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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Gabe Foley's Preliminary 2022 First Round Draft Rankings
October 02, 2021 18:04 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting joins to discuss his initial 2022 NHL Draft First Round rankings. We start by looking at whether or not Shane Wright will ever drop lower than first overall in the class. Gabe also goes through the tiers of his first round rankings to give his favorite player from each tier. We also discuss that while there isn't a goalie in Gabe's initial rankings, there are a few knocking on the door early in the second round. Support Us...
X Factor Players for the Central Division
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show to look at which players are the biggest X Factors for their teams. We start by looking at why Adam Beckman is making enough noise that the Wild may end up calling him up to start the season. We then look at the Wild's X Factor Players, Seth nominates Joel Eriksson Ek and Alex goes with Cam Talbot. In Eriksson Ek's case, if he continues his offensive surge, he could help take Kirill Kaprizov to another gear. If he regresses...
Is Jordan Greenway on Thin Ice?
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Spoked Z joins the show to discuss several Minnesota Wild topics as we get closer to the start of the 2021-22 season. We start by getting Spoked's reaction to Kirill Kaprizov signing his extension with the Wild. We move to whether or not Joel Eriksson Ek is the best choice for top line center, and what happens to Victor Rask. We also discuss what needs to change with Kevin Fiala's linemates to keep him happy. We move to whether or not Matt Boldy and Mar...
Minnesota Wild Overs and Unders for 2021-22
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, friend of the show Wyatt Garin joins as we discuss some of BetOnline AG's NHL odds for the 2021-22 season. We start by looking at the Wild's odds to win the Western Conference, and agree that it's weird that the Wild have just slightly better odds than the Kraken to win. They both also agree that it should come down to Vegas and Colorado. As far as division odds go, Wyatt likes that the Wild have the second best odds, and Seth agrees that there is a lot ...
Where does Dallas Fit in the Central?
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Dane Lewis of Locked on Stars joins for a crossover episode! We start by looking at what Jason Robertson can do in his 2nd NHL season. Will he continue the strong start to his NHL career or is there potential for him to regress in year two? We then ask Dane what to expect from Dallas after so much went wrong for them last season. We finish by looking at why Tyler Seguin is the Star most primed for a huge bounce back season. On the Wild end Dane asks wha...
Alternate Captains and Blues Game Recap
September 27, 2021 14:29 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap the Wild's preseason opening loss to St. Louis. We discuss why Adam Beckman was the lone highlight and if we should be concerned by the struggles of Kaapo Kahkonen and Andrew Hammond. We also look at some of Dean Evason's comments after the game in regards to Jordan Greenway's performance in particular. We then move to the announcement of Alternate Captains Marcus Foligno and Matt Dumba and why they are both great fits that were unanimously sup...
Training Camp Tidbits with the Bardown Beauties
September 24, 2021 15:45 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jessi Pierce and Alexis Pearson of the Bardown Beauties Podcast join the show! We start by reacting to the Kirill Kaprizov extension news and discuss what part of the extension surprised us all the most. We also try to figure out how Kaprizov managed to sneak into the US to get vaccinated without anybody knowing. We move to training camp, and one big thing we are all looking forward to seeing. For Alexis it's the continued maturation of Marco Rossi and w...
Creating A New Wild Bit With 10,000 Takes!
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jack Leverentz of 10,000 Takes joins the show to react to the Kirill Kaprizov signing. We look at the deal itself and if there is anyone else on the Wild roster that is anywhere close to as marketable as Kaprizov is. We also discuss the origins of the Bonino bit, and whether or not it can still be used now that Nick Bonino is with the Sharks. Seth offers a suggestion for a replacement bit involving Marcus Foligno. We also look at what went into the Bonin...
Kaprizov Signs His Extension
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Brett Marshall, Justin Bakke and Zeke Boyat of the Sound the Foghorn Podcast join the show to break down the news of Kirill Kaprizov signing a 5 year extension with the Minnesota Wild. We look at all angles of the contract, starting with our initial reaction to the news. We also discuss if there are any red flags that we see with the deal, and if this puts any additional pressure on Bill Guerin to acquire a center to pair with Kaprizov, or if the best pa...
Opening Night Roster Battles
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at what the Wild's Opening Night Roster might look like after the Prospect Showcase. The goalie position for the Wild is pretty well set, but Andrew Hammond looks to be the one who would step up if either Cam Talbot or Kaapo Kahkonen miss time due to injury. On defense, Calen Addison should compete for the final starting spot with Jordie Benn, but don't be surprised if Dean Evason opts for the experience of Benn to at least start the season. Be...
