Mackey & Judd | Minnesota Sports Podcast

Judd, Jessi, and AJ discuss the potential of the Minnesota Wild trading for Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly and if he'd be worth the price tag. What did he show in the game against Minnesota on Tuesday? Is the price something Bill Guerin would pay? Plus talk on special teams, the Wild's upcoming road trip, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is OUT for the Lions game with a hairline fracture on his hand; When did the injury happen to the Vikings QB; Vikings turn to Max Brosmer as the starting quarterback and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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The Minnesota Gophers will look to move to 7-0 under P.J. Fleck in bowl games on Friday when they take on the New Mexico Lobos in the Rate Bowl. Who will win the game and why? What matchups favor the Minnesota Gophers and what matchups are a cause for concern? Thor Nystrom and Ross Brendel preview the game, look at Gophers in the pros and provide some thoughts on the college football playoff.

1:30 – Thor says the wrong team is favored. It should be New Mexico.

4:00 – Why New Mexico can win.

7:30 – Logan Loya may have a say if the Gophers win.

10:15 – Matchups that favor the Minnesota Gophers and matchups that are a cause for concern

17:35 – The Rate Bowl could be a very close game

21:00 – What Gopher exceeded expectations and who didn’t meet them in 2025?

23:53 – Darius Taylor should return to school and wait on the NFL.

28:55 – Thoughts on optouts and transfers.

37:10 – College football playoff talk

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Minnesota Vikings have ZERO Pro Bowlers for 2025 season; Why this disappointing for the Vikings; Plus statements on the Minnesota Twins fan base being miserable and more on a Statements edition of Mackey & Judd.

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Reusse , aka Mr. Puck, starts out by talking hockey, but then gets into what has happened with J.J. McCarthy in a season that was once filled with expectations.

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NHL Network's E.J. Hradek joins the show to discuss the upcoming World Junior Championships in Minnesota where he'll be commentating USA's run of games. Hradek discusses the expectations for USA who are looking for a 3rd straight gold, players to watch, and much more!

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Minnesota Timberwolves get the FULL experience this weekend; Timberwolves beat the Thunder but play with their food against the Bucks; Chris Finch sparks the Timberwolves with his ejection in the win over OKC; Why Anthony Edwards is more fun to root for than SGA; Favorite and least favorite Timberwolves things and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.

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Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's loss on Sunday to the Avalanche and decide how much stock should actually be put into the loss. What would a playoff matchup between the teams look like right now? How would John Hynes need to adapt and cater to Colorado's style? Plus more on the latest JHS!

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Judd and AJ go live after the Wild's 5-2 win over the Oilers to continues their win streak. They discuss the play and overall construction of the team, dish out praise to specific players, talk about Quinn Hughes' continuing impact on the club, and their preferred trade targets for Bull Guerin!

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Mackey and Judd dive into your Feedback Friday comments and questions! Including excitement about Kevin Garnett rejoining the Minnesota Timberwolves organization -- how can he best help? Plus, is Terrence Shannon, Jr. a lost cause? And more Giannis trade speculation! 

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