• Reasons to buy stock in Minnesota Wild after first month of season
    Nov 12 2024
    Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show after the Wild's recent road trip to discuss the biggest takeaways on their play and why the team throiugh one month is showing to be the real deal. How much is health factoring in to the good play? Where is your confidence level about the goalie tandem? What to make of Kirill Kaprizov getting recognition from national media members. Plus a congratulations to Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl on their induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • John Hynes' "reactionary" coaching continues to benefit Minnesota Wild
    Nov 11 2024
    Judd and AJ recap the recent 3-game road stint of the Wild who took five of six possible points. The two chat about the coaching style of John Hynes, the play of Matt Boldy among others, and briefly address the penalty kill who soared over the weekend. Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Minnesota Wild reel in San Jose Sharks with win on the road
    Nov 8 2024
    Judd and AJ recap and react to the Wild's win on Friday night over the Sharks. How impressive was Kirill Kaprizov's 3-point and Matt Boldy's 2-goal performances? What did you make of the play of the top 9 forwards? Did the penalty kill look to be improved at all? Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Is this Minnesota Wild team the real deal?
    Nov 5 2024
    Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about just how goo d this Wild club really is? They continue to impress early in the season, are they the real deal or is there anything making you hesitant about fully backing them? Is it safe to put Kirill Kaprizov in the Hart Trophy conversation with his play after seemingly finding a new level to be at? How much can Filip Gustavsson praise is earned for how good he's been so far this year? What on Earth is wrong with the penalty kill and when will Kaprizov get minutes on it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Kirill Kaprizov continues Hart Trophy start in win over Tampa Bay Lightning
    Nov 2 2024
    PRODUCER NOTE: AJ's microphone experienced tech issues that weren't noticeable until after the show, apologies for any annoyance on this episode. Judd and AJ regroup the morning following the Minnesota Wild's second win over Tampa Bay this season. The two discuss the team's continued impressive beginning to the season and more importantly the play of Kirill Kaprizov. Why is this start different to past years' high level play by the forward? Should there be a concern over the amount of ice time he's getting? Should he get time on the penalty kill? How big of an issue is the lack of improvement on the PK? Have you ever seen two pucks in play at the same time? Plus more topics on the latest Judd's Hockey Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Are you buying what the Minnesota Wild are selling?
    Oct 31 2024
    Judd and AJ take stock of the Wild following the conclusion of the team's 7-game road trip that closed out the first month of the NHL season. Are you ready to buy into this team are are you still hesitant? Are the line combonations where you want them? How big of a concern will health be as the season progresses on? Is this the level of goaltending fans can expect all year? What's the biggest red flag causing you to buy in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The most positive takeaways from Minnesota Wild's road trip
    Oct 29 2024
    Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about the Wild's start to the season and how they've fared over a long road trip. What have been the biggest positives from their start to the season? What happens to the lines when Ryan Hartman slots back into the lineup? Who would replace Johansson on the 2nd line if he were to get hurt? What can be expected for Marc-Andre Fleury's final game in Pittsburgh this evening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Minnesota Wild continue to SHOCK on road trip with win over Tampa Bay Lightning
    Oct 25 2024
    As the road trip that seems to never end progresses, the Wild keep on impressing with a win over the Lightning down in Tampa Bay. What makes this win worthy of drawing so much praise compared to others on the trip? What has the power play done to be so efficient through the first seven games? Is it designed to have the defense so involved offensively? What is the realistic hope for the final two games of the road trip? Plus more talked about on the latest Judd's Hockey Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins