Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast
1,178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Kirill Kaprizov lifts Wild over Sharks 4-3
March 04, 2024 04:35 - 1 hour - 58 MBKirill Kaprizov saved the Wild from a disastrous loss at home with his 27th, 28th and 29th goals of the season, as his 3rd goal of the night gave the Wild a 4-3 lead late. Freddy Gaudreau also scored for the Wild, who fell behind 2-0 and 3-2 to a San Jose team near the bottom of the standings. Mikael Granlund and Nico Sturm scored early off of Filip Gustavsson, who faced just 15 shots all night. The Wild are off until Thursday when they head to Arizona to take on the Coyotes. Subscribe to o...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild offense can't get it done in 3-1 loss to St. Louis
March 03, 2024 04:21 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis on Saturday night to fall to 28-27-6. The Wild fell behind early in this game, but thanks to Jon Merrill they tied the score 1-1. The Blues scored the final two goals of the game and the Wild went to the penalty box 7 times on the night. Marc-Andre Fleury was great, but the Wild missed the net on 21 of their 43 shot attempts in route to another deflating loss to their slim playoff chances. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Lock...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Slugged in Nashville 6-1 as Playoff Chances Flatline
March 01, 2024 07:16 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild were dealt a fatal blow to their playoff hopes in a 6-1 loss to the Nashville Predators Thursday night in Nashville as the Wild fell 8 points behind the Predators for the second Wild card spot with 21 games to go. The Wild actually scored the first goal of the game as Connor Dewar scored his 9th goal of the season, but the Predators answered with 2 goals in 8 seconds to take a 2-1 lead. The Wild would give up 4 goals in the second and third period as they fell to 2-9 again...
A Deep Dive into a Pivotal March for the Minnesota Wild
February 29, 2024 20:25 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins to preview the month of March for the Minnesota Wild. We recap a successful month of February, that featured the emergence of a dominant top line and a few quality wins sprinkled in along the way. We select the Locked on Wild Player of the Month for February, with Kirill Kaprizov being the clear winner after taking home Player of the Week honors last week. We look at a crucial month of games against mostly Central Division opponents and ...
Minnesota Wild Sign Marat Khusnutdinov to Entry Level Contract!
February 29, 2024 04:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Dan Bradley of the Pod, Snipe & Celly podcast joins the show to discuss the news that Marat Khusnutdinov has signed his entry level contract! We look at what still needs to be done before he joins the NHL roster, as well as what he brings to the table as a player. We discuss Bill Guerin's comments both on Marat and the rest of the roster in general ahead of the trade deadline. We also discuss Kirill Kaprizov's influence and guidance and how the upcoming ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Top Line Quiet as Wild Edged 3-2 by Carolina
February 28, 2024 06:03 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell at home 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center to snap a 2 game winning streak. The Wild had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 on goals from Connor Dewar and Jonas Brodin, but the Hurricanes were able to bounce back both times to tie the score. The Hurricanes scored the go ahead goal on the Power Play in the third and Pyotr Kochetkov was able to quiet the high scoring Wild offense down the stretch. The Wild fall to 6 points behind Nashville for the final spot in the ...
Elias Pettersson Would be worth the Moves it would Take to Add Him to the Wild Roster
February 28, 2024 02:34 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we talk about Elias Pettersson with reports starting to grow that he isn't committed yet to signing a long term extension with Vancouver. We look at Pettersson's stats and what makes him one of the top 10 best players in the NHL right now. We look at what he might get on his extension, and how Vancouver can still play this out similarly to how the Wild handled the Fiala situation. We look at what would be a potential return if the Wild tried to trade for...
The Wrekker Line has the Wild Squarely in the Playoff Picture
February 26, 2024 18:05 - 47 minutes - 43 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us to recap to massive wins for the Wild against Edmonton and Seattle. We look closer at the numbers the "Wrekker Line" have been putting up since the All Star Break. We look at how playing with Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek has upped Boldy's game, and the number of things Joel Eriksson Ek is being asked to do in a career season. We discuss Declan Chisholm's play so far and why he needs to stay in the lineup going forward. We look ahead ...
Which Wild Team will we see this Weekend?
