiggins as they discuss how the Wild got here, and how they can dig themselves out. GRAPHIC WARNING: one of them still believ...

The Wilderness Talk boys canceled their tee times with Jamie Benn, deciding it was best to preview the Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche round 2 series! With the Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek injuries lingering, how can the Minnesota Wild possibly pull off a massive upset of the clear cup favorites from Colorado? Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins lay out the path for the Minnesota...

An epic first round matchup deserves and epic first round preview. Join the Wilderness Talk crew, alongside guest Jayden Homuth, as they get you ready for perhaps the most anticipated playoff series in Wild history! Why Jesper Wallstedt should be the game 1 starter to unheralded x-factors in the series, it's time for the Minnesota Wild to finally slay their demons and get past the first round of L...

How should the Minnesota Wild handle their lineup over the last five regular season games with the #2 seed in the Central Division in reach? The Wilderness Talk guys are back and spend the next half hour debating their opinions on if rest is more important that home-ice advantage. Join Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins in their final regular season show before the playoffs begin! Hosted b...

The Wild continue to play mediocre hockey, but maybe it's just them preparing for the most anticipated playoff run in their history? Justin Wiggins and Luke Sims are joined by Jaydon Heymuth as our guest this week to break down the recent line tinkering by head coach John Hynes. Will they stick with them come playoff time? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

The Wilderness Talk guys are back and ready to give their early reactions to how the new additions at the trade deadline have fit into the lineup. From Bobby Brink to Nick Foligno and Michael McCarron, did the Wild add enough talent to make a serious run this spring? Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins are here to break it down, as well as their reactions to the poor home stand over the wee...

The NHL trade deadline is this Friday and the Wilderness Talk guys are here to break it all down! From Vincent Trocheck, to Charlie Coyle, to Robert Thomas, Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss their top targets and the assets it would take. Plus, a brief Olympic recap and just how in the World Luke sustained a concussion while moving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Wilderness Talk is back and the guys preview bracket play as the Olympics get into the knockout round. Team USA left group play unscathed, but do they have the firepower to make it to the Gold Medal game and finally end their 46 year gold medal drought? Plus, which Minnesota Wild players in Italy have impressed us the most? Listen in as we predict our Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners the res...

It's been a looooong wait, but best-on-best in the Olympics is back! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss Team USA's chances in Italy as the Olympic Hockey games begin this week. Can Team USA finally slay the dragon that is Canada? Are we worried about the health of Minnesota Wild players after the Olympics? And was the break unfortuante timing with Kirill Kaprizov playing the best h...

The Wilderness Talk boys are back and ready to call out the Minnesota Wild on some defensive issues. Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber have been filling up the scoresheet since Hughes' arrival, but can they be doing more in their own zone? Plus, the guys discuss how the 4th line needs a facelift ahead of the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

The Wilderness Talk guys are back! Luke has a HUGE announcement to start and then the boys discuss the up and down month for the Wild that was January. What's working and what isn't? And it can't be a Minnesota Wild pod in late January without some trade rumor discussion. Join Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins on the latest episode of Wilderness Talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Who can't the Minnesota Wild beat these days (other than Colorado)???? The State of Hockey is buzzing with excitement over the recent play of their team, and so are we. Join Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins as they recap the last week and dive into why the Colorado loss really isn't a big deal for the surging Wild. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild just made the biggest trade in franchise history and the Wilderness Talk guys are here to break it down! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins are joined by special guest Tony Abbott to break down just what adding Quinn Hughes does for the Wild's Stanley Cup window. They discuss everything from the trade itself, what Hughes does for the Wild, and what this a...

The University of Miami is in the College Football Playoffs! The Wilderness Talk guys made a mistake recording this week's episode right as Luke Sims heard the news. To say he brought some extra energy was an understatement. But he, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins dive deep into the couple players in the NHL who are avaialable for trade right now, as well as reacting to the Wild games this past we...

The Wilderness Talk guys debate everyone's favorite Minnesota Wild topic: Goaltenders! Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt are both playing well and Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins debate how the rotation should play out. Plus they go deep into the controversary following the Minnesota Wild's big win over the Colorado Avalanche. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

The Minnesota Wild are red hot in November and the Wilderness Talk guys are here to discuss what they "know for sure" about the Wild and what they "think they know" about the team. Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins share their thoughts and Luke has a crazy story about selling a recreational vehicle online in Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Mats Zuccarello has returned to the Minnesota Wild lineup and provided the spark they were hoping for, as the Wild start to look like their normal selves again. The Wilderness Talk guys discuss his impact, the forward depth, and just what to do about the logjam the Wild find themselves with on defense in this week's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

The Minnesota Wild finally snap their losing streak with a win over the reeling and injured Vancouver Canucks. Are there signs of the Wild getting back on track or do they have more to prove? The Wilderness Talk guys discuss in our latest episode as Justin Hein attempts to get through an episode with wicked allergies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Luke Sims is out, but Tony Abbott is filling in! Tony joins the two Justin's this week to discuss the Wild's struggles so far at 5-on-5 and if they can fix the issue internally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wilderness Talk guys recap the the first two games of the Minnesota Wild's season after starting 1-1-0 out of the gate. From the dominance of the power play to the absence of Mats Zuccarello being felt, immediate reactions are in no short supply. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The season opener is tonight! And the Wilderness Talk fellas are here to provide their 2025-26 Minnesota Wild season preview! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss their breakout player, who could regress, where the Wild finish in the Central Division and so much more! It's time for the Wild to become true contenders in the NHL, and the guys are here to manifest it. Hosted by Simpleca...

Following the bombshell news last week that Kirill Kaprizov turned down the largest contract offer in NHL history, the Wilderness Talk guys debate if it's just a negotiating tactic, or if perhaps we've already seen Kaprizov play his last game in a Minnesota Wild sweater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The Wilderness Talk guys recap the Minnesota Wild's free agency and discuss the ongoing Marco Rossi contract negotiations. But first, Luke shares his chicken sausage story from the 4th of July. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.