Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast
1,178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsLocked On Wild podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Seth Toupal, the Locked On Wild podcast provides your daily Wild fix with expert opinions, local analysis, interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Wild franchise. The Locked On Wild podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Wild locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Wild podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild blanked 6-0 by Coyotes at home.
January 14, 2024 08:14 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost for the 8th time in 9 games as they fell 6-0 to Arizona at Xcel Energy Center. Former Wild forward Nick Bjugstad scored a hat trick and Matt Dumba was a winner in his return to Minnesota, but the Wild highlights were few and far in between in yet another laugher. Pat Maroon scored the only goal for the Wild tonight, but it was overturned due to Goaltender Interference. Filip Gustavsson surrendered 5 goals before he was pulled in the second period. The Reeling Minnesot...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Matt Dumba Returns to Minnesota as Wild Host Arizona!
January 14, 2024 00:54 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview tonight's game against the Coyotes. We discuss Kirill Kaprizov returning to the lineup, and Filip Gustavsson returning to the net for the Wild at a critical point in this season as the Wild try to gain ground on the teams they are chasing in the playoff picture. We discuss Arizona's recent struggles, as well as Matt Dumba's up and down season for the Coyotes. We also discuss the returns of Jason Zucker and Nick Bjugstad to Minnesota. We look a...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Blow 2 Goal Lead in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Flyers
January 13, 2024 05:59 - 52 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell to 1-6-1 in their last 8 games after losing 4-3 to Philadelphia in Overtime at Xcel Energy Center on the front end of a back to back. The Wild carried a 3-1 lead into the 3rd period, on goals from Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman, but the Flyers scored 2 goals down the stretch to send the game to overtime. In OT, Joel Eriksson Ek was unable to score on a breakaway opportunity after the Wild killed off a penalty in the extra session and Joel Farabee scored...
Locked on Wild MAILBAG: When does the window Legitimately Open for Wild Contention?
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show as we fire up an impromptu mailbag looking to the future in the light of a recent run of mostly ineffective play. We start by discussing the current temperature of Bill Guerin's seat in light of all of the turmoil this season. Seth and Zach agree that while Guerin's seat may not be as warm now as many would think, the burner has definitely been turned on and if these issues persist and carry over into next season that may be eno...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Embarrassed by Stars Again in 7-2 Laugher
January 11, 2024 05:14 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost or the 6th time in their last 7 games as they were routed 7-2 by the Dallas Stars in Dallas in Jesper Wallstedt's NHL Debut. The Stars scored the first goal of the game in the first period on an unassisted goal by Joe Pavelski, and added two more in the second to lead 3-0. The Wild made it 3-1 in the 3rd on Matt Boldy's 14th goal of the season, but the Stars scored 2 straight to make it 5-1. Ryan Hartman scored his 12th of the season to make it 5-2, but the Stars adde...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Jesper Wallstedt Debuts Tonight against Dallas!
January 11, 2024 00:32 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview tonight's game against Dallas which features Jesper Wallstedt's first career NHL start. We discuss Wallstedt's personality and skillset which should help him be able to handle playing behind a depleted Wild roster, something he did quite often down in Iowa too. We look at how it will be key to see how Wallstedt responds to the ebbs and flows of NHL game action, especially against a Dallas team that has had Minnesota's number recently. We look ...
The Wild have Two Defined Paths Forward the rest of 2024
January 10, 2024 02:43 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the two outcomes that are in play for the rest of the 2024 season: either fight back into the playoff conversation or consider this a season that won't result in a playoff appearance. We start with the potential for a "soft reset" in which the Wild look at this season as one where they won't be able to make it to the postseason. With the combination of injuries and games lost to critical Western Conference opponents, every day that goes by loo...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Special Teams Erodes in Another Disastrous 4-0 Loss to Dallas
January 09, 2024 05:46 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild surrendered two shorthanded goals and a Power Play goal in a 4-0 loss to the Stars, and Matt Murray recorded his first NHL shutout in net for Dallas as the Wild lost for the 5th time in 6 games. The Wild trailed 1-0 after one period on a shorthanded goal by Roope Hintz. Tyler Seguin, Radek Faksa and Jason Robertson scored in the third period to back Murray, who only needed to make 10 saves the final two periods after stopping 13 in the first. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 16 o...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild host Stars to Start Pivotal Home and Home against Dallas!