February 23, 2024 17:35 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by discussing Joel Eriksson Ek's current numbers compared to Mikko Koivu's throughout his career. We discuss Koivu's longevity, compared to the number of things Eriksson Ek is asked to do for this current Wild team. We debate whether each player would be able to be successful in the other player's era. Eriksson Ek would have done just fine in the early 2000s, but would Koivu be anything higher than a middle six center in this current era of the ...
Wild Fan Spotlight: Amanda MacNeven on Learning the Game as She Watches and Fixing the Bottom Six
February 22, 2024 17:55 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we have another Wild fan spotlight with Wild fan Amanda MacNeven, who tells us her story about becoming a Wild fan within the last couple of years and learning the game as she watches. We discuss the current state of the team, with many fans just wanting to see the team ease off the Playoff push. We look at the bottom six, and who could come out of the lineup when Marcus Foligno is ready to return. Amanda also has some ideas on what the bottom two lines ...
Is Danila Yurov the Key Wild Prospect of the Future?
February 22, 2024 04:34 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to Scott Wheeler's Wild prospect rankings. We look at Wheeler's prognosis for several key Wild prospects, including Jesper Wallstedt, Riley Heidt and more. We discuss why Danila Yurov may be the Wild prospect that holds the biggest potential influence, with his timeline setting up to be Mats Zuccarello's successor and a player who could keep Kirill Kaprizov in Minnesota if he pans out. We also discuss Charlie Stramel's development and why the Wi...
Locked on Wild Postcast: Wild Suffer 3rd Straight Loss to Jets by 6-3 Score
February 21, 2024 06:40 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost their third straight game to the Winnipeg Jets and saw their 5 game point streak snapped as they lost 6-3 to the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday in Winnipeg. The Jets scored two goals in a 14 second span to take a 2-0 lead in the first period. The Jets added another goal early in the second period to make it 3-0, before the Wild cut the deficit to 3-1 on Marco Rossi's 16th goal of the season. The Jets scored two straight goals to start the third, and added an empty netter to se...
Wild Start Pivotal Stretch with a Bang against Vancouver!
February 20, 2024 17:54 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to one of the craziest games in Wild history as the Wild storm back to beat Vancouver 10-7. We look at the Wild finally getting tired of getting stomped by top Western Conference teams, and how the Wild took advantage of every opportunity Vancouver gave them particularly in the 3rd period. We look at key turning points, and dominant efforts from Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy, where they rank amongst the rest of the NHL with...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Stun Canucks with 7 goals in 3rd period and a 10-7 win!
February 19, 2024 23:21 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild scored a franchise record 10 goals including 7 in the third as they beat Vancouver 10-7 at Xcel Energy Center Monday. The Wild trailed 5-3 heading into the 3rd period, but then scored 5 straight goals in 5 minutes to take a 8-5 lead. The Canucks scored 2 straight goals to make it 8-7, but Jonas Brodin and Kirill Kaprizov scored empty netters to seal the win. Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov both had hat tricks and 3 points each. Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello each had ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Squander Late Lead and fall 3-2 in Overtime against Buffalo
February 18, 2024 02:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Minnesota Wild saw their 4 game win streak snapped as they gave up the game tying goal with 40 seconds remaining in regulation and the Sabres scored 1:19 into overtime to steal the win. The Wild fell behind 1-0 in the third as Casey Mittelstadt scored 40 seconds in to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. The Wild tied it a few minutes later on Joel Eriksson Ek's 25th goal of the season to make it 1-1. Declan Chisholm scored his first career NHL goal to give the Wild a 2-1 lead after Jake Middleto...
Declan Chisholm will Debut for the Wild against Buffalo!
February 17, 2024 01:06 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview Declan Chisholm's Wild debut against Buffalo tomorrow! We talk about where Chisholm can help the Wild, and what we are looking for from him on the 3rd pairing and 2nd Power Play unit. We look at the last few games for Dakota Mermis, who looks like someone definitely in need of a breather, and why the Wild run the risk of burning out their top 4 defensemen if they don't find a 3rd pairing that can play meaningful minutes. We discuss John Hynes ...
What does Mason Shaw's Signing Mean for the Wild Bottom Six Going Forward?
