Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast
1,178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months 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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Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Power Play Ice Cold in 2-1 loss to Nashville
November 16, 2022 04:29 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell to the Nashville Predators 2-1 in Nashville on Tuesday night. The Wild surrendered 2 first period goals, including a goal to former Wild forward Nino Niederreiter. The Wild were 0-5 on the Power Play and were unable to score with a 6 on 5 opportunity for the final 2 minutes against Juuse Saros and the Predators Defense. Freddy Gaudreau scored the lone goal for the Wild, who return home and host Pittsburgh on Thursday. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild ...
Brock Faber is leading a Young Gopher Roster in 2022-23!
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Dylan Loucks of Gopherhole joins to talk about how Brock Faber's season is going so far for the Gophers. We take a look at what Faber excels at so far and how he has added some offense to his arsenal this season. We also look at his leadership abilities and the influence he has on the younger players on the roster. We look at the Gopher season so far, and the teams they will be competing against down to the wire in the Big Ten. We talk a little Minnesota...
Mason Shaw Isn't Going Anywhere
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show to recap a 3-2 shootout loss to San Jose. We discuss the lack of depth scoring for the Wild recently, despite most of the Wild lines generating opportunities. We look at a rough stretch for Matt Boldy on a line that hasn't generated many chances themselves. We look at another encouraging effort from the bottom 6, including Marco Rossi once again nearly scoring his first career NHL goal. We talk about Mason Shaw earning an e...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Let 2-0 Lead Slip Away and Lose 3-2 in Shootout
November 14, 2022 02:36 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild squandered a 2-0 lead and lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks in a shootout. The Wild got an early goal from Freddy Gaudreau and added a short handed goal courtesy of Connor Dewar to make it 2-0 into the third period. But San Jose responded with two goals including the tying goal from former Wild center Nico Sturm and won in the shootout. Kirill Kaprizov scored the lone shootout goal for the Wild who next play Nashville on Tuesday night. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Lock...
Suffocating Defense Leads Wild to 1-0 Win over Kraken!
November 12, 2022 20:32 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 1-0 win over Seattle! We talk about the Wild defense making life miserable for Seattle in their pursuit on odd man rushes. We discuss Marc-Andre Fleury continuing to distance himself from a slow start to the season. We talk about the Wild Penalty Kill and why last night's effort was their most dominant of the season. We give some much deserved praise to the Shaw-Rossi-Dewar line and their work to generate turnovers and additional chances. We t...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Dazzling Fleury Blanks Kraken in 1-0 Wild Win!
November 12, 2022 06:14 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild shut out the Seattle Kraken 1-0 to finish their 3 game road trip 2-1. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 27 shots he faced to pick up the win and the Wild used a great defensive performance and perfect Penalty Kill to frustrate the Kraken. Mats Zuccarello scored the lone goal for the Wild, who face San Jose at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/locked...
Marcus Foligno Returns As Wild look for Revenge against Seattle
November 11, 2022 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview tonight's game against the Seattle Kraken. We talk about the return of Marcus Foligno to the lineup, what held him out and the impact he can bring. We also talk about the amount of physicality Kirill Kaprizov has faced recently, and players who have stepped up to try to stop it. We talk about the scratch of Tyson Jost and look at tonight's expected line combos. We finish by looking at the keys to a win for the Wild tonight! Subscribe to our Y...
A Get Right Game for the Wild Against Anaheim
November 10, 2022 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 4-1 win over Anaheim. We talk about the offense doing a better job of sustaining zone time, which led to more shots and in turn more goals. We look at the importance of getting production from all 4 lines, which the Wild did with some great performances by a few lines in particular. We discuss the run of solid starts for Filip Gustavsson and what it means for him both this year and beyond. We finish by looking at what has led to the Penalty Ki...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Find Offensive Spark in 4-1 win over Anaheim!
November 10, 2022 06:34 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe Minnesota Wild snapped a 2 game shutout streak and almost 160 minutes total of scoreless hockey with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, and the Wild got goals from Matt Dumba and Joseph Cramarossa in the win. Filip Gustavsson stopped 32 of 33 shots in net. The Wild play Seattle on Friday and are hoping to get Marcus Foligno back in the lineup. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked O...
