Down The Stretch

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!