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Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast

Seth Toupal, Locked On Podcast Network

Locked On Wild podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Seth Toupal, the Locked On Wild podcast provides your daily Wild fix with expert opinions, local analysis, interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Wild franchise. The Locked On Wild podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from

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00:32:34

Can the Minnesota Wild learn from the Florida...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/08/13

How did the Florida Panthers clinch the Stanley Cup? Discover the secrets behind their success, from their formidable center depth to their top-six scoring prowess. Learn how the Panthers, led by stars like Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart, overcame the Edmonton Oilers to lift the trophy.Join us as we break down the Panthers' season, highlighting their offensive and defensive consistency, special teams' performance, and the strategic moves by coach Paul Maurice. What lessons can the Minnesota Wild

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00:35:15

Why Fan Confidence in the Minnesota Wild is plummeting

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/08/12

Fan confidence in the Minnesota Wild's direction is slipping, and we're breaking down why. Join us as we analyze the latest Athletic survey, revealing a significant drop in fan confidence for the Wild, and discuss the impact of recent contracts and roster decisions on the team's future.Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti dive into the metrics that matter: roster building, cap management, and draft development. Why are fans less confident in Bill Guerin's vision? What do the numbers say about the Wild's

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00:30:52

Unanswered Questions Ahead of the 2024-25 Season!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/08/08

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we shift our focus to the 2024-25 season by looking at whether or not the Wild have addressed some of their biggest issues from last year. We start with secondary scoring, which hinges on either veteran players bouncing back, or young players taking advantage of opportunities. We move to special teams, where usage has always been the biggest issue facing the woeful Wild penalty kill. We finish by looking at the Central Division to see if the Wild closed the gap

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00:33:43

Where do the Wild Rank on the Forbes "Most Valuable...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/08/05

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we run down the Forbes Most Valuable NHL Franchises List to see where the Wild slot in. We look at what factors into a franchises overall value to see where the Wild could end up next year on this list. We also discuss Chuck Fletcher being named as an advisor for the Devils and whether or not he will get any actual say with what the Devils roster looks like. We finish by discussing Brad Hunt heading to the Capitals organization

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00:35:21

The Minnesota Wild Organizational Defensive Depth Chart

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/31

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we take a look at defensive prospects within the Minnesota Wild organization! We start with Zeev Buium to reinforce his timeline as likely to sign an Entry Level Contract once the Denver season is done. We look at the NHL depth chart, and how long each defensemen is locked in. We move to Daemon Hunt, who is most likely to be the primary injury call up this season. We also discuss Jack Peart, Carson Lambos, Kyle Masters, Ryan O'Rourke and others to see where they

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00:32:31

Comparable Extensions for Marco Rossi and Jesper...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/30

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we take a look at comparable extensions to try to get an idea for what Marco Rossi and Jesper Wallstedt could get once their Entry Level Contracts are done. We look at deals signed by Jake Oettinger, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Linas Ullmark and Alexandar Georgiev to look at how their teams handled not knowing what they had with particular goalies or having a proven commodity and signing them to a bridge deal. We also discuss names like Elias Petterson, Jesperi

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00:32:12

BREAKING: Minnesota Wild Sign Brock Faber to 8 Year...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/29

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that Brock Faber has signed an 8 year extension with the Wild. We look at all of the achievements he reached in his rookie season. We look at how he can make this contract a bargain based on his current level of production. We also discuss recent Wild extensions such as Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy, Jonas Brodin and Jared Spurgeon that have been modeled in a similar way. We finish the show by looking at what this means for the Wild defense

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00:31:01

Can the Minnesota Wild pull off a "Hockey Trade" for...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/29

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we start by discussing Dean Evason being named head coach in Columbus. We discuss where he may go with his assistants after Bob Woods and Darby Hendrickson took jobs elsewhere. We also discuss the Patrik Laine trade rumors after he was taken off the Player Assistance Program. We discuss what Don Wadell is looking for in return, and why the Wild need salary to be retained in addition to freeing up a roster spot if a trade is to

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00:41:24

Minnesota Wild Hoping Nashville Takes Time to Gel!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/29

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Ann Kimmel of Locked on Predators joins for a crossover episode to catch up on many different threads that connect the two teams. We start by giving Ann the lowdown on what Darby Hendrickson will bring to the Predators coaching staff. We discuss his importance as a bridge between the coaches and the players, and discuss his new duties with Nashville. We also discuss Yakov Trenin and what he brings to the Wild, while also discussing the bottom six logjam. We

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00:34:31

The Best Drafted and Developed Minnesota Wild Players!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/27

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we take a look at Minnesota Wild players who have developed the best over the years. We start with Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin, arguably two of the best developed players the Wild have ever had. We look at their starts and how they turned into the players they are today. We also discuss Jason Zucker, and why Kirill Kaprizov doesn't count on the list. We also take a look at the next wave of players, such as

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00:38:18

Will Matt Dumba Find His Game in Dallas?

