Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast

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...

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 l...

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 cont...

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...

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 u...

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 p...

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...

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 Vlad...

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 ta...

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...

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 th...

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 Wallsted...

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...

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 Pow...

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.  K...

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 Mat...

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 L...

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 DA...

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 N...

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 sc...

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, J...

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...

The Minnesota Wild lost Game 3 of their Opening Round series to the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Double Overtime and fell behind 2-1 in the best of 7 series. The Wild held a 3-2 lead through 2 periods on goals from Marcus Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Michael McCarron, but Dallas was the far better team down the stretch and tied the game in the 3rd and won it n double overtime n Wyatt Johnston's 3rd goa...

Minnesota Wild look to rebound as Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy face mounting pressure in a pivotal Game 3 showdown against the Dallas Stars. Can the Wild harness their emotion without playing emotional hockey, or will penalties and frustration continue to plague their playoff journey? Host Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild’s struggles in Game 2, the critical need for lineup adjustments with Mats...

The Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars are even at 1-1 after the Stars won Game 2 by a score of 4-2. The Stars scored the games 1st goal on a deflected puck that got by Jesper Wallstedt. Brock Faber tied the score at 1 with a goal later in the 1st. After the Stars scored 2 straight goals, Faber scored his 2nd goal of the night to cut the lead to 3-2, but the Stars scored an empty netter to seal t...