Judd and AJ take stock after the conclusion of the weekend's NHL Draft and some of the other moves made that sets up for a potentially disappointing free agency that was once teased as "Christmas in July" but now may not be as much of a celebration. Plus news on Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin and thoughts on the Wild's draft picks and the draft as a whole.

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Judd and AJ react to the news from the fallout of Buffalo's JJ Peterka trade that the Wild offered Marco Rossi plus more but were turned down. What could have been the rest of the offer and why didn't Guerin do what he could to make it happen? Was it actually the right move? Plus the two discuss the Wild trading Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle for a draft pick. What could be next for the team as draft night approaches?

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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show a week out from when Kirill Kaprizov is first eligible to sign a contract extension with Minnesota. Recent statements by reporters make it sound like the Wild could end up making the Russian the highest paid player in the league. The crew discusses their thoughts on that hypothetical, what it would mean for the team moving forward, and if they have any trepidation about that big of a deal. Plus the Wild shook things up in the AHL with a new hiring, and did the Wild miss out on Trevor Zegras?

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Judd and AJ react to and discuss Michael Russo and Joe Smith's recent article in The Athletic breaking down members of the Wild into how likely it is that they're traded. How much do you agree with the tiers? If you had to change stuff who would you pit where? Plus conversations about the McDavid situation impacting Kaprizov's re-signing, and Sam Bennett.

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Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the NHL season finally coming to a close after the Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup. What parts of their "recipe" can the Wild learn from to get closer to the end goal? Are the Wild in a spot to complete their 5-year plan to win the whole thing? How important is it to have the right leadership in the room? Should the Wild trust their young players more? Plus more!

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Judd and AJ chat about reports regarding teams around the NHL being less open to moving their centers this offseason. Pierre LeBrun reported about a potential John Tavares contract and why you could see him leave Toronto this summer, would you be open to the Wild bringing him in? Jonathan Toews is reportedly skating in Minnesota this week, he's expected to sign with Winnipeg but would you like the Wild to try and sway his opinion? It seems as though the trade options for Marco Rossi appear to get more dull by the day. Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the prospect of the Wild pursuing Brad Marchand in the offseason. Is the veteran winger the right type of player for the club on and off the ice? Is the signing a realistic option? Who are some other alternatives that the Wild could go after in free agency? Would you rather that cap space be given to a younger player? Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Judd and AJ talk about the Avalanche extending Brock Nelson and how that move impacts the Wild's plans for the offseason. Who is realistically left for the Wild to go after in free agency? Is a trade the more likely route? Does that spell bad news for Liam Ohgren's future in Minnesota? What's the reaction to Brett McLean leaving to the Iowa Wild to coach in Vancouver?

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