Keeping an Eye on Iowa: Spoked Z on how Iowa has picked things up
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we continue our Keeping an Eye on Iowa series by talking with Spoked Z! We discuss Iowa's recent play and what has led to them starting to stack wins together after a slow start. We discuss Jesper Wallstedt and his performance despite his overall numbers looking subpar so far. We talk about the start of the year for Sammy Walker and other Iowa forwards who have impressed so far. We discuss the Iowa defensemen and how they have begun to turn their perform...
Drew Doughty got the best of Kirill Kaprizov in 1-0 loss to the Kings
November 09, 2022 17:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 1-0 loss to the LA Kings. We discuss Kirill Kaprizov's match penalty against Drew Doughty, and whether it was warranted. We take a look at the other penalties the Wild took after frustration was shown that the Wild didn't have any go their way. We talk about Marc-Andre Fleury's performance, the return of Jordan Greenway and a standout effort from the Penalty Kill unit. We discuss the lack of offensive zone time and why going to a dump and chas...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Kirill Kaprizov Ejected as Wild Lose 1-0 to Los Angeles
November 09, 2022 06:40 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild came up short against the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. On a night in which they welcomed Jordan Greenway back to the lineup, the Wild struggled to sustain pressure in the offensive zone. Marc-Andre Fleury and the Wild Penalty Kill were near perfect, but Kirill Kaprizov took a match penalty and a game misconduct and was ejected in the second period. Gabe Vilardi scored the lone goal for the Kings. The Wild are at Anaheim tomorrow night. Subscribe ...
Is Matt Dumba Ready to Reunite with Jonas Brodin?
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Wild, we discuss the return of Jordan Greenway to the Wild lineup. We look at the anticipated line combos against the Kings, and discuss whether or not Matt Boldy makes sense as a linemate for Greenway and Joel Eriksson Ek. We also discuss the possibility that Matt Dumba gets reunited with Jonas Brodin and if his performance has improved enough to prompt that move. We also preview tonight's game against the Kings! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On W...
Adam Beckman gets his Chance to Provide a Spark!
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show to preview the upcoming roadtrip for the Wild! We discuss Adam Beckman and Joseph Cramarossa getting called up, and where they may slot into the lineup. We also discuss the imminent return of Jordan Greenway and the timetable for Marcus Foligno's return. We preview games against Los Angeles, Anaheim, Seattle and San Jose this week. We also take a look at the Western Conference standings, and which teams start (good or bad) ...
Wild were Sleeping Against Seattle
November 04, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap an ugly 4-0 loss to Seattle. We discuss why the loss was so frustrating, with Martin Jones struggling to track the puck yet facing no pressure from a disjointed Wild offense. We discuss the decision to play with 11 forwards and 7 defenseman to try to get Alex Goligoski into the lineup, and why just going into the game and "Trying to figure it out" was doomed to fail from the beginning. We talk about why the lack of physicality is particularly hu...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Disjointed in 4-0 loss to Seattle
November 04, 2022 03:28 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe Minnesota Wild were shut out 4-0 against the Seattle Kraken. Alex Wennberg scored twice for the Kraken and Martin Jones stopped all 22 shots he faced. The Wild had only 11 forwards during the game and could not generate any sort of consistent zone time. The Wild are off until Tuesday when they head out west for a 3 game road trip against Anaheim, Los Angeles and Seattle. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On...
Keeping an Eye on Iowa: Checking in with Adam Beckman and Mitchell Chaffee
November 03, 2022 22:44 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we continue our Keeping an Eye on Iowa series by talking to Adam Beckman and Mitchell Chaffee! We discuss how the season has gone so far, what they enjoy most about Tim Army's leadership style, how their NHL callups have helped get them ready to be full time NHLers, their season goals and more! We finish the episode by recapping an early game for the Iowa Wild against Grand Rapids and who has been starting off the Iowa season the strongest! Subscribe to...
Who will the Wild Call up Next Week for the West Coast Road Trip?
November 03, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Wyatt Garin joins the show to look at potential names the Wild could call up for next week's road trip. We start by giving Mason Shaw some well deserved praise for stepping up and playing a bigger role with key pieces missing from the Wild lineup. We look at the Iowa roster to try to figure out who could be called up, and both agree that the biggest thing the Wild need right now is some physicality. We finish the episode talking about the improvements ma...
How will the Wild do in the month of November?
November 03, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins as we take a look at who the Wild will face in the month of November. We discuss the current injury situation and what the Wild need to do going forward without key pieces. We preview tonight's game against the Kraken before the Wild head out West for three games against LA, Anaheim and Seattle. We also discuss their games against San Jose and Nashville before a long homestand with games against Pittsburgh, Carolina, Winnipeg and Toronto...
