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Wilderness Talk

Justin Wiggins, Luke Sims, and Justin Hein discuss the latest Minnesota Wild news. Join them weekly for a wide-ranging conversation about the Wild and related NHL news.

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42:28

Can Team USA End Their Gold Medal Drought?

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2026/02/18

Wilderness Talk is back and the guys preview bracket play as the Olympics get into the knockout round. Team USA left group play unscathed, but do they have the firepower to make it to the Gold Medal game and finally end their 46 year gold medal drought? Plus, which Minnesota Wild players in Italy have impressed us the most? Listen in as we predict our Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners the rest of the way!

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41:16

Wild For The Olympics!

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2026/02/12

It's been a looooong wait, but best-on-best in the Olympics is back! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss Team USA's chances in Italy as the Olympic Hockey games begin this week. Can Team USA finally slay the dragon that is Canada? Are we worried about the health of Minnesota Wild players after the Olympics? And was the break unfortuante timing with Kirill Kaprizov playing the best hockey of the season?

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42:21

The Wild Need More Defense Down the Stretch

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2026/02/03

The Wilderness Talk boys are back and ready to call out the Minnesota Wild on some defensive issues. Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber have been filling up the scoresheet since Hughes' arrival, but can they be doing more in their own zone? Plus, the guys discuss how the 4th line needs a facelift ahead of the playoffs.

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49:38

Where Can the Wild Improve? Plus Trade Targets!

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2026/01/27

The Wilderness Talk guys are back! Luke has a HUGE announcement to start and then the boys discuss the up and down month for the Wild that was January. What's working and what isn't? And it can't be a Minnesota Wild pod in late January without some trade rumor discussion. Join Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins on the latest episode of Wilderness Talk.

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34:20

The Minnesota Wild Are A Wagon!

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2025/12/23

Who can't the Minnesota Wild beat these days (other than Colorado)???? The State of Hockey is buzzing with excitement over the recent play of their team, and so are we. Join Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins as they recap the last week and dive into why the Colorado loss really isn't a big deal for the surging Wild.

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54:48

Welcome to The State of Hockey Quinn Hughes!

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2025/12/14

Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild just made the biggest trade in franchise history and the Wilderness Talk guys are here to break it down! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins are joined by special guest Tony Abbott to break down just what adding Quinn Hughes does for the Wild's Stanley Cup window. They discuss everything from the trade itself, what Hughes does for the Wild, and what this addition means for their potential playoff chances. If you want to watch the highlight video Tony

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40:48

Immediate Trade Options For The Minnesota Wild

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2025/12/10

The University of Miami is in the College Football Playoffs! The Wilderness Talk guys made a mistake recording this week's episode right as Luke Sims heard the news. To say he brought some extra energy was an understatement. But he, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins dive deep into the couple players in the NHL who are avaialable for trade right now, as well as reacting to the Wild games this past week before finishing with some epic Minnesota Wild trivia.

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47:26

What To Do About Two Hot Goalies?

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2025/12/02

The Wilderness Talk guys debate everyone's favorite Minnesota Wild topic: Goaltenders! Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt are both playing well and Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins debate how the rotation should play out. Plus they go deep into the controversary following the Minnesota Wild's big win over the Colorado Avalanche.

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37:29

The Minnesota Wild Are Red Hot!

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2025/11/24

The Minnesota Wild are red hot in November and the Wilderness Talk guys are here to discuss what they "know for sure" about the Wild and what they "think they know" about the team. Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins share their thoughts and Luke has a crazy story about selling a recreational vehicle online in Canada.

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47:17

Minnesota Wild Savior Mats Zuccarello?

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2025/11/11

Mats Zuccarello has returned to the Minnesota Wild lineup and provided the spark they were hoping for, as the Wild start to look like their normal selves again. The Wilderness Talk guys discuss his impact, the forward depth, and just what to do about the logjam the Wild find themselves with on defense in this week's episode.

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40:46

The Minnesota Wild Get Back On Track

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2025/11/03

The Minnesota Wild finally snap their losing streak with a win over the reeling and injured Vancouver Canucks. Are there signs of the Wild getting back on track or do they have more to prove? The Wilderness Talk guys discuss in our latest episode as Justin Hein attempts to get through an episode with wicked allergies.

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43:15

Can the Minnesota Wild Fix Their Even Strength Play...

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2025/10/22

Luke Sims is out, but Tony Abbott is filling in! Tony joins the two Justin's this week to discuss the Wild's struggles so far at 5-on-5 and if they can fix the issue internally.

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39:06

Small Sample Hot Takes? Yes Please!

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2025/10/13

The Wilderness Talk guys recap the the first two games of the Minnesota Wild's season after starting 1-1-0 out of the gate. From the dominance of the power play to the absence of Mats Zuccarello being felt, immediate reactions are in no short supply.

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52:43

It's Time for the Minnesota Wild to Plant Their...

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2025/10/09

The season opener is tonight! And the Wilderness Talk fellas are here to provide their 2025-26 Minnesota Wild season preview! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss their breakout player, who could regress, where the Wild finish in the Central Division and so much more! It's time for the Wild to become true contenders in the NHL, and the guys are here to manifest it.

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35:10

Kirill Kaprizov Contract Debacle

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2025/09/16

Following the bombshell news last week that Kirill Kaprizov turned down the largest contract offer in NHL history, the Wilderness Talk guys debate if it's just a negotiating tactic, or if perhaps we've already seen Kaprizov play his last game in a Minnesota Wild sweater.

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57:53

Chicken Sausage Anyone?

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2025/07/13

The Wilderness Talk guys recap the Minnesota Wild's free agency and discuss the ongoing Marco Rossi contract negotiations. But first, Luke shares his chicken sausage story from the 4th of July.

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48:58

Boeser or Bust, A Minnesota Wild Story

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2025/06/29

Free agency is almost here! And although it's shaping up to be a relatively thin free agent market, there are a few splashes that would excite Minnesota Wild fans. Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins dive into what's even possible for the Wild at this point. Although recording the morning after his Beer Olympics day was maybe not the best idea for Hein.

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48:13

Bill Guerin's Christmas Is Almost Here!

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2025/06/19

We're BACK! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins debate what the first moves of the offseason might be for the Minnesota Wild, including what will happen with Marco Rossi's future in the State of Hockey. Sims and Wiggins brought the content, Hein brought the mustache.

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44:44

Minnesota Wild Eulogy - Reasons for Optimism?

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2025/05/09

Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins are back for their final recap of the 2024-25 Minnesota Wild before we turn our attention to the busy off-season. They dissect the end of the opening series loss to Las Vegas and what went right.... and wrong.

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46:10

Are The Minnesota Wild In The Drivers Seat?

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2025/04/29

The guys go over the first four games of the series versus the Vegas Golden Knights and preview the remaining in what has been a fun first-round playoff matchup.

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