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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Gearing up for a Wild Second Half!
February 07, 2022 08:05 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins for a Micheletti Monday as we recap the All Star Game and the performances of Kirill Kaprizov and Cam Talbot. The NHL once again did a great job with the event and Vegas was a great place for it. But now that its over, time to get back to business. We start by looking at some of the biggest keys for the Wild to a big second half, including continued dominance from the Eriksson Ek-Foligno-Greenway line, Freddy Gaudreau providing enou...
EP 1 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Juddz Budz, Wild Takes/The CallUP, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB#TheSotaPod Podcast🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod Every Monday Wednesday & Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & #CRAFTBEER! ALSO Tuesdays, Judd'z Budds, Thursdays Brewery Travels, and Friday MNCAA! Show Outline: 01:10 Locked On Wild 04:11 The Sota Pod 08:45 Minnesota Sports Chat 13:40 Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED) 21:40 Wild Takes (10k Takes) 23:37 The C...
First Half Highlights for the Wild!
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show to share highlights from the first of half of the 2021-22 season! We talk about the Wild's ability to continuously score when pulling their goalie, Dean Evason's outrageous overtime celebrations and the Wild playing their best hockey of the season heading into the break. We look at the goalie position, with Zach giving an endorsement for Kaapo Kahkonen and Cam Talbot considering their recent performances. We also discuss the off...
Wild Depth Dominates Chicago
February 03, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Wild's 5-0 win over Chicago to finish the regular season. It was business as usual for the Wild, with more depth scoring and more dazzling highlights from Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala. We look at the historical runs that several Wild players are on, including Kaprizov's chase for the most points in a season in Wild history, Kevin Fiala matching the all time franchise record for consecutive games with a point, and Matt Boldy starting his c...
Should the Wild Trade Matt Dumba or Kevin Fiala?
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the pros and cons of trading Kevin Fiala or Matt Dumba to free up cap space in the offseason. We start by looking at Dumba, and with Dumba he brings production on the ice and leadership that can't really be quantified. We discuss his work off the ice, and how he helps drive play up the ice and is a big reason why the Wild have some of the most prolific scoring defensive lines in the NHL. We also look at how Dumba's own numbers have started to ...
Has the Price Gone Up for Giroux, Miller and Hertl?
February 02, 2022 00:51 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we check in on the Wild's most linked trade targets to see if their asking price has gone up. Claude Giroux continues to produce for a terrible Flyers team, and is the option that requires the least amount of future assets to acquire for the rest of the year. He would not factor into next year's salary cap situation which is a huge plus. We move to JT Miller and the outrageous asking price some Canucks fans have circulated on Twitter. If Miller is the ta...
Wild Sign Jordan Greenway to an Extension!
February 01, 2022 00:29 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Jordan Greenway extension, and why Greenway's recent play made the deal possible. We also look at why Greenway makes the Eriksson Ek line tick despite not hitting his stride until later in the year. We also discuss how it furthers what Bill Guerin is building, a player who by himself isn't going to light it up but paired with his linemates they create an unstoppable defensive unit. We also discuss whether or not this means the Wild are movin...
Two Big Wins in the Big Apple
January 31, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked On Wild, Alex Micheletti joins for a Micheletti Monday to recap big wins over the Rangers and Islanders. We look at how the Wild were able to spoil Henrik Lundqvist's jersey retirement thanks to big performances by a couple of former Rangers in Cam Talbot and Mats Zuccarello. We look at how the Boldy and Fiala line continues to dominate, with Freddy Gaudreau being a potential wild card as that line's center if he adds offense to his strong defensive game. We look...
Is Shane Wright Still the Consensus Top Pick?
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting joins the show as we get an update on his NHL Draft rankings! We start by looking at whether or not Shane Wright is still the consensus top pick for the 2022 NHL Draft. We also discuss Gabe's current top 5 with some interesting movement among the top players in the draft. We finish by discussing some players with strong Minnesota ties that could be options for the draft in later rounds! Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Lo...
Pros and Cons of Going All In or Standing Pat
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the pros and cons of the Wild making a splash at the Trade Deadline or sticking with what got them to this point in the season. On the pros side, the Wild would likely have an offense at the very least equally as good as Colorado's if they add a center to Kevin Fiala's line. It would also signify to the team that ownership believes they have a legitimate chance to make a Stanley Cup Final appearance. But would Bill Guerin be willing to meet wh...