Bold Predictions for 2021-22!
September 20, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show and we start by recapping the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi stole the show all weekend, but Seth and Zach talk about a couple of other players who did well throughout the weekend. Seth also notes that Jesper Wallstedt is probably the best goalie in the Wild system right now, despite a nice game from Dereck Baribeau. Also, how nice is it to have the Blackhawks rivalry back? We move to the bold predic...
The Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase
September 19, 2021 18:04 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we are joined by Jack Bushman of Locked on Blackhawks for a special crossover episode! We discuss the big names to watch in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase over the weekend, with all eyes on Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy on the Minnesota side. We also discuss the latest with the Kirill Kaprizov negotiations. We also discuss the Central Division, and why it might all come down to how well Darcy Kuemper does in net for the Avalanche. If he struggles, the di...
Hearing from Wild Fans!
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Patrick, a lifelong Wild fan, joins to ask Seth some questions. We start by looking at Seth's favorite games in recent Wild memory, with Seth picking the 6-5 win over Vegas, and the 1-0 win over the Golden Knights in the playoffs. We look at whether or not Kirill Kaprizov can break the Wild's all time record for goals, and the answer for him comes down to whether or not he stays with the Wild long term. We also wonder who was the most impactful free age...
Keep Calm and Kaprizov will Sign
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Dev of 10,000 Takes joins the show to discuss the latest in the Kirill Kaprizov contract negotiations. We look at if there is anyone in this process who is the "villain" or if it's simply taking longer than we anticipated it would. We also look at parallels between the Joel Eriksson Ek contract process and Kirill's negotiations, and why JEEK's took so much less time to put together. We finish by looking at Marat Khusnutdinov and the impact he could have ...
Western Conference Contenders or Pretenders
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to look at which teams in the Western Conference are contenders or pretenders. We start with the Wild and the Central division. Do the moves the Wild made in the offseason make them contenders for a playoff spot or will it be tough sledding against the entirety of the NHL? Will Chicago be able to fight for a playoff spot with their new pieces and step up in goaltending? Can Winnipeg ride good goaltending again this year and capture ...
Shaping Expectations for 2021-22
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Judd Zulgad of SKOR North and Judd's Hockey Show joins the show! We discuss the effect the Kirill Kaprizov negotiations may have on his desire to sign here after his inevitable extension, and whether or not his agent overplayed his hand way too early. We also look at if the Wild have any questions that still need to be answered before the season starts. Judd states his concerns for the Wild's Blue Line, as well as the overall center depth, which will lik...
Looking Ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting joins to take an early look at some of his favorites for the 2022 NHL Draft. We start by looking at why this draft will be substantially deeper than the 2021 class and should allow the Wild to snag great players no matter where they draft. We start by looking at why Shane Wright is the consensus top pick. We also discuss the other players near the top of the draft such as Matthew Savoie, Brad Lambert and Logan Cooley and wh...
Depth Concerns for the Avalanche?
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Chris Micieli of Locked on Avalanche joins for a crossover episode! We start by talking about the Avalanche, and whether or not Darcy Kuemper will give the Avs the same goaltending that Philip Grubauer did or if the Avs are in for a regression in net. We also discuss which player loss will impact the Avalanche both on and off the court. We move to the Wild, and if their success last year was a surprise that they can hope for again this year, or if the fu...
Olympic Roster Projections
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we look at what rosters might look like for various countries in the 2022 Winter Olympics. We start with team USA, team Canada and team Russia, who are the biggest contenders in the field and have arguably the most NHL talent spread amongst each other of the rest of the field combined. We also look at Wild players who could see time with their home countries, including Kirill Kaprizov with team Russia. We also discuss Za...
Jordie Benn and The Best Centers in Wild History
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman returns and we discuss the signing of Jordie Benn. Will he be more of a depth player or could he actually get starters minutes on the 3rd line? We then move to trying to figure out who is the best center in Wild history. We start with maybe the most obvious choice in Mikko Koivu. Koivu is a perfect example of longevity and consistency which allowed him to climb to the top of almost every statistical category in the history of the franchise. ...
Are the Coyotes Rebuilding?
