Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast
1,178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsLocked On Wild podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Seth Toupal, the Locked On Wild podcast provides your daily Wild fix with expert opinions, local analysis, interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Wild franchise. The Locked On Wild podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Wild locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Wild podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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Bill Guerin and John Hynes need to turn Words into Action after Season Ending Press Conference
April 20, 2024 00:06 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the season ending press conference from Bill Guerin and John Hynes. We look at some of the comments to key in on through all of the talk, including the team being "fragile". We also react to the news that Brock Faber played the final 2 months of the season with fractured ribs. We discuss the notion of rookie players "scaring the vets" and playing up in the lineup, which sounds good in theory, but only really means anything if it is also put i...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Season Ends with 4-3 Loss to Seattle Kraken
April 19, 2024 04:39 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild saw their season come to an end after a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken at Xcel Energy Center Thursday night. The Wild finish their season 39-33-10 and led 1-0 after Kirill Kaprizov's 46th goal of the season. The Kraken tied it at 1-1 on a Power Play goal from Matty Beniers. Both teams scored a breakaway goal to start the 3rd, as Yanni Gourde scored a shorthanded breakaway to make it 2-1. ats Zuccarello scored on a breakaway of his own to tie the score at 2-2. Seattle score...
What positives Can be Taken from 2023-24?
April 18, 2024 02:55 - 38 minutes - 35 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to take a look at a few of the things that went right in 2023-24. We start by looking at Kirill Kaprizov getting himself right after a slow start to the season. We look at strong seasons for young players Marco Rossi, Brock Faber and Declan Chisholm, plus tantalizing looks at Marat Khusnudinov, Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt. We finish by discussing the center position, which carried many questions heading into the se...
Minnesota Wild Sign Marc-Andre Fleury to 1 Year Extension for 2024-25
April 17, 2024 19:36 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that Marc-Andre Fleury has agreed to a 1 year extension to return for the 2024-25 season. We look at the timeline that led him from being mostly ready to retire to ready to return for another season. We discuss Filip Gustavsson's future, and Bill Guerin's comments that may suggest Gus is sticking around even with Jesper Wallstedt seemingly ready to start consistently playing at the NHL level. We look at a few teams that may be in nee...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Boldy and Kaprizov Torment Cam Talbot in 3-1 Win Over Kings
April 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a win in their final road game of the season 3-1 over the Los Angeles Kings. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman scored to back Filip Gustavsson, who stopped 21 of 22 shots in his final start of the year. The Wild scored the first 3 goals of the game before Drew Doughty scored to cut the lead to 3-1 in the final minutes. The Wild were 3/3 on the Penalty Kill, 1/3 on the Power Play and again got strong efforts from Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren, who ...
Youth Movement Holding their own Down the Stretch for the Wild!
April 15, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap a weekend dominated by the youth movement with Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren recording their first career NHL goals. We look at their performances as well as Jesper Wallstedt putting together another strong start against the San Jose Sharks. We discuss the final two games of the year against the Los Angeles Kings tonight and the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. We finish by looking at potential milestones that are still wit...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Liam Ohgren Scores First NHL Goal as Wild Beat Sharks 6-2!
April 14, 2024 06:50 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild got a full helping of the youth movement as they eat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 in San Jose. Liam Ohgren scored his first career NHL goal as part of a 2 point night, Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 of 29 shots for his 2nd NHL win. The Wild led 1-0 and 2-1 before the Sharks rallied to tie each time, but the Wild scored 4 straight goals to cap the scoring in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Matt Boldy, Declan Chisholm and Marcus Johansson also scored to bac...
What Can the Wild learn about how Colorado Constructed their Roster?
April 12, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we dive into the Colorado Avalanche roster to see what the Wild can learn from how they built themselves into a Western Conference contender! We look at just how bad the Avs were to draft the likes of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar. We look at how the Avs have built around that core through key free agent signings and trades, and further try to enforce the idea that you can only land franchise altering talent in the dra...
Liam Ohgren WILL Debut against Vegas Tomorrow Night!