Is this the Best Offense in Wild History?
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Wild's 8-2 win over Montreal, and why this might be the best offense in team history. We look at the one piece of bad news to come from the game as Cam Talbot reaggravated the injury he has been dealing with since the Winter Classic. We then look at how the Wild's 4th line got back into form after the top 3 lines have dominated for the past month. We look at more dominance from Kirill Kaprizov and his linemates, and the tear that both him an...
Many Happy Returns in Chicago Sweep
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap both wins against Chicago over the weekend. We look at how Joel Eriksson Ek's return to the lineup has led to the Wild finally crafting the perfect lineup that they will use the rest of the season. We briefly look at what makes each line click and how Dean Evason is able to lean on the top 3 more now that they are clicking in full rhythm. We also look at Jared Spurgeon's return and why Jordie Benn shouldn't be in the lineup over Calen Addison. W...
Bill Guerin is NOT on the Hot Seat
January 23, 2022 21:39 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we debunk an article written by The Hockey News which suggests that Bill Guerin's "gamble" on buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter is starting to backfire leaving Guerin on the hot seat. We look at why a 10 game sample size is not nearly enough to make the claim that the season is starting to unravel, considering the Wild were weathering injuries and COVID-19 postponements at the time. We also look at prospects that are set for a large role next year, w...
A Rivalry Renewed with the Blackhawks
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Locked on Blackhawks host Jack Bushman joins the show to preview this weekend's series between Chicago and the Wild. This is the first time these two teams have played since the 2019-2020 season, and so the rivalry can finally be renewed! We start by talking Blackhawks, and how Chicago was able to right the ship after a rough start to the season. We discuss how Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have helped Chicago's young players along. And we finish by ta...
Sights and Sounds of Hockey Day Minnesota 2022!
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties Podcast joins to preview Hockey Day Minnesota in Mankato this weekend! We look at the games that will be part of the festivities, and what makes Hockey Day Minnesota such a premiere event for the state of Minnesota. We also discuss the schedule changes for the NHL and what impact that will have on the Wild down the stretch, who now have a very daunting end of season schedule but will have most of their lineup back. S...
How Many Goals Could Kirill Kaprizov End up With?
January 19, 2022 08:01 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look ahead to see how Kirill Kaprizov stacks up against a couple of the best goal scorers of this generation. We look at why durability and dynamic scoring and other skills could help Kirill achieve some major goal milestones once his career is done. We start by looking at if he has a chance to ever catch Alex Ovechkin, and where Kaprizov's goals per game mark stacks up with Ovechkin's. We then look at just what Kaprizov would have to do to even come ...
Wild Steal a Point at Colorado
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Wild's 4-3 shootout loss to Colorado. We look at the positives, such as strong games from Kevin Fiala and Kirill Kaprizov, another great game from Matt Boldy and a strong performance from Kaapo Kahkonen. We look at why the phantom Avalanche goal didn't mean as much in the end as the two the Avs scored in the first period. We also discuss increased Power Play opportunities for Matt Boldy and Calen Addison, and why that should continue for bot...
Matt Boldy is the Linemate Kevin Fiala Deserves
January 17, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Michetti joins the show to recap the Wild's win over Anaheim over the weekend. We look at Kirill Kaprizov's return to the lineup, the immediate chemistry between Matt Boldy and Kevin Fiala, and Kaapo Kahkonen with another strong start. We wonder what the lineup will look like when Joel Eriksson Ek and other currently injured players are ready to return. We then preview today's game against Colorado. How is it possible that with the players they lost...
Kirill Kaprizov and Cam Talbot are All Stars!
January 14, 2022 08:06 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the news that Kirill Kaprizov and Cam Talbot made the NHL All Star Team. We look at why Kaprizov was very deserving and was in contention early to be a captain of the event. We look at Talbot's numbers compared to other goalies in the division, and why the selection this year was more about previous years' stats. We move to Rem Pitlick being claimed by Montreal, and look at what led to his quick departure after a hot start with the Wild. As wit...
Jon Merrill Earned Every bit of his Extension
January 12, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that the Wild have signed Jon Merrill to a 3 year extension. We rewind to the expectations put on him before the season started, and why he has more than filled in for last year's 3rd line by adding in some offense as well. We move to Rem Pitlick being put on waivers, and Seth confirms a suspicion he had back when Pitlick was first acquired. Pitlick was essentially a placeholder until Matt Boldy was ready to return from his injuries....
