Nico Sturm's Faceoff DOMINANCE Could Be Key to Fixing Wild's Penalty Kill Woes

Nico Sturm returns to the Minnesota Wild on a two-year deal, bringing his faceoff prowess and penalty-killing skills. Bill Guerin's comments on Marco Rossi's potential offer sheet situation raise eyebrows. The Wild's roster puzzle takes shape with Vladimir Tarasenko's addition and Freddy Gaudreau's departure. Host Seth Toupal breaks down Sturm's impact, analyzing his 58.8% faceoff win rate and potential to solidify the fourth line. Guerin's stance on matching any Rossi offer sheet sparks speculation about contract negotiations and trade possibilities. The episode explores potential line combinations, including Kirill Kaprizov-Marco Rossi-Mats Zuccarello as the top line and Matt Boldy-Joel Eriksson Ek-Vladimir Tarasenko on the second. Discover how the Wild's offseason moves could reshape their lineup and impact their Stanley Cup aspirations. Get the inside scoop on Minnesota's roster strategy and player deployment for the upcoming NHL season. 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/wZyFvuveR2 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.