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we crossover with Robyn Leano of Locked on Coyotes. We start by discussing the news regarding the city of Glendale opting to not renew their lease with the Coyotes, and where they might end up playing next. We also discuss whether the Coyotes are rebuilding or just retooling. We discuss the latest news surrounding Kirill Kaprizov and his negotations for a new contract. We also look at the direction the Wild should take while dealing with the Parise and ...
Mascot Mayhem Part 2
August 27, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Spoked Z joins to finish his chat about all things NHL Mascots. On today's episode we finish our discussion by looking at several NHL mascots, and whether or not we think they are good designs or if they should be redone. We also discuss an article from 2019 ranking mascots and whether or not we agree with those rankings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! S...
Mascot Mayhem Part 1
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Spoked Z rejoins the show and we dive heavy into the world of NHL mascots. We start by establishing that Gritty is the best mascot in the entire NHL. He brings the best social media presence as well as arena presence of any mascot currently in the league. We also discuss whether or not it's a big deal that the New York Rangers do not have a mascot. We also come up with some options for the Rangers to fill their vacancy. We also talk about whether or not ...
Best Games of 2020-21 and the 2021-22 Schedule
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins to give his reaction to the news that the KHL will not be taking on Kirill Kaprizov as a player this season. While expected, it was still a surprise to Zach to finally hear it officially put into words. We then look at some of the most memorable games of the 2020-21 season, including their Wild comeback win against Vegas 6-5 with two goals in the final 90 seconds of play, the 8-3 win over Colorado, Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick against Ari...
Prove It Players in 2021-22
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti returns to look at players who have something to prove in 2021-22. We start though with the latest on Kirill Kaprizov and his ongoing contract negotiation with the Wild. What play does his agent have now that the KHL has officially stated that Kaprizov will not play in their league next year? We also discuss the news that Alexander Khovanov is expected to return to play in America this coming season. To "Players with something to prove i...
Getting to Know the Iowa Heartlanders
August 23, 2021 19:11 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, David Fine, Director of Communications and Broadcaster for the Iowa Heartlanders joins the show to talk about the newest addition to the Wild's organizational family! We start by going back to the franchise's inception, and what it took for the team to come to be. We also discuss the team making up the front office, and how they are using their experience from various levels of hockey to keep the process running smoothly. We also discuss why Gerry Flemin...
The Tarasenko Dilemma with Thomas Welch
August 20, 2021 22:51 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Thomas Welch of Locked on Blues joins for a crossover episode! We start by talking about the Blues, and what the latest news is regarding Vladimir Tarasenko's future with the team. We then discuss the most impactful move the Blues made this offseason. On the Wild front, we discuss the Wild's center depth, and why Marco Rossi can help strengthen the depth chart when he takes over the 1C position. We discuss Kevin Fiala's future with the team and whether o...
The Two Way Depth Chart
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at some of the two way depth the Wild have on their roster in the event that they suffer injuries. If Cam Talbot or Kaapo Kahkonen are injured, the choice seems pretty clear that Andrew Hammond would fill in. But will he be the third goalie at the NHL level or get some starts in Iowa? On defense a name has lept over Calen Addison on the 3rd line opposite Dmitry Kulikov. Would Calen still be the first man up in the event of injuries? And on offens...
Fiala is Signed and Looking Into the Future
August 17, 2021 16:49 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Seth and Zach react to the news that Kevin Fiala has avoided arbitration as he and the Wild settled at $5.1 million for this season's salary. We look at what this means for the potential of a long term deal going forward, and whether or not this strategy could backfire for the Wild. We also discuss recent comments by Wild GM Bill Guerin as to progress with the Kirill Kaprizov extension talks, and when we could potentially expect a deal to be struck. We f...
Kevin Fiala's Arbitration Figures and Core or Complimentary
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to discuss the latest surrounding Kevin Fiala's contract negotiations with the Wild. We discuss whether or not we should be concerned at the gap between Fiala and the Wild in arbitration salary filings, and if the Wild will be able to ultimately get an extension ironed out. We also discuss whether or not Fiala's track record helps his case. We finish the episode playing "Core or Complimentary" and try to put members of the Wild rost...
The Lightning are the Lannisters of the NHL
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Adam Denker of Locked on Lightning joins to discuss the offseason for the Stanley Cup Champions. We look at what expectations should be for the 2021-22 season considering the Lightning are cap-strapped. Who is going to replace the production of Yanni Gourde and others that have departed? How close did the Kraken get to selecting other players on the Lightning roster? We also discuss the outcry over the Lightning's use of the salary cap. For the Wild, we ...