Dean Evason is the Right Fit Both Now and Into the Future
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alexis Pearson of the Bardown Beauties Podcast joins as we celebrate Dean Evason! We look at the factors that have led to Dean's success so far, including knowing which buttons to push with every player, how to get the most of this team, We look at his handling of Kevin Fiala against the Capitals as a perfect example of getting the most out of the team. We also discuss Dean putting his assistants extensions first before his own, and his one of a kind vic...
The Own Goal Heard Around the World
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show to recap wins over the Bruins and Capitals! We look at how Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi fit in seamlessly with the Wild lineup, how Kaapo Kahkonen came up huge in each game, and how the Wild were able to overcome a last minute deficit yet again to stun Washington. We also discuss the Wild's roster moves this week, in anticipation of getting a few key players back off of Injured Reserve. Could Kirill Kaprizov actually play on ...
A Storybook Start for Matt Boldy
January 07, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Wild's 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins. We start by talking about all of the feel good moments in the win were completely overshadowed by Trent Frederic's dirty hit on Kirill Kaprizov that forced him to miss the remainder of the game. Despite that, we examine the NHL debuts of Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi and why they showed they can be long term solutions to the Wild's injury bug. We also look at the return of Jonas Brodin, and how having him ...
Keys to Beating the Bizarre Bruins
January 06, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Spoked Z joins the show to preview tonight's game against the Bruins. We get his reaction to Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy being elevated to the Wild roster, and what we can expect from them while they are here (which is hopefully the rest of the year). We also look at the Bruins' season, which has featured about as much that could go wrong despite their recent success. We discuss how the Bruins have been dominant at preventing goals, but have struggled to ...
Have we Seen the last of Victor Rask?
January 06, 2022 00:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the recent roster moves the Wild made surrounding the impending call ups of Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy. We look at comments made by Dean Evason hinting at Power Play time for both Boldy and Rossi, and some possible line combinations to fit them into the lineup. We also discuss the decision to put Victor Rask on waivers, and what has led to his Wild tenure being mostly a disappointment. We look at his move to the Taxi Squad, and if he will be u...
Are Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi Getting a Call Up?
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show to recap his experience at the Winter Classic. We discuss the sights and sounds from inside Target Field and how the entire experience was another feather in the Minnesota sports cap. We look at the potential call ups of Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy. Which player would be the better fit right now? We also discuss why both players may be what is needed to finally get Kevin Fiala some line help. We finish the show by discussing the ...
Wild Turning the Page to 2022
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap the Winter Classic, both on the ice and leading up to the game. We discuss why despite the rough performance, it's hard to get panicked considering the number of games the Wild have had postponed over the last two weeks. They did battle back and Kirill Kaprizov shined in another opportunity to showcase his talents on the national stage. We also discuss the things we both will take away from Winter Classic weekend. We move ...
The Wild have the NHL's Best Prospect Pool
December 31, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting joins the show as we shed some much needed light on the Minnesota Wild's very deep prospect system. Gabe starts off with his top 10 current rankings for various Wild prospects, with several notable names making his list. We move to Jesper Wallstedt's performance in the World Junior Championships as an indicator of what he will be capable of when he reaches the NHL level. And we finish with Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy both be...
Revisiting the Wild's 2021-22 Over/Unders
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Wyatt Garin joins the show and we revisit the Wild's Over/Unders for the 2021-22 season. We start by looking at the Wild's updated Stanley Cup odds, and if we've seen enough so far this year to feel good about their chances to make the Final. We look at goal totals for various Wild players, and if we think Kirill Kaprizov can keep up his hot play to hit his. We look at Kevin Fiala's bad luck to start the season, and if he has enough time in the season le...
Jonas Brodin Lands on the COVID-19 List
December 29, 2021 22:53 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that Jonas Brodin tested positive for COVID on Monday. We look at his potential to still play in the Winter Classic, and if the Wild should be concerned about any other positive tests considering Brodin practiced outside with several of his teammates this week. We discuss the now cancelled World Junior Championships and why Jesper Wallstedt's performance should increase optimism that he is a franchise goalie in waiting. We also discu...