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/25

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Joey Erickson of Locked on Stars joins for a crossover episode! We start by discussing whether or not Ryan Suter is a good fit for the St. Louis Blues. We discuss the reasons behind each buyout and both agree the Blues are a weird it. We move to the offseason for the Wild, and where they are at as they continue to navigate the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts. We discuss Matt Dumba heading to Dallas, and whether or not he can find a defenseman to hide some of

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00:30:08

The Minnesota Wild Organizational Goalie Depth Chart!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/24

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the Wild organizational depth at the goalie situation. We start with the names we expect to see at the NHL level, between Marc-Andre Fleury, Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt. We move to a guy in Samuel Hlavaj that could be an intriguing future piece that could find his way to the NHL level some day. We also discuss veteran goalie Troy Grosenick and Kyle McClellan who could also factor into the AHL playing time. We finish with a look at The

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00:35:01

Wild Sign Graeme Clarke to One Year Deal!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/23

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the signing of Graeme Clarke and where it puts the Minnesota Wild roster. We look at names who are on the bubble as potential injury fill ins, such as Jakob Lauko, Travis Boyd, Devin Shore, and others. We look at the potential areas Clarke can provide more of an impact by being a prospect not afraid to shoot the puck. We also look at why Daemon Hunt is most likely to fill in on defense if the Wild need to make a roster move.Subscribe to our YouTube

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00:35:04

Is Dean Evason the Right Choice to Lead the Blue...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/23

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jay Forster of Locked on Blue Jackets joins the show as we discuss the Blue Jackets hiring Dean Evason to be their new head coach! We discuss what he brings to the table, his preference for veterans over rookies, his style of coaching and what led to similar playoff eliminations two straight years against St. Louis and Dallas. We also discuss the potential for Freddy Gaudreau to reunite with him in Columbus and whether or not a Patrik Laine trade gets

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00:33:47

Which Wild Prospects will Have the Most Eyes On them...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/22

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we start Prospect Week looking at a few Wild prospects that will have the most attention on them this season. We start with Charlie Stramel, and we lay out the path to what is essentially a full reset at Michigan State. We discuss his rough go in Wisconsin, some of the things he dealt with behind the scenes, and why Stramel panning out would be a big boost to the Wild prospect system. We discuss Samuel Hlavaj, and why he should

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00:42:33

Who Makes the Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore?

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we construct a Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore! We discuss easy choices in Kirill Kaprizov and Marian Gaborik, and then discuss the other names that should make the cut, like Mikko Koivu, Niklas Backstrom and Jacques Lemaire. We also discuss other names like Jared Spurgeon, Ryan Suter, Zach Parise and Derek Boogaard as honorable mentions! We finish discussing which seasons would make their own Mount Rushmore,

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00:39:53

Jesper Wallstedt is the Top Goalie Prospect in the NHL

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start by discussing Matt Boldy's contract and why it is among the best bargains in the entire NHL. We look at the value he brings offensively and defensively, as well as why it is perfectly fine to want to see more from him as he develops. We also discuss the most tortured fanbases in the NHL, and marvel at how the Wild check in at 7th. We discuss the rest of the top 10 and look at why the Wild should be higher considering they have

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00:31:19

Is Lineup Optimization Worth Breaking Up...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we return from vacation to take a look at whether or not it would be worth breaking up Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy line to try to help the second line. We discuss comments from John Hynes, and look at why assuming previous combinations will work again is a risky proposition. We discuss why even going to previous combinations would still lead to the same problems. We also discuss why letting somebody step up and win a job yields the best chance for the biggest

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00:42:41

Locked on Avalanche Wants to Know What is Going on...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/17

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Chris and Kyle from Locked on Avalanche put Seth in the guest chair to ask about the offseason for the Minnesota Wild! They discuss the transition from last year to this year, drafting Zeev Buium in the first round, signing Yakov Trenin, and the direction the team is looking to go while keeping Kirill Kaprizov's happiness in mind and allowing young prospects to showcase their talents!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On WildFollow/Subscribe Anywhere:

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00:26:36

Sizing Up the Central Part 2!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/07/15

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show to finish his Central Division rankings! We start with the St. Louis Blues at 5, move to the Minnesota Wild at number six and round things out with Utah at 7 and Chicago at 8. We also discuss the different division tiers with Dallas, Nashville, Colorado and Winnipeg being at the top of the division, St. Louis and Minnesota being clear cut bubble teams, and Utah and Chicago being at the bottom looking up!Subscribe to

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