ALERT: Brock Faber's MINUTES SKYROCKET as Wild's Injuries MOUNT | Can YOUNG GUNS Step Up?

Brock Faber's future as Minnesota Wild captain seems certain, but is the team asking too much of him now? This episode analyzes Faber's 2024-2025 season, revealing surprising statistical trends and areas for improvement. Could reducing Faber's workload lead to more consistent results? Host Seth Toupal dives into Faber's impressive 25+ minutes of ice time per game, power play quarterbacking, and penalty kill duties. Despite a slight dip in offensive production, Faber's defensive game improved. The show explores how injuries to key players like Kirill Kaprizov and Jonas Brodin impacted Faber's responsibilities. Toupal grades Faber's season, awarding him an 81/100 in the "elite and reliable" tier. He suggests ways to optimize Faber's deployment, including reducing power play time and redistributing minutes to emerging defensemen like Zeev Buium and David Jirieck. Discover how the Wild can maximize Brock Faber's potential and set him up for long-term success as the franchise's defensive cornerstone. Watch now for in-depth NHL analysis! Brock Faber 2024-25 Season Grade Breakdown: Games Played: 20/20 On-Ice Impact: 23/30 Team Role: 20/20 Consistency/Clutch: 9/15 Growth/Intangibles: 9/15 Total: 81/100 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 - 150,000 men have made the switch → https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL Use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your order! Monarch Money - Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. 5-Hour ENERGY - Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one now? Grab a 5-hour ENERGY shot at your local grocery or convenience store—they’re everywhere! Stock up today and stay energized. Upwork - Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free to connect with top talent and grow your business today! Wonderful Pistachios - Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! 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. 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.