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Judd's Hockey Show | a Minnesota Wild podcast

From SKOR North Hockey, Sports

Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson are lifelong Minnesota hockey die-hards and Minnesota Wild media nerds, and this is their safe space to offer up takes, rants and reckless speculation about the Minnesota Wild and NHL. Judd wishes the Minnesota Wild were called the Minnesota North Stars. Sometimes we recklessly speculate about Minnesota Wild trades. Pass. Shoot. Score. Always remembering Jessi Pierce. A SKOR North production.

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#17
Episodes
898
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
40 min
On air since
2017
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

898 episodes, newest first

  1. Has new trade option shown itself to Minnesota Wild?

    Episode 518

    Show notes

    Judd and AJ discuss the rumors out of Nashville that the Predators could be open to retooling and trade a player like Ryan O'Reilly and whether or not that would be a good fit for the Wild. Could they move on from Dylan Larkin to acquire the veteran center instead? What sort of impact could that have on any Quinn Hughes negotiations? Is the option of going big game hunting and go after Nikita Kucherov even an option? Plus thoughts on the 5-1 win over Washington from Sunday!

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    35 min
  2. Minnesota Wild LOSE to New York Islanders in overtime

    Episode 517

    Show notes

    Judd and AJ react to the Wild's OT loss to the Islanders and break down the play of Quinn Hughes as he went head to head with Matthew Schaefer, Joel Eriksson Ek leaving the game for a brief time before returning and what it could mean if he misses games coming up, the battered blue line and current defensive parings, and much more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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    44 min
  3. Are Minnesota Wild still top landing spot for Dylan Larkin trade?

    Episode 516

    Show notes

    Judd and AJ react to the news out of Detroit that Dylan Larkin will not play for the foreseeable future until traded and what that could mean trade-wise. Are the Wild still the frontrunners or has a team like New Jersey eclipsed them to land the former Red Wings captain? Plus latest Wild news on Jared Spurgeon, Brock Faber, and more!

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    24 min
  4. Have Minnesota Wild PIVOTED away from Dylan Larkin to pursue other trade targets?

    Episode 515

    Show notes

    Kirsten Krull joins Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson to talk about the latest rumors following the Wild's win over Utah to close out a 5-game road trip about the Wild potentially looking at some Philadelphia Flyers players with trade interest. What to make of these rumors and would you be fine with this path rather than trying to make a Larkin deal work? Plus conversations about the play of Kirill Kaprizov and Jesper Wallstedt, Quinn Hughes' lack of a decision yet on his future, and much more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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    40 min
  5. Quinn Hughes notches 500th career point in return to Vancouver!

    Episode 514

    Show notes

    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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    34 min
  6. How does Connor Hellebuyck trade to New Jersey Devils impact Minnesota Wild?

    Episode 513

    Show notes

    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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    20 min
  7. Special teams HAUNTING Minnesota Wild's start to road trip

    Episode 512

    Show notes

    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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    31 min
  8. Minnesota Wild's top line carrying the load in loss to Edmonton Oilers

    Episode 511

    Show notes

    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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    40 min
  9. Are Minnesota Wild better off KEEPING Danila Yurov?

    Episode 510

    Show notes

    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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    43 min
  10. Matt Boldy's HUGE night propels Minnesota Wild to win over St. Louis Blues!

    Episode 509

    Show notes

    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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    56 min
  11. Way too early FAVORITE and LEAST FAVORITE things from Minnesota Wild season

    Episode 508

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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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    37 min
  12. Minnesota Wild WIN over Vegas Golden Knights!

    Episode 507

    Show notes

    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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    47 min
  13. Minnesota Wild SLUGGISH start leads to LOSS against Tampa Bay Lightning

    Episode 506

    Show notes

    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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    46 min
  14. Minnesota Wild's LACKLUSTER finish leads to first loss of season

    Episode 505

    Show notes

    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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    57 min
  15. Does Aleksander Barkov injury spoil Minnesota Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin?

    Episode 504

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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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    29 min
  16. Minnesota Wild BEAT Boston Bruins in home opener!

    Episode 503

    Show notes

    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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    44 min
  17. Minnesota Wild WIN season opener against Nashville Predators!

    Episode 502

    Show notes

    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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    51 min
  18. How does Brock Faber's injury impact Minnesota Wild's season outlook?

    Episode 501

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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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    54 min
  19. Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber suffers skull fracture in final preseason game

    Episode 500

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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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    13 min
  20. Predicting the Western Conference playoff teams!

    Episode 499

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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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    40 min