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Minnesota Wild weigh bold top-line shakeup as road-heavy start looms. Could pairing Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Joel Eriksson Ek ignite the offense and ease the transition for new additions like Blake Coleman and Maxim Shabanov? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down why early line overload might be the key to jumpstarting the season, especially with major questions swirling around newcomer roles and a tough early schedule.  The duo also ranks Central Division top-6 forward groups, highlighting Colorado Avalanche’s elite firepower, Dallas Stars’ evolving lineup, and Utah’s enviable depth, while raising red flags on the Chicago Blackhawks’ struggles without Connor Bedard. Later, they analyze the impact of Filip Gustavsson’s injury on the Wild’s goalie rotation, debating how much Jesper Wallstedt and Calvin Pickard can shoulder during a grueling stretch. Can Minnesota survive this uphill battle and cement a playoff spot before Thanksgiving? Photo Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is broug

Minnesota Wild face pivotal offseason decisions as veterans near contract ends and future stars rise. Will captain Jared Spurgeon extend his stay, or could his legendary run in Minnesota reach its final chapter? As Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes step to the forefront of the Wild’s blue line, questions swirl about Spurgeon’s leadership, a possible pay cut, and the looming cap crunch. Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth examine Ryan Hartman’s future after another standout season and debate whether his playoff grit makes him indispensable or a top trade chip. The conversation heats up around Jesper Wallstedt: with his RFA status and Gustavsson’s uncertain future, could the Wild entrust their crease to their breakout goaltender? Tune in for insights on defensive depth, possible roster shakeups, and how GM Bill Guerin’s next moves could define Minnesota’s playoff ambitions. Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON fo

Minnesota Wild fans brace for a seismic shift as rumors swirl around a massive Quinn Hughes extension—set to reshape the franchise’s future. Is this the dawn of a new era, or just déjà vu from the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter days? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti cut through the noise, comparing the potential Hughes-Kaprizov power duo to past Minnesota deals, and break down why the current situation is fundamentally different for the Wild.  Key discussion points center on the ripple effects of signing elite talent at top dollar, strategies for building around high-value contracts, and Bill Guerin’s aggressive approach to assembling a Stanley Cup contender. The episode spotlights emerging threats from teams like the Philadelphia Flyers, evolving NHL contract trends, and cap space management with players like Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek. As the Wild aim to attract future superstars, will their investment pay off—and can they finally secure that elusive No. 1 center? Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought

Minnesota Wild reload with Quinn Hughes and Blake Coleman, raising playoff expectations—yet questions linger. Can the new-look offense deliver with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Maxim Shabanov stepping into key roles, or does the loss of veterans like Mats Zuccarello and Vladimir Tarasenko leave a scoring gap? Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth weigh confidence against concern for the Wild’s revamped forward group, examining Bobby Brink’s upside and the youth-driven NHL landscape. Minnesota’s shutdown defensive core remains a strength, especially with a full season of Hughes and Brock Faber anchoring the blue line. Goaltending stability comes into focus as Jesper Wallstedt aims to claim the starting job over a recovering Filip Gustavsson, with Calvin Pickard brought in for insurance. The hosts debate the ever-problematic special teams and the impact of recent penalty-kill additions, while pondering big-picture questions around GM Bill Guerin’s aggressive offseason—are further trades or moves on the way? Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get start

Offer sheet chaos erupts as the Philadelphia Flyers stun the NHL with a record-breaking bid for Anaheim Ducks’ Leo Carlsson—could this bold move shift the balance of power in the Central Division? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down the fallout, from the Ducks’ escalating cap woes to the ripple effects on young centers like Cutter Gauthier and Adam Fantilli. With bold trades and locker room drama shaking teams across the league, how will this shape upcoming contract negotiations?  The conversation turns to the Minnesota Wild’s off-season moves and lingering question marks. Are Shane Wright or Dylan Larkin viable options at center, and have the Wild done enough to stay competitive amid upgrades from rivals like the Utah Mammoth and Nashville Predators? From Jason Robertson’s stalemate in Dallas to Central Division power rankings and key roster changes, this episode is a must-listen for fans tracking every twist in the Wild’s quest to climb the NHL ladder. Photo Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's

Minnesota Wild shake up their top line, hoping Kirill Kaprizov can ignite fresh chemistry alongside Danila Yurov and intriguing new winger Maxim Shabanov. Is the "Russian Line 2.0" ready to spark a new era of Wild offense, or does the team still lack a true top-line center? Seth Toupal assesses Shabanov's eye-popping KHL stats, immediate impact in the NHL, and whether his playmaking can fill the void left by Mats Zuccarello. Key topics include Anaheim Ducks' cap crunch after Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, the possibility of Minnesota facilitating salary relief trades, and the ongoing Dylan Larkin rumor mill. The episode spotlights Bill Guerin’s bold roster tweaks, the team's need for speed, and how depth pieces like Blake Coleman and Bobby Brink could shift the lineup. Can this retooled Wild roster compete in the West? Share your take on Minnesota’s new look and the ultimate fate of the Russian connection. Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images  Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app,

