Judd's Hockey Show | a Minnesota Wild podcast

Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson talk about the Wild's weekend back-to-back against Seattle and Vancouver and share their thoughts on the less than warm welcome that Quinn Hughes received against the Canucks. What to make of the star defender's comments before his return and the Wild's pursuit of his signature on an extension. Plus thoughts on Blake Coleman's play, Kirill Kaprizov having no intention of letting up in the goal scoring department, and more!

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Judd and AJ react to the morning news of Connor Hellebuyck being dealt to the New Jersey Devils and discuss what this could mean for the Wild and how it impacts their future with pursuing a Quinn Hughes extension. Plus a message to he Detroit Red Wings and Shawn Horcoff to read the room and take a note from the other teams that have traded players who have asked to be moved. Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss the Wild's loss to Calgary on Thursday night and touch on the power play and penalty kill declining from their strong starts to the year. What is up with Ryan Hartman's play and is the ongoing Dylan Larkin uncertainty playing a role? Quinn Hughes is set to make his return to Vancouver on Sunday night, what will that reception look like?

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to talk about the loss to the Oilers and the play of the Wild's top line that continues to thrive night in and night out, but is it sustainable? Jesper Wallstedt with another great performance despite the loss. Can the Wild expect more from their second line of Ryan Hartman, Blake Coleman, and Bobby Brink? Dylan Larkin reportedly expanded his trade list to include more teams, plus what's on Kirstens mind?

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss the pay of Danila Yurov after another goal in the win over Columbus and talk about the hypothetical trade that would involve him to acquire Dylan Larkin. Would the Wild be overpaying at this point? How much does Quinn Hughes need to be factored in to this decision? Could the Wild just keep Yurov or instead pivot to making a trade elsewhere instead? That and more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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Judd and AJ react to the Wild's win over St. Louis from Grand Casino Arena and break down the big night from Matt Boldy, the clown show of Joel Hofer taking out Kirill Kaprizov, and discuss the play of other skaters in the game. Where is the Ryan Hartman we know? Should Minnesota do everything they can to trade for Dylan Larkin or just sit tight with Danila Yurov? Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to talk about what their favorite and lest favorite things from the season so far are, including an impressive first few NHL games from a prospect, the goaltending of Jesper Wallstedt, and Kirill Kaprizov leading the league in goals. Plus some talk about the injury crisis happening with Minnesota and Kirsten shares what's been on her mind recently.

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson react to the Wild's win over Vegas and discuss the superb play once again of Jesper Wallstedt, the Wild's top line producing offensively, Nico Sturm leaving the game with an injury, and much more! Plus talks about the ongoing Dylan Larkin speculation and more on the latest JHS!

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Judd and AJ go live following the Wild's loss to the Lightning and discuss the teams rough start on the road, the lack of production from Matt Boldy to start the season, and other lapses from the loss. Plus some speculation with Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff in attendance tonight, is a deal for Dylan Larkin nearing closer and closer? Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to discuss the Wild's overtime loss in Buffalo on Tuesday night and break down what went wrong. Is there a reason to be concerned about Matt Boldy's slow start? What are impressions of Max Shabanov through three games? The Wild's PK remains perfect through nine attempts while the top power play unit flounders. Plus more!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss how the recent injury to Florida's Aleksander Barkov may mean Dylan Larkin is heading south soon... or does it? Plus the development of Danila Yurov and what we've see from him over this small sample size to start the year. Plus a look at the road trip for the Wild and prediction the goalie rotation that will see Calvin Pickard make his Wild debut.

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson react to the Wild's win in their home opener over the Boston Bruins! Quinn Hughes flashes one again with a multi-point night, Matt Boldy was involved with everything despite staying off the scoresheet, Judd is in love with the Wild's 4th line, Jesper Wallstedt looked phenomenal, plus much more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson react to the Wild's 3-1 season opening win against the Nashville Predators and highlight some key performances, evaluate the play of the top line, discuss the special teams showings, and the latest on Quinn Hughes. Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to discuss the Wild losing Brock Faber for an extended period and the impact that'll have on the season. Does the injury play a role in Quinn Hughes' extension thoughts? Plus the crew shares their BOLDEST Minnesota Wild predictions for the season and picks their Stanley Cup matchups.

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Judd and AJ react to today's news of Brock Faber suffering a skull fracture in this past Friday's preseason game against Dallas. What does this mean for the defensive structure of the Wild, how ill they fare without Faber, and more on the latest JHS.

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson lead off the wek with a discussion about which teams they see earning playoff spots out of the Central and Pacific divisions. Will there be any surprises or is it just chalk from last year's standings? Plus more on the latest episode of Judd's Hockey Show!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson go live following the Wild's 2-1 loss to the Stars in their preseason finale and discuss the line combos they saw, the play of special teams, how chippy the game got late, and more!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to react to the reports of GM Bill Guerin signing a multi-year extension with the Minnesota Wild and what this means for the franchise moving forward. Then the trio share the things they are most looking forward to as the regular season nears, and more!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson share their thoughts on the Wild's first preseason game and how top prospect Charlie Stramel looked in his Minnesota debut, plus some stock ups and downs on various payers who took part in the game.