February 16, 2024 04:34 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Mason Shaw signing a two way deal to join the Wild roster for the rest of the season. We discuss where Shaw can help the team and what his perseverance can do for morale with so many injuries to the roster. We discuss the news that Marcus Foligno will miss a few weeks, and look at what line combinations could be going forward. We pose hypothetical wings to be tried on the 2nd line opposite of Mats Zuccarello. We look at what both Brandon Duhai...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild win 4th Straight Game beating Arizona 3-1
February 15, 2024 07:16 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild won for the 7th time in 9 games and 4th straight game overall as the Wild beat Arizona 3-1 in Arizona on Wednesday night. The Wild scored the first goal of the game on the Power Play to make it 1-0 as Joel Eriksson Ek scored his 24th goal of the season. The Coyotes thought they had tied the score at 1-1, but the Wild challenged for goaltender interference and the goal was overturned. Jonas Brodin made it 2-0 Wild on his 3rd goal of the season. The Coyotes made it 2-1 as Lo...
Revisiting Some of Bill Guerin's Biggest Trade Wins
February 14, 2024 17:22 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look back on some of Bill Guerin's biggest trade wins since he took over as Wild GM. We start with arguably his biggest trade which sent Kevin Fiala to Los Angeles for Brock Faber and a first round pick that ended up being Liam Ohgren. We look at the position Guerin was in after going to arbitration with Fiala, and how he was still able to get a significant haul for Fiala even though every other team knew he was going to be traded. We look at what Fab...
Marc-Andre Fleury has made a Large Impact in his Time with the Wild!
February 13, 2024 09:24 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we recap a special night for Marc-Andre Fleury against Pittsburgh on Friday. We look at Fleury's historical ranks among other Wild goaltenders, as well as the impact he has had on the organization since he was acquired. We discuss the potential for Fleury to get traded as well as appreciating what he has brought to the Wild even if there haven't been as many wins as many would have hoped. We move to wondering when Adam Beckman an...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Ride Big Nights to 5-3 Win over Vegas
February 13, 2024 08:18 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe Minnesota Wild rode big nights from Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy to a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights to pick up their 3rd straight win to start the second half. The Wild trailed 1-0 in the first 20 seconds of the game, but responded with Power Play goals from Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek to take a 2-1 lead. After Vegas tied the score at 2-2, the Wild reclaimed the lead on Marco Rossi's 14th goal of the season. Matt Boldy made it 4-2 with his 18th goal moments later. The...
Marc-Andre Fleury Still has Plenty to Offer a Playoff Contender in Search of Goalie Help
February 13, 2024 01:19 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we recap an emotional night for Marc-Andre Fleury against Pittsburgh and why that performance shows he still has plenty to offer if he were to be traded to a contending team. We discuss a few options in the East and West that may be interested as well as how the return could look based on what the Wild initially traded for Fleury two years ago. We move onto roster tweaks ahead of tonight's game against the Golden Knights, with Connor Dewar returning off ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Filip Gustavsson Quiets Chicago in 2-1 Win to Start Second Half!
February 08, 2024 07:02 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild started their second half of the season with a 2-1 win over Chicago to keep their slim playoff chances alive. The Wild started the scoring on a goal from Jake Lucchini, his first goal with the Wild to make it 1-0. The Blackhawks tied the score in the second period on Nick Foligno's 10th goal of the year. The Wild took the lead for good in the third period on Marcus Foligno's 9th goal of the season to make it 2-1. Filip Gustavsson stopped 20 of 21 shots to pick up the win. ...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Resume Second Half in Chicago
February 08, 2024 01:45 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview tonight's game as the Wild resume the second half of the season tonight against Chicago. We talk about Adam Beckman being called up yet not getting into the lineup for tonight's game. We look at what Beckman could bring to the lineup and look at more than a few cases of players currently playing going through extended slumps. We discuss Declan Chisholm arriving in Minnesota, and John Hynes recent comments suggesting his playing time will depen...
Wild Fan Spotlight: J Sullivan asks Seth Questions and discusses his Wild Fandom!