Minnesota Wild shake up their roster with a bold trade, sending Jake Middleton and key draft picks to the Calgary Flames for Stanley Cup winner Blake Coleman (at 50% salary retention) and veteran defenseman Olli Määttä. With fresh speed and proven grit, can the Wild’s new faces ignite a deeper playoff push next season?  Seth Toupal breaks down the cap implications, lineup shifts, and strategic upgrades brought by Coleman’s goal-scoring and physical play. The episode compares Määttä to Middleton for third-pairing stability, evaluates free agency flexibility, and raises the question: Will GM Bill Guerin’s overhaul continue with a blockbuster Dylan Larkin move or a surprise addition like Patrick Kane? Locked On Wild delivers all the NHL insight and speculation Minnesota fans crave. Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images  Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states.

Minnesota Wild fans are left frustrated after a quiet NHL free agency, with the team still facing glaring roster holes and pinning their hopes on acquiring Dylan Larkin. Can Bill Guerin’s strategy pay off, or is Minnesota risking another lackluster season? Key targets like Anders Lee and Jaden Schwartz slipped away, while the departures of Mats Zuccarello and Vladimir Tarasenko create even more uncertainty in the Wild’s offense.  Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth break down the impact of missed signings, Billy Guerin’s loyalty to returning players like Zach Bogosian, Nick Foligno, and Mason Shaw, and the challenges of patching the lineup with limited cap space. The episode also explores how the Wild’s rivals—like the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators—are reshaping the Central Division. Will Minnesota’s patience in free agency prove wise, or does this approach put their playoff hopes in jeopardy? Photo Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create a

Minnesota Wild weigh a bold pivot as Claude Giroux hits free agency after the Ottawa Senators let him walk—could the veteran become the Wild’s backup plan if Dylan Larkin slips away? Seth Toupal breaks down Giroux’s faceoff dominance, locker room presence, and potential fit as a productive stopgap center alongside Matt Boldy, while weighing how Danila Yurov’s development could impact the team’s plans. Key free agency storylines include backup goaltender options with Filip Gustavsson sidelined—will Cal Petersen or Phoenix Copley step up behind Jesper Wallstedt? Defensive depth takes center stage as the Wild consider veterans like Erik Gudbranson or opening space for prospects such as Carson Lambos. The episode closes with the fallout from Zach Werenski’s surprising veto of a move to the Dallas Stars, adding more intrigue to a Wild offseason filled with shifting priorities and open questions. Photo Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an a

Minnesota Wild gear up for NHL free agency as speculation swirls around Dylan Larkin and potential Plan B options. Could Mason Marchment’s secondary scoring boost or Patrick Kane’s veteran punch reshape the Wild’s forward lines? With the free agent market thin, every dollar and decision counts as the team eyes that elusive top-six upgrade.  Seth Toupal breaks down the pros and cons of targets like Boone Jenner, weighing injury risks and playoff experience against the Wild’s current roster needs. The episode explores how Marchment’s recent surge, Jenner’s declining durability, and Kane’s Hall of Fame pedigree might fit Bill Guerin’s priorities. With free agency eve looming, will Minnesota swing big, settle for depth, or keep their focus locked on Larkin? The countdown to NHL free agency promises intrigue and tough choices for Wild fans. Photo Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first pur

Minnesota Wild weigh bold cap-saving moves as free agency looms. Jake Middleton's defensive decline, Marcus Foligno’s durability concerns, and Nico Sturm’s uncertain fit all put their futures in question—will new blood like Gustavsson Nyberg or Hunter Haight seize the opportunity?  Seth Toupal breaks down the financial and roster ripple effects if the Wild part ways with Middleton, Sturm, Foligno, or Ryan Hartman. Key talking points include Middleton’s $4.35M contract vs. declining numbers, the center depth shuffle with Sturm and Haight, and a head-to-head debate: is Foligno’s physical leadership or Hartman’s versatility worth more to the Wild’s winning formula? With Matt Zuccarello’s status up in the air, every dollar and roster slot counts. Will Minnesota’s reconfigured lines lead the way to a playoff breakthrough this season? Photo Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.</p

Minnesota Wild secure Bobby Brink on a one-year, $2.75 million deal, bolstering their forward group for 2026-27 as speculation swirls about more local talent—like Anders Lee—joining the roster. With the departure of veterans and rising cap space, are the Wild positioning themselves to become a faster, more dynamic squad, or are they risking cohesion for future gains?  Seth Toupal breaks down Brink’s role, Minnesota’s calculated approach to contract offers amid looming big-name pursuits, and the pros and cons of possible additions like Anders Lee. The conversation spotlights Nick Foligno’s uncertain future, Mats Zuccarello’s pending free agency, and whether the Wild should prioritize internal youth development over veteran depth. With major decisions ahead, will Minnesota’s strategy pay off in the coming campaign? Photo Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DIS

