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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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00:34:58

Potential Free Agent Names the Wild Should Consider!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/20

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we go Ballin on a Budget ahead of Free Agency starting on July 1st! We take a look at secondary free agents (not named Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamkos, Sam Reinhart or David Perron) that the Wild should consider if we operate under the parameters that they have to get somebody! We start with Adam Foegele, fresh off of his best season in the NHL and a solid contributor role with the Oilers. We look at where his statistics would have ranked on the Wild roster, and

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00:32:50

Which NHL Teams need Filip Gustavsson the Most?

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we react to the trade of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey. We look at the return, a 2025 1st round pick and a young NHL ready defenseman to try to gauge what Gustavsson could fetch in return. We look at the teams who are in need of Gustavsson the most, from Buffalo and Detroit to potentially the Los Angeles Kings, even though they traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to Washington for Darcy Kuemper. We also discuss the importance of getting a good return and not just trading

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00:32:45

Mats Zuccarello's 2023-24 Report Card!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/19

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we evaluate the 2023-24 season for Mats Zuccarello. We look at how the season took a Wild turn from him occupying the top line with Kirill Kaprizov to star the year, to finishing the year with Marco Rossi and trying to provide a second scoring line to complement a dominant top line. We look at Zuccarello's splits, and his even strength scoring taking a hit despite continued strong Power Play numbers. We hear your comments and hand out grades in the following

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00:32:33

Where do we Stand with the Wild Jerseys and Logos?

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/17

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins us as we discuss the rumored "Wild rebrand" that lasted for less than a day by asking if it is something the Wild should give serious thought to. We discuss the 78s as well as the current color scheme. Alex and Seth also discuss the organizational philosophy and wonder if it would make sense to grab a successful college coach to run things in the AHL with news that Grant Potulny is leaving Northern Michigan for an NHL organizational role

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00:46:53

The Locked on Wild Year by Year Roster Draft!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/15

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins the show as we draft Wild teams year by year! From Kirill Kaprizov to Marian Gaborik see who made the cut for each of our rosters! No player off limits, see which strategy will win out!Isha's LineupKirill Kaprizov - Joel Eriksson Ek - Marian GaborikThomas Vanek - Sergei Zholtok - Jason PominvilleBrian Rolston - Eric Staal - Alexandre DaigleMatt Boldy - Pavel Demitra - Kevin FialaBrent Burns - Ryan SuterMarek Zidlicky - Jared

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00:35:59

How Much Parise/Suter Dead Cap Relief Money is Still...

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2024/06/14

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the recent rumors of a Jacob Middleton 4x4 extension coming sometime after the draft. We look at recent trends with Wild extensions, the notion that the extension itself isn't an issue, but all of these extensions stacked on top of each other limits flexibility and opportunities for the roster to improve. We look at where each recently extended Wild player would slot in on a legitimate playoff contender, and why Bill Guerin continues to lock in a core

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00:34:33

What Should we Expect from Probable Extensions for...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/13

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins us as we look at upcoming extensions for Brock Faber, Marco Rossi and Declan Chisholm. We start on the Faber front, looking first at all of the things Faber brought to the table and why it seems most likely that he locks in with a long term deal to rival many defensemen throughout the league. Seth proposes a radical approach based on the money already tied up on defense with Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin to try to help offset some of the

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00:31:24

Should the Wild Consider Drafting a Goalie this Year?

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/13

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss areas the Wild should look to draft (while maintaining the Best Player Available mantra) based on their needs in the future. We discuss the goalie position with no clear cut prospects behind Jesper Wallstedt as well as defense with Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin getting older. We also take a look at the first Locked on NHL Mock Draft which had the Wild taking Anton Silayev at 13. We look ta other options based on how the draft board played out. We

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00:32:41

3 Wild Prospects that could have a Major Impact in...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/11

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at 3 rookies who could have a MAJOR impact in 2024-25! We start with Riley Heidt and the likelihood becoming more and more that he sticks beyond his 9 game "cup of tea". We look at he skillset that Heidt brings to the table despite his small stature, and why the Wild are in desperate need of skill to help balance out the lineup. We move to Liam Ohgren, and look at how his small 4 game sample could translate to a full season. Ohgren brings an intriguing

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00:38:55

Will a New Assistant Coach help FINALLY Address Wild...

