Best Blue Jackets Game Podcasts (2024)

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Is It ACC Championship Game Or BUST For Miami? | Mario Cristobal And Cam Ward Talk Team Goals 30:05

23m ago30:05

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Is it “ACC Championship game or bust” for the Miami Hurricanes this season? The Hurricanes have their most talented roster in years, including star quarterback transfer Cam Ward. Mario Cristobal is heading into his third season as head coach and has been working to overhaul the culture. Year three is usually time to get things right. Miami went 5-7…

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The Minnesota Wild Organizational Goalie Depth Chart! 30:08

15m ago30:08

30:08

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 …

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What's Next On The Columbus Blue Jackets' Offseason To Do List? 30:13

2h ago30:13

30:13

The draft is over, free agency is done, they have a new coach. What's next for Don Waddell and the CBJ? Well, there's some important RFAs that need signing. What would new contracts look like for Kirill Marchenko, Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson? And should we be worried about the looming arbitration hearing for Marchenko? Support Us By Supporting …

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Big Ten Commissioner SHOOTS DOWN Florida State & Clemson? | Top ACC Players Speak Out In Charlotte 32:33

21h ago32:33

32:33

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said the Big Ten is focused on their current eighteen members, when asked Tuesday about further expansion. Florida State and Clemson have been rumored for months to be candidates to join the Big Ten. They are both currently suing the ACC in an effort to break the Grant of Rights Agreement. Petitti’s remarks were al…

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Wild Sign Graeme Clarke to One Year Deal! 35:01

21m ago35:01

35:01

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 …

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Is Dean Evason the Right Choice to Lead the Blue Jackets? 35:04

37m ago35:04

35:04

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. L…

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Is Dean Evason The Guy To Bring The Playoffs To The Columbus Blue Jackets? 35:37

1h ago35:37

35:37

The Blue Jackets have their coach, and it's Dean Evason. We turn to Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild to get the inside scoop on Evason, what CBJ fans can expect from him, whether he can bring this team to the playoffs, what went wrong in Minnesota, and what a potential Patrik Laine to Minnesota trade might look like! Support Us By Supporting Our Spons…

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ACC Commissioner Vows To Keep Fighting Amidst Florida State And Clemson Legal Disputes 26:54

2d ago26:54

26:54

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke passionately on Monday about the ongoing legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson. Phillips, on opening day of the ACC Football Media Kickoff, promised to fight to protect the ACC and its members “for as long as it takes.” Phillips referred to the lawsuits as “damaging, disruptive and harmful” to the confere…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Dean Evason As Their Next Head Coach 7:55

2h ago7:55

7:55

Quick reaction to the hiring of Dean Evason as the new CBJ head coach Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotors.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions ap…

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Talking To The Newest Columbus Blue Jacket: Cayden Lindstrom 20:01

30m ago20:01

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Today we're talking to CBJ prospect Cayden Lindstrom about his draft experience, what it's like playing in Medicine Hat, his big summer plans, what he does when he isn't playing hockey, and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaran…

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Which Wild Prospects will Have the Most Eyes On them this Season? 33:47

4m ago33:47

33:47

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 h…

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Who Makes the Minnesota Wild Mount Rushmore? 42:33

41m ago42:33

42:33

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 Sp…

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Jesper Wallstedt is the Top Goalie Prospect in the NHL 39:53

20m ago39:53

39:53

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 i…

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Is Lineup Optimization Worth Breaking Up Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy Line? 31:19

1h ago31:19

31:19

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…

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SEC Commissioner Takes Jab At Florida State | Why Virginia Tech Can Win The ACC This Season 31:13

6d ago31:13

31:13

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey took a subtle jab at the Florida State Seminoles during SEC Media Days. During an appearance on Jacksonville’s 1010X radio, Sankey advocated for Georgia being one of the top four teams in the country last season despite being snubbed from the playoff. He said, “Georgia was one of the best four teams (in the country) and…