January 08, 2024 21:01 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Joey Erickson of Locked on Stars joins to preview a big Home and Home series against the Dallas Stars starting tonight. We start by looking at the injuries to Miro Heiskanen and Jake Oettinger, and how the Stars have filled their spots in the lineup with them out. We discuss the recent struggles of the Stars during their three game losing streak against Montreal, Colorado and Nashville. We also discuss Jason Robertson starting to get himself back on trac...
Marc-Andre Fleury Ties Patrick Roy as Jesper Wallstedt Awaits his First NHL Start!
January 08, 2024 08:34 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us to recap a chaotic weekend win for the Wild against Columbus. We discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's performance, including a crazy late Superman slide back to the crease with the Wild trailing late to try to stop an empty net goal. We talk about the reaction to his 551st career win from his teammates, and why we will hopefully appreciate what Fleury has done in Minnesota after he retires. We discuss the call up of Jesper Wallstedt and t...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Mats Zuccarello Returns as Wild face Blue Jackets on the Road!
January 06, 2024 20:29 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we welcome the return of Mats Zuccarello to a Minnesota Wild lineup in desperate need of top six skill. We discuss Zuccarello's injury, and how he played almost a full game through it and still had the shootout winner against Vancouver. We look at his return to the top line with Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi and why that is the right fit with Marcus Johansson back to being a passenger. We discuss Ryan Hartman's response to Cole Perfetti's claims that Hartma...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild lose 4th Straight in 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay
January 05, 2024 05:26 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost their 4th straight game as they fell to Tampa Bay 4-1 at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday night. The Wild fell behind 2-0 in the second period after a scoreless first, and fell behind 3-0 after another Tampa Bay goal in the third. The Wild cut it to 3-1 on a goal from Zach Bogosian, but the Lightning added an empty netter to finish the scoring and seal the win. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 of 29 shots in the loss. The Wild head to Columbus for their next game on Saturd...
Will we See Jesper Wallstedt Next Week in Minnesota?
January 05, 2024 00:32 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by addressing the news that Jets Center Cole Perfetti was mic'd up against the Wild on Sunday and led to the revelation that Hartman high sticked him on purpose as retribution for Brendon Dillon checking Kirill Kaprizov from behind and knocking him out of Saturday's game. We look at how the Department of Player Safety has created a system of retaliation due to their soft punishments and general lack of enforcement when it comes to heavy hits and...
Riley Heidt and Danila Yurov Torching the Competition this Season!
January 04, 2024 01:12 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we update on the latest injury news as Jared Spurgeon has joined many of his teammates on Injured Reserve. We QUICKLY move onto exciting news as we discuss the report that Minneapolis/St. Paul have been announced as the host site for the 2026 World Junior Championships, with Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci acting as the primary host arenas. We also discuss two Wild prospects that are TORCHING their competition in our debut edition of "The Gre...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Can't Solve Jacob Markstrom in 3rd Period in 3-1 loss to Flames
January 03, 2024 05:25 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost their 3rd game in a row as they fell 3-1 to the Calgary Flames Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild trailed 2-0 after the first period on goals from Andrew Mangiapane and Jonathan Huberdeau, but got a goal from Pat Maroon to cut the deficit to 2-1 heading into the 3rd. The Flames kept the Wild off the scoreboard until Blake Coleman scored an empty netter in the final minutes to seal the win. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 30 of 32 shots in net for the Wild, who fell to ...
Deep Diving into the January Schedule for the Wild
January 02, 2024 23:56 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins as we recap the month of December, which saw the Wild win 9 games. We hand out the Locked on Wild Player of the Month to Kirill Kaprizov, who got his game back on track despite being injured at the end of the month against Winnipeg. We give honorable mentions to Matt Boldy and Filip Gustavsson. We move to the January schedule, with critical divisional games against the Stars and Predators, as well as a big Friday matchup with Arizona. Se...
Kirill Kaprizov and FIlip Gustavsson are Week to Week with Lower Body Injuries. How will the Wild Fill their Absences?