April 11, 2024 23:19 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties Podcast joins to discuss Liam Ohgren's call up to the NHL roster. We discuss other players that should also get a call up, as well as why it's more than time to see how they fit into the lineup and where they are at in their development. We also discuss some important decisions looming in the offseason as well as what makes most sense for the goalie situation. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follo...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Officially Eliminated from Playoff Contention in 5-2 Loss to Colorado
April 10, 2024 06:45 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild were officially eliminated from postseason contention after a 5-2 loss to Colorado on the road Tuesday night. Nathan MacKinnon continued his Hart Trophy campaign with a hat trick as part of a 4 point night and the Avs used 3 second period goals to build up a lead they never relinquished. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored in the first period for the Wild, but similar issues that have been on display all season showed up again and the Wild will officially play their fina...
Wild Fan Spotlight: Clay Deters on Following the Wild on the Road
April 09, 2024 17:46 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Wild fan Clay Deters joins to discuss how he became a Wild fan as well as how he is able to keep up with the team while being part of the band Rogue Royal. We discuss the continued quest to fill the second line with another capable shooter/scorer to compliment Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello. We also discuss the goalie situation, and how the team should handle their goalie room next year and beyond! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Foll...
Jesper Wallstedt's Second NHL Start was a Massive Success!
April 08, 2024 07:58 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap Jesper Wallstedt's return to the NHL. We look at the adjustments he made himself from his first start to now, and how the Wild helped him out particularly on defense. We move to the insane run that Kirill Kaprizov is on, and why any questions about him re-signing with the Wild should be tied directly to Bill Guerin's future as Wild GM. If Kaprizov leaves, considering everything he has done so far in a Wild uniform, that wou...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Jesper Wallstedt Records First NHL Shutout as Wild Blank Blackhawks 4-0!
April 08, 2024 00:09 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 4-0 win over Chicago on the strength of some of their young prospects as Jesper Wallstedt picked up his first career NHL Win and first career NHL Shutout. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to move to 41 goals on the season, Marco Rossi scored his 21st goal of the year and Freddy Gaudreau also scored as the Wild started their 5 game road trip with a win. Wallstedt stopped all 24 shots he faced en route to the win. The Wild are at Colorado for their next game on Tuesd...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Swept by Jets after 4-2 Loss
April 06, 2024 23:57 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild dropped their second to last game at Xcel Energy Center for the 2023-24 season by a score of 4-2 to the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets led 1-0 and 2-1 but both times Kirill Kaprizov scored to tie the score. Kaprizov's goals were his 38th and 39th of the season. Beyond that the Jets showed why they are one of the top three teams in the Central Division as they took control of the game in the second and third periods. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 21 of 25 shots in net for the Wild, wh...
Wild and Jets Square off One Final Time in 2023-24
April 05, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Connor Hrabchak of The Hockey Writers joins to preview tomorrow's game against Winnipeg! We start by looking at how the Jets navigated a tricky offseason and got Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele to buy in and stick around long term. We discuss the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade and how it worked out better for the Jets than anyone could have predicted. We look at how the Jets have vaulted themselves to the top 3 in the Central Division. We revisit the decis...
What Could the Wild Roster Look like in 2025-26?
April 05, 2024 17:19 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of The Sota Pod joins the show as we jump ahead to 2025-26 to see what the Wild roster could look like! We start on defense and debate whether or not the Wild should look to extend Jake Middleton and Declan Chisholm, as well as the odds that Jared Spurgeon is still on the roster. We slot in Daemon Hunt and Jack Peart to see where they would slot in and end with Brock Faber, Jonas Brodin, Declan Chisholm, Jake Middleton, Zach Bogosian, Jack P...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Can't Crack Annunen in 5-2 Loss to Colorado.
April 05, 2024 06:33 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThe Wild dropped a critical game against Colorado at home as they fell 5-2 to the Avs on Thursday night. Colorado led from the onset as they took a 2-1 lead after 1 period and expanded it to 3-1 to start the second. Goals from Vinni Lettieri and Declan Chisholm were not enough as Justus Annunen made 44 of 46 saves to give the Avs the win. The Wild host Winnipeg on Saturday for their next game. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWi...