"Next Man Up" is stepping up Nightly for the Wild
November 02, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 4-1 win for the Wild over Montreal. We look at how Marc-Andre Fleury kept the Wild in the game until they were able to get their makeshift lines sorted out. If he can do that periodically throughout the season for the Wild it will serve them well when things get dicey. We look at how Fleury has almost completely shut the door on high danger shot attempts since a few early struggles. We talk about Mason Shaw making a strong case to stay on the ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Marc-Andre Fleury Stifles Canadiens in 4-1 Win!
November 02, 2022 03:57 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up their second straight win by a score of 4-1 over Montreal. The Wild got two goals from Kirill Kaprizov, and a goal from Mason Shaw and Matt Boldy to seal the win. Marco Rossi recorded his first career point on an assist off of Kirill Kaprizov's second goal. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 34 of 35 shots for his 5th win of the year. The Wild lost Brandon Duhaime early in the game due to an upper body injury and he did not return. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locke...
Wild Recall Steven Fogarty and Marc-Andre Fleury is the NHL's 3rd Star of the Week!
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by showing Marc-Andre Fleury some love after he was named the 3rd star in the NHL for going 3-0-0 last week! We look at the news that Steven Fogarty has been called up and what it might mean for Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno. We speculate as to who might get an elevated role. We also look at one line combo that has been solidified, with Freddy Gaudreau giving Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello a center who can help generate them more chances....
Spooky October Start Yields to Treats on Roadtrip for the Wild!
October 31, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins for the first Victory Micheletti Monday of the season! We recap the 4-3 shootout win for the Wild over Chicago. We look at a big night for Mason Shaw and Matt Boldy, as well as a return to form for Jonas Brodin. We discuss the injuries to Marcus Foligno and Ryan Hartman, and where the team may look to fill their absences if they miss multiple games. We talk about the month of October and how the Wild were able to rebound after a slo...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Fight Through Injuries to Beat Chicago 4-3 in a Shootout
October 31, 2022 02:43 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild finished their 5 game roadtrip with a 3-1-1 record after beating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout to improve to 4-4-1. Matt Boldy had 2 goals, Mason Shaw scored his first career NHL goal, and Marc-Andre Fleury silenced Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane in the shootout. Kirill Kaprizov and Freddy Gaudreau each recorded shootout goals as Dean Evason picked up his 100th career win. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/L...
Luke Richardson has Chicago Exceeding Expectations Early on!
October 30, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview today's game against Chicago with Locked on Blackhawks host Jack Bushman. We look at the strong start Chicago has had, and why it stems from the leadership Luke Richardson has provided as coach. We look at how Alex Stalock has done so far as Chicago's primary goalie, and whether or not Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are still on the trade block. We then discuss the Wild and how they have picked up their play as of late, Marc-Andre Fleury's st...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Can't Solve Husso in 2-1 Loss
October 30, 2022 02:15 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell short in a 2-1 loss to Detroit on the road. Kirill Kaprizov scored the lone goal for the Wild, who couldn't beat Ville Husso despite several good chances and a dominant possession advantage in the third period. Dylan Larkin scored twice for the Red Wings. The Wild are at Chicago tomorrow to finish off their 5 game road trip. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL...
The Wild are Playing like a 4 Line Team Again!
October 28, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 4-2 win for the Wild over Ottawa. We look at how the Wild were able to dominate zone time and how they held a sizable advantage in winning puck battles to keep zone time alive. We look at how each of the new look lines being constructed the way they were has given the Wild more consistent physicality. We also discuss another strong game from Marc-Andre Fleury, and how he has stabilized things after a rocky start. We look at examples of him wor...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild continue surge with 4-2 win over Ottawa!
October 28, 2022 03:31 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up their second consecutive win by beating Ottawa 4-2. The Wild got goals from Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, Freddy Gaudreau and Ryan Hartman and another strong game from Marc-Andre Fleury. The Wild dominated possession time in the second period and withheld a late charge by the Senators to pick up the win. Next up is Detroit on Saturday. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: l...
Keeping an Eye on Iowa: 2022-23 Season Outlook with Ben Gislason
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we begin our yearlong series called "Keeping an Eye on Iowa" by previewing the 2022-23 season with Iowa Wild play by play voice Ben Gislason. We start by looking at the expectations for the Iowa Wild heading into the year. With a younger roster are they going to be able to gel and move toward a playoff spot be season end? We look at some of the new faces, from Sammy Walker to Andrej Sustr to Jesper Wallstedt. We talk about Wallstedt's development and how...