January 02, 2024 17:20 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we get up to speed on injury timetable for Kirill Kaprizov and Filip Gustavsson. With Kaprizov expected to miss 1-2 weeks, his loss will overlap critical games next week against Dallas (home and home) and Arizona. The Wild will need Matt Boldy to step into the drivers seat. We look at how recent production increases from Ryan Hartman, Marcus Foligno and Marcus Johansson can help offset the loss of Kaprizov, but the top line needs to consistently generate...
Injuries and Standings Make 2024 a Big Hill for the Wild to Climb
January 01, 2024 08:22 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us to ring in the New Year! We start by recapping a frustrating weekend with two losses to Winnipeg and two injuries that could prove to be costly for the Wild. We look at Marc-Andre Fleury's continued climb up the record books, and why we hope Wild fans appreciate having Fleury on the roster even in the later stages of his career. We discuss the injuries to Kirill Kaprizov and Filip Gustavsson, and how the Wild can fill the losses ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Swept by Jets to Close out 2023
January 01, 2024 08:10 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost both ends of a home and home to the Winnipeg Jets by following up a 4-2 loss in Winnipeg with a 3-2 loss at Xcel Energy Center to close out the 2023 portion of the schedule. The Wild took an early 1-0 lead on a goal from Marcus Foligno, his 6th of the year. The Wild briefly had a 2-0 lead, but Ryan Hartman's goal was waived off due to offsides. The Jets tied the score at 1 in the second period. The Wild regained the lead in the 3rd on a goal by Freddy Gaudreau, but th...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild lose Kaprizov and Gustavsson in 4-2 loss to Jets
December 30, 2023 23:08 - 37 minutes - 30 MBThe Minnesota Wild lost the front end of back to back games against the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 4-2 in Winnipeg. The Wild also lost Filip Gustavsson and Kirill Kaprizov to injuries late in the game, and trailed 2-0 after the first period on goals from Alex Iafollo and Nino Niederreiter. Ryan Hartman and Matt Boldy scored for the Wild to cut the deficit to 3-2, but Niederreiter scored again in the 3rd period to seal the win as the Wild lost for just the 4th time in 15 games under John Hyn...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Ready for Big Test against Winnipeg This Weekend!
December 30, 2023 18:47 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we gear up for a massive weekend against the Winnipeg Jets with the possibility that Jared Spurgeon will be back in the lineup as soon as today. We discuss a possible "changing of the guard" with Brock Faber excelling so much that he can (and should) continue to draw top assignments even with Spurgeon back. We also discuss the possibility that Faber gets moved off the top Power Play unit and where he can still improve. We take a look at how the Jets shif...
Emergence a Key Theme in the year 2023 for the Wild!
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we review the year 2023 from a Wild perspective! We start with the 2022-23 Minnesota Wild hitting a few rough patches in January and February, before finding their stride into March. We discuss the emergence of Matt Boldy in March with Kirill Kaprizov out of the lineup, and Filip Gustavsson carrying the team with dominant performances all season long. We discuss Kirill Kaprizov's pursuit of 50 goals before his season was unfortunately injury shortened. W...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Erupt for 4 goal 3rd period in 6-3 win over Detroit!
December 28, 2023 04:48 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild pulled away from the Detroit Red Wings with a 4 goal 3rd period en route to a 6-3 win at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday night. The Wild picked up their 4th straight win and sixth in the last 7 games, while also improving to 11-3 under John Hynes. The Wild opened the scoring n Matt Boldy's 10th goal of the season to make it 1-0. After Patrick Kane tied it at 1-1, Marcus Johansson gave the Wild a 2-1 lead in the second period on his 3rd goal of the season. The Red Wings tie...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Return to Action against Detroit!
December 28, 2023 00:32 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we gear up for a return to action for the Minnesota Wild tonight against Detroit! We start by looking at the latest injury updates for the Wild, with Ryan Hartman returning to the lineup, but Jared Spurgeon not yet ready to come back. We also look at updates for Jonas Brodin and Mats Zuccarello, with both still being a ways off from game action. We preview tonight's matchup against Detroit, with the Red Wings facing a ton of injuries, including both of t...
Merry Christmas Wild Fans! Let's Hand out some Presents!
December 25, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMerry Christmas from everyone at Locked on Wild! We hope you are enjoying the Christmas weekend with friends and family! Seth and Alex discuss the week ahead, hand out some presents to various Wild players and get you ready for two big games against the Winnipeg Jets while also discussing the fact that no one ahead of the Wild in the standings will lose, which is problematic for climbing back into the playoff picture. PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Boston game due to ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Sweep Bruins after 3-2 Win before Christmas Break!
December 24, 2023 04:04 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up an impressive 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins at Xcel Energy Center to close out the pre-Christmas schedule with a win. The Wild improved to 15-13-4 with the Win, despite trailing 1-0 after one period. The Wild dominated the second period and picked up the lead thanks to goals from Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek to make it 2-1. Marcus Foligno scored in the third to increase the lead to 3-1 before Boston cut it to 3-2, but the Bruins were unable to score the ...
The "John Hynes Core" Keep Coming Through in the Clutch!
December 23, 2023 01:28 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at some subtle things that John Hynes continues to do well, including his communication with players and just allowing the players that should be leading this team to do their things. We look at some of his recent comments regarding Kirill Kaprizov, and also Brock Faber and Marco Rossi, and how some of these exact same things fell by the wayside when the going got tough under Dean Evason. We define the "Hynes Core" the players who have frequently...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Kirill Kaprizov Scores OT Winner Again as Wild beat Montreal 4-3!
December 22, 2023 05:36 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up their second consecutive 4-3 win in overtime by beating Montreal at Xcel Energy Center. Kirill Kaprizov scored his second consecutive game winner, and third goal in the last two games, as the Wild shook off a lull with Marco Rossi serving an instigator penalty during the middle of the game. Brock Faber scored on the Power Play, Marco Rossi scored and had 3 points and Matt Boldy added a goal for the Wild in the win. The Wild are now 9-3 since John Hynes took over....
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Look for Season Sweep of Montreal Tonight!
December 21, 2023 21:09 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we get a bit of injury clarity on Jared Spurgeon and Mats Zuccarello. We discuss the differences between LTIR and standard Injured Reserve in Zuccarello's case and how much time he could miss. We discuss Spurgeon's aim for Saturday's game, and how the D pairings could look when he returns. We move to tonight's game against Montreal and look at how the Canadiens have done recently as well as who to watch from a Canadiens perspective. We finish with 3 Keys...
The 12 Days of Wild Christmas
December 20, 2023 20:15 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we go full Christmas Spirit with our rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas, which include: 1st Day: A season full of inconsistency 2nd Day: 2 head coaches 3rd Day: Hat Tricks for Dewar and Hartman 4th Day: JON MERRILL IS STILL HERE 5th Day: 5 goals for Middsy 6th Day: Dakota Mermis Sightings 7th Day: Brock Faber is unreal 8th Day: 8 goals allowed vs Dallas 9th Day: 9 one goal losses 10th Day: 10 goals for Rossi 11th Day: 11 points for Moose 1...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Kirill Kaprizov Scores Twice as Wild Stun Bruins in Overtime 4-3!
December 20, 2023 04:32 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up their biggest win of the season beating the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Overtime to split their 2 game road trip. The Wild were without Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin and earlier in the day found out Mats Zuccarello would be week to week with an upper body injury, and yet the Wild took an early 1-0 lead thanks to the first goal in 15 games for Marcus Johansson. The Wild fell behind 2-1 before Kirill Kaprizov scored his first goal of the game to tie things at 2. It was Kap...
Injuries Continue to Mount as Mats Zuccarello Out Week to Week with Upper Body Injury
December 19, 2023 23:26 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the news that Mats Zuccarello will be out Week to Week with an upper body injury. We look at how long Zuccarello could have been dealing with this injury and who will need to step up to offset his production. We discuss the roster not changing much, with no call ups expected or now, and Vinni Lettieri continuing to get playing time in the short term. We look at the areas losing Zuccarello will hurt most. We discuss what Ryan Hartman and Marcus...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Pittsburgh
December 19, 2023 04:17 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild had their 3 game losing streak snapped as they fell short 4-3 in Pittsburgh. The Wild fell behind 3-0 midway through the second period, but stormed back with goals from Ryan Hartman, his eighth of the season and Jake Middleton, his fifth goal of the season to make it 3-2 after 2 periods. Vinni Lettieri scored his 3rd goal of the season to tie the score at 3 but Sidney Crosby scored his 18th goal of the season on the Power Play seconds later to give the Penguins the lead an...
Minnesota Wild finding out that Brock Faber can do Everything!