February 07, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBOn today's Bonus episode of Locked on Wild, Wild fan J Sullivan joins the show to tell his story about becoming a Wild fan, and his favorite pieces of Wild memorabilia! J asks Seth questions about his he gravitated to hockey, how he ended up as host of Locked on Wild and what he does outside hosting the show. Seth also asks J about what has helped get him through the season so far and things he wants to see the rest of the way, which definitely benefit the Greater Good! Subscribe to our You...
An In Depth Look at the February Wild Schedule!
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins us to discuss the February schedule for the Wild. We start by handing out the Locked on Wild Player of the Month for January, with Kirill Kaprizov taking home the honors with 11 points in 8 games. We look at the February schedule, with mostly games against teams ahead of the Wild in the standings. The February schedule features: February 7th: @ Chicago February 9th: vs Pittsburgh February 12th: @ Vegas February 14th: @ Arizona Febru...
Wild Fan Spotlight: Mike W Steps into the GM Chair!
February 06, 2024 01:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Wild fan Mike W shares his story of being a Wild fan over the years, as well as some memories of previous seasons and watching games with family! We discuss the current state of the team, and put Mike in the GM's chair to try to fix the current roster. We go through what SHOULD happen at the Trade Deadline, as well as what the Wild should do with particular players in the offseason. Mike also throws out a name the Wild should look into moving on from in ...
Second Half Goals for the 2023-24 Minnesota Wild
February 05, 2024 21:09 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to get us refocused on Wild hockey with the All Star Break in the rear view mirror. We start by discussing the inconsistencies that have plagued the Wild all season and why they shouldn't try to spend picks and prospects to prop up what has simply been a bad team pretty much all season. We also discuss why the Wild should be focused on selling off the assets they actually can sell off, and we rank them in order of trade appeal. Seth...
Wild Fan Spotlight: Brodrick Wittmann on the current state of the Minnesota Wild Organization
February 03, 2024 00:30 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Brodrick Wittmann joins to give his perspective on the current state of the Minnesota Wild organization as a longtime Iowa hockey fan. We discuss injuries ravaging every level, the Iowa Heartlanders standout performers so far this season and what the Heartlanders need to do to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. We discuss the Iowa Wild coaching staff, how goalies throughout the organization have fared so far as well as how notable defenseman prospects ...
Wild Fan Spotlight: Cassie Ales on her Wild Fan Roots and Expectations for the future!
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we begin our Fan Spotlight series with Wild fan Cassie Ales telling her story of becoming a Wild fan! We discuss her favorite players, her thoughts on the current state of the Minnesota Wild, and Cassie's confidence level in several key areas, from development of young players, to trust in the direction that Bill Guerin is guiding the Minnesota Wild in. We finish the episode by discussing the start of the season for PWHL Minnesota, and why the fan apprec...
Are Marat Khusnutdinov and Danila Yurov on the Verge of Heading to the US?
February 02, 2024 01:11 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss recent updates to the expected arrival for Marat Khusnutdinov and Danila Yurov. We look at why giving Khusnutdinov a look at the NHL level is good for his progress, provided he is given an opportunity to actually showcase his skills, rather than simply stashed on the 4th line to fill a roster spot. We discuss the reported offer overseas for Yurov, and why he may take the opportunity to make the jump to speed up his road to the NHL. We discuss ...
What would a Brock Faber Extension Look Like?
February 01, 2024 02:15 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Brock Faber and what a long term extension might look like. We look at all of the things Faber has done in his rookie season, from playing a high level of minutes, to helping on the Power Play, Penalty Kill, top defensive pairings and more, and what he will continue to bring on the offensive side of the puck and in the leadership department too. We discuss recent long term deals across the NHL, from Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin, to Quinn Hughe...
Wild Claim Declan Chisholm off Waivers from Winnipeg
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that the Wild have claimed Defenseman Declan Chisholm off waivers from Winnipeg. We look at the state of the Jets Blue Line to come to the conclusion that it was more the players in front of Chisholm rather than his actual play that led to him being waived. We discuss what Chisholm brings to the table from a skill perspective, and look at areas he could potentially help the lineup out. We discuss what to do about Alex Goligoski and J...
Where would the Wild be without Brock Faber?