Wild will face a Different Senators team on Thursday
October 26, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller of Locked On Senators join the show for a crossover preview of tomorrow's game against Ottawa! We look at the start of the season for the Wild and what has gone wrong so far. We talk Wild goaltending, with a focus on what we've seen so far from Filip Gustavsson. We also discuss Marc-Andre Fleury and what the team needs to do to get back on track (which we saw against Montreal). We look at a strong start for the Senators, and how th...
Wild Return to Form in 3-1 Win against Montreal!
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. We look at how the Wild defense was able to regain it's footing and what led to the new defensemen pairings working out. We talk about Marc-Andre Fleury's performance and why him being quiet and decisive can lead to more performances like this going forward. We look at a few key moments during the game, such as Fleury shutting the door on Mike Hoffman's penalty shot. We also discuss the forwards, secondary scoring h...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: New Look Lineup Leads Wild to 3-1 Win over Montreal!
October 26, 2022 03:57 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 thanks to their new look line pairings and much better team defense. Marc-Andre Fleury was great in net and the Wild looked much closer to their usual selves after a few days off to regroup. Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice and Brandon Duhaime added a goal for the Wild, who next play Ottawa on Thursday. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonN...
Wild shake up Line Combinations against Montreal!
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at significant line changes for tonight's game against Montreal. We start by looking at the defensive pairings, with Calen Addison getting a jump up and Matt Dumba being moved to the 3rd line. We discuss the decision to split up Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno, and why Foligno could work with Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi. We also look at the rest of the forward line combinations. We finish by discussing recent Bill Guerin comments regarding the...
It's time to Shake up the Wild D Pairings!
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 4-3 overtime loss to Boston to start off the 5 game road trip. We talk about Marc-Andre Fleury putting the team in position to win the game with better goaltending and great saves down the stretch. But we again look at the Wild defensemen as a whole having major issues yet again. We look at some potential line changes that should be looked at by Dean Evason, both on defense and offense to try to help further iron things out. We also look at th...
Can the Wild build off of their first win of the season?
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 4-3 overtime win for the Wild against Vancouver! We talk about the importance of the Wild getting the win to try to take some pressure off of the entire roster. We discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's performance and whether or not we think he has turned a corner after early struggles. We talk about the Penalty Kill doing their job, and why the Power Play once again was crucial in the win. We look at the unfortunate injury to Jordan Greenway in his ret...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Rally to Down Canucks in Overtime for First Win of 2022-23!
October 21, 2022 03:45 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild rallied from a 3-2 deficit to pick up their first win of the season over the Vancouver Canucks in overtime by a score of 4-3. Kirill Kaprizov scored the game winner after the Wild got a Power Play goal to tie the score at 3 in the third period. Mats Zuccarello scored twice and Marc-Andre Fleury was solid in net for the Wild, who handed the Canucks their 5th blown lead of the season through their first 5 games. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subsc...
Jordan Greenway looks to Restore Order in Return to the Lineup!
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Jordan Greenway's return to the lineup and why it should dramatically help the team defense by reuniting the GREEF Line. We look at what the other lines look like for tonight's game against Vancouver. We look at what has gone wrong for the Canucks so far this year, including how they have managed to blow multi goal leads in every game they have played this year. We look at their special teams numbers, which should allow the Wild to take advant...
What do the fans think of the 0-3 start for the Wild?
October 19, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we ask the fans what they think of the 0-3 start for the Wild! We start by looking at the job security of Dean Evason by looking at the changes he has made so far this year that have worked. We also discuss why there is only so much a coach can do if the players do not perform up to the level they need to on the ice. We discuss the Marco Rossi situation as one that definitely deserves some Dean criticism, and what needs to happen to get it back to where ...
3 Games in and Neither Goalie has It
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap a 6-3 loss for the Wild to the Colorado Avalanche. We look at more bad goaltending from the Wild, this time from Filip Gustavsson. We discuss another winnable game undone by backbreaking goals and bad penalties. We try to separate the goals on the defense and the goals on Gustavsson. We also discuss a few turning points in which the Wild were unable to take advantage of opportunities with costly penalties. We look again at the bright spots, but ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Fall to 0-3 after 6-3 Loss to Colorado
October 18, 2022 03:59 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Wild brought a better effort but the Goaltending wilted yet again as the Wild lost to Colorado 6-3. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and Calen Addison recorded 3 assists but Filip Gustavsson gave up 5 goals and the Wild have now surrendered 20 goals in 3 games. The Wild host Vancouver on Thursday in the last game of their Season Opening Homestand. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL ...