Minnesota Wild face pivotal offseason as cap space pressures force tough choices—are impact trades and signings on the horizon? Top-six scoring threats like Vladimir Tarasenko and Mats Zuccarello exit, putting the spotlight on Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy to carry the offensive load. With Yakov Trenin rumored to be on the move to free cap space, will General Manager Bill Guerin pull the trigger on a trade to reshape the forward lines and attract needed help in free agency? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down the Wild’s limited top-six depth, assess free agent options such as Patrik Laine, Jaden Schwartz, and Anders Lee, and debate Craig Leipold’s confident stance on a Quinn Hughes extension. The conversation also covers the development pipeline in Iowa and strategy shifts for the upcoming NHL season. Wild fans—will the front office bolster the roster, or does a season of growing pains loom? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, creat

Minnesota Wild face growing uncertainty as top free agents signal their discontent. Vladimir Tarasenko’s agent calls out the team for “lack of power play usage,” but the stats tell a different story—is Tarasenko’s exit about opportunity or unmet expectations? Mats Zuccarello’s future hangs in the balance as contract talks stall, raising big questions about the Wild’s offensive depth heading into free agency. Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild’s risky decision not to extend a qualifying offer to Bobby Brink, its implications for Minnesota’s lineup, and the gamble on securing bigger names like Dylan Larkin. Additional topics include potential trades involving Yakov Trenin or Jake Middleton to clear cap space, Samuel Levi’s move toward unrestricted free agency, and the impact on leadership and roster depth. With major holes opening in the top six and limited time before the market opens, can the Wild regroup, or will key departures define their offseason? Photo Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought

Minnesota Wild double down on size in the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting towering prospects Adam Andersson, Kayden Lemire, and 6'8" goaltender Filip Ruzicka. Is Bill Guerin’s blueprint of building a physically imposing roster the key to playoff dominance?  Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild’s draft strategy, explores the impact of Stu Bickel’s appointment as Iowa Wild head coach, and provides crucial updates on prospect Charlie Stramel’s recovery from a broken ankle. Other hot topics include NHL readiness timelines for young centers, the ongoing center depth issue, and how recent roster changes could reshape Minnesota’s season outlook. Don’t miss this inside look at the Wild’s future and the evolving AHL landscape. Photo Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable

Minnesota Wild caught in a high-stakes stare down with the Detroit Red Wings as blockbuster NHL trades shake up the Central Division. Is Dylan Larkin still GM Bill Guerin’s top target, or could Tomas Hertl or Elias Pettersson be surprise pivots for Minnesota’s quest for a true no. 1 center? Seth Toupal breaks down the rapidly shrinking trade market, key contract details, and why waiting on Larkin could backfire as other teams make aggressive moves. The conversation focused on the Wild’s potential trade strategies, including the pros and cons of chasing Vincent Trocheck, exploring “mystery box” options, or targeting established names like Hertl and Pettersson. Several points were raised, including recent trade rumors, implications for Minnesota’s prospect pool, and which possible scenario gives the Wild the best shot at turning the roster into a playoff contender. Will patience pay off, or is it time for Minnesota to act before all the best centers are gone? Photo Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is

Minnesota Wild face a challenging offseason as a bleak NHL free agent market forces Bill Guerin to focus on trade possibilities for critical top-six upgrades. The fallout from the Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers sparks debate on superstar leverage, no-movement clauses, and a growing trend of top talent steering their own exits from struggling franchises. Are we witnessing the rise of an NHL “transfer portal” era? Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth break down trade rumors swirling around stars like Dylan Larkin and Zach Werenski, evaluating potential fits such as Jared McCann and the risks associated with players like Shane Wright for the Wild. The episode also explores the limited free agent pool—could veterans like Patrick Kane or Vladimir Tarasenko fill the void, or will the Wild need to move players to free up cap space? Tune in for key insights into Minnesota Wild’s roster strategies and what it will take to compete this season. Photo Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Ga

Minnesota Wild make a massive push for Brady Tkachuk but lose out as the star winger joins the Florida Panthers to create a must-watch “Bash Brothers” duo. Is Bill Guerin set to land his own big fish, or will Minnesota’s aggressive trade offers fall short again? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti examine why the Wild keep landing on NHL star shortlists, what it will take to finally close a deal, and how Tkachuk’s move reshapes the trade market. Topics heat up around potential targets like Dylan Larkin, Robert Thomas, and Vincent Trocheck, plus speculation on Team USA connections driving player movement. The hosts break down Florida’s bold strategy of flipping future draft picks, compare Minnesota’s options, and offer insight on possible domino deals involving Mark Scheifele or Jack Hughes. Can the Wild leverage their Olympic connections or will rival contenders keep stealing the spotlight? Photo Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an accou

Minnesota Wild’s search for a top-six center remains haunted by the fallout of the David Jiricek trade, raising big questions about their asset management and future roster possibilities. Is Bill Guerin’s biggest miss still shaping the Wild’s chances in the NHL’s Western Conference race? Seth Toupal examines how the Wild’s top six could look radically different if Mats Zuccarello and Vladimir Tarasenko don’t return, spotlighting potential replacements and the risks of thin forward depth. The conversation covers Owen Tippett trade rumors, priorities for center upgrades, and whether the Wild should target additional right-shot wingers. With the Quinn Hughes extension looming and prized assets spent, the pressure is on Guerin to navigate a challenging offseason. Are new moves coming, or will Minnesota have to lean on internal options for scoring punch? Don’t miss this sharp breakdown of the Wild’s pressing offseason decisions and what it means for their playoff ambitions. Photo Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime -

Minnesota Wild’s next Stanley Cup window hinges on Matt Boldy’s explosive breakout and Jesper Wallstedt’s rapid rise. Can this young core keep the Wild in contention despite looming cap crunches and offseason lineup questions? Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth break down Boldy’s 40-goal, 85-point leap and debate whether he’s primed for a 50-goal, 100-point season—even as Minnesota searches for his ideal line partner. The conversation spotlights Vladimir Tarasenko’s resurgent 23-goal campaign, his future with the team amid contract hurdles, and the X-factors driving Minnesota’s secondary scoring. Goaltending takes center stage as Wallstedt’s playoff heroics and swagger steal the spotlight, raising the stakes for Filip Gustavsson and the Wild’s future in net. Key topics include the team’s offseason priorities, contracts, and whether Minnesota can build a contender before Boldy’s bargain deal expires. Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an

The Locked on Podcast Network celebrates it's 10 year anniversary, and Locked on Wild celebrates 10 years of Wild hockey milestones as Quinn Hughes’ arrival sparks unprecedented optimism—can this transformed roster finally break through playoff barriers? Seth Toupal reflects on the team’s greatest talents, examining standout contributions from Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, and rising blue-line superstar Brock Faber. Toupal recaps the franchise’s most memorable moments, from dramatic playoff runs to key trades like the Kevin Fiala and Cam Talbot sagas, plus exclusive insights into the “Friday night stunner” that brought Hughes to Minnesota. Discover how the Wild’s evolving core and Bill Guerin’s bold moves are reshaping the team’s identity and positioning them for future NHL dominance. Don’t miss this passionate tribute to Minnesota Wild history and a look ahead at what’s next for the State of Hockey. Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Odoo - Today's episode is brought to you by Odoo ( OH - DO ). Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Odoo Dot Com Slash lockedon. That’s O D O O dot com slash lockedon.  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Gametime - Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Ga

Carolina Hurricanes hand Minnesota Wild a playoff blueprint with suffocating defense and depth scoring—can Bill Guerin's squad follow suit for a Stanley Cup run? Seth Toupal spotlights the Hurricanes' shutdown tactics against the Vegas Golden Knights, Rod Brind'Amour's coaching mastery, and the critical role of goaltending tandems. Balanced contributions from stars like Logan Stankhoven and Jordan Staal offer a model for the Wild’s future postseason campaigns.  The Iowa Wild head in a new direction as Greg Cronin joins the St. Louis Blues staff, leaving questions about player development in Des Moines. Seth examines Iowa’s struggles with offense, incremental improvements on special teams, and the challenge of frequent NHL call-ups. Plus, get the latest on Minnesota Wild trade rumors swirling around Dylan Larkin and Darnell Nurse, and find out if a roster shakeup could vault the Wild into true contention. Photo Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images  Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel - Today's epi

Minnesota Wild face a franchise-defining offseason as Quinn Hughes’ contract talks spark speculation about his long-term future. Will the star defenseman commit to Minnesota, pursue a bridge deal, or join Jack and Luke Hughes in New Jersey? The conversation focused on Hughes’ immediate impact—smashing team records, catalyzing the power play, and forming a dynamic blue-line partnership with Brock Faber that transformed the Wild’s offensive identity. A key theme that emerged was Minnesota’s rising profile as a premier NHL destination. The discussion explored the ripple effect of Hughes’ arrival: heightened national attention, new trade rumor buzz for stars like Dylan Larkin and Auston Matthews, and the evolving legacy of GM Bill Guerin. Several points were raised, including the instability facing New Jersey and Detroit, strengths of the Wild’s core, and bold contract predictions. Can Minnesota lock up their new superstar and keep the momentum rolling? Photo Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time i

Minnesota Wild lock in fan favorite Michael McCarron with a six-year, $20 million extension, signaling big changes for the team’s bottom six and possibly leaving Matt Zuccarello’s future in doubt. Can McCarron’s physical style and leadership fill the void as other mainstays near contract expiration? Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth dissect the McCarron deal, debate Zuccarello’s uncertain return, and examine the implications for the Wild’s forward lines. Plus, they explore looming defensive changes as veterans like Zach Bogosian and Jeff Petry edge toward the exit, spotlighting Damon Hunt’s rise and the need for defensive depth. Will Bill Guerin’s roster puzzle set the Wild up for a true playoff push? Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images  Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit <a href="https://www.fanduel.com/" rel="noope