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us to recap a big win against Vancouver. We discuss the need for overtime changes after an Overtime in which both the Wild and Vancouver seemed content to head to a shootout! We talk about the trio of Brock Faber, Jake Middleton and Zach Bogosian stepping up with Jared Spurgeon out of the lineup. We discuss Faber's impressive weekend which included a TON of minutes and playing in every critical role and situation and handling them a...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Win Third Straight Game Outlasting Vancouver 2-1 in Shootout!
December 16, 2023 23:29 - 42 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild improved to 7-2 under John Hynes as they beat Vancouver 2-1 in a shootout at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild took the early lead on a goal by Freddy Gaudreau. There was no further scoring after Vancouver tied the score in the second, and the game went to overtime. After an overtime session with few chances for either team, Mats Zuccarello scored the lone shootout goal as Filip Gustavsson stopped all 3 Vancouver attempts to pick up his 6th win in his last 7 starts. The Wild Pe...
Wild GM Bill Guerin Subject of Independent Investigation regarding Verbal Abuse Claims
December 15, 2023 20:34 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the news that Wild GM Bill Guerin was subject to an independent investigation into verbal abuse claims from another Wild employee. We discuss the findings that Guerin didn't do anything to warrant losing his job and what needs to happen going forward. We recap last night's win against Calgary in which Brock Faber, Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi led the way. We discuss Filip Gustavsson's resurgence and why we still aren't seeing enough from a few p...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Try to Douse Flames without Jared Spurgeon or Jonas Brodin
December 14, 2023 23:38 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by following up on yesterday's news that Assistant General Manager Chris O'Hearn and the Wild agreed to part ways. We discuss Michael Russo's findings that there have been multiple investigations by an independent firm into the Minnesota Wild front office. We look at the reasons that this likely is not related to anything on ice or contract related due to the fact that the team already made a change to reflect poor on ice performance and the lac...
Brandon Duhaime Returns to talk Sweden, Social Media Bits and Life Under John Hynes!
December 14, 2023 00:07 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, We discuss the roster moves made today with Jonas Brodin being put on LTIR to free up money and space to recall Dakota Mermis, Daemon Hunt and Vinni Lettieri. We discuss where they should play and that they SHOULD play now that the Wild have the flexibility to carry extra players long term. Brandon Duhaime joins the show to discuss the Sweden trip, rallying as a team after Dean Evason was fired and what has changed under John Hynes. We finish by reacting...
Joel Eriksson Ek Keeps getting Better and Better Every Season!
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive into arguably the best start to a season so far in Joel Eriksson Ek's career. We look at the numbers he is putting up, with 14 goals in 26 games, and the pace it leaves him on. We discuss how impressive it is that Eriksson Ek has been able to keep his numbers consistent with slow starts for Kirill Kaprizov and a cold spell from Matt Boldy. We look at Eriksson Ek's rankings among the NHL's best in terms of expected goals for and expected goals for...
Wild starting to gain ground on Arizona and St. Louis in Central Division Standings!
December 11, 2023 08:35 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we further break down a 3-0 win over Seattle. We discuss how John Hynes deployed Jared Spurgeon, Jake Middleton, Brock Faber and Zach Bogosian to fill the Jonas Brodin void. We discuss the new dynamic duo of Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy and the continued quest to find a 3rd player to fill that line. We discuss John Hynes showing continued faith in Marco Rossi, even through a couple of games in which he has struggled s...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Blank Seattle 3-0 behind Filip Gustavsson Shutout
December 11, 2023 06:03 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild snapped a 2 game losing streak by shutting out Seattle 3-0 to finish the 4 game road trip at 2-2. The Wild scored the first goal of the game in the first period on Matt Boldy's 6th goal in the last 7 games. The next goal was scored in the third period as Marco Rossi collected his 9th goal of the season. Joel Eriksson Ek collected an empty netter for his 14th goal of the season to back Filip Gustavsson, who stopped all 24 shots he faced en route to the win and his 5th caree...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Face Reeling Seattle Kraken after losing Jonas Brodin to injury
December 11, 2023 00:18 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the long term injury to Jonas Brodin. We look at how he will be replaced in the lineup and why it will be difficult to fill all of the roles he serves, and why the offense needs to help take pressure off in his absence. We move to the Seattle Kraken, who have been reeling lately and just haven't been able to regain their form from last year. We discuss their injury issues, and why Matty Beniers hasn't been able to get going so far this year. W...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Stuart Skinner Thwarts Wild Comeback Bid as Wild lose 4-3
December 09, 2023 06:04 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell 4-3 in Edmonton to lose for the second straight game after winning the first 4 games of the John Hynes tenure. The Wild survived a flurry of shots from the Oilers in the first period, and thanks to Marc-Andre Fleury the Wild only trailed 1-0 despite being outshot 18-4. Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored 41 seconds apart to start the second to make it 2-1 Wild. Connor McDavid tied the game shortly later. Connor Dewar scored his 6th goal of the season to give the Wi...