The Minnesota Wild 2021 Year in Review
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins as we recap 2021! We look at the game of the year, which was far and away the shootout win against Toronto in November. Especially considering the Wild dominated early and had Toronto on the ropes before their comeback. We also look at the 2021 Player of the Year which goes to Ryan Hartman. We picked Hartman because he has delivered on his promise to be more aggressive and shoot the puck more. Hartman has gone from a 3rd line wing to top...
Who Fills in for Joel Eriksson Ek?
December 27, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we examine the Wild's options at center while Joel Eriksson Ek is out of the lineup. We start by looking at the Blues dealing with COVID-19 issues to start the week, and the Wild now being the only team in the NHL without a player currently in the protocol. We preview the matchup and why this is still a tough matchup for the Wild even if it isn't the same Blues team that handled the Wild last year. We then discuss wheth...
Wild Player Letters to Santa
December 24, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we ring in Christmas with a Christmas Eve themed episode! We start by sorting out who made the Naughty or Nice list, with the Wild's special teams making the list for the wrong reason. We also put the third line in general on the naughty list, with the exception of Kevin Fiala. We move to letters from Santa, as various Wild players. We finish with some general Wild news, with a look toward whether or not Monday's game in Winnipeg will actually happen. Su...
Player Point Projections for the Remainder of 2021-22
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins as we look at projecting point totals for Wild players for the rest of the season! We look at whether or not Kirill Kaprizov can finish the year as a point per game player. Can Marcus Foligno and Ryan Hartman hit the 30 goal plateau based on how their seasons have gone so far? What will Kevin Fiala's stats look like at the end of the year? Which defenseman will end up leading the Wild in goals? Are 63 starts too much for Cam Talbot? We d...
Decked Down in Dallas
December 21, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Dane Lewis of Locked on Stars joins the show to recap the Stars 7-4 win over the Wild. We look at what went right for the Stars, including getting their top line going early and taking advantage of a rare off night for Cam Talbot. We look at how the Wild tried to flip the game on it's head by going to an empty net with 9 minutes to play. We look at a nice bouceback game for Kevin Fiala and if this can be the game that gets him on a scoring run. We get an...
Should the NHL Bring the Taxi Squads Back?
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Cody Janzen of World Hockey Report joins the show to look at the NHL's current COVID-19 situation. What makes the most sense for the NHL to resume the season? Should they look to bring Taxi squads back? Would a bubble even be possible. We look at the likelihood the Olympics still end up happening, with the odds seemingly very low that the NHL sends players to China. We also look at some surprise teams in both the Eastern and Western conferences. Is Anah...
Which NHL Teams are Surprise Stanley Cup Contenders?
December 20, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn today's bonus episode of Locked on Wild we preview tonight's Wild-Stars game with Dane Lewis of Locked on Stars. Dane gets us caught up with how Dallas has done since the Wild beat them 7-2 back in November. We also look at all of the COVID-19 news that has hit the NHL over the weekend, including a couple of Wild postponements and several teams being shut down until the end of the week. We answer some of your mailbag questions! We start with which Conference has the better winning percen...
Final Tune Up for the Winter Classic
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to preview tonight's game against the Dallas Stars. We look at what the Wild need to do to win, problems with the Wild's third line, and who the Stars may turn to in net. We look at Jared Spurgeon's injury and why Jordie Benn is being asked to fill the void again over Calen Addison. We also discuss the rash of COVID-19 postponements and why it's likely this is the last game the Wild play before the Winter Classic. We look at whether...
Wild Let Buffalo Hang Around and Lose
December 17, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Wild's 3-2 shootout loss to Buffalo. We look at how the Wild looked rusty after getting Tuesday's game against Carolina postponed, and how Buffalo was able to control the action while playing with nothing to lose. We discuss why Cam Talbot deserved a better fate than a loss, and how the special teams let the Wild down again. We look at what needs to be changed for the Wild going forward, including simplifying the Power Play, getting Rem Pitl...
Back In Action Against Buffalo
December 16, 2021 08:24 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we gear up for tonight's game against Buffalo after Tuesday's postponement. We look at which teams throughout the NHL are currently dealing with COVID-19 issues and what the options are for the NHL going forward. We move on to the news that Bill Guerin has been named GM of Team USA for the Olympics and whether or not the NHL will be going. We finish the show with Jack Peart being named to Team USA's roster for the World Juniors and how the Wild can beat ...