Minnesota Wild emerge as a prime destination for Dylan Larkin, but do they have the creativity and assets to seal the deal? Seth Toupal breaks down the high-stakes chase, comparing the Wild’s trade leverage against suitors like the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. With Detroit facing a looming step back and Dylan Larkin’s shortlist set, Minnesota could land their top-line center—if they’re bold enough at the negotiating table.  The Wild’s roster is already shifting, as Marcus Johansson heads to Sweden, opening a vital top-six role, and Michael McCarron closes in on a new multi-year contract. Seth analyzes what McCarron brings to Minnesota’s center depth, the implications for Ryan Hartman and Jonas Brodin in a potential Larkin trade, and how salary cap dynamics could shape the Wild’s next steps. Will GM Bill Guerin pull the trigger to launch Minnesota’s next contention window with stars like Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Quinn Hughes? Photo Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What

Minnesota Wild set their sights on a franchise-changing trade as Dylan Larkin requests an exit from the Detroit Red Wings. Could Larkin be the missing piece at center Minnesota desperately needs for a championship push? Seth Toupal spotlights Larkin’s elite faceoff skills, impressive point shares, and versatile two-way game—underscoring how his play could instantly elevate the Wild’s lineup alongside stars like Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Quinn Hughes.  Key discussions focus on potential trade packages featuring prospects like Danila Yurov and Charlie Stramel, implications of Larkin’s $8.7 million contract through 2031, and deep Olympic and Midwest ties that make Minnesota an enticing destination. Comparisons to the Quinn Hughes acquisition raise hopes for another transformative move in St. Paul. Can GM Bill Guerin outmaneuver rivals to land his top target and push the Wild to new postseason heights? Photo Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel - Today's ep

Minnesota Wild face pivotal offseason decisions as trade rumors swirl around top-six targets Mason McTavish, Anders Lee, and Vincent Trocheck. Is there a true difference-maker out there who can transform the Wild’s Stanley Cup prospects? Seth Toupal and Jayden Homuth break down each player’s potential fit, from McTavish’s secondary scoring and faceoff skills to Lee’s veteran presence and durability, while questioning whether cap space should be spent on age or upside. The episode spotlights Trocheck’s intriguing Instagram tease and explores if his cost—and his locker room energy—make him the upgrade Minnesota needs at center ice. Key topics include Bill Guerin’s offseason priorities, the ongoing search for an “alpha dog” centerman, and how past playoff lessons shape the Wild’s strategy. Will Minnesota make the bold move their top six desperately needs? Photo Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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

Minnesota Wild face a pivotal front-office shakeup as Judd Brackett departs for an elevated role with the Toronto Maple Leafs, signaling a strategic shift in the team’s contention window. Seth Toupal examines how Brackett’s exit reflects the Wild’s current win-now mindset, prioritizing NHL-ready talent over long-term prospect development—especially after blockbuster trades for names like Quinn Hughes that sent homegrown draftees Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and Zeev Buium the other way.  Key discussion points include Brackett’s legacy of first-round picks—Rossi, Jesper Wallstedt, Danila Yurov, and Charlie Stramel—and what their development (or lack thereof) means for Minnesota’s roster depth. The episode compares the Wild’s current philosophy to recent Stanley Cup contenders like the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, asking whether trading future assets is the only way to keep the championship window open. Will Bill Guerin’s approach deliver postseason success, or does the loss of elite scouting come at too high a price? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. D

Minnesota Wild zero in on star centers with Team USA ties as trade rumors swirl around Brady Tkachuk and Jesper Wallstedt. Could a bold move for a true 1C finally reshape this franchise’s core—and is Auston Matthews a realistic target? Host Seth Toupal and guest Jayden Homuth break down Bill Guerin’s offseason strategy, examining the gold medal connection influencing the Wild’s center search.  The duo debates the feasibility of a blockbuster with the Ottawa Senators for Tkachuk, considers Wallstedt’s rising trade value, and addresses the impact of Filip Gustavsson’s injury. Key topics include potential free agent misses like Evgeni Malkin, untouchable assets such as Matt Boldy and Brock Faber, and Minnesota’s evolving cap strategy as young players develop. Plus: NHL jersey rumors, trade call intrigue, and Homuth’s “Frozen Five” puts Toupal on the hot seat with rapid-fire league questions. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can be

Minnesota Wild fans are buzzing after former NHL defenseman Eric Johnson teases a “big fish” arrival, hinting that superstars Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews could land in Minnesota within three years. Could the Wild rewrite franchise history with a blockbuster acquisition or is this pure off-season speculation gone wild?  Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down the bold claim, weighing the logistical hurdles and potential trade packages for bringing elite talent like McDavid or Matthews to the State of Hockey. The conversation spotlights Minnesota’s previous offer for Robert Thomas, what nearly lured him away from the St. Louis Blues, and whether Bill Guerin is ready to swing big this off-season. Key topics include cap space, high-profile trade scenarios, and what it would take for the Wild to finally find their franchise center. Don’t miss this look at Minnesota Wild’s pursuit of NHL stardom. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 custo

