• Team USA punches ticket to 4 Nations Face-Off championship with win over Canada!
    Feb 17 2025
    Judd and AJ discuss Team USA's win over Canada on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship. The feeling of three fights in the opening 9 seconds; how this game compared to past meetings; the NHL has gold in their hands and can't waste this momentum to grow the league; Matt Boldy and Brock Faber continue to impress for USA; Eriksson Ek, Brodin, and Gustavsson have had good tournaments for Sweden; how can the NH:L keep the interest in international play without over saturating the market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Team USA puts beatdown on Finland in first game of 4 Nations Face-Off
    Feb 14 2025
    Judd and AJ take stock after Team USA's first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off adn their win over Finland. Was there any concern that crept in after allowing the first goal? The Tkachuk brothers combined for a MASSIVE night; Brock Faber and Matt Boldy linked up for USA's GWG; what to expect on Saturday night when USA takes on Canada; and the guys plead to have TNT takeover coverage of all the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Future of the Minnesota Wild is BRIGHT!
    Feb 13 2025
    Judd asks AJ for his top Minnesota Wild prospects after the team being ranked 2nd in "farm systems" by The Athletic. Which guys will project as big contributors to the club for years to come and who will merely be a role player at best? Plus the 4 Nations Face-Off has begun with Canada beating Sweden in OT to open the tournament! What were the main takeaways from the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Are Minnesota Wild in a good spot at 4 Nations Face-Off break?
    Feb 11 2025
    Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about the Wild's current spot in the league heading into the break set aside for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Will the Wild need to make a move before the trade deadline? When can Kaprizov be expected back? Is there concern for the player who are playing internationally during the break? Plus more on JHS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Joel Eriksson Ek heading into 4 Nations Face-Off with an INJURY
    Feb 10 2025
    Judd and AJ review the Wild's close out before the NHL's break for the 4 Nation Face-Off. Joel Eriksson Ek missed Saturday's game with an injury but will play for Team Sweden; Is there any concern with that?; Yakov Trenin has looked like a brand new player since his demotion to the fourth line; Fans got the full Matt Boldy experience on Saturday against the Islanders; plus more on JHS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Minnesota Wild earn first win at home in a MONTH
    Feb 7 2025
    Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Carolia on Thurday night that saw the team finally end a drought on home ice. What did we think of the line tweaks made by John Hynes? Yakov Trenin was a force to be reckoned with after being demoted; Liam Ohgren and Marat Khusnutdinov continue to look more confident; The penalty shot awarded last night was controversial; should neck guards become a mandatory thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Minnesota Wild get SHUTOUT in second straight game!
    Feb 5 2025
    Judd and AJ recap and discuss the Wild's loss to Boston on Tuesday night that resulted in the team's second loss in as many games. What is the cause of the scoring woes?; Is a shake up of the lines needed?; Which players need to step up in Kaprizov's absence?; Why 97 missing with an injury isn't an excuse for this team to lose; plus more on the latest JHS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Rising NHL salary cap could impact a Kirill Kaprizov extension
    Feb 4 2025
    Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins Judd and AJ to chat about Wild forward Ryan Hartman being issued a 10-game suspension for his match penalty in Ottawa. The salary cap is expected to rise a good amount over the next three seasons, how will this impact the team's plans and extending Kirill Kaprizov? Plus a chat about the organic tribute the Montreal Canadiens gave to Marc-Andre Fleury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins