Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast

USA and Canada women’s hockey set up a classic gold medal showdown, but is the lack of parity hurting the sport’s global growth? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, Zach Berman, and Glenn Dreyfus break down Team USA’s defensive dominance, Marie-Philip Poulin’s crucial return for Canada, and the uphill battle facing Swedish and Czech programs. The hosts debate whether dynasties boost or hinder Olympic excite...

Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds the scoresheet. Can Sweden bounce back after defensive lapses and an underwhelming performance from its blue line? Gil Martin, David Morasuti, and Glenn Dreyfus break down the dramatic shift in Group play, highlight William Nylander’s return from in...

Brock Faber’s offensive breakout has Minnesota Wild fans buzzing—could he break the franchise’s single-season goal record for a defenseman? Seth Toupal breaks down Faber’s evolution since pairing with Quinn Hughes, highlighting his surge in goals, career-best defensive metrics, and how their blue line partnership is transforming the Wild’s attack. Plus: are high-event games paying off for Minnesot...

Slovakia shock Finland as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec make a statement—could their Olympic hockey run upset the favorites? Canada assert their dominance, with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini igniting early, while questions linger about Finland’s goaltending and Sweden’s struggles. The hosts highlight the evolving Olympic tournament, from surprise upsets and breakout pe...

Minnesota Wild’s star trio, Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Quinn Hughes, emerge as one of the NHL’s most formidable big threes—can they challenge the league’s elite? Seth Toupal spotlights Boldy’s breakout campaign, Kaprizov’s consistent top-tier production, and Hughes’ transformative impact since joining the Wild, questioning if this dynamic core is the best in the Western Conference or even th...

Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada ca...

Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide? Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from th...

Minnesota Wild surge into the Olympic break with an explosive offense—can anyone stop their momentum? Seth Toupal recaps the Wild’s remarkable 34-14-10 start, spotlighting Quinn Hughes’ transformative impact, Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov’s scoring tear, and Brock Faber’s defensive emergence. The episode highlights the Wild’s league-leading goals since December, special teams improvement, and how...

The Minnesota Wild finished the pre-Olympic break portion of the schedule with a 6-5 Overtime win over Nashville to improve to 34-14-10. The Wild got a first period hat trick from Matt Boldy, and goals from Yakov Trenin, Vladimir Tarasenko and Jared Spurgeon to beat the Predators, who stuck around all game and had answers every time the Wild took the lead. Filip Gustavsson topped 30 of 35 shots in...

Minnesota Wild’s Quinn Hughes shatters franchise records, racking up three assists against the Montreal Canadiens and soaring to a historic pace matched only by legends like Kirill Kaprizov and Marian Gaborik. Is Hughes already changing the team’s DNA and making the Wild a true contender in the West? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti dissect the Wild’s thrilling overtime win, the meteoric rise of Br...

Minnesota Wild overpower Edmonton Oilers with a seven-goal barrage—can their explosive offense sustain this pace through the Olympic break? Seth Toupal breaks down Minnesota Wild’s dominant 7-3 win, spotlighting Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber’s electric performances. The episode highlights the team’s surging goal production, recent defensive improvements, and Quinn Hughes’ transfor...

Minnesota Wild face a tough test as they wrap up January against Connor McDavid’s surging Edmonton Oilers, all while missing top defender Jonas Brodin. Can the Wild’s power play surge and improved offense offset the absence of their best shutdown blueliner against the Oilers’ high-octane duo of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl?  Seth Toupal breaks down Minnesota's rollercoaster January, spotlighting Mat...

Minnesota Wild escape front office turmoil thanks to Bill Guerin’s bold Quinn Hughes trade. Would Guerin have survived today’s Minnesota GM shakeups without pulling the trigger?  Seth Toupal spotlights the seismic shift in MN sports as Vikings and Twins fire their GMs, while Wild’s fortunes surge on the back of Hughes’ arrival. The episode spotlights the Wild’s revamped power play—now clicking nea...

The Minnesota Wild Outlasted the Calgary Flames as they beat Calgary 4-1 at Grand Casino Arena to complete a 3-0-1 Homestand. The Wild improved to 31-14-10 with the win, and scored twice in the first period on goals from Danila Yurov and Vinnie Hinistroza. After a scoreless 2nd, Calgary cut the lead in half on an early goal before Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov capped the scoring. The Wild capital...