Minnesota Wild fans are buzzing—could the team boast two of the NHL’s top 10 defensemen after Brock Faber’s breakout playoff showing? Seth Toupal breaks down Faber’s incredible 91-game campaign, his electric chemistry with Quinn Hughes, and dissects how this pairing is redefining the Wild blue line. Is Faber primed for an All-Star leap, and can this dynamic duo elevate Minnesota into true Cup contention?  Attention turns to Jesper Wallstedt—the “Wall in St. Paul”—whose clutch goaltending fueled the Wild’s first playoff series win in over a decade. Plus, Daemon Hunt steps up to stabilize defensive depth, raising big questions about the Wild’s off-season roster plans. From future lineups and cap strategies to Hughes' potential re-signing, every move could shape Minnesota’s shot at NHL supremacy. Can these emerging stars carry the Wild to new heights? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred a

Minnesota Wild set their sights on locking in Quinn Hughes, making his extension the franchise’s top offseason priority. Could Hughes’ partnership with Kirill Kaprizov spell long-term success—or will family ties lure him to New Jersey? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down Hughes’ value, the team’s cap situation, and Bill Guerin’s aggressive approach to reshaping the roster. The search for a true 1C heats up as names like Robert Thomas, Evgeni Malkin, and Auston Matthews surface, while questions swirl around Filip Gustavsson’s injury. The discussion also zeroes in on the Wild’s defensive core—will adding size and speed on the blue line finally push them past division rivals Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche? Don’t miss this comprehensive look at Minnesota Wild’s most critical offseason moves and what it will take to contend for a Stanley Cup. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred

The Minnesota Wild enter a pivotal offseason with expectations higher than ever after finally breaking through the first round of the playoffs, but Bill Guerin made it clear during the team’s end-of-season press conference that the organization is far from satisfied. On this episode of Locked On Wild, Seth Toupal breaks down Guerin’s revealing comments, including the statement that “no player is untouchable” as the Wild search for a true number-one center. Seth discusses the team’s disappointing finish against the Colorado Avalanche, the reality that the Wild still lack elite top-end talent down the middle, and why Guerin may need to make an aggressive trade to push the franchise into legitimate Stanley Cup contention.  The episode also dives into several major offseason storylines, including the shocking news that goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery with no clear recovery timetable, potentially impacting Minnesota’s trade plans and early-season outlook. Seth examines John Hynes returning as head coach despite lingering concerns about the Wild’s special teams inconsistencies and some questionable playoff decisions, particularly on defense pairings and goalie usage. With free agency, trade rumors, prospect discussions, and roster evaluations looming, the Wild are entering one of the most important summers in franchise history—and Guerin appears ready to make bold moves to reshape the roster. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring pro

The Minnesota Wild season came to an end in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche as they fell 4-3 in Overtime and lost their second round series 4-1. The Wild became the first team in NHL History to lose a 3-0 first period lead and manage 10 or fewer shots the rest of the game. The Wild opened the scoring with a goal from Marcus Johansson 38 seconds into the game, and Nick Foligno added 2 first period goals to make it 3-0 after 1. But the Avs scored once in the 2nd and twice in the 3rd to force the game into Overtime, and got the overtime winner from Brett Kulak to end the series. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 30 of 34 shots in net for the Wild, and was by far one of the best players in the series. The Wild officially shift into offseason mode, with major questions looming ahead of the 2026-27 season. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visi

Minnesota Wild face a win-or-go-home Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche, with their postseason hopes hanging by a thread. Can Matt Boldy rediscover his superstar form and help Minnesota overcome daunting odds in Denver? Head coach John Hynes calls out the team’s inconsistent play style, demanding full buy-in as the Wild seek to avoid another early playoff exit. The Avalanche’s dominance at home and Minnesota’s elimination game record set the stage for a high-stakes showdown.  Seth Toupal is joined by AJ Fredrickson and Dylan Loucks to examine critical storylines: Boldy’s disappearing act, Jesper Wallstedt’s strong performances in net, the persistent penalty-kill woes, and the Wild’s struggle to generate depth scoring. The episode also breaks down the Avalanche’s depth contributions, special teams issues, and Minnesota’s urgent need for identity and consistency. Can the Wild rally and force a Game 6, or is this where the journey ends? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought

Minnesota Wild’s playoff ambitions face a critical test as Bill Guerin emerges as a finalist for NHL GM of the Year, thanks in part to acquiring Quinn Hughes and leading Team USA to Olympic gold for the first time since the 1980s. Can Guerin’s off-ice legacy push him past fellow nominees Pat Verbeek and Chris McFarland? Seth Toupal breaks down why Guerin’s bold moves—including the addition of Vladimir Tarasenko and key trade acquisitions—might secure him the league’s top front office honor. On the ice, the Wild’s depth is under the microscope with center injuries exposing glaring roster gaps against powerhouse opponents like the Colorado Avalanche. With Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin sidelined, Minnesota’s deficiencies up the middle threaten their postseason hopes. Toupal examines the faceoff mismatch featuring Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Nazem Kadri, questions Bill Guerin’s long-term solutions at center, and sets the stage for a must-win showdown. Will Minnesota finally land a true top-line center and close the gap with NHL contenders? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.