The Jon Merrill Experience Underscores Wild Rushing Extensions Based on Outlier Season
December 08, 2023 20:22 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we wonder WHY WE CONTINUE TO SEE THE SAME DEFENSIVE 3RD PAIRING DESPITE CONTINUED PROBLEMATIC RESULTS. We rewind to the initial signing of Jon Merrill, and wonder why the decision was made to sign him to a 3 year extension when the results have dropped off every season since. We make the case for Dakota Mermis to just take the job, and talk about why locking in a 3rd pairing is never a desirable outcome. We talk about the rush to sign players to extensio...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Shut Out 2-0 as 4 Game Winning Streak Ends in Vancouver
December 08, 2023 07:35 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild were shut out by Vancouver 2-0 on the road to snap their 4 game winning streak. The Wild controlled play for the first 16 minutes of the first period, but weren't able to sneak a goal past Casey DeSmith and wound up trailing 1-0 as Nils Hoglander scored the first goal of the game with time winding down in the first. The only other goal of the game came in the third as Teddy Blueger extended the Canucks lead to 2-0 on a breakaway he was able to get past Filip Gustavsson. De...
Wild and Canucks Square off Trending in Different Directions
December 07, 2023 23:11 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Trevor Beggs of Locked on Canucks joins for a crossover episode to preview tonight's game! We start by talking about the Wild and how they have been able to right the ship after a rough start to the season. We discuss Judd Brackett's draft history with the Wild, and how he has done since leaving Vancouver a few seasons ago. We discuss the hot start for Brock Boeser, leading the NHL in scoring with 18 goals and feeling at home after nearly leaving Vancouv...
Which Portions of the Wild 4 Game Winning Streak are we Buying or Selling Going Forward?
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, State of Hoppy from the Sota Pod joins as we discuss which elements of the recent 4 game winning streak for the Wild are most sustainable. Are we buying or selling the improvements on Special Teams? While it may be an instance in the case of the Penalty Kill of just being abnormally bad early on, can the Power Play sustain success with Jared Spurgeon continuing to run the top unit? Both Hoppy and Seth want to see Brock Faber get more opportunities there ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Matt Boldy scores Twice as Wild win 4th Straight 5-2 over Calgary!
December 06, 2023 06:48 - 57 minutes - 46 MBThe Minnesota Wild won their 4th straight game as they beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 to start a 4 game road trip. The Wild improved to 4-0 under new head coach John Hynes and started the game with a goal from Marcus Foligno to take a 1-0 lead. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored minutes into the second to increase the lead to 3-0. After the Flames cut the lead to 4-1, Boldy scored his second goal of the game to make it 4-1. The Flames scored in the third period to cut the lead back to 4-2, b...
Marco Rossi and Brock Faber Should be More Discussed in Calder Trophy Race!
December 05, 2023 20:34 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we take a look at the Calder Trophy race and the fact that Brock Faber is actually leading all NHL rookies in Net Rating based on the Athletic's latest look at how the rookie race is playing out. We discuss Faber and Marco Rossi both contributing on defense as well as offense, which is something that rookie phenom Connor Bedard has yet to do. We look at where Rossi stacks up in terms of rookie scoring, and why Bedard is starting to feel the effects of a ...
What has been most Impressive about the John Hynes Tenure So Far?
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we recap an eventful week in which the Wild fired Dean Evason and hired John Hynes. We look at the first three games of the Hynes tenure, the differences he brings to the table and how he has addressed areas in which Dean Evason seemed to struggle throughout his tenure. We talk about Hynes embracing rookies Brock Faber and Marco Rossi, as well as his willingness to more evenly distribute minutes depending on how various line comb...