Minnesota Wild target New Jersey Devils’ Nico Hischier in a bold bid to solve their persistent 1C issue—could a blockbuster trade be on the horizon? Kirill Kaprizov's sizzling form ignites hopes for a deep postseason push, as the Wild battle through injuries and jockey for position behind the Dallas Stars in a cutthroat Central Division race. Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti dissect roster shakeups...

The Minnesota Wild rallied from a slow start to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday at Grand Casino Arena. The Wild trailed 3-0 midway through the second period, before three straight goals from Yakov Trenin, Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon tied the game at 3. In overtime, the Wild killed off a Blackhawks Power Play, and Kirill Kaprizov scored the only shootout goal to lea...

Minnesota Wild near playoff certainty, but can they lock down home ice and sharpen their special teams before the postseason grind? Seth Toupal tracks the Wild’s push through the final 29 games, focusing on crucial objectives like fixing the league-worst home penalty kill and weighing whether chasing a Wild Card spot might offer a strategic advantage—or backfire. With Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson...

Minnesota Wild scramble for defensive reinforcements after Jonas Brodin’s surgery. With playoff hopes on the line, can General Manager Bill Guerin find a reliable blue line solution before the NHL Trade Deadline? Seth Toupal spotlights six affordable NHL trade targets—including Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley, Justin Faulk, Carson Soucy, Mario Ferraro, and Dougie Hamilton—each bringing a mix of shot-bl...

The Minnesota Wild picked up a 4-3 Overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night at Grand Casino Arena to improve to 29-14-6. Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello each scored twice in the win, which was Filip Gustavsson's 100th career win as a goalie. The Wild rallied from 3 different 1 goal deficits before taking the lead for good in OT on Kaprizov's 27th goal of the season. Gustavsson st...

Minnesota Wild face a pivotal shift as Kirill Kaprizov remains productive but isn't required to carry the team every night. Can the emergence of Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes propel the Wild to new heights, or will Kaprizov’s looming $17 million extension raise the stakes for his performance next season? Host Seth Toupal examines whether the Wild's improved depth relieves pressure on their star, whi...

Minnesota Wild torch the Toronto Maple Leafs with explosive depth scoring—Marcus Foligno, Ryan Hartman, and Vladimir Tarasenko light the lamp and prove the team can thrive without injured stars Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek. Is this newfound scoring balance the secret weapon for a deep Stanley Cup run? Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti dissect the Wild’s aggressive offense, power play shifts, and...

Minnesota Wild weigh a massive gamble as trade rumors swirl—would moving star prospect Jesper Wallstedt for a top-line center be too high a price? Seth Toupal scrutinizes GM Bill Guerin’s next move, breaking down the risk and potential reward of targeting another game changer to bolster the Minnesota Wild lineup. As playoff intensity rises, the Wild’s recent slump and injuries to key players like...

The Minnesota Wild suffered their 2nd straight defeat as they fell 5-2 at the hands of the New Jersey Devils Monday night at Grand Casino Arena. The Wild fell to 26-12-9 at home, and fell behind on an initial goal by the Devils in the first period. The Wild briefly tied the game on Ryan Hartman's 12th goal of the season, before the Devils again reclaimed the lead 2-1. The Devils rattled off 3 stra...

Minnesota Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov surges toward franchise history, chasing down Mikko Koivu for the all-time points record. How soon will the dynamic winger claim the top spot, and what does his meteoric rise mean for the team’s future? Host Seth Toupal and guest Alex Micheletti break down Kaprizov’s career pace, his impact as a former fifth-round pick, and debate jersey retirement honors.  The epi...

Minnesota Wild fans, trade season heats up as the Wild eye major upgrades at center. Could Vincent Trocheck or Jack Hughes be the missing piece for a playoff surge? Host Seth Toupal breaks down potential trade packages, assessing Trocheck’s faceoff dominance with the New York Rangers and weighing the risks and rewards of Jack Hughes' elite offense—but frequent injuries and fit at center raise big...