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Judd's Hockey Show | a Minnesota Wild podcast

SKOR North | Hubbard Radio
Minnesota Wild
Quinn Hughes
NHL
Kirill Kaprizov
Dallas Stars
Jesper Wallstedt
Colorado Avalanche
Matt Boldy
Dylan Larkin
Olympics
Bill Guerin
Stanley Cup
World Junior Championships
Detroit Red Wings
Joel Eriksson Ek
Brock Faber
Hockey
World Junior Hockey Championships
Sweden
Danila Yurov

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... more

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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 ... more

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 ga... more

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 form... more

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 ... more

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Kirsten Krull
Minnesota hockey commentator.
Episode: Have Minnesota Wild PIVOTED away from Dylan Larkin to pursue other trade targets?
Matt Lloyd
General Manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves
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Bill Guerin
Wild General Manager
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Episode: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin joins the show!; Latest on Quinn Hughes negotiations
Connor Beaupre
Long-time goaltending coach and former eBug for the Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild (eBug)
Episode: What changes is the NHL making to EBUG role?
Kirsten Kroll
Sports journalist introduced as guest prior to the Larkin discussion
Episode: Path to acquiring Dylan Larkin impacted by Steve Yzerman stepping down as Detroit Red Wings GM?
Scott Wedgewood
Colorado Avalanche goaltender (potential guest)
Colorado Avalanche
Episode: How will Minnesota Wild handle Colorado Avalanche's response in Game 4?
Mark McCray
Guest discussing men's mental health; unrelated to the hockey show context but appears in transcript as part of the feed
Man Listen Mental
Episode: Matt Boldy scores OT WINNER for Minnesota Wild in Game 4; Series tied 2-2!
Brad Reese
Grandson of HB Reese
Brand/Confectionery context (guest)
Episode: Is it time for Minnesota Wild to PANIC about Filip Gustavsson?
Jessi Pierce
Minnesota Wild media personality and frequent show contributor
Skor North
Episode: Minnesota Wild's lack of regulation wins is a CONCERN

Hosts

Judd Zulgad
Host of Judd's Hockey Show; long-time Wild and Minnesota sports media personality.
Kirsten Krull
Co-host with a focus on Wild coverage and general hockey analysis.
AJ Fredrickson
Co-host providing analysis and fan perspective on the Wild and NHL drives.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 347 ratings
  • Listen

    The best Minnesota Wild podcast period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    parjop
    United States4 months ago
  • Avs fan’s praise

    I like to listen to opponents pods during the playoffs. This has been better and more objective, than any other one i have listened to over the years. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caleb133
    United States6 months ago
  • The greatest wild podcast ever

    So good not an exaggeration, wilds hockey? GO TO HIM. In it all he is the Goat at hokey podcast. EVEN on my MP3 player

    Audible
    5
    Aristea Brady
    United States7 months ago
  • Bad Takes…better off listening to strangers at a bar!

    Judd?! Did you ever play hockey in your life?! Your takes are a constant disaster. It’s no wonder that the Star Tribune was such a joke. You, Reusse and the SKOR North crew are toxic!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A Pair of Choppers
    United States7 months ago
  • Bar down Beauties = no

    Quit forcing bar down beauties through Judd’s hockey show feed. If I want that podcast I’d download it separately.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wej1919
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners push back on ad load and perceived negativity from certain hosts.
Positive reception of candid, fan-focused analysis and banter.
Mixed feedback on pace and episode frequency, with some wanting more regular cadence or shorter formats.
Appreciation for deep Wild-centric content and guest appearances (when they occur).

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#20
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#71
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#82
Italy/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#138
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#12
China/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#33
Russia/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Minnesota Wild's top line carrying the load in loss to Edmonton Oilers
Q: Can the Wild expect more from its second line of Ryan Hartman, Blake Coleman and Bobby Brink?
The panel believes the line should produce more, pointing to its limited shots, hits and scoring, and discusses line changes as a possible way to spark improvement.
Minnesota Wild's top line carrying the load in loss to Edmonton Oilers
Q: Is the Wild's top line's success sustainable?
The panel says the line's strong production and work ethic have been impressive, but Minnesota also needs more depth scoring from its other lines.
Have Minnesota Wild PIVOTED away from Dylan Larkin to pursue other trade targets?
Q: What are your thoughts if they're going to just say, you know what, we're not going to trade him?
AJ says losing Quinn Hughes without a trade return would be devastating, though a team such as Carolina could potentially acquire him as a rental. He also says Bill Guerin should set a deadline for Hughes to decide.
Have Minnesota Wild PIVOTED away from Dylan Larkin to pursue other trade targets?
Q: What are your thoughts on new names emerging as trade candidates?
Kirsten prefers Travis Konecny to Owen Tippett, while AJ sees the Flyers options as potentially cheaper alternatives to Dylan Larkin and says the Wild should keep their options open.
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin joins the show!; Latest on Quinn Hughes negotiations
Q: How are the negotiations with Quinn Hughes progressing, and what can you share publicly?
We have a great relationship with Quinn and his agent; we're in constant dialogue and working through the terms, but I can't disclose the ins and outs publicly.

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Two longtime Minnesota hockey enthusiasts share transparent, opinionated takes on the Minnesota Wild and the broader NHL. Episodes center on roster moves, contract discussions, coaching decisions, current season outlooks, and the business side of hockey, all with a fan-forward, banter-rich vibe. Guest appearances are rare; conversations lean into data-informed speculation, bold takes, and local-sports flavor, often punctuated by sponsor reads and light humor. A standout trait is the show's tight focus on Wild-related topics, coupled with a casual, confrontational style that appeals to hardcore fans who crave candid analysis and fan-community banter.

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2. Matt Lloyd
3. Bill Guerin
4. Connor Beaupre
5. Kirsten Kroll
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7. Mark McCray
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