The Colorado Avalanche grabbed a 3-1 series lead as they beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 at Grand Casino Arena on Monday night. The Wild grabbed the lead in the first period on a Power Play goal by Danila Yurov , but the Avalanche responded in the second on a Power Play goal from Nazem Kadri. The Avs scored 4 goals in the 3rd period, including empty netters from Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson to take control of the series with only one win needed to close things out and 3 chances to get it. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 of 32 shots in net for the Wild, who will try to stave off elimination on Wednesday in Colorado. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Rugiet - Get 15% off your treatment → <a href="https://nam04.s

Minnesota Wild look to even the series as Colorado Avalanche switch things up with Mackenzie Blackwood in net. Can Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes maintain their postseason brilliance to capitalize on Blackwood’s high-danger vulnerabilities and keep the Wild’s offensive surge alive?  Seth Toupal breaks down Minnesota’s strategy to attack the Avalanche’s goaltending, analyzes Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes’ elite performance as one of the NHL’s top playoff defensive pairings, and spotlights the Wild’s impressive scoring rates from their top lines. Special teams frustrations for Colorado become a key storyline—will predictability on the Avalanche power play continue to hold them back? Tune in for a full breakdown of the goaltending shake-up, the latest on Joel Eriksson Ek’s injury status, and what to expect in another critical playoff showdown. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fift

The Minnesota Wild responded in a big way with a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche to win their first round 2 game since the 2015 season. The Wild grabbed the early lead on a goal for Kirill Kaprizov, and followed it with Quinn Hughes' 4th goal of the postseason to make it 2-0 in the 1st. Ryan Hartman added a Power Play goal in the 2nd to make it 3-0, before the Avs added a Power Play goal of their own to make it 3-1. Brock Faber scored 20 seconds later to make it a 3 goal lead once again. The scoring held until late in the 3rd period, when Matt Boldy scored an empty netter to seal the 5-1 win. Jesper Wallstedt was fantastic in net with 34 saves on 35 shots. The Wild will host the Avalanche in Game 4 on Monday night at 7:00 Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FA

Minnesota Wild face a make-or-break moment as injuries sideline key players before Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. Can Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov ignite the home crowd and flip momentum in this heated NHL playoff series? Special teams struggles threaten to derail Minnesota’s postseason hopes — the power play and penalty kill have lagged for years. Will lineup changes and Jesper Wallstedt’s return in net be the spark the Wild desperately need?  Seth Toupal offers incisive analysis on the Wild’s tactical adjustments, the critical importance of an early lead, and how coach John Hynes’ bold moves might counter Colorado’s depth and speed. Guest Kevin Gorg shares insider perspectives on shutting down Nathan MacKinnon, the ripple effect of Jonas Brodin’s injury, and the role of physical play from Marcus Foligno and Yakov Trenin. Don’t miss this high-stakes breakdown as Minnesota aims to keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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

Minnesota Wild stumble in Denver, falling into an 0-2 series deficit as goaltending woes and special teams struggles haunt their playoff run. With Filip Gustavsson's shaky return and the power play sputtering, can the Wild regroup in St. Paul to challenge the relentless Colorado Avalanche offense led by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar?  Seth Toupal and Chris Micieli break down John Hynes's lineup decisions, analyze Jared Bednar's coaching edge, and spotlight the Avalanche's scoring depth—14 goals from 13 players so far. Key topics include faceoff dominance, the physical edge late in Game 2, and whether Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy can ignite Minnesota’s offense before the series slips away. As the action shifts home, will the Wild’s desperation translate to a series-changing performance, or are the Avalanche simply too deep to crack? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty doll

The Minnesota Wild dropped to 0-2 in their 2nd round series against Colorado after a 5-2 loss in Denver Tuesday night. The Wild did make a change in net as Filip Gustavsson started, but the results were similar as the Avs built up a 2-1 lead after 1. The Avalanche added another goal in the 2nd, and after scoring to start the 3rd, the Wild made it 4-2 but really never challenged throughout. The Power Play missed chances, and the Avs won both of their home games convincingly before the series shifts back to Minnesota for Game 3. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Rugiet - Get 15% off your treatment → <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frugiet.com%2Flockedonnhl&data=05%7C0

Minnesota Wild’s defensive woes reach a tipping point after a wild 9-6 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Can the Wild survive without Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down the ripple effects of losing these core players, spotlighting Jake Middleton and Jared Spurgeon's struggles, and the lineup shakeups with Damon Hunt and Danila Yurov stepping up.  Key topics include the impact on Minnesota's special teams, the penalty kill against Colorado’s firepower, and the pressure now facing Jesper Wallstedt in net. The conversation also turns to critical adjustments ahead of Game 2, potential goaltending changes, and the wider NHL playoff picture—including standout matchups like Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens. Will the Wild’s defense recover in time, or is their postseason run on thin ice? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five d

The Colorado Avalanche grabbed a 1-0 series lead after a 9-6 win over the Minnesota Wild Sunday at Ball Arena. The 9 goals allowed was the most the Wild have allowed in franchise history, but the Wild battled back from an early 3-0 deficit to take a 5-4 lead before the Avs scored the next 3 to take a 7-5 lead. Marcus Johansson, Ryan Hartman, Vladimir Tarasenko, Quinn Hughes, Marcus Foligno and Mats Zuccarello all scored for the Wild, but the Wild Power Play went 0/3 and has not snapped out of its round 1 funk. The Wild will face the Avs in Game 2 of the series on Tuesday night at 7. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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. 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

Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche renew their fierce rivalry 12 years after their epic playoff clash, with star power on full display. Can Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Quinn Hughes outshine Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Marty Necas to push their team closer to the Stanley Cup? Seth Toupal and Zach Pearson spotlight X factors, including Scott Wedgewood’s red-hot goaltending and Arturi Lekonen’s relentless forecheck, while questioning whether special teams or five-on-five play will determine the series. Centermen Joel Eriksson Ek and Ryan Hartman look to neutralize Colorado’s unmatched depth, as captains Gabriel Landeskog and Jared Spurgeon anchor their squads. Will the Avalanche’s penalty kill stifle Minnesota’s power play, or can Jesper Wallstedt’s steady presence in net carry the Wild further? Get exclusive playoff insights, in-depth player matchups, and bold series predictions as both hosts debate which team will seize control — and potentially represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What

THE MINNESOTA WILD ADVANCED TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015 WITH A 5-2 SERIES CLINCHING WIN OVER DALLAS IN GAME SIX. THE WILD SNAPPED A STREAK OF 8 CONSECUTIVE FIRST ROUND EXITS AND WON AT HOME THANKS TO A HEROIC PERFORMANCE FROM QUINN HUGHES AND MORE STELLAR GOALTENDING FROM JESPER WALLSTEDT. THE WILD LET 1-0 ON HUGHES FIRST GOAL OF THE GAME BEFORE DALLAS SCORED TWO STRAIGHT TO TAKE A 2-1 LEAD. BUT VLADIMIR TARASENKO SCORED TO TIE THE SCORE AT 2-2 IN THE 2ND. HUGHES SCORED ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT REEL GOAL TO GIVE THE WILD A 3-2 LEAD, AND TWO EMPTY NET GOALS FOR MATT BOLDY FINISHED THE SCORING. THE WILD WILL FACE COLORADO IN ROUND TWO WHENEVER THAT BEGINS!  Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ 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 [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if

Minnesota Wild aim to end their first-round postseason drought as they face the Dallas Stars in a pivotal Game 6 at Grand Casino Arena. Can Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Jesper Wallstedt push the Wild past their playoff demons and finally deliver a series-clinching victory on home ice? Seth Toupal breaks down key lineup changes, including Jonas Brodin's injury and the impact of Jeff Petry and Nico Sturm stepping in. The episode spotlights the Wild’s dominant five-on-five play, Dallas’ struggles to convert chances, and the game-changing powerhouse line of Kaprizov, Hartman, and Zuccarello. With memories of the iconic overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche fueling the narrative, Seth Topal examines what it will take for the Wild to seize this long-anticipated postseason moment. Can Minnesota capitalize and finally shift the franchise’s trajectory in the NHL playoffs? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ 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 [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.</

The Minnesota Wild grabbed a 4-2 win in Dallas in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mats Zuccarello made his return to the lineup and scored the opening goal of the game to give the Wild a 1-0 lead, after Dallas tied the score, Matt Boldy scored a Power Play goal to give the Wild a 2-1 lead. Michael McCarron added a goal to make it 3-1. The Stars scored an extra attacker goal to make it 3-2, but Kirill Kaprizov added an empty net goal to seal the scoring and make it 4-2. Jesper Wallstedt was outstanding once again in net for the Wild, as he stopped 20 out of 22 shots in net for the Wild, and the Stars went without a 5 on 5 goal again. The Wild have a chance to close out the series at home Thursday in Game 6. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ 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 [email protected] 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. 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 <a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/"

Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars battle through four intense playoff games, with Jesper Wallstedt’s breakout performance and Matt Duchene's unexpected scoring surge stealing the spotlight. Can either side gain the upper hand in this razor-thin series, or will overtime drama and power-play fireworks continue to decide the outcome? Key questions swirl as Matt Boldy emerges as a leader for the Wild, Jason Robertson elevates his physical play for the Stars, and both teams struggle to capitalize consistently on special teams. Hosts Seth Toupal and Joey Erickson spotlight pivotal storylines, including Kirill Kaprizov’s quest for a signature postseason moment, the impact of injuries to Roope Hintz and Mats Zuccarello, and how questionable officiating has shaped the matchups. With Dallas seeking more five-on-five production and both coaches managing shifting lineups, the upcoming games are must-watch hockey. Can the Wild’s physical edge or the Stars’ power play tip the scales in this playoff showdown? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ 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 [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app

The Minnesota Wild evened their series against the Dallas Stars at 2-2 after a 3-2 OT win on Saturday at Grand Casino Arena. Matt Boldy scored the game winner for the Wild, their first overtime win in the postseason as a franchise since 2014. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 43 of 45 shots for the Wild, who also had goals from Marcus Foligno and Brock Faber. Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber each had multi point games for the Wild, who now head back to Dallas Tuesday for Game 5. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ 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 [email protected] 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! Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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 customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Rugiet - Get 15% off your treatment → <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protectio