Should Claude Giroux be a Wild Trade Target?
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we start by gearing up for the Carolina Hurricanes game tonight. The Hurricanes will be without Sebastian Aho due to COVID-19 but they are still a dangerous team with great goaltending. If the Wild are going to beat them they need to do so in 5 on 5 situations, because the Hurricanes have a good Power Play and the second best Penalty Kill in the entire league. A ton of penalties is not a recipe for success again tonight. We then shift focus building off ...
Should the Wild make a Deadline Trade?
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we recap the end of the West Coast road trip for the Minnesota Wild. We look at what went wrong against the LA Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights. We also discuss the loss of Jonas Brodin and his impact on the Wild's defense. We look at why the Wild took way too many penalties in both games, while also being a couple of plays away from wins in both cases. We move on to the idea of the Wild making a move at the deadline ...
MAILBAG: The Current State of the Central Division
December 11, 2021 22:54 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we answer your submitted mailbag questions! We start by looking at what a potential trade for Tomas Hertl could look like, with the Wild likely needing to part with a top prospect and a draft pick at the very least. Seth creates a starting lineup of his favorite Wild prospects. We look at the impending free agents for the Wild and which players should be brought back. With the Wild having Marco Rossi, Adam Beckman, Matt Boldy and Calen Addison ready in I...
Wild Heat up Power Play in win over San Jose
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Seth joins JD Young of Locked on Sharks for a Crossover Recap of the Wild's 5-2 win over San Jose. We look at how the Wild were able to get off to such a good start, how the Wild got their Power Play going, and why the Sharks couldn't complete the comeback despite a really good third period. We look at how both goalies fared throughout the game, and why Kevin Fiala may have finally started a long overdue scoring run. We also preview what is coming up for...
Getting Revenge on the Sharks
December 09, 2021 23:53 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBOn today's bonus episode of Locked on Wild, Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins to preview tonight's game against San Jose. We look at what needs to chance for the Wild to avoid the same mistakes they made against San Jose the last time these two teams played. We also look at how the Eriksson Ek-Greenway-Foligno line being reunited has led to the Wild playing their best hockey of the season. We also look at the impending return of Jared Spurgeon and how his return could give the Wild's ...
Who Sits when Jared Spurgeon Returns?
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties Podcast joins the show. We answer the question of "Are We Having Fun?" with this Wild team. We look at the work Dean Evason has done pushing all of the right buttons all season long. We discuss Dmitry Kulikov using Victor Rask's stick as another sign this team gets along great. We also look at the impending return of Jared Spurgeon, now the Wild have managed to win all of these games without him in the lineup, and who...
Reports of Cam Talbot's Demise Were Greatly Exaggerated
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show as we recap another impressive win for the Wild. We look at how the Wild were able to win their seventh straight game by a score of 4-1 over the Oilers. We look first at some of the biggest things we took away from the win, including the Wild getting out to an early lead, and quieting the Oilers Power Play. We look at how Jonas Brodin kept Connor McDavid in check all night, how the Wild's top 6 came out on top and how Cam Talbot...
Wild Match Up Well With Oilers
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Tom Gazzola of the Oilers Pre and Postgame joins the show to preview tonight's game against Edmonton. We look at the ways the Oilers improved their overall team depth and players who have stepped up so far this year. We also look at how Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have somehow played at an all time high level so far this season. We also look at some of the areas where the Oilers have struggled, including in 5 on 5 play which is one of the biggest a...
Wild Face Critical West Coast Road Trip This Week
December 06, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins for another #MichelettiMonday! We recap the thrilling win over Toronto, and look at some of the pivotal moments. They include another strong performance for Cam Talbot, the Eriksson Ek-Greenway-Foligno line setting the tone and Kirill Kaprizov making things look easy in the shootout. We then look at the upcoming 4 game West Coast road trip which presents the Wild a great opportunity to continue their red hot play. If they can get pa...
Wild Unleash Top Line in Devils Win
December 03, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Trey Matthews of Locked on Devils joins the show to recap the Wild's 5-2 win over New Jersey. We look at what went wrong for the Devils, the Jack Hughes extension and why he isn't playing center for the Devils. We look at a historically bad power play for New Jersey, and why there may need to be some coaching changes if the Devils don't pick up their overall play soon. On the Wild side of the game we discuss the Wild getting Mats Zuccarello back on their...