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson talk about the recent media availability from Kirill Kaprizov at Wild training camp and discuss the winger's comments. Could this be Kaprizov's best year yet? Plus a reaction to Dylan Larkin's press conference in Detroit, and the latest from Quinn Hughes with his recent comments to the media regarding his situation.

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to share their biggest articles of excitement and concern with the Wild opening training camp on the 17th. Who will grab that top line winger role? What to expect at goaltender? Will Bill Guerin make a big splash of a deal to acquire a top center? Plus more!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson react to today's news of the Wild extending head coach John Hynes to a multi-year deal and what they think this means for the club moving forward. Plus discussion on the news out of Detroit with the hiring of an interim GM and if that gets the ball moving for a Dylan Larkin trade.

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson react to Quinn Hughes' comments from NHL Media day and his appearance on the 32 Thoughts podcast regarding his future and his current feelings about his situation. What are the main takeaways? Should Wild fans feel at ease? Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to talk about the latest rumors regarding Quinn Hughes and his potential extension with the Wild, whether or not they think it'll be taken care of before training camp begins, and more on the situation. Plus thoughts on the NHL's new preseason format, removal of dress codes, and more!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss the Wild's brand new broadcasting plan Wild+ and attempt to simplify all the need to know info for fans who plan to use the service. Plus, a look at the Wild's forward group as training camp approaches and talk about who could be on the bubble of making the roster.

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Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin stops by JHS live at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about the latest developments with Quinn Hughes negotiations and how confident he feels the defenseman will extend with the Wild. Plus the injury Filip Gustavsson was dealing with during the year, expectations for Danila Yurov, and whether or not he's been in contact with Detroit for Dylan Larkin. Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss Cale Makar's recent contract extension with Colorado and how it impacts a potential Quinn Hughes deal with the Wild. What are best and worst case figures moving forward? Plus more!

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With reports today that a Cale Makar contract is on the horizon, Judd Zulgad, Kirsten Krull, and AJ Fredrickson discuss what the market could look like and how that deal will impact anything with the Wild and Quinn Hughes. Plus Dylan Larkin talk and much more!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to answer questions from the latest Minnesota Wild fan survey from The Athletic. Which player will have a breakout year? Level of belief in John Hynes and Bill Guerin? Next captain of the Wild, Quinn Hughes discussion, and much more!

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Long-time Minnesota Wild EBUG and Holy Angels goalie coach Connor Beaupre joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to talk about the major changes happening for the upcoming season to the NHL's EBUG. Beaupre discusses how the position is being refined for the upcoming season and onward, his experience as the Wild's EBUG, and much more!

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson for some offseason roundup questions about who is the Wild's most important add this offseason, whether or not there's more to come, if a Quinn Hughes extension wraps up before training camp, and more!

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Kirsten Krull joins the show to revisit Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin's comments from Tuesday's JHS where he answered a question about talks with Quinn Hughes and his camp that have set the hockey world ablaze. Plus the path of trading for a center or winger, and more on the latest JHS!

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Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins the show to talk about the offseason happenings of the team. Progress on talks with Quinn Hughes and his camp on an extension? Pursuit of acquiring a center via trade? Thought process in decisions to let some core players go and the additions that fill those roles? Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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Kirsten Krull joins the show to play a game of 'How confident are you?' where questions like the odds of Matt Boldy scoring 50 goals, Jesper Wallstedt being traded, and Quinn Hughes signing an extension are explored. Plus more on the latest JHS!

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With rumors over the weekend of Columbus' Kirill Marchenko nearing a trade swirling around, Judd and AJ discuss if the Russian winger would make sense for the Wild and if GM Bill Guerin should be making a call to check on the price tag. How could a delayed move by the Red Wings actually benefit the Wild in the long run? Plus the importance of Danila Yurov's offseason development!

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On Tuesday the Minnesota Wild announced a new streaming service that will be the new way for fans of the team to follow the games this upcoming season. Judd has all the info and goes into depth with AJ about what consumers can expect, what's still unknown, and just other general thoughts on the new announcement.

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The NHL shared the league schedule for the upcoming season late last week, Judd and AJ look over the 84-game docket for the Wild and discuss some key dates, important road and home stretches, anticipated returns, and more!

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Surprise news out of Detroit as Steve Yzerman is announced to be stepping down from the GM position, what does this mean for Bill Guerin and the Wild who have had their sights set on the Red Wings captain for awhile now. Judd and AJ explore the possible roles ahead and whether this is a positive or negative for the Wild as they still look to add the 29-year old center.

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Kirsten Krull joins the show to discuss the potential figure for a Quinn Hughes extension and how that number, paired with Kirill Kaprizov's contract could impact the Wild's ability to fill out a full roster. Plus conversations about how team rivalries are more driven online through fans rather than on-ice action, and a WAY TOO EARLY Line Heathens!

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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?

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