Wild Milestones within Reach over the Final 8 Games of the 2023-24 Season
April 04, 2024 11:10 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins to preview the final month of the season! We start by handing out the Locked on Wild Player of the Month for March, and this month has really only one candidate. Kirill Kaprizov had another torrid March, and so he takes the award! We look at the final 8 games of the season, and whether or not teams the Wild will play will have anything to play for. In the case of Colorado, Vegas and Winnipeg, they still have playoff positioning to battle...
Who Fills Ryan Hartman's Lineup Spot?
April 02, 2024 19:11 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by reacting to the news that Ryan Hartman has been suspended for 3 games for a Game Misconduct penalty he picked up at the end of the Vegas game for throwing his stick on the ice after the Golden Knights won the game. We discuss what actually happened, and why even though Hartman is right that a high sticking call was missed he can't do what he did. We discuss the news that Liam Ohgren is going to finish out the year in Iowa, and how the Iowa Wi...
Vegas Likely Ended the Wild 2023-24 Playoff Chase
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to discuss the loss that likely was the final nail in the coffin for the Minnesota Wild as they lost to Vegas on Saturday. We discuss Marcus Foligno being shut down for the rest of the season and why the Wild will need him next year to provide physicality on a small roster. We discuss Ryan Hartman's end of game meltdown that will likely cost him at least a fine, but quite possibly a suspension too. We also discuss why even though th...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: VGK Scores with Empty Net in OT to Send Wild Home Empty Handed in 2-1 Loss
March 30, 2024 23:49 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild failed to pick up either point against Vegas as the Golden Knights scored with the net empty in overtime as John Hynes pulled Filip Gustavsson in favor of the extra attacker. he Wild led 1-0 with 6 minutes to play on Kirill Kaprizov's 37th goal of the season off of a 5 minute Power Play after Jack Eichel received a Game Misconduct penalty for spearing Kaprizov. But the Golden Knights scored to tie the score at one and send the game to Overtime. Jonathan Marchessault scored...
PWHL Minnesota Drawing off Strong Fan Support in Inaugural Season!
March 29, 2024 17:30 - 35 minutes - 32 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we welcome in Alexis Pearson to discuss year one of the PWHL! We look at how the league came to be, and where they hope to get to as they add to their foundation over the next few years. We discuss Minnesota being chosen as one of the core franchises and what that says about the support for Women's hockey throughout the state of Minnesota. We look at how PWHL Minnesota has been doing so far, and how good of hands the team is in under General Manager Nata...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Fend off Sharks for 3-1 Win
March 29, 2024 04:32 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center Thursday night. Joel Eriksson Ek scored his 30th goal in his return to the lineup after missing 5 games, Matt Boldy scored his 25th goal of the season and Ryan Hartman added his 19th to back Filip Gustavsson, who surrendered only one goal against San Jose. The Wild host Vegas on Saturday in a game that could end their slim playoff chances if it ends in a loss. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On W...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild need Two Points against Sharks
March 28, 2024 23:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to preview tonight's game against the Sharks. We discuss just how bad the Sharks have been lately, with just 2 wins in their last 20 games despite a Power Play over that span over 30%. We look at the impact having Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin will have on the lineup, especially the center depth for the Wild. We also discuss the ever dwindling playoff odds, with the Wild facing monumental odds with Vegas and the oth...
What Can the Wild learn about how Dallas Constructed their Roster?
March 28, 2024 01:28 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we begin a reoccurring series looking at the roster construction of the top teams in the Western Conference. We start with the Dallas Stars and their ability to find draft hits in rounds other than the first, such as Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz. We also look at how the Stars have built around their core roster with key signings and trades, such as Joe Pavelski, Tyler Seguin and depth players like Mason Marchment and Matt Duchene. We also ...
Minnesota Wild Sign Jack Peart to Entry Level Contract!
