TURMOIL: Minnesota's ROSTER CONSTRUCTION Under FIRE | Can Zuccarello's Return SPARK a Turnaround?

The Minnesota Wild's struggles continue as they fall to the New Jersey Devils. Roster construction and coaching decisions come under scrutiny as the team's 5-on-5 play falters. Vladimir Tarasenko's underwhelming performance raises questions about Bill Guerin's offseason moves. Injuries to key players like Matt Zuccarello and Nico Sturm further complicate the Wild's lineup woes. Host Seth Toupal and guest Alex Micheletti dissect the Wild's early-season challenges, from power play issues to the lack of secondary scoring. They explore the impact of young players like Matt Boldy, who's showing promise amidst the team's difficulties. The duo also examines the evolving NHL landscape, warning against underestimating traditionally weaker opponents. Can the Wild turn their season around during their upcoming homestand? Tune in for expert analysis on Minnesota's path forward in a competitive Central Division. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyck Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.com For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast , where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet - Ready to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL for 15% off your first order. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch - Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.