The Wild face a Tough Week to finish the opening Homestand
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins for the first Micheletti Monday of the 2022-23 season. We recap the 0-2 start for the Wild and what has gone wrong so far. We look at which deficiency early on is most disappointing for the Wild, and what they need to do to improve going forward. We preview upcoming games against Colorado and Vancouver to finish the homestand, before the Wild head on the road to start with the Boston Bruins. We finish by looking at the NHL at large,...
Bad Defense and Bad Goaltending are Largely to Blame for 0-2 Start
October 16, 2022 18:33 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we catch our breath after yet another loss to start the season. We look at how Marc-Andre Fleury not being able to make the most basic level saves and the defense letting opponents skate into the zone unchallenged have led to two major problems that are both feeding off of each other. We discuss what needs to happen with Fleury, and why Filip Gustavsson showed he may have something to tap into for the Wild. If Fleury continues to struggle, getting Gustav...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Fleury Pulled as Wild come up Short 7-6
October 16, 2022 04:16 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell to 0-2 on the season after losing to Los Angeles 7-6. The Wild fell behind 3-0 once again and Marc-Andre Fleury was pulled after allowing 4 first period goals. The Wild scored 3 power play goals but it was not enough to get them their first win of the season. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors...
What do the Wild need to do to beat the Los Angeles Kings?
October 15, 2022 18:34 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings! We start by discussing whether or not the team will make any changes after their loss to the Rangers. We look at what has led to the Kings starting the year 0-2. We discuss the return of Kevin Fiala and what the Wild can do to hold him in check. We finish by looking at key areas the Wild need to hit in order to avoid starting the season 0-2! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscri...
What to Pull from an Opening Night Loss to the Rangers
October 14, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to a 7-3 loss for the Wild to the Rangers. We start by looking at large at what went wrong for the Wild and led to them playing catch up all night. We identify the Turning Point, which came early in this one on an out of position Penalty Kill. We look at the good, such as Matt Boldy taking charge and a great effort from the Wild top Power Play unit, as well as a mostly solid night for the Penalty Kill. We discuss a few things that did not go wel...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Upended in Season Opener 7-3
October 14, 2022 03:53 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost their season opener 7-3 to the New York Rangers at Xcel Energy Center. The Rangers scored 3 times in the first period, including a Chris Kreider Power Play goal and the Wild were playing catch up all game long. Matt Boldy scored twice and Mats Zuccarello added a goal for the Wild, who host Los Angeles on Saturday. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Support U...
Hot Takes for the 2022-23 Wild season with Wild Takes!
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we are joined by Dev and Marlow to preview the 2022-23 season by looking at potential Hot Takes and whether or not they could actually happen! We start with Kirill Kaprizov. Could he score 60 goals in 2022-23? Could he break his own franchise records once again? We move to Marco Rossi and where we think he will finish in the Calder Trophy competition. We also look at how to properly gauge a successful year for Rossi. We finish by looking at just how much...
The 2022-23 Minnesota Wild Season Preview!
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti and Zach Zeman join the show to preview the 2022-23 Minnesota Wild season! We start with our overall confidence in the team heading into the year. Who do we think will be the breakout player on offense? We discuss Marco Rossi, Matt Boldy and the depth the Wild bring into the year with 4 lines capable of playing big roles on this team. We move to Special Teams, and our confidence in both units improving enough, and if we have any concerns ...
What do the Wild need to do to beat the Rangers on Opening Night?
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we set our sights on Opening Night against the New York Rangers. We look at what made them one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference despite being near the bottom of the playoff teams in goals scored (goaltending might have something to do with it). We look at the weapons the Rangers have to make their Power Play so dangerous, and what led to the Wild going 2-0 against them last year despite very different circumstances in each game. We finish by lo...
Where will Calen Addison and Marco Rossi help the Wild the most?
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, State of Hoppy of The Sota Pod joins the show to look at where Marco Rossi and Calen Addison fit on the Wild roster. We look at what Addison brings to the team first, and why he will be a better fit on the top Power Play unit than Jared Spurgeon has been. We also look at what led to Marco Rossi making the team, and why him starting the season lower in the lineup is perfectly fine for now. We finish by looking at the Central Division at large, and why the...