March 26, 2024 17:34 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the signing of Defenseman Jack Peart to his Entry Level Contract beginning next year! We discuss Peart's traits as a player, his stats from his time at SCSU and how he profiles within the rest of the Wild prospect system. We look at the plan for him to try out with Iowa and join them for the rest of the season, and where he could fit in the Wild lineup down the line. We discuss the other Wild prospects currently in Iowa, and why their struggle...
Which Wild Prospect Will Make a Big Impact Next?
March 25, 2024 16:40 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we look at which Wild prospect could be next in line to provide a big boost to the lineup in the same way that Marco Rossi and Brock Faber have this year. We discuss why Marat Khusnutdinov is the favorite right now, and others such as Jesper Wallstedt depend entirely on how the goalie room looks in front of him. We look at the potential for a "panic move" by the Wild to try to add a veteran to get them back to the playoffs next y...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild tie late but fall 5-4 in Overtime against Blues
March 23, 2024 22:46 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild failed to grab a critical second point as they fell 5-4 in overtime to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild fell behind 1-0 heading into the second period, before Marcus Johansson scored is 10th goal of the season to tie the score at 1-1. Marco Rossi scored his 19th goal of the season midway through to give the Wild a 2-1 lead. Jordan Kyrou scored to tie the score at 2-2 before Marco Rossi scored his second goal of the game to give the Wild a 3-2...
The Wild PK Has always been a Victim of Overuse
March 22, 2024 17:59 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we take a deep look at the Penalty Minute issues that have led to a Penalty Kill near the bottom of the league. We discuss the disparity in goalie play on the Kill, despite the Wild continuing to rack up PIMs, and how it has spread to pretty much every player on the team. Seth and Isha discuss some options for things to try and why accountability should be a big focus going forward. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel...
Depth Issues, Lack of Discipline and Decision Making have Led the Wild to their Current Predicament
March 22, 2024 03:39 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we key in on why the letter D has been a common theme among the struggles for the Wild this season. We start by discussing their lack of scoring depth, with few players consistently producing besides Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek, Boldy and Zuccarello. We look at the other top teams in the West and the supporting casts they all have to help out their stars. We touch on the lack of discipline, not only in large amounts of penalty minutes, but in the mistakes that...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Thumped by Kings 6-0
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild were beaten 6-0 by the Los Angeles Kings in the second of back to back games in Los Angeles. The Wild fell behind 3-0 in the first period and never recovered. Marc-Andre Fleury was pulled after giving up 5 goals, the Wild PK gave up two Power Play goals, and both teams racked up over 75 PIMs as the Wild once again were hit with the lights being too bright in a big game. Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follo...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Shut Out Ducks 4-0 but Lose Jonas Brodin
March 20, 2024 07:21 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks but it may have come at a price as Jonas Brodin left with a lower body injury and did not return. The Wild and Ducks were scoreless through 1 period before Ryan Hartman scored his 18th goal of the season to make it 1-0. Goals by Jon Merrill, Kirill Kaprizov and Jake Lucchini backed Filip Gustavsson, who was making his first start in five games. Gustavsson stopped all 27 shots he faced en route to his 18th win of the season. Jonas ...
Rasmus Kumpulainen Signs his ELC with the Wild!
March 19, 2024 20:18 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Marc-Andre Fleury being named 3rd star of the week for the NHL for a 2-0-1 record, a shutout and continuing to keep the Wild in the hunt. We look at his numbers compared to the rest of the NHL and wonder if he will tire out the rest of the way if Filip Gustavsson doesn't reclaim the 1a goalie spot. We discuss Rasmus Kumpulainen signing his ELC. We look at what he brings to the table and how the Slide provision in his ELC means that his contrac...