Kirill Kaprizov is NOT Returning to the KHL
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Seth and Zach get to the bottom of the Kirill Kaprizov contract negotiations. We start with the latest update from Frank Servalli that Kaprizov has a tentative agreement with CSKA Moskow to return to the KHL if he doesn't agree to a new deal with the Wild. We then look at some other sources that deny that is accurate. We also bring in some recent comments from Ilya Sorokin, who further douses the legitimacy of Kaprizov returning to the KHL. We discuss ...
Reinhart and Barkov and Eichel, Oh My!
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we welcome Armando Velez of Locked on Panthers for a special Offseason Crossover Episode! We start by asking Armando about the Sam Reinhart trade, and where that puts Florida among teams with the best center combination in the NHL. We also look at why the offseason was quiet other than that for the Panthers, who are trying to stay relatively cap-neutral while they negotiate an extension with Aleksander Barkov. We switch to the Wild, and Armando asks Set...
Penguins Offseason Recap with Hunter Hodies
August 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we are joined by Hunter Hodies, host of Locked on Penguins for a crossover show! We start by recapping the offseason for the Penguins, and Hunter picks his favorite move of the offseason and his most puzzling move for Pittsburgh. We move to the Wild, and Hunter asks about the Parise and Suter buyouts and their effect on the WIld moving forward. Hunter also asks about the other moves the Wild have made this offseason, which move is Seth's favorite, and an...
State of MN Sports with Stephen Strom
August 05, 2021 15:26 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we assess the state of Minnesota sports teams with Stephen Strom of the Strom Sports Show. We start with the Twins, and whether or not Stephen likes the return the Twins got for their trade deadline moves. We also wonder whether or not the Twins can get back into the hunt next year or if they will need a little more time to become competitive again. We also preview the Gopher football season, and what sort of bounce back season we can expect from PJ Fleck...
Wild Offseason Questions that Remain
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show to dive into some offseason questions that have yet to be answered. We start by looking at how the line combinations may look for the Wild with news that Dean Evason may try to pair Kevin Fiala and Freddy Gaudreau on the same line. We also discuss the implications that salary arbitration with Kevin Fiala could have on his availability in a trade. We finish the show by looking at whether or not the Wild should still pursue Jack E...
Husky Hockey with the Husky Warming House Podcast!
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Nick and Noah from the Husky Warming House Podcast join the show to recap last year's amazing run to the Frozen Four for the Husky Men's Hockey Team. We look at some of the expectations the team will face this season and where they should be expected to finish in the NCHC. We also discuss the Wild's offseason moves, and where the team is at both this year and beyond while we wait for Kevin Fiala and Kirill Kaprizov to sign extensions. Support Us By Suppo...
A Fleury of Blackhawks Action with Jack Bushman
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jack Bushman of Locked on Blackhawks joins the show to recap a very busy offseason for the Blackhawks. We start by laying out the timeline of Marc-Andre Fleury being traded to Chicago, mulling retirement and then declaring this weekend that he will suit up for the Blackhawks in the 2021-22 season. We also look at what was more of a risk in acquiring Seth Jones, the prospects Chicago gave up or the extension the team signed him to? We finish by discussing...
More NHL Free Agency with Spoked Z
July 30, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we finish up our conversation with Spoked Z recapping some of the biggest moves in the first week of Free Agency. We start by asking why teams continue to help the Tampa Bay Lighning avoid cap purgatory, this time with Chicago taking a bad contract from the Lightning in exchange for Brendan Saad who may retire. We also discuss the Blackhawks, and a few other teams who had good starts to free agency! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG T...
NHL Day 1 Free Agency with Spoked Z Part 1
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, our official NHL correspondent Spoked Z joins the show for a full recap of the madness that was Day 1 of NHL Free Agency. We look at some of the biggest moves at the goalie position, including Philip Grubauer heading to Seattle, Marc-Andre Fleury heading to Chicago where he will probably retire, and Darcy Kuemper going to Colorado. We also try to figure out what the Carolina Hurricanes overall plan for the offseason is. We finish with a look at the Wild'...
Recapping the Wild's Day 1 Free Agency Moves
July 28, 2021 22:57 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we recap Day 1 of Free Agency for the Minnesota Wild. We look at some of the depth signings in Dominic Turgeon, Jon Lizotte, and Joe Hicketts. We say goodbye to Nick Bonino and Ian Cole. We look at potential targets going elsewhere in Nick Foligno and Pius Suter. And we welcome in Alex Goligoski and Freddy Gaudreau. We look at what they bring to the team and what still needs to be shored up by Bill Guerin. We react to some of Guerin's comments about Day 1...
