Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

Judd and AJ react to and discuss Michael Russo and Joe Smith's recent article in The Athletic breaking down members of the Wild into how likely it is that they're traded. How much do you agree with the tiers? If you had to change stuff who would you pit where? Plus conversations about the McDavid situation impacting Kaprizov's re-signing, and Sam Bennett. 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 to talk about the NHL season finally coming to a close after the Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup. What parts of their "recipe" can the Wild learn from to get closer to the end goal? Are the Wild in a spot to complete their 5-year plan to win the whole thing? How important is it to have the right leadership in the room? Should the Wild trust their young players more? 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 reports regarding teams around the NHL being less open to moving their centers this offseason. Pierre LeBrun reported about a potential John Tavares contract and why you could see him leave Toronto this summer, would you be open to the Wild bringing him in? Jonathan Toews is reportedly skating in Minnesota this week, he's expected to sign with Winnipeg but would you like the Wild to try and sway his opinion? It seems as though the trade options for Marco Rossi appear to get more dull by the day. 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 the show to talk about the prospect of the Wild pursuing Brad Marchand in the offseason. Is the veteran winger the right type of player for the club on and off the ice? Is the signing a realistic option? Who are some other alternatives that the Wild could go after in free agency? Would you rather that cap space be given to a younger player? 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 talk about the Avalanche extending Brock Nelson and how that move impacts the Wild's plans for the offseason. Who is realistically left for the Wild to go after in free agency? Is a trade the more likely route? Does that spell bad news for Liam Ohgren's future in Minnesota? What's the reaction to Brett McLean leaving to the Iowa Wild to coach in Vancouver? 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 to talks about the Minnesota Wild extending forward Marcus Johansson and discuss what his role may be next season and what sore of impacts it can have on the rest of the roster as well as potential moves this offseason. Will Liam Ohgren get a shot with the team after the extension or does this set up an exit for the prospect? Who's your pick in the Stanley Cup Final beginning tonight? What does Jessi think about the Minnesota Frost's protection list for the PWHL Expansion Draft? 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 Western Conference Finals wrapping up and look ahead to potential offseason adds by the Wild in terms of veteran players? How badly do the Wild need a vet with playoff pedigree in their locker room after the departure of Marc-Andre Fleury? Who are the best options for them to pursue? 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 to talk about the chances of the Wild getting to the Western conference Finals next year and what needs to take place in order for that to happen. What would have to happen to see both John Hynes and Bill Guerin on the hot seat next season? How soon could those talks occur if offseason adds don't go the way people expect? The show reacts to the U.S. winning the Worlds for the first time in 92 years, and talks PWHL expansion draft following the team winning back-to-back Walter Cups! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AJ shares his list with Judd of who he preicts will be the most important players for the Minnesota Wild one year from now. Is he too high on some prospects or should some more established vets have found their way into the list? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd shares his lists for the current top 10 most important players on the Minnesota Wild and looks ahead a year to predict what the list will look like at this point in 2026! Are there any shocking spots on the top 10? Who got snubbed all together? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.