The Hockey Loons

The Hockey Loons

By Justin WigginsSportsWildernessHockey
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The Hockey Loons episodes

  • Dylan Larkin To The Minnesota Wild?

    The season is over but the content keeps flowing. The Wilderness Talk guys return to address the Dylan Larkin trade request and the Minnesota Wild being on his short list of trade destinations! Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins return to break down the likelihood of the Detroit Red Wings center coming to Minnesota this summer, as well as reactions to Michael McCarron re-signing with the Wild and Marcus Johansson ending his career in Sweden.


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    35 min
  • 2025-26 Minnesota Wild In Memoriam

    With the Minnesota Wild's season ending at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, the Wilderness Talk guys return to wrap up the second full season of the show. Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss the heartbreaking ending to season, plus dive into season-ending team awards.


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    55 min
  • Digging Out of An 0-2 Hole

    The Minnesota Wild find themselves in a sticky situation down 0-2 in their series against the vaulted Colorado Avalanche. But the Wilderness Talk guys are here to paint the road map for them to comeback in the series, as difficult as that may be. Join Justin Hein and Justin Wiggins as they discuss how the Wild got here, and how they can dig themselves out. GRAPHIC WARNING: one of them still believes in Jake Middleton.


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    44 min
  • Round Two in the Mile High City!

    The Wilderness Talk boys canceled their tee times with Jamie Benn, deciding it was best to preview the Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche round 2 series! With the Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek injuries lingering, how can the Minnesota Wild possibly pull off a massive upset of the clear cup favorites from Colorado? Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins lay out the path for the Minnesota Wild and get you ready for what should be an epic matchup with their central division rivals.


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    47 min
  • Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars: Epic First Round Preview

    An epic first round matchup deserves and epic first round preview. Join the Wilderness Talk crew, alongside guest Jayden Homuth, as they get you ready for perhaps the most anticipated playoff series in Wild history! Why Jesper Wallstedt should be the game 1 starter to unheralded x-factors in the series, it's time for the Minnesota Wild to finally slay their demons and get past the first round of Lord Stanley's playoff chase.


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    51 min
  • Down The Stretch

    How should the Minnesota Wild handle their lineup over the last five regular season games with the #2 seed in the Central Division in reach? The Wilderness Talk guys are back and spend the next half hour debating their opinions on if rest is more important that home-ice advantage. Join Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins in their final regular season show before the playoffs begin!


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    39 min
  • Minnesota Wild Playoff Preparations

    The Wild continue to play mediocre hockey, but maybe it's just them preparing for the most anticipated playoff run in their history? Justin Wiggins and Luke Sims are joined by Jaydon Heymuth as our guest this week to break down the recent line tinkering by head coach John Hynes. Will they stick with them come playoff time?


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    38 min
  • Post Trade Deadline Wild: How Much Better Are They?

    The Wilderness Talk guys are back and ready to give their early reactions to how the new additions at the trade deadline have fit into the lineup. From Bobby Brink to Nick Foligno and Michael McCarron, did the Wild add enough talent to make a serious run this spring? Luke Sims, Justin Hein, and Justin Wiggins are here to break it down, as well as their reactions to the poor home stand over the weekend.


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    49 min
  • Minnesota Wild Trade Deadline Primer!

    The NHL trade deadline is this Friday and the Wilderness Talk guys are here to break it all down! From Vincent Trocheck, to Charlie Coyle, to Robert Thomas, Justin Hein, Luke Sims, and Justin Wiggins discuss their top targets and the assets it would take. Plus, a brief Olympic recap and just how in the World Luke sustained a concussion while moving.


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    41 min
  • Can Team USA End Their Gold Medal Drought?

    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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    43 min

About The Hockey Loons

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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.