Wild Hoping for Good News on Joel Eriksson Ek
March 18, 2024 08:02 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap Saturday's shootout loss to St. Louis, which featured another slow start and a few players who just continue to not provide secondary scoring. We discuss the areas in which the Blues grabbed the upper hand with Joel Eriksson Ek out of the lineup, such as faceoffs and the Penalty Kill. We look at the Kaprizov-Zuccarello reunion, and who should center the two if they are put back together on a more permanent basis. We discuss...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Rally Late but Fall in Shootout to Blues 3-2
March 17, 2024 04:44 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a point but ultimately fell against St. Louis falling 3-2 in a shootout. The Wild fell behind 2-0 after goals by Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn before Marco Rossi scored his 18th goal of the season to make it 2-1 at the start of the 3rd. Kirill Kaprizov scored his 35th goal of the season to tie the score with 4 minutes left. The Wild had good chances in OT but ultimately fell in the shootout after Freddy Gaudreau failed to score in the final round. Marc-Andre Fl...
Wild and Blues Square Off in Pivotal Central Division Showdown
March 16, 2024 17:54 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show to preview a pivotal game between the Wild and Blues. We discuss the NHL Debut of Marat Khusnutdinov and how he can build off of it goin forward. We look at how Marat showed no fear in his debut, and was willing to step in and do whatever was necessary to help seal the win. We discuss the recent play of Marc-Andre Fleury and Jordan Binnington, who square off again tonight and both come in on a hot stretch. We look at the overall...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Blank Ducks in Marat Khusnutdinov's NHL Debut!
March 15, 2024 05:36 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe Wild improved to 5-0-1 in their last 6 games as they beat the Ducks at home to pull within 4 points of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Zach Bogosian scored his 3rd goal of the season, Kirill Kaprizov added his 34th to back Marc-Andre Fleury, who stopped all 17 shots he faced to record his 75th career shutout and improve to 9-2 in his last 11 starts! The Wild are next at St. Louis on Saturday in a massive game for both teams! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked ...
How the Wild can Manage Joel Eriksson Ek's Absence
March 14, 2024 14:20 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to look at what Marat Khusnutdinov will bring to the Wild lineup when he debuts, which could be as soon as tonight against Anaheim! We also discuss Joel Eriksson Ek's injury, and how the Wild can fill his absence in the lineup. Rather than simply replace him with one player across the board, the Wild will have to ask several players to step to fill his duties. We also discuss Ryan Hartman being on the right side of the ...
The Best Trios in Minnesota Wild History
March 14, 2024 02:28 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the best trios in Wild history to see whether Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov are the best all time right now or if they have competition. We also revisit the Brock Faber-Connor Bedard Calder Trophy pursuit now that Bedard has started to pick up his points pace. We finish looking at Kirill's current scoring pace compared to any of his best stretches throughout his career to see if this is his best stretch since joining the NHL...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Kirill Kaprizov Scores Twice as Wild Down Coyotes 4-1
March 13, 2024 05:14 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild improved to 4-0-1 in their last 5 games as they beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 at Xcel Energy Center Tuesday night. Kirill Kaprizov scored the first goal of the game to give the Wild an early 1-0 lead. After Nick Bjugstad scored to tie the game at 1-1, Ryan Hartman scored for the second consecutive game to make it 2-1. The Wild would get two empty net goals to cap the scoring from Kirill Kaprizov and Marcus Foligno. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 21 of 22 shots to pick up the win...
Adam Beckman is Worthy of a Bigger Opportunity
March 12, 2024 23:28 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Marcus Johansson returning to the lineup in favor of Adam Beckman, who certainly looked like a player capable of playing a more elevated role. We look ta the overall numbers for the bottom six, and the struggles they have had over the last 16 games. We try to sort out the lineup while also wondering out loud if Wild prospects are being given a fair chance to contribute. We preview tonight's game against the Coyotes and why the Wild should be a...
John Hynes' Big Gamble Pays off in Overtime!
