The Hockey Loons

Yes, the Minnesota Wild season just started. But that doesn't mean we can't come in off the top rope with our early season thoughts and concerns! It's Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins back again for their first in-season episode of the 2026-27 season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Minnesota Wild are Stanley Cup contenders and the new season is finally here! The Hockey Loons are here to provide the best season preview you can find! The usuals of Justin Wiggins, Luke Sims, and Justin Hein are joined by guest Jayden Homuth as they give their predictions for the Minnesota Wild this season. Who is the biggest X-Factor? Will the roster changes be enough to get them over the hump? And of course, how this much anticipated season will end for the boys in forest green. Let's dive in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Minnesota Wild's roster is mostly set, yet there are a few intriguing young players attempting to stamp their mark. Could any of the roster hopefuls make the team out of camp? More importantly, what would a successful season look like for some of guys the Wild are hoping will make an impact sooner than later? The Hockey Loons break it all down in their latest show as they discuss the immediate futures of Daemon Hunt, Reiger Lorenz, Hunter Haight, and Charlie Stramel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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After multiple episodes discussing the Quinn Hughes contract saga, the Hockey Loons needed a break. Time for some fun! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins have a blast drafting a starting six from the current Minnesota Wild roster. Who will go first overall? Shocking: it wasn't Hughes...But more importantly, whose team would win in a round robin tournament? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Tony Abbott from hockeywilderness.com is our guest this week! With Justin Hein out, Tony, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss big picture outlooks for the Minnesota Wild this season. Ranging from what has us excited most to what is keeping us up at night about this team, the guys touch on Brock Faber, Maxim Shabanov, Jesper Wallstedt and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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With Cale Makar's massive extension last week, do we expect the Quinn Hughes contract situation to be resolved soon? For the Wild's sake, and ours, we sure hope so! The Hockey Loons are back to once again talk Quinn Hughes and offer their thoughts on what the AAV on his contract may be now that Makar has set the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Nobody wants to truly think about it, but Jared Spurgeon's career is coming to a close and the Minnesota Wild are going to have to name a new captain when that happens. Is the next captain of the Minnesota Wild on their roster? And if so, who could it be? The Hockey Loons discuss and throw out a few surprising options along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Justin Hein and Luke Sims hold down the fort this episode as they break down the Central Division in the NHL and where the Minnesota Wild fall as things currently stand. Can they overtake the Colorado Avalanche or Dallas Stars, or will they instead be holding off the likes of the Utah Mammoth or St. Louis Blues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Hockey Loons are back to debate how the Wild should deploy their powerplay structure and personnel with the departure of Matts Zuccarello. Is it as simply as replacing his spot with another player, or should John Hynes and the coaching staff look to make wholesale changes to the unit? One thing is clear: a powerplay with Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, and Matt Boldy should be an automatic top-10 unit; but Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins discuss the tweaks they can make to ensure it remains a top-5 group in this years NHL season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Your favorite Minnesota Wild podcast, Wilderness Talk, is now "The Hockey Loons"! Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins have exciting news to share before they dive deep into where the Minnesota Wild roster stands as August begins. With just two months until the start of the season, are they better today than they were a year ago? Will they regret letting Mats Zuccarello walk in free agency? Or can they still bolster the lineup with a Dylan Larkin trade? The Hockey Loons discuss it all in their first episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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