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2024/06/10

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we dive into the faceoff circle to look at another one of Darby Hendrickson's coaching duties that will need to be filled after his dismissal. We look at some of the statistics that have the Wild in the bottom 10 of faceoffs since 2020-21. We also discuss the notion that the Wild add a "faceoff specialist" in Free Agency and why the Wild have too many needs and not enough roster space to make that happen. We also discuss continued drama

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00:31:36

How PWHL Minnesota Gave the State of Hockey It's...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/07

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alexis Pearson joins us to recap a Walter Cup winning inaugural season for PWHL Minnesota! We discuss the losing streak that ended the regular season and began the postseason, and how PWHL Minnesota rallied to overcome large odds and stun the top seed Toronto, and then beat Boston to win the Walter Cup. We also look at key performers on the roster that helped get the job done, and how GM Natalie Darwitz built a deep roster to put Minnesota in position to

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00:40:15

Berkly Catton, Konsta Helenius and Beckett Sennecke...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/07

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the 2024 NHL Draft profiles for Berkley Catton, Konsta Helenius and Beckett Sennecke. We look at the characteristics they bring to the table, as well as thoughts from Scott Wheeler and The Hockey Writers as to strengths like skating, intelligence and puck vision in Helenius's case, and elite playmaking in Sennecke's case. We look at their need to continue to grow into their frames, and what they could bring to the table if drafted by the

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00:39:45

Anton Silayev, Michael Hage and Sam Dickinson NHL...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/06

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the Draft profiles for Anton Silayev, Michael Hage and Sam Dickinson. We start with Silayev and look at how he brings a rare combination of size and skill to support his 6'7 frame. We discuss how Silayev could fit into the Wild lineup and why his skating ability is what helps him stand out from the rest of the defensemen in the draft. We discuss Michael Hage, and why his polish would make him an appealing target for the Wild. And we finish with Sam

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00:41:05

What Does Darby Hendrickson's Departure Mean for...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/06/04

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we react to the news that Darby Hendrickson was relieved of his duties on Friday. We look at the areas Darby was responsible for as well as why after 14 years this finally happened. We look at who made this decision, who could be brought in to fill the open spot on the coaching staff, and why this move doesn't do anything to address the biggest issues facing the Wild heading into 2024-25. We discuss the possibility of Jack

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00:41:35

Did the Wild get it right with their 2000, 2001 and...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/31

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we look back at the 2000, 2001 and 2002 NHL Drafts. We start with the inaugural draft in Minnesota Wild history and quickly come to the conclusion that the Wild did as well as they could have at least in the first two rounds with Marian Gaborik and Nick Schultz, who both had long NHL careers. We also draw the same conclusion about the first round of 2001. Mikko Koivu fit the bill for what the Wild were looking for. Whether

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00:29:55

What do the Wild Have as Ammo for a Draft Day Trade?

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/31

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the ins and outs of a Draft Day trade for the Minnesota Wild! We start by looking at spots in the draft the Wild could look to jump. We discuss what teams like Utah, Ottawa and Seattle need and what it might cost to jump to those spots. We also discuss how Marco Rossi and Filip Gustavsson could factor into a trade to offset draft capital or prospects heading back in return. We finish the show celebrating PWHL Minnesota winning the inaugural Walter

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00:35:26

Marco Rossi's 2023-24 Report Card!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/29

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we evaluate Marco Rossi's 2023-24 season! We look at the strides he took in his first full season in the NHL. We also discuss his hard work ethic, and that memorable quote early in the year "I just show up to the rink everyday and work hard and try to do my best". We look at some of the factors that led to his production fluctuating throughout the year, and hand out grades in the following categories:Offense: 3.5/5Defense: 4/5Special Teams: 3/5We give Rossi a B+

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00:34:43

Will Matt Boldy's World Championship Performance Set...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/28

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we start with former Wild coach Dean Evason's chances of landing a job before the 2024-25 season. We look at the current trend for teams as they look to play with more speed and skill, and limited remaining opportunities or teams playing a more physical game. We also discuss whether or not he was a legitimate candidate in Seattle after being a finalist for the Ottawa Senators job. We recap the World Championships after team USA failed to

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00:33:28

Will the Wild Repeat Previous Head Scratchers with...

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/28

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at how recent extensions may have turned out had the Wild taken a more businesslike approach to retaining who they view as their current core. We discuss whether or not Freddy Gaudreau should even have been retained, and why the right choice would have been to wait to see how Marco Rossi performed before deciding on if Freddy Gaudreau should have stayed around long term. We also discuss why the length of each deal is a concern given the age of players

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00:36:35

Revisiting the 2004, 2006 and 2007 NHL Drafts!

Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast ·

2024/05/25

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins as we revisit the 2004, 2006 and 2007 NHL Drafts. In each of those seasons the Wild missed on their first round pick, so we take a look at other players that would have been available to select. From AJ Thelen to James Sheppard to Colton Gillies, the Wild selected players that either underwhelmed or never got to the NHL at all. We also discuss some of their biggest hits in those years, in particular Cal Clutterbuck. Thankfully

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