January 29, 2024 09:42 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we recap the first half of the season. We discuss which letdown factor has been most surprising for the Wild so far between injuries, regression at the goalie position, slumps on offense or breakdowns on defense. We hand out our 1st half MVP and it goes to Brock Faber unanimously, with honorable mentions to Marco Rossi and Joel Eriksson Ek. We discuss what the Wild should do with the Playoffs seeming impossible at this p...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Blow another 3rd Period Lead to Drop Second Straight Game by 3-2 Score
January 28, 2024 06:19 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild head into the All Star Break on a two game losing streak after another 3-2 loss as they blow a 2-1 lead to the Anaheim Ducks. The Wild squandered two crucial points against the Ducks after Troy Terry scored the game winning goal in the 3rd period. Kirill Kaprizov and Jon Merrill scored for the Wild but Troy Terry scored twice for the Ducks, as they won for just the 6th time in the last 20 games. The Wild continue to squander points they absolutely have to have if they want...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Predators Drop Wild 6 points out of Playoff Spot as Wild lose 3-2
January 26, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild saw their 3 game winning streak snapped by the Nashville Predators as they lost 3-2 at the Xcel Energy Center to fall 6 points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. After surviving the first period, the Wild took the lead on Joel Eriksson Ek's 21st goal of the season and led 1-0 after 2 periods. The Predators scored 3 straight goals, including 2 in a 30 second span to take a 3-1 lead. Matt Boldy scored his 16th goal of the year on the Power Play with just over 2...
BONUS EPISODE: Adam Beckman is heating up, PWHL Minnesota Loses their first game in regulation and Zach Parise is nearing an NHL Return
January 25, 2024 22:27 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Adam Beckman's recent hot stretch, with 4 goals in the last 3 games. We look at whether or not it is time for him to get a look on the NHL roster with Jake Lucchini not providing a ton in the way of shooting/scoring and with Freddy Gaudreau able to be 4th line Center until Connor Dewar is ready to come back. We discuss Minnesota's 2-1 loss to Montreal in PWHL action last night, an entertaining back and forth game with two really dialed in goal...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild host Predators with Both Teams Struggling for Consistency
January 25, 2024 17:35 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Nick Morgan of Locked on Predators joins for a crossover preview of tonight's game that both teams sorely need in the Western Conference Playoff chase. We start by discussing the Predators, who have been struggling lately with consistency, and those struggles have carried over to the usually steady Juuse Saros, who has been better as of late but is still well below his career averages in almost every statistical area. We also discuss former Wild forward ...
Potential Defenseman options for the Wild to Consider before the Trade Deadline
January 25, 2024 02:43 - 38 minutes - 31 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss Defenseman options for the Wild to look at before the Trade Deadline if they do indeed want to add a defenseman. While we do prefer Daemon Hunt to get more playing time, if the Wild do want to add a defenseman, we discuss impending UFAs from teams like San Jose, Anaheim and Chicago in the Western Conference, as well as options from Columbus, Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo. We look at the potential to go after names like Matt Roy and Andreas Engl...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Thump Capitals for Third Straight Win
January 24, 2024 05:44 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up their third straight win as they beat Washington 5-3 at Xcel Energy Center Tuesday night. The Wild opened the scoring on Brock Faber's 4th goal of the season, and his fifth straight game with a point. Faber continues to climb the leaderboard among Wild rookie defensemen, as he is now 3rd all time in single season points among Wild rookie defensemen with 28. Marcus Foligno scored his 8th goal of the season to make it 2-0 after the first. The Wild made it 3-0 in th...
Which Wild Players have the best chance of Maintaining their Current Stats Projections?
January 23, 2024 20:53 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss current statistical projections for Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marco Rossi to see who can keep their current pace going. We have seen Kirill vault himself back into the 30 goal conversation after a rough stretch to start the season. Kaprizov seems likely to be able to keep things going considering how much his play has improved over the last 15 games. We look at Joel Eriksson Ek also being on pace for a 30 goal season, a...
Filip Gustavsson and Kirill Kaprizov take the Lead to Secure 4 Points on a Massive Road Trip!