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Just How Good Is The Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Pool? 27:55

2h ago27:55

27:55

The CBJ prospect pool is on good shape., but just how good is it, especially now that Adam Fantilli and David Jiricek have graduated? Sebastian High stops by to talk about the gems of the prospect pool, the group as a whole, and what they need to add in next year's draft to really make the pool the best in the NHL! Support Us By Supporting Our Spon…

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Report Reveals Why The Big Ten And SEC DON'T WANT Florida State | Why NC State Can Win The ACC 29:37

7d ago29:37

29:37

Brett McMurphy from Action Network reports that the Big Ten and SEC are not interested in adding Florida State and Clemson. On FSU, his sources say it doesn’t make financial sense, those conference are done expanding for now, and they consider Florida State to be a “disruptive partner.” According to the report, the SEC or Big Ten would only add the…

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Locked on Avalanche Wants to Know What is Going on with the Wild! 42:41

4m ago42:41

42:41

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'…

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Locked On NHL Prospects Looks At The Columbus Blue Jackets 2024 Draft 27:50

12m ago27:50

27:50

We're looking at the CBJ 2024 draft today, as Sebastian High of Locked On NHL Prospects gives us his thoughts on each draft pick and hands out a final grade! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed.Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.c…

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SEC Commissioner DENIES Interest In Florida State & Clemson | Miami Winning The ACC In 2024? 27:40

8d ago27:40

27:40

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey was asked at his conference media days if he is monitoring the legal situations with Florida State and Clemson. Sankey shot down the possibility of further expansion, saying his league is at 16 teams today and will be at 16 tomorrow. He added that he does not want to entangle the SEC in any litigation. Is Sankey playing…

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Episode 49: Dean Letourneau 38:58

1h ago38:58

38:58

Dean Letourneau, the 25th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft to the Boston Bruins joins Drop the Mitts! Dean will be playing for the Boston College Eagles this season and talks about his expectations going into his Freshman year. After attending Bruins Development Camp Dean talks about his biggest takeaways from the week, talking with guys like …

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Update + Is A Kirill Marchenko Contract Nigh? 30:58

3d ago30:58

30:58

Well, Todd McLellan is out as the CBJ's next head coach after terms couldn't be agreed to. Who's next on the list? We talk about what went wrong with McLellan, who the best option of Woodcroft and Evason is, and then we take a look at what Kirill Marchenko's next contract could look like, and why the Blue Jackets should just bite the bullet and pay…

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Big 12 Believes FSU and Clemson Will Join As Soon As A Year From Now? | Clemson Court W Over ACC 29:30

9d ago29:30

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The reports linking FSU and Clemson to the Big 12 might have legs, afterall. Arizona insider Jason Scheer reported on his X account that, “According to sources, there is an internal belief in the Big 12 that Florida State and Clemson are likely to join the conference within the next year or so.” If the Big 12 can use private equity infusions and cr…

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Sizing Up the Central Part 2! 26:36

8m ago26:36

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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 b…

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Sizing Up the Central Division Part 1 29:59

11d ago29:59

29:59

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to take a deep look at the Central Division, and which teams made the most improvements so far in the offseason. We start at the top with the Dallas Stars, who still boast the best depth in the division. We move to Nashville, who had one of the busiest offseasons of any team i…

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Big 12 RUMORS For Adding FSU & Clemson: Proceed With Caution | More Physical ACC In 2024 31:35

12d ago31:35

31:35

Rumors about Florida State and Clemson leaving the ACC for the Big 12 continue to gain steam. While there is little doubt that the Big 12 has made overtures to the pair, it’s important to remember that they would likely be a third choice landing spot for FSU and Clemson after the Big Ten or SEC. Ross Dellenger, who started the buzz with comments ma…

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Breaking Down Brad Bombardir's Development Camp Media Availability! 39:46

5d ago39:46

39:46

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we break down Director of Player Development Brad Bombardir's media availability from Wild Development Camp. We discuss Brad's comments on Zeev Buium, including how close Buium is to playing at the NHL level and what his strongest skills are. We also discuss Charlie Stramel, Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, Rasmus Ku…

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New Buzz For FSU & Clemson Joining The Big 12??? | Why DJ U Isn't Going To The ACC Kickoff 28:48

13d ago28:48

28:48

There is new buzz about the Big 12 pursuing Florida State and Clemson. The Seminoles and Tigers are both suing the ACC in an attempt to exit the conference, but most reports have linked them to the Big Ten or SEC. Could the Big 12 swipe them away from the new powers? The origin of this new buzz was an interview with Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Delle…

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If Dean Evason Lands in Columbus, will Freddy Gaudreau Follow? 38:57

3d ago38:57

38:57

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we start by discussing Dean Evason being a finalist for the Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching job. We discuss the hurdles Columbus is having to work through with the candidates still in the running because they are all under contract for the upcoming season by their former teams. We discuss what this could me…

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A More Optimal 2025-26 Roster is Just a Few Tweaks Away 32:16

4d ago32:16

32:16

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we turn our sights to 2025-26 to look at how a few simple tweaks could lead to a much more optimal lineup. We take a look at a proposed roster from Twitter that features: Kirill Kaprizov-Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy Danila Yurov-Marco Rossi-Liam Ohgren Mats Zuccarello-Marat Khusnutdinov-Riley Heidt Yakov Trenin…

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Who Is The Best Option To Be The Next Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach? 32:50

4d ago32:50

32:50

We're likely to get a coaching decision very soon for the Blue Jackets; who will Don Waddell hire? There are three (maybe four) names out there: Todd McLellan, Jay Woodcroft, Dean Evason, and a wild card of Gerard Gallant. Who's the best hire? Who's the most likely? Plus, we talk about potential trades later in the offseason, and how good a job Wad…

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Is FSU About To Find The Smoking Gun To Get Out Of The ACC? | Crazy Realignment Suggestion 29:43

15d ago29:43

29:43

Is Florida State about to receive the documents that will contain the smoking gun that will help them break the ACC’s Grant of Rights? A court order in Florida has asked Leon County Judge John C. Cooper to compel the ACC to hand over an unredacted copy of their TV agreements with ESPN. It’s worth noting that this order was jointly agreed by FSU and…

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Should We Be Worried About The Cleveland Monsters? 24:11

5d ago24:11

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The Cleveland Monsters lost a lot of veteran players. Should we be worried about that? Deana Weinheimer of the Calder Times is here to talk about the youth movement in Cleveland, the Zach Sawchenko signing, and whether Stefan Matteau could be the next captain of the Monsters! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, he…

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This Model Says It's A Two-Team Race For The ACC Championship | More Buzz About FSU Formal ACC Exit 30:25

16d ago30:25

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Are Clemson and Florida State the only clear favorites to win the ACC? According to the ESPN SP+ model, and a conference preview by Bill Connelly, the Seminoles and Tigers combine for over a 51% chance to win the ACC. That leaves the rest of the field under 49%. FSU and Clemson have been the primary powers in recent years, but is this model too dis…

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Declan Chisholm Signs One Year Deal for 2024-25! 43:04

8d ago43:04

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins the show as we recap the news that Declan Chisholm signed a 1 year deal to stay with the Wild after being acquired via waiver claim from the Winnipeg Jets. We look at the areas Chisholm was able to help the Wild last year, and how he quickly leapfrogged Alex Goligoski and Jon Merrill on th…

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What Does Sean Monahan Bring To The Columbus Blue Jackets | Jack Johnson Returns 27:36

8d ago27:36

27:36

Sean Monahan brings a lot to the table for the Blue Jackets, but what exactly does he bring? We've brought in Laura Saba, one half of Locked On Canadiens, to talk about what she's seen from Monahan in the two years he was with the Habs, and what we should expect from him in Columbus! Plus, Jack Johnson is back in town, but the sky is not falling. S…

