The Wild Need More Defense Down the Stretch
From Wilderness Talk by Justin Wiggins
February 3, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the Minnesota Wild's defensive issues and the need for changes to the 4th line ahead of the playoffs.
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.
People in this episode
Host: Justin Wiggins
Topics covered
- defense
- Minnesota Wild
- hockey
- playoffs
- 4th line
Keywords
- defense
- Minnesota Wild
- Quinn Hughes
- Brock Faber
- hockey
- playoffs
- 4th line
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Minnesota Wild
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