The Free Agency Primer
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we gear up for the start of NHL Free Agency. We begin by looking at the signings of Dakota Mermis, Kyle Rau and Andrew Hammond to return to the organization. Will any of those guys have a chance to make the Wild roster, or will they be more likely to play with Iowa especially with the Taxi Squad not being necessary this year. We move to whether or not the Wild should sign impending free agents Nick Bonino and Ian Cole to return next year. The reality is t...
The Wild's 2021 Draft Class with Gabe Foley
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive into the Wild's 2021 Draft Class with Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting. We start with some overall draft thoughts, and whether shortening the draft is a good idea. We move to Jesper Wallstedt. Does Gabe think he has what it takes to become a quality NHL starter? What can we expect from Carson Lambos? How big of a home run pick was Jack Peart in the second round? We then move to the remaining picks for the Wild and wonder who between Caedan Bankier...
Weekend Rewind with Alex Micheletti
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show to recap a busy week in the NHL last week. We start by analyzing some of the biggest trades from around the league. Will Chicago get hurt more by the prospects they gave up for Seth Jones, or the extension they signed him to? Are we surprised that Jack Eichel didn't go anywhere? What exactly are the Carolina Hurricanes doing? We then move to the NHL Draft and recap what the Wild did in the first round. Were we surprised tha...
Welcome Jesper Wallstedt and Carson Lambos!
July 24, 2021 16:43 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we start by reacting to the first round of the NHL Draft. Jack Eichel wasn't traded but Sam Reinhart was. What effect will that have on the Wild's ability to add a center via trade or does it make it more likely the Wild just go free agent shopping instead? We react to both the Jesper Wallstedt and Carson Lambos picks with notes from The Athletic and Elite Prospects. What does the Wallstedt selection say about Kaapo Kahkonen? Are we surprised the Wild did...
Expansion Reaction Crossover Part 1
July 23, 2021 15:16 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jared Ellis of Locked on Hurricanes and Jason Hernandez of Locked on Ducks stop by for an Expansion Draft Reaction Crossover episode! In part 1 we break down each player selected off of our teams, including the Wild losing Carson Soucy, and who is most likely to replace him in the lineup. We also look at the Expansion Draft presentation overall and some of the more puzzling decisions made by Kraken GM Ron Francis. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! B...
The Final Locked On NHL First Round Mock Part 2
July 22, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we react to the news that Carson Soucy has been selected by the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion draft and why his absence will mostly be felt by his production in a more prominent role with the Kraken. We then go through the second half of the final Locked on NHL Mock Draft, with the NHL Draft starting tomorrow. Included in this second half of the mock draft are: Matthew Coronato by the St. Louis Blues, Logan Stankoven by the Winnipeg Jets, Fyodor Svechko...
The Final Locked On NHL First Round Mock Part 1
July 22, 2021 14:22 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild we go through the first half of the final Locked on NHL Mock Draft, with the NHL Draft starting tomorrow. Included in this first half of the mock draft are: Owen Power by the Buffalo Sabres, Matt Beniers by the Seattle Kraken, William Eklund by the Buffalo Sabres after they completed a trade for Jack Eichel with the Anaheim Ducks, Luke Hughes by the New Jersey Devils, Simon Edvinsson by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Jesper Wallstedt by the Detroit Red Wings...
Happy Expansion Draft Day!
July 21, 2021 14:24 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Brett Marshall of the Sound the Foghorn Podcast joins the show! We start by discussing the actual terms Kirill Kaprizov could be offered by the KHL and why it's nowhere near what he will earn in the NHL and thus is not a viable option for him. We move to Kevin Fiala's negotiations and if the Wild will be able to get him signed as well. On the Expansion front, we discuss why Kaapo Kahkonen being taken by the Kraken wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...
Buyout Fallout, Nick Foligno and Other Odds and Ends
July 20, 2021 15:10 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman rejoins Seth to look at how the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts went down over the phone and whether or not they were handled correctly. We also discuss some potential landing spots for Ryan Suter, and why Zach Parise's list is way harder to put together. We then move to reports that Nick Foligno and the Wild are close to a match once free agency begins. We look at where Foligno could potentially slot in and if he would be a good fit with t...