January 22, 2024 17:12 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap a big end to the three game road trip with wins over Florida and Carolina. We discuss Filip Gustavsson finding his game, and Kirill Kaprizov impacting the game in both ends of the ice, including a key block at the end of the Hurricanes game. They also discuss an uneven weekend for Matt Boldy. We take a look at the areas impacted by the loss of Connor Dewar, and why playing two different players minimal minutes with Freddy G...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Kirill Hat Trick and Gustavsson Saves Lead Wild over Hurricanes 5-2
January 22, 2024 05:13 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 to complete their 3 game road trip at 2-1. The Wild started the scoring on a goal from Kirill Kaprizov to make it 1-0. After the Hurricanes tied the game at 1, Kaprizov scored again to take a 2-1 lead. The Hurricanes answered once again to tie the score at 2-2. The Wild scored the final 3 goals of the game, as Joel Eriksson Ek scored to make it 3-2, and the Wild added empty net goals from Kirill Kaprizov and Jake Middlet...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Ride 5 Power Play Goals and Perfect Penalty Kill to 6-4 Win
January 20, 2024 04:45 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild held on for a 6-4 win over the Florida Panthers on the strength of 5 Power Play goals and a 5/5 performance on the Penalty Kill as they shook off a rough loss against Tampa Bay last night. The Wild scored first on a Power Play goal from Kirill Kaprizov to make it 1-0. After the Panthers tied the score 1-1, the Wild scored 3 straight goals from Ryan Hartman, Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello to make it 4-1. The Panthers made a goalie change after falling behind 4-1, and ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Start Road Trip with 7-3 Clunker against Lightning
January 19, 2024 05:22 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThe Minnesota Wild dropped the first game of their 3 game Eastern Conference road trip by a score of 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Wild actually led in this game 1-0 on Joel Eriksson Ek's 18th goal of the season. The Lightning however scored 3 straight goals to take a 3-1 lead. Marco Rossi scored his 13th goal of the season to cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second, but the Lightning scored again to make it 4-2. Jake Middleton added his 6th goal of the season to make it 4-3 after two per...
The Key Difference between No Movement Clauses and No Trade Clauses
January 18, 2024 21:07 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the difference between No Movement Clauses and No Trade Clauses to look at what could be done regarding particular Wild players if things get to the point of trying to move players off the roster. Movement is not impossible on several players, we just aren't at the point where Bill Guerin is looking to do any of that. We also discuss the possibility of looking to move Jared Spurgeon now that his contract drops to a modified No Trade Clause on ...
What Exactly Would it take for the Wild to Reach the Postseason?
January 17, 2024 21:55 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to Bill Guerin's Monday press conference in which he said he believes this year's team can get back on track and make the playoffs. We look at just how tall of a hurdle this would be for the Wild, and what sort of run they would need to go on to catch teams in front of them that just continue to win. We discuss Guerin's comments on the trade deadline, and the core he has put together. We also discuss the things that would have to start going in ...
The Current State of the Minnesota Wild Goalie Situation
January 17, 2024 05:41 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive into the fascinating cross section that is the current Minnesota Wild goalie situation. We start with Marc-Andre Fleury, and look at his current place historically in Wild history despite only playing 3 seasons in Minnesota. We discuss why there will never be another Fleury, and how he has managed to keep himself productive well past the age that most NHL players. We talk about the potential to move Filip Gustavsson for either draft capital or yo...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Marc-Andre Fleury records Win Number 552 in 5-0 Shutout of Islanders
January 16, 2024 04:40 - 1 hour - 73 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 5-0 win over the Islanders to move Marc-Andre Fleury into 2nd place all time in goalie wins with his 552nd which was a shutout. The Wild, who were 1-7-1 in their last 9 games, welcomed Jonas Brodin back to the lineup and played much better defensively throughout the night. Mats Zuccarello got the scoring started with a Power Play goal in the opening frame. Connor Dewar and Joel Eriksson Ek scored in the second to increase the lead to 3-0. Eriksson Ek scored his...
The Wild have run Brock Faber Right into the Rookie Wall
January 15, 2024 09:08 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap an absolute laugher against the Arizona Coyotes that finished off another missed opportunity with two winnable games against the Flyers and Coyotes. We look at the team falling back to square one and fully squandering the bump they received when John Hynes took over. We discuss the lack of response to adversity, going through the motions and looking defeated in general, which are all huge issues at the halfway point of the ...