March 11, 2024 16:32 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap a thrilling OT win for the Wild against Nashville that featured the biggest gamble of the season by John Hynes. We break down the move, including the risk the Wild took by going empty net in overtime, and why it signaled that John Hynes isn't messing around despite long odds for a playoff spot. We recap big performances by Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek and some support from the likes of Ryan Hartman. We d...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Stun Predators in Overtime on Extra Attacker Goal
March 11, 2024 00:24 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a crucial two points as they beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in Overtime at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild led 1-0 and 3-2 but each time the Predators were able to rally to tie the game. Jonas Brodin, Kirill Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman all scored for the Wild in regulation. Ryan O'Reilly scored the game tying Power Play goal with just over 2 minutes left in regulation to tie the score at 3-3. The Wild went empty net in Overtime and Matt Boldy scored the game winner,...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Snag a Point but Fall to Avs in Overtime 2-1
March 09, 2024 07:03 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild came up on the wrong end of a 2-1 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Colorado on the second night of a back to back. The Wild fell to 30-27-7 with the loss. The Avalanche took a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal from Arturri Lehkonen. Brock Faber scored his 6th goal of the season to tie the score at 1-1, but Valeri Nichushkin scored in his return to the Avs lineup to end the game after Kirill Kaprizov was called for a hooking penalty in overtime. Filip Gustavs...
Locked on Wild Postcast: Fleury of Goals Backs Fleury in 5-2 win over Arizona
March 08, 2024 06:55 - 1 hour - 60 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 5-2 win over Arizona in their final game before the NHL Trade Deadline. The Wild scored the first goal of the game on Kirill Kaprizov's 30th goal of the season on the Power Play in the second to give the Wild a 1-0 lead. The Wild thought they had a 2-0 lead thanks to Jake Lucchini, but the goal was waived off as it was found that Lucchini was offsides. The Arizona Coyotes took a 2-1 lead on goals 7 seconds apart to start the third period. Zach Bogosian tied the...
Minnesota Wild Trade Brandon Duhaime to Colorado for 2026 3rd Round Pick
March 07, 2024 20:50 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that Brandon Duhaime has been traded to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2026 3rd round pick. We let Avs fans know what they are getting in Duhaime, not only on the ice but the personality he brings as well. We discuss the return compared to what other deals have netted so far this deadline, while also acknowledging that the return for a 4th line guy isn't going to be anything big, but it is an asset that Bill Guerin can use for a future...
Wild Should be ready for Teams to Circle Back after Busy Day of Trades!
March 07, 2024 01:53 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isaac Johnson joins as we reassess the options the Wild have available after a busy day of trades throughout the NHL. We look at what Brandon Duhaime and Connor Dewar can offer to contending teams and what they may bring in return if traded. We also discuss a couple of other players and whether or not they should be shopped, such as Filip Gustavsson, Jared Spurgeon and Jake Middleton! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe An...
Wild Sign Zach Bogosian to 2 Year Extension
March 06, 2024 17:14 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn today's Bonus episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that the Wild have signed Zach Bogosian to a 2 year extension that includes ZERO TRADE PROTECTIONS. We look at Bogosian's statistics, his impact throughout the lineup, as well as his impact on young players like Daemon Hunt when he was in Minnesota. We discuss the state of the Blue Line, and the likelihood that this prevents Hunt from playing regularly next season. We also look at which D pairings have been the most effective s...
Declan Chisholm Seizing An Opportunity with the Wild
March 05, 2024 19:44 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Declan Chisholm's play since being claimed off of waivers from Winnipeg. We look at how he has been able to contribute defensively, an area he needed improvement in as a Jets prospect, but an area he has been solid in especially when paired with Jonas Brodin. We discuss his block numbers and low expected shots and expected goals against per 60 minutes, with Chisholm actually near the top of all Wild defenseman in both categories. We discuss hi...
Bill Guerin's Phone Should be Busy This Week!
March 04, 2024 08:58 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we recap a 4-3 win for the Wild against San Jose that perfectly encapsulates how the season has gone as a whole. We discuss another rocky game for Filip Gustavsson, big nights for a few former Wild players and Kirill Kaprizov saving the day when no one else could hit the net. We discuss the trade deadline, and why despite wanting to keep both players, it's time for the likes of Brandon Duhaime and Connor Dewar to be shopped ahead...