Judd and AJ have a discussion about whether or not Kirill Kaprizov is already playing like the NHL's MVP. Would he still be able to win the award if he isn't the top point getter at the end of the season? What will the figures of his next contract look like? How tempting is it to keep Kaprizov, Boldy, and Eriksson Ek togerther on a aline all season? Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show to talk about the Wild reuniting a certain top line. The trio chats about the power play and penalty kills, the call-up of Ben Jones, and the strategic thinking of John Hynes. Plus Judd shares his fantasy prediction involving Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky, and Sidney Crosby all being at the XCEL Energy Center at the same time.

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Judd and AJ break down Saturday's loss to Dallas where the Wild had multiple key players out. Filip Gustavsson continues to put the Wild in positions to win with his play. How did the club adjust to this and what did John Hynes do after the lackluster start to get his team back into the game late. How much of a liability is Yakov Trenin anywhere but the fourth line? What will lines look like when Joel Eriksson Ek slots back in later this week?

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Judd and AJ discuss the Wild losing Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek during last night's win over Montreal. Recent reports say Eriksson Ek is day-to-day with his injury while Mats Zuccarello will miss 3-4 weeks on the IR. How does this immediately impact he team's line combinations? What to make of Filip Gustavsson's continued great play and his upcoming work load. Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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?

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