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The Top Ten Minnesota Wild Prospects! 40:53

8d ago40:53

40:53

On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Isha Jahromi of the Sota Pod joins to roll through his top 10 Minnesota Wild prospects! We discuss where the likes of Liam Ohgren, Danila Yurov, Zeev Buium, Jesper Wallstedt and others rank in a very deep Minnesota Wild prospect pool! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: h…

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Will The ACC Become The New AAC After FSU & Clemson Leave? | Clemson REFUSES Schedule Change 32:12

21d ago32:12

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Is the ACC on course to become another version of the AAC (American Athletic Conference)? That’s what Kelvin Hunt, a writer from FSU blog Chop Chat said this week after the additions of SMU, Cal and Stanford into the conference. Florida State fans are bitter during this period where they are engaged in multiple lawsuits with the ACC in order to bre…

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Season Finale! 1:39:52

10d ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Matt Marchese kicks off today's program with Jason Demers, former NHLer and current NHL Network analyst, to sift through this week's free agent deals and crown the winners and losers of the summer so far. Next up, The Athletic's Ian Mendes checks in on the Senators' off-season including Shane Pinto's recent extension, the state of the team's blue l…

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An Audit of the Minnesota Wild Salary Cap Situation 34:37

10d ago34:37

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we audit the Minnesota Wild salary cap situation to see what they actually have available for 2025-26! We add in upcoming extensions as well as expected ELCs that will be on roster to see if it is true that there will be money available to pursue a top six upgrade. We also look at the trade protections on vario…

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What Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Have In Cayden Lindstrom? 26:02

11d ago26:02

26:02

Cayden Lindstrom is big, skilled and physical. But what else does he bring to the table? Today we talk to James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News, about what Blue Jackets fans can expect from Lindstrom, who he is as a player and a person, and what his development path should and could look like! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For pa…

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Free Agency Floodgates Open: What Now? 1:39:53

11d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Matt Marchese kicks off today's show with former NHL executive and Stanley Cup champion, Mike Futa! They sift through yesterday's flurry of free agency moves with a focus on Steven Stamkos' departure from Tampa Bay, the Maple Leafs' defensive additions, and more. Next up, Emma Lingan, Predators editor at The Hockey News, adds to the conversation on…

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Which Wild Prospects Could Provide Biggest Immediate Impact? 34:26

11d ago34:26

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, Zach Zeman joins the show as we look at which Wild prospects will provide the most immediate impact. We discuss Jesper Wallstedt, Danila Yurov, Zeev Buium and Riley Heidt, as well as Liam Ohgren, Marat Khusnutdinov and how they slot in. We also discuss the defensive side and who among those players could rise t…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Add Veteran C Sean Monahan In Free Agency 28:20

11d ago28:20

28:20

The Blue Jackets only added one player in the first day of free agency: Sean Monahan. What does he bring to the team? Was this the right move? Also, the Monsters will look very different next year, as many UFAs leave for other teams. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green ch…

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Rumors Claim FSU Could Announce ACC Exit THIS MONTH? | Cal, Stanford and SMU Join ACC Officially 27:49

23d ago27:49

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Could Florida State officially declare their exit from the ACC this month? There have been hints dropped from college football reporters and analysts, including Josh Pate from 247Sports, that something big could happen this month within the ACC. Another CFB personality claims Florida State could make some sort of move on July 13th. But what can rea…

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Does Yakov Trenin Mean a Current Forward Will be Traded? 32:11

12d ago32:11

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On today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the signing of Yakov Trenin. We look at why, just like many recent signings and extensions, on it's own Trenin is a fine add for the Minnesota Wild. We discuss the attitude he brings as well as his ability to contribute on the Penalty Kill, but why his arrival further